Phoenix Regional ITS Fiber Optic Backbone

PURPOSES  Improve agency operations by establishing a shared, regional, telecommunications network.  Create a regional, multi user communications network to improve and support ITS and homeland security.

MAG Regional Communications Network Study  PHX regional ITS backbone provides key links

AZTech Telecommunications Overview  PHX regional ITS backbone is a Key Component

Phase A Active Partners  ADOT Transportation Technology Group  Phoenix Aviation  Phoenix Information Technology  Phoenix Street Transportation  Phoenix Transit

Phase A Passive Partners  Light Rail Transit  DPS  Phoenix PD  Phoenix Fire

Phase A Downtownto Deer Valley Airport Deer Valley Airport

 City Hall  Washington – Jefferson  19 th Ave. Corridor  Loop 101  7 th Ave.

Phase A Major Connections  Connect ADOT TOC to ADOT HQ  Connect Sky Harbor to Deer Valley  Connect Transit to ADOT TOC and RAPID  Provide ITD 96 SMFO  Provide 12 SMFO for Regional Use  Connect PHX TMC to (43) Traffic Signals and (1) Dynamic Message sign

ITS Components  43 Traffic Signals  1 Dynamic Message Sign

Project Details  Length 21 Miles  8 miles New Conduit  13 Miles Existing Conduit  (1) 144 or (1) 96 Fiber SMFO for Backbone  12 Fiber SMFO for Branches

Status  Design Concept Report – November 2002  Environmental Approval – January 2004  Construction Approval – April 2004  Advertise for Construction – June 2004

Estimated Construction Cost Phase A $3-4 Million

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