July 29, 2009 George Saylor, PE ODOT Senior ITS Engineer

To Utilize State-Of-The-Art Technology To Reduce Congestion & Increase Safety On Toledo Area Roadways.

 10 Dynamic Message Signs  60 CCTV Cameras  34 Flow Detectors  1 (New) Highway Advisory Radio  Currently there are 3 already in place  60 Miles Of Speed Detection

Definition: Signs that are capable of displaying a variety of messages FMS uses:  Warn motorists of congestion due to incidents  Display travel times for roadway segments

Definition: Cameras that are used to transmit a signal to a specific place, on a limited set of monitors FMS uses:  To detect and confirm incidents on major routes in the Toledo area

Definition: Low powered AM radio stations that provide motorists with traffic information FMS uses:  To provide motorists travel times, incident information, construction activities, and on-going or special events that may impact traffic

Definition: Devices used to gather real-time speed data FMS uses:  Formulate the speed data to produce travel times  Detect real-time traffic conditions  May provide traffic counts

 DMS - in advance of system-to-system interchanges or other primary diversion opportunities  CCTV - continuous coverage if possible; spot locations as necessary  HAR - similar to DMS but anticipate 5-9 mile range  TMC - District 2 office

 Device locations by GPS coordinates  No fiber optics  Leased telecommunications services  Pole-mounted cabinets  Construction sequencing if necessary  ODOT responsible for communications equipment  Contractor tests devices locally  Interim operations possible

Map taken from 2008 DPP

The mission of the Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) is to improve traffic safety and maintain traffic flow by assisting with the efficient clearing of freeway travel lanes and shoulders of obstructions and providing traffic control around incidents. Toledo’s FSP is operated from the Northwood Outpost

 Consolidates the surveillance, monitoring, and control of a Freeway Management System  Communicates traffic restrictions (incidents), travel time, and travel conditions to the motoring public through the use of various devices.  Works closely with Freeway Service Patrol  Staffed during peak traffic hours

 Operate FMS and ODOT signal systems  Use existing space in D2/Bowling Green  Central control system is BuckeyeTraffic  Typical TMC about 500 SF  No traditional video wall  Remote operations possible  911 data coordination  Satellite ops at Lucas Co. EMA

 Central Operating Software  Password protected interface can control CCTV, DMS, and HAR from any computer.  Can display color coded speed maps to detect incidents.  Will be used for Toledo FMS  Website  Repository for incident information, roadway weather conditions, and scheduled construction

 Speed data is updated every minute during the day and every 3-5 minutes overnight > 50 MPH MPH MPH * Toledo will have a similar map