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The Economics Of Traffic Information: A State-of-the-art Report

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  • Malchow, M.
  • Kanafani, A.
  • Varaiya, P.

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This working paper is a preliminary review of the state of the art in the study of theeconomics of traffic information. The focus is on the different methods used to model thedecision process of drivers in a traffic system, and on the effect of traffic information on thisprocess. In addition, the review includes the characterization of information in terms of contentand accuracy. The purpose is to develop an understanding of the market for different types oftraffic information. The paper also includes some preliminary models that can be used to modelthe demand and supply of traffic information, including its temporal and spatial characteristics.

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  • Malchow, M. & Kanafani, A. & Varaiya, P., 1996. "The Economics Of Traffic Information: A State-of-the-art Report," Institute of Transportation Studies, Research Reports, Working Papers, Proceedings qt6bj9g732, Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Berkeley.
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    1. Abderrahman Ait-Ali & Anders Peterson, 2025. "Modelling and evaluating travel information during disruptions: An illustrative example from Swedish railways," Papers 2510.08254, arXiv.org.
    2. Chan, Shirley & Malchow, Matthew & Kanafani, Adib, 1997. "An Exploration Of The Market For Traffic Information," Institute of Transportation Studies, Research Reports, Working Papers, Proceedings qt1vt2r75b, Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Berkeley.
    3. Malchow, M. & Kanafani, A. & Varaiya, P., 1997. "Modeling The Behavior Of Traffic Information Providers," Institute of Transportation Studies, Research Reports, Working Papers, Proceedings qt38p572vt, Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Berkeley.

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