1. VDOT Information Session
January 31, 2019

2. Overview Organizational Updates Innovation Program Update
VDOT 2018 – 2021 Business Plan
Operations Path Forward
Program Updates
Legislative Updates
Contracting Opportunities
Q & A Session

3. VDOT Organization
VDOT’s current Org structure,

4. VDOT Organization

5. VDOT Organizational Changes
Agency
Cathy McGhee – Director of Transportation Innovation and Research
Hari Sripathi – Office of Strategic Innovation
Garrett Moore – Planned retirement Fall 2019
Recruiting Chief of Maintenance & Operations
Will oversee Maintenance, Operations & Emergency Management, Traffic Engineering, Land Use and Asset Management
Recruiting Director of Safety & Security Office
Operations & Emergency Management Division
Ali Farhangi
George Gardner
Joshua Byrd
Robert Rabe
Regional Operations
Tim Martin – Regional Transportation Operations Manager (RTOM)
SW Region to recruit Systems Manager, which will report to RTOM
Cathy: provide strategic direction for innovation and research across the Transportation Secretariat. Also responsible for strategic partnerships between universities, state agencies and organizations for transportation modernizations and improvements.
Focus areas include:
Data and analytics
Automated Virginia (unmanned systems)
Broadband and fiber (expand broadband to increase economic competitiveness and enable connected transportation)

6. Innovation Program

7. Innovation Program OT and IT convergence
Innovative idea capture, improvement, piloting and implementation
CAV – Highway Automation, WZ Builder app and info broadcast
Mobility as a Service
Crowdsourcing
Adaptation from other Industries
Data Analytics
Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning
Partnerships with Startups and Localities
Communications/Field Devices/Central Systems
Cybersecurity
Workforce Development and Training

8. Innovation and Technology Transportation Fund
The ITTF continues to provide funding specifically for the purposes of funding pilot programs and fully developed initiatives pertaining to high-tech infrastructure improvements with a focus on:
Reducing congestion
Improving mobility
Improving safety
Providing up-to-date travel data
Improving emergency response
Information on CTB website

9. VDOT 2018 – 2021 Business Plan

10. VDOT Business Plan VDOT’s Business Plan establishes nine Agency goals:
Execute the program
Maintain the infrastructure
Ensure a sustainable pipeline of projects
Operate our system efficiently
Develop & maintain a highly trained workforce
Be transparent
Manage the business
Be innovative
Be safe
The three highlighted goals are largely addressed by VDOT’s Traffic & Operations program.

11. VDOT Business Plan Key Goals for Traffic Operations
Operate our system efficiently
Improve signal timing & operations on congested corridors
Refine & expand Towing and Recovery Incentive Program statewide
Establish a plan to replace ATM gantries with a virtual ATM network
Develop an MOU for Interoperability between State and Local TOCs

12. VDOT Business Plan Key Goals for Traffic Operations
Innovation
Assess the capability to provide broadband to underserved regions
Partner with private sector to develop traffic management and data sharing strategies that improve quality while reducing cost
Implement infrastructure‐light solutions (LED lighting, long range/low power wireless communications)
Develop a risk‐based work plan to address network security issues, including updated authentication processes and cyber security training
Safety
Develop and implement distracted driving campaigns
Implement the VDOT Pedestrian Safety Action Plan
Improve qualitative crash analysis capabilities

13. Operations Path Forward

14. Executive’s Charge to the Operations Program – May 2018
Establish a Path Forward
Establish Operations Program Vision
Set Short-Term Priorities
Develop Measurable Outcomes (In Progress)
Execute the Plan (In Progress)

15. VDOT Operations Program Vision

16. Short-Term Priorities

17. Program Updates

18. Program Updates Operations Division
Planning and Program Management
Expanding Operations Performance Metrics
Updating the FHWA/VDOT Guidebook for federally eligible operations activities
Collaborating with other states on predictive Incident Management tools

19. Program Updates Operations Division
Deployment and Systems Management
Statewide ATMS deployed in 4 of 5 Regions, Eastern Region to be deployed this year
Pursuing cash value in addition to communications infrastructure in Fiber Resource Sharing Agreements
ITS Maintenance Services
Base contract with Elite (East) & DTS (West) through July 2021
Transitioned ITS Maintenance Management System from Maximo to CalemEAM
Agile for ATMS deployment.
Good performance. Appreciate resilience of both contractors in restoring massive outages during major weather events. Over 500 devices down in ERO during TS Michael.

20. Program Updates Operations Division
SmarterRoads
800+ accounts created to date
28 data feeds available, new feeds under consideration
Office of Strategic Innovation developing an integrated framework that considers data, technology, security and communications
VDOT completed an Operational Technology Cyber Security assessment and will be addressing potential vulnerabilities
These will influence SmarterRoads go-forward strategy

21. Program Updates Operations Division
Traffic Operations
Statewide TOC and SSP operations
SSP Fleet growing to 156 new vehicles
Proactively prepared for SSP expansion on I-81
New Richmond TOC operational Fall 2019
Co-location with State Police
Supported innovative DMS safety message campaign
Integrated Emergency Management with Operations Division
Provided statewide coordination and support for several major weather events
Supported UAV Pilot Program
Mention scope of contract: $172M, 5 years +2yrs + 2yrs

22. Program Updates Traffic Engineering
EMU3 Pilot Deployment
Ease of data access and improved reliability
Units provide Per Vehicle Records, speed by lane, improved classification and improved real-time data provision
Innovative Methods for Obtaining Traffic Volumes
Pooled-Fund effort exploring the use of probe and location-based data to approximate volumes
If effective, could provide more comprehensive data at lower cost

23. Program Updates Traffic Engineering
Pedestrian App testing at signals (ADA accommodation)
Participating in national committees on pavement markings and signals for Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV)
Deployment of Advanced Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM)
Participating in CAV Pooled Fund Study effort on the Multi-modal Intelligent Traffic Signal System (MMITSS)

24. Traffic Operations Legislation 2019 General Assembly Update
PAUL

25. 2019 General Assembly Traffic Operations-Related Legislation
Corridor Improvement Bills
HB 2718, SB 1716
I-81 (considers tolling)
See I-81 Improvement Plan
Addresses: SSP gaps, emergency clearance, ITS devices and detour operations
HJ 581, SJ 276
I-95 (conduct study similar to I-81)
Thornburg to I-495
Due January 2020

26. 2019 General Assembly Traffic Operations-Related Legislation
Bills on Roadway Operations
HB 2594
Use of flashing red lights for incident response vehicles
HB 2489
Suspend Tolls (Broader VDOT Authority)
SB 1296
Potomac River Bridge Compact
SB 1073
I-66 Move It Law Update
HB 2511
I-66 HOT Lane Hours Reduction
HB 2446
Motorcyclist Shoulder Use

27. 2019 General Assembly Traffic Operations-Related Legislation
Texting-related Bills
SB 1768
Handheld personal communication device use in work zones
HB 1811, SB 1341
Texting while driving (includes SSP exception)

28. 2019 General Assembly Traffic Operations-Related Legislation
Bills on Towing Operations
SB 1510
Limits tow requests to local law enforcement to comply with local ordinances
HB 1697
Criminal history checks for tow truck drivers
HB 1865, SB 1567
Establishment of maximum towing fees

29. 2019 General Assembly Traffic Operations-Related Legislation
Bills on Administrative Items
SB 1153
Job Order Contracting Expansion
HB 2633
CTB Funding: SMARTSCALE funds cannot be used for projects which increase congestion

30. CONTRACTING
OPPORTUNITIES

31. Contracting Opportunities Regional Operations
Central Region Multi-term On-call Signal Contracts
Fredericksburg District: $2M per term
Richmond District: $2.5M per term
Northern Region Traffic Engineering Professional Services
RFP Advertisement imminent
SW Region Tunnel System Upgrades
Replace manual and Programmable Logic Controllers, reconfigure control rooms, and implement new SCADA at I-77 mountain tunnels
RFP advertisement this Spring (Est. = $7M)
Ongoing effort by SW Region staff to evaluate replacement of tunnel cameras

32. Contract Opportunities Traffic Engineering
Short-term Traffic Counts
Data collected at 17,000 locations over three-year period to meet FHWA AADT reporting requirements
Will include special studies provision
RFP advertisement estimated late Summer 2019
Advanced Traffic Controller (ATC) Contract
Localities able to purchase off statewide contract
Central Signal System Contract
Under final phase of procurement
Will be available to localities

33. Contract Opportunities Operations & Emergency Management
TVD / 511 (511, Video & Data)
Releasing Request for Information (RFI) in February 2019
Participating in 511 Peer-to-Peer exchange Spring 2019
Estimated RFP advertisement Fall 2019
ITS Design Consultant Professional Services
Estimated advertisement date = 3rd Quarter 2020
ITS On-Call
Estimated advertisement date = 4th Quarter 2020

34. QUESTIONS