1.   Originally, ramp meters were to be included in the first phase of Kansas City Scout.

2.   Ramp meters, the stoplights that limit the number of cars entering the highway, have drawn criticism.

3.   A ramp meter is a type of stop light designed to reduce highway traffic by regulating how quickly cars can enter from onramps.

4.   A ramp meter is a type of stop light designed to regulate highway traffic by controlling how quickly cars can enter from on-ramps.

5.   Most traffic management professionals, however, are convinced that ramp meters improve traffic flow.

6.   Transportation experts are eagerly awaiting the results of a Minnesota study on freeway entrance ramp meters, as officials consider installing the devices on more highways nationwide.

7.   Yanez is optimistic about the benefits of ramp meters.

8.   Yanez is optimistic about the benefits of ramp meters and thinks the Minnesota study will help quiet public criticism.