Lawrence Regional ITS Architecture Update

Today’s Agenda What is ITS? Review 2007 ITS Plans Review the proposed work plan Define project goals and objectives Identify potential project stakeholders Project next steps Project web site

What is a Regional ITS Architecture? Provides a structured framework for deployment and integration. Connects ITS services across the region. Identifies “gaps” in systems and services. Assists in the development of cooperative agreements.

What does a Regional ITS Architecture include? Description of the Region Stakeholder List Current and Future Transportation Systems Information Exchange Needs Agency Roles & Responsibilities System Functions Applicable Standards List of Projects to Achieve Goals Needed Agreements

Why Develop a Regional ITS Architecture? To identify integration opportunities To improve information sharing To efficiently deploy technology To plan for future expansion To assist in estimating/leveraging funding To deploy consistent projects/systems To comply with Federal rule

A Conceptual Regional ITS Architecture CONGESTION AHEAD Transit CenterTraffic Center Dispatch Center

What is ITS in Lawrence? Roadway Management Transit Systems Emergency Management Traveler Information Maint. and Construction Electronic Toll

Roadway Management Signal control and coordination Traffic Monitoring Signal Preemption

Traveler Information Dynamic message signs 511 Websites

Transit Systems Transit vehicle tracking Demand response transit operations Fare Management

Emergency Management Signal Preemption Dynamic Routing Coordinated Response Incident Management Courtesy Patrols Flood Monitoring

Maintenance and Construction Automated work zones Improved Information Maintenance Vehicle Tracking Flood Monitoring

Electronic Toll Collection Kansas Turnpike Authority

Benefits of ITS Field studies in several cities have shown that adaptive signal control systems can reduce peak period travel time 5-11%. Model estimates showed advanced traffic signal control systems can reduce fuel consumption 2-13%. In Michigan, 72% of surveyed drivers felt "better off" after signal control improvements. Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) in the Astrodome area reduced street congestion delay by 46%.

Benefits of ITS In Pennsylvania, Traffic and Incident Management Systems (TIMS) decreased secondary incidents on highways 40% between 1993 and The I-95 Traffic and Incident Management System (TIMS) in Pennsylvania cut highway incident closure time 55%. In Minnesota, a $600K/yr Highway Helper Program reduced the average duration of stall incidents by 8 minutes, saving $1.4 million/yr in delay costs. The Virginia DOT has received hundreds of "thank you" letters from customers satisfied with service patrols.

L-DC Regional ITS Architecture Update Project Management Plan

The Iteris Team

Key Deliverables 1.Kickoff Meeting and Project Management Plan 2.Biweekly interaction with Project Team 3.ITS Inventory Technical Memorandum #1 4.Stakeholder Workshop 5.ITS Services and Projects Technical Memorandum #2 6.Architecture and Web Site 7.Strategic Deployment Including Use and Maintenance 8.Workshop #2 and Presentations

L-DC Regional ITS Architecture Update ITS Vision and Goals

Strawman ITS Vision The L-DC Region will use Intelligent Transportation Systems to provide cost-effective and practical technologies that enhance the safety, capacity, and operations of the area's roadways and public transportation systems.

Strawman ITS Goals 1.Integrate efficient and effective ITS into the Region’s transportation planning and project development. 2.Improve information sharing among the region’s transportation agencies and with the public. 3.Increase the safety and security of all modes of transportation through improved infrastructure monitoring and emergency management. 4.Improve the utilization of existing facilities and infrastructure.

L-DC Regional ITS Architecture Update 2008 ITS Projects

ITS Projects Planned in 2008 Short-term City of Lawrence Traffic Operations Center City of Lawrence CCTV Camera Deployment City of Lawrence Fiber Backbone KDOT CCTV Camera Deployment KDOT DMS Deployment KTA Traveler Information Website Enhancements Douglas County 911 CAD Connection to KDOT Statewide TOMC City of Lawrence Flood Detection and Road Closure Warning System

ITS Projects Planned in 2008 Short-term KDOT Road Weather Information System Deployment KDOT Automated Vehicle Location Deployment KU on Wheels Automated Vehicle Location KU on Wheels Transit Vehicle Security Cameras KU on Wheels Internet Trip Planning Lawrence Transit Automated Vehicle Location Lawrence Transit Vehicle Security Cameras Lawrence Transit Internet Trip Planning

ITS Projects Planned in 2008 Mid-term City of Lawrence Signal System Upgrade City of Lawrence Incident Information Dissemination to Local Agencies City of Lawrence Center to Center Data Connection to State Agencies City of Lawrence Special Event Traffic Control Douglas County 911 CAD Connection to City of Lawrence TOC Douglas County 911 Dispatch Intersection Blockage Notification

ITS Projects Planned in 2008 Mid-term City of Lawrence Automated Vehicle Location Deployment Douglas County Automated Vehicle Location Deployment Douglas County Road Weather Information System Deployment Douglas County Flood Detection and Road Closure System KU on Wheels Electronic Fare Collection Lawrence Transit Electronic Fare Collection

ITS Projects Planned in 2008 Long-term Lawrence-Douglas County Archive Data Warehouse KU on Wheels Automated Passenger Counters KU on Wheels Next Bus Arrival Signs KU on Wheels Traffic Signal Priority Lawrence Transit Automated Passenger Counters Lawrence Transit Next Bus Arrival Signs Lawrence Transit Traffic Signal Priority

L-DC Regional ITS Architecture Update Stakeholders

Stakeholder Membership Stakeholder Workshop – December 10 Pre-workshop outreach Needs survey Follow-up interviews Manage communication with stakeholders to ensure messages are consistent and timely

Stakeholder Candidates Lawrence Other Cities and Townships Douglas County KDOT District and HQ Transit Commerce Emergency Responders Kansas University Kansas Turnpike Authority Trucking Railroads Other neighboring cities Others?

L-DC Regional ITS Architecture Update Workshop #1

Draft Agenda – December 10(?) Greet and welcome (15 minutes) Workshop Business (10 minutes) ITS overview (35 minutes) Breakouts (60 minutes) Review (40 minutes) Conclusion (20 minutes) Post-workshop (30 minutes)

L-DC Regional ITS Architecture Update Identify Project Stakeholders

Stakeholder Membership Stakeholder Workshop – December 12 Needs survey Follow-up interviews Manage communication with stakeholders to ensure messages are consistent and timely

L-DC Regional ITS Architecture Next Steps

Engage stakeholders Involve new members Contact and begin ITS education and awareness Stakeholder Workshop (December 10) Collect Inventory From existing systems and plans From stakeholder participation Define Regional Needs and Priorities

Project Web Site Project announcements Project deliverables Link to needs survey and online forum Turbo architecture output Questions and comment link

Project Contacts Todd Girdler MPO Senior Transportation Planner – L-DC MPO Ph. # Matt Weatherford Project Manager - Iteris Ph: Triveece Penelton, AICP City Planner – Vireo Ph: