ITS Multimodal Initiatives in Virginia HRTO Subcommittee Meeting Hampton, VA, June 11, 2013

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1 ITS Multimodal Initiatives in Virginia HRTO Subcommittee Meeting Hampton, VA, June 11, 2013 Chris Francis ITS Program Development Manager Operations and Security Division

2 Advancing VDOT s Operations Program Address Recurring and Non-Recurring Congestion Aligned to VA Multimodal Transportation Plan (VTrans) Approaches Non-Pricing, Pricing, Context Sensitive Suite of Solutions - ATM, ICM, DMA, CV, Hybrid Candidate Multimodal Technology Applications Organizing Strategy: Network/Corridor Based 2 Framework for Development & Delivery

3 New Technology Deployment Framework 3

4 Project Development Process Overview 4

5 Candidate Locations Urban I-66 ATM Initiative (Project Deployment Underway) I-95/I-395 ICM Initiative (Project Development Completed) I-64 DMA Initiative (Visioning) Rural I-77 ATSM Initiative (Project Deployment Underway) I-64 ATSM Initiative (Project Deployment Underway)

6 Candidate Locations Urban I-66 ATM Initiative (Project Deployment Underway) I-95/I-395 ICM Initiative (Project Development Completed) I-64 DNM Initiative (Visioning) Rural I-77 ATSM Initiative (Project Development Completed) I-64 ATSM Initiative (Project Development Completed)

7 I-66 ATM Vision Project Objective Application of ATM/ICM strategies to facilitate dynamic transportation network management based on prevailing traffic conditions Context Very heavy vehicular traffic both east and west bound during on and off-peak periods rated as the 2 nd highest congested network in the Nation (TTI Mobility Rep) Technology Applications - Active Traffic Management (ATM) and Enhanced Traveler Information VSL: speed limits are dynamically changed based on observed traffic conditions Queue Warning: dynamic message signs inform travelers of approaching queues/bottlenecks Hard Shoulder Running: lane control signs manage the use of shoulders as a travel lane ICM Nodal Information - Enhanced corridor-specific traveler information, such as real-time transit and parking information, and travel times. Provide parking availability via dynamic message signs along I-66. Park-and-ride lots to be retrofitted with advanced parking management system (APMS) which would track parking space availability and communicate directly with the parking information signs Dynamic Network Management - The provision of real-time transit information in tandem with real-time traffic conditions would allow commuters to make informed modal choices based on prevailing traffic conditions. Proposed enhanced corridor specific traveler information system would incorporate real-time transit information from transit providers that operate along I-66 into VA511 Connected Vehicle Test Bed - Outfit VDOT and transit vehicles with on-board equipment to support testing of various Connected Vehicle technology application (pavement assessment, SPat, safety). Planned deployment of Connected Vehicle roadside equipment (RSE) infrastructure (Pooled Fund Study) 7

8 8 I-66: Haymarket to DC

9 ATM Display Concept Example with HOV Lane, No Shoulder Running Example with HOV Lane and Shoulder Running Between ½ mile to 1 mile spacing (1 Kilometer to 1.5 Kilometer) Travel Time on DMS (advance of decision point) ATM Gantry Full DMS 9

10 I-66 ATM System Context (Links to Users) 10

11 I-66 ATM Functions Vehicle Data Collection Roadway Image Monitoring Incident Detection Environmental Detection Operator Review and Intervention ATM Control ATM Decision Support Road Status Information (VA 511, Police, etc.) Roadway Messaging (Lane, Queue Warning, Speed, HOV Access) Gate Control (HOV ramps) Ramp Metering Rates 11 Data Collection & Condition Monitoring Data Processing & Decision Support Information & Control Output

12 I-66 ATM Project Segments and Treatments 12

13 I-95 ICM Vision Application Concepts Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) and ATM/HSR/Q-Warning Systems, Connected Vehicle (CV) Treatment for HOV Lane Terminations Problem: Bi-directional HOV lane creating large vehicle queues at its terminations and hazardous situations for drivers when they are un-expectantly encountered Solution: Deploy hazard detection and warning system at both HOV termination locations. Queue warnings will be relayed through variable message signs along with mile marker location of the queue. Real-time Inclement Roadway Warning System Problem: Hazardous weather related situations for drivers when they are un-expectantly encountered Solution: Real-time inclement roadway warning system employing weather sensors at critical locations will relay hazardous information to approaching drivers including high-wind and frozen roadway conditions Technologies for Optimal Multimodal Route Selection Proposed technologies focus on optimizing the roadway network capacity through effective route decisions. Suite of technologies will monitor travel times for each multimodal option from a given location Information at all ICM nodes such as transit stations, park and ride locations, and truck related elements - overnight parking availability, height and weight restrictions, and roadside inspection stations Connected Vehicle Ready Proposed technologies produce data elements used within IntelliDrive - travel times, parking availability, and stopped queue ahead are applications envisioned for IntelliDrive.

14 Proposed Corridor Definition Fredericksburg to DC State Line Mark Center

15 ICM Subsystems Arterial Systems Freeway Systems Rail Systems Bus Systems Parking Systems Integrated management of freeway, arterial, transit, and parking systems within the corridor Pro-active, joint, multi-modal management Optimize use of existing infrastructure Corridor managed as a system Utilize spare capacity Provide choices Real-time traveler information

16 Project Details Project Limits - Spotsylvania Interchange (MM 126) to 14 th Street Bridge (DC State Line) Project Segments I. US 1/17 to Rt 610 (MM ) II. III. Rt 610 to I-495 (MM ) I-495 to 14 th St Br (I-395, MM0-8) Develop ICM strategies, applications and technology-based solutions I-95/I-395 ICM Concept-of-Operations & Project Development Task began October,

17 Stakeholder Engagement & Project Development VDOT and Multi-Modal Stakeholders Project and Operational Knowledge Needs and Functional Input Coordination On System Elements Operational Roles and MOU Needs Operations, Traffic, and Travel Demand Stakeholder Needs System Architecture Performance Measures As-Built Infrastructure and ITS Assets Transit Projects and TDM Initiatives Technology Options Overall ICM Approach Technology Definitions System Locations Refined System Concept Roles and Responsibilities Roadway Projects and Transit/TDM Initiatives Corridor Assessment (Baseline) Coordination with Transit /TDM/Other Project Needs and Strategy Formulation Technology Deployment Plan Deployment Recommendations Multi-modal Operational Scenarios Concept-of-Operations & Project Scoping ICM Project Development Activities

18 ICM Applications Multi-Modal Travel Time Information Pre-trip, en-route multi-mode travel time information (roadside signs and VA 511) End-to-end user-centered trip tool based on updated VA 511 Address road, transit options and available parking should transit, carpool or slugging option be considered by traveler Real-time Parking Management and Guidance Park-and-ride space, guidance information (VDOT and transit parking facilities) where travelers have two or more options relative to parking and either transit or carpooling / slugging Present comparative travel time information for transit options (including next bus / train departure) along with parking space availability. Use roadside signs and add functionality to VA 511

19 Emphasis Areas Traveler Information-Related Packages Corridor-wide Build on 511 / current rideshare initiatives Pre-trip orientation Encourage mode shift, moves from SOV to HOV and transit Entire investment could qualify as a TMP-related offset Operations-Related Packages Segment-based (but includes central hardware/software) Infrastructure-oriented En-route orientation Benefits to various modes TMP-related offsets could be at least $3.96M of above Decision Support and Performance Management Systems are future elements

20 Institutional View: The ICM Partnership

21 Deployment View: Work Packages Derived from Building Blocks ICM Infrastructure ICM Traveler Information ICM Decision Support Arterial Enhanced Signal Operations Freeway Active Traffic Management Personalized Multi-Modal Real-Time Trip Planning Modeling and Decision Support Multi-Modal and Parking Information Systems Expanded Multi-Modal & Parking Information for 511 Performance Management Integrated Single Info Gateway (including kiosks) Existing Traffic Data Existing Transit Data

22 I-64 DNM Vision Project Location - critical link in transportation network in Hampton Roads area connecting largest ports on the east coast, large military installations, and numerous recreational attractions Context - Heavy vehicular traffic traveling in and out of the region via the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel (HRBT) connecting Southside (Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake) to the peninsula (Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg) resulting in congestion and long queues at the approaches to the HRBT Technology Applications - The project will deploy technologies to address two common contributors to congestion - over-height vehicles and sudden onset of queuing, primary cause of congestion and often evident on the approaches to Tunnels, Movable Bridges, Ferries, etc, integrated traveler info Over Height Detection System Deployment of CB override transmitters upstream of the approach to the westbound tube of the HRBT to alert trucks of the height restriction at HRBT at a sufficient distance so that they can divert to another route Active Queue Warning System will be installed to alert motorists of stopped or slow moving traffic ahead so that they can reduce speed and avoid making abrupt stop when the end of queue is reached by providing real-time information at points where they can divert to other routes Technologies for Optimal Multimodal Route Selection Proposed technologies focus on optimizing the roadway network capacity through effective route decisions. Suite of technologies will monitor travel times for each multimodal option from a given location Information at all ICM nodes such as transit stations, park and ride locations, HOV, etc Dynamic Route Guidance at decision points to allow drivers particularly non-local who are not familiar with the road network on potential diversion routes to act on information provided 22

23 23 I-64: Denbigh Blvd to I-264

24 I-64: Denbigh Blvd to I-264 Example

25 Preparing Virginia for Dynamic Mobility E-payment The Network Opportunity for Innovation Safety Messages Signal Phase and Timing Probe Data Real Time Network Data Situation Relevant Information Instrumented Roadside (Roadside Equipment, or RSE)

26 Role of Traffic Operations With New Technologies

27 VDOT s Vision for Advancing Operations ATM, ICM, DMA, Connected Vehicle Technologies are becoming Core Elements of VDOT s Role in Road Operations These concepts and technologies are to address Congestion and Safety Issues in both Urban and Rural Sections of the Roadway System Recurring and Non-recurring Congestion is the major focus Weather related aspects - Fog, Wind, Ice, etc are the focus I-66 is a Good First Location in Northern Virginia for ATM technology application followed by other potential locations statewide Integration of Modal Operations and application of emerging Technologies and Tools to address Safety & Mobility issues Optimizing the use of existing transportation infrastructure 27 27

28 Outcomes Linking Planning with Operations ITS as an Element in Vtrans, Virginia s Multimodal Transportation Plan ITS/Operations Projects in Virginia s Long Range Transportation Plans (STP/STIP) Collaborative Efforts I-95/I-395 ICM Initiative 30 Federal, State and Local Govs entities involved VDOT-Rijkswaterstaat (The Netherlands) LOI Pooled Fund Studies Creating an environment for deploying Emerging Technologies and Computing Techniques (Pilots/Test Beds) I-66 Connected Vehicle Safety Pilot I-95/I-395 ICM Initiative ready Crowd Sourcing and Cloud Computing Deployment of SHRP 2 Reliability Products Ready for using New Tools and Techniques 28 Candidate Initiative/Project Status I-66 ATM Initiative - Project Deployment underway I-95/I-395 ICM Initiative - Implementation Strategy/Project Development underway I-64 Active Traffic & Safety Management ConOps completed/project underway I-77 Active Traffic & Safety Management ConOps completed/project underway I-64 DNM Initiative Visioning /Scoping