Statewide ITS Program. TxDOT Short Course October 16, 2012 By: Charlie Farnham

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1 Statewide ITS Program TxDOT Short Course By: Charlie Farnham

2 Topics Lonestar Software Support Initiatives DMS Blanket Purchase Order PCMS Special Specification ITS Consultant Contract Looking Forward

3 Lonestar - TSS Incorporated FDOT s Probe Fusion Driver Bluetooth - AWAM Protocol Foundation for Toll Tag Protocol Updated FDOT s RVSD driver Wavetronix HD protocol ISS G4 protocol Updated TSS Protocol Support other Detection Types

4 Lonestar Various Updates Regional Control Application (RCA) One TMC can operate another TMC Initial testing in BRY, CRP and SAT Environmental Sensor Subsystem (ESS) Develop subsystem based on ESS Lite Center to Center (C2C) Bolster Client Subscription Handling Closed Circuit Television Subsystem (CCTV) Add support for AXIS 213 Cameras Automatic snapshot refresh

5 Support Initiatives ITS Strategic Plan Research Project Information Gathering and Analysis Wrong Way Driving (SAT) Supported Device Testing Added Support for negative speeds to TSS Traveler Information During Construction (WAC) Post external messages to PCMS Snapshots to Statewide ITS Web Site Lane Closure Information

6 DMS Blanket PO Issued to Skyline Products on May 23, 2012 One year term with three one year renewals Ability to add other Signs, Parts & Service 150 Day lead time upon receipt of PO Includes an item for Training

7 DMS Specifications Full Matrix - LED (30 ) - Lift Face Capable of 3 lines of 18 characters using 18 font Controller configured for NTCIP V2 Option for pole or ground mount cabinet Ethernet or serial connectivity in Cabinet

8 DMS Cost & Consideration Sign Cost $46,790 5 year warranty including parts and labor 5 years of annual Preventative Maintenance Skyline responsible for shipping and unloading Testing (Demo & Stand Alone) Installation - Statewide Specification 8791 Cost effective option for upgrading legacy signs

9 PCMS - Background Issue reported by AGC to TxDOT Conflict between Purchasing and Construction specs Some of the differences between the two PCMS Specifications Requirement Item 6834 GSD Min. Sign housing height 78 in. 74 in. Min. Luminance 4000 cd/m2 day; 30 cd/m2 night 1000 cd/m2 day; 600 cd/m2 night Visibility distance 750 ft. 650 ft.

10 PCMS Analysis Analyzed requirements from other States No other states reviewed included luminosity requirements. Sign height and legibility requirements varied among states Reviewed Current TMUTCD, Ch. 2.L 2L.04 - Spacing between message lines should be between 50 and 75 percent of the letter height. 2L.03 The message should be legible minimum distance of 600 feet nighttime 800 feet daylight.

11 PCMS Results New Required SP Removed minimum dimensions and luminosity requirements. Added spacing requirements between message lines (per 2011 TMUTCD). Updated legibility distance (per 2011 TMUTCD). Required on all projects beginning with January 2013 letting Need for closer coordination between divisions when developing / revising Construction and Purchase specifications for the same items.

12 ITS Consultant Contract Develop Standard Sheets and Specifications Simplify ITS design, letting and Construction Flexible Scope of work to also allow for ITS project design ITS shop drawing/submittal review services Status Consultant interviews week of 10/22/2012 Contract execution expected by 2/10/2013

13 Looking Forward Support Department s New IP Address Scheme Implement IP Networks and IP Video Enhance and Deploy Lonestar Enhance and Deploy Statewide ITS Website Maintain Connectivity & Production Diagrams District ITS Support

14 Contact Information Charlie Farnham ITS Branch Manager Texas Department of Transportation