Transcript ITS TEAM
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in Kentucky ITS Mid- America Fall 2005 How does ITS align with the Cabinet’s Strategic Plan? Goal: Ensure mobility and access Objective: Improve traffic flow and safety Strategy: Increase deployment of intelligent transportation systems ITS Strategic Plan Statewide Architecture – Update Planned Statewide Business Plan – Update Planned Resource Plan – Update Planned Regional Architectures Completed – Lexington & Louisville\ Regional Architectures in Progress – Henderson and Fort Campbell Advanced Public Transportation Systems Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) at Bluegrass Community Action Electronic fare boxes, internet transit information, and computerized dispatching at TANK in Northern Kentucky AVL, internet transit information, electronic fare boxes, computerized scheduling and dispatching at TARC in Louisville Advanced Transportation Management Systems Existing Activities ARTIMIS TRIMARC Traffic Information Center (LFUCG) Cumberland Gap Tunnel Proposed Projects BATMAN LEO TIGER State - Line DMS Bluegrass Advance Transportation Management and Network Central Kentucky – Lexington Region I – 64 I – 75 Cameras DMS Letting 23 September 05 Lincoln Excellence in Operations (LEO) Central Kentucky – Elizabethtown Region I – 65 Cameras DMS Proposed Letting February 06 Traveler Information for Going Reliably (TIGeR) South Central Kentucky – Bowling Green Region I – 65 Cameras DMS Proposed Lettings – Various in 06 -07 State – Line DMS Port – of – Entry Signage Interstates Major Inter-state routes Fall of 06 Concerns Not in Statewide ITS Architecture Not funded Traveler Information Systems Weather/road condition information at rest areas and welcome centers KYTC Kiosk Traveler Information CARS - CARS 511 Transportation Operations Center Monitor and Dispatch Freeway Service Patrols Operate 24/7 Establish TOC as transportation clearinghouse Monitor and Update CARS / CARS511 Monitor Traveler Information Systems Provide adequate space for technology applications Part of Kentucky’s Fusion Center Traffic Signal Operations •Traffic Simulation Software •Traffic Signal System Software •LED Replacement Program •GPS Travel Time Studies 511 Traveler Information Eastern Kentucky Rural Traveler Information Project ITS Earmark Project RWIS Current Status 40 stations currently operational Data on Internet - Lab View Continuous Enhancement Heaviest Use in Weather / Winter Operations RWIS Site Map RWIS Site Web Screen Incident Management Training - UK Transportation Center Highway Crash Site Management Corridor Safety Teams 300 plus trained annually Freeway Service Patrols Pilot Expansion SAFE Patrol Objectives Provide Assistance to Motorists Provide Assistance and Support at Crashes Keep Traffic Moving by Removing Obstacles Monitor Infrastructure for Unusual Activity SAFE Patrol Pilot Project Three Routes Two Shifts Cargo Vans SAFE Patrol Expansion Add four additional routes Upgrade Vehicle to Dual Wheel Crew Cabs Questions?