Summary of Recent Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) Development Efforts in the United States

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1 Summary of Recent Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) Development Efforts in the United States June 7, 2013 François Dion, PhD

2 Summary of ICM Efforts 2 Corridor Corridor Type Lead Agencies Activities I-15 Diego Suburban SANDAG ConOps and System Requirements developed in 2008 Simulation evaluation in System launched in spring 2013 Currently in evaluation phase US-75 Dallas Suburban/urban DART ConOps and System Requirements developed in 2008 Simulation evaluation in System launched in spring 2013 Currently in evaluation phase I-80 Bay Area I-95 / I-395 Virginia I-394 Minneapolis I-270 Maryland Suburban/urban MTC / Caltrans Rural, Suburban & Urban Virginia DOT ConOps developed in 2010 Project groundbreaking in October 2012 Project expected to be completed summer 2015 ConOps developed in 2012 Currently developing deployment plan & partnerships Suburban/urban MnDOT ConOps and System Requirements developed in 2008 Simulation evaluation in 2009 No apparent activity since 2009 Suburban Maryland DOT ConOps and System Requirements developed in 2008 No apparent activity since 2008

3 3 I-15 San Diego

4 Corridor 4 21-mile section of I-15 corridor north of San Diego I-15 freeway General-purpose traffic lanes Barrier-separated 4-lane managed lane system with moveable barrier Dynamic toll pricing on managed lanes Parallel arterials Center City Parkway (Escondido) Pomerado Road (Poway/San Diego) Black Mountain Road/ Kearny Villa Road (San Diego) Transit services MTS bus network NCTD bus network NCTD Sprinter Commuter Rail

5 Partnering Agencies 5 US Department of Transportation Research and Innovation Technology Administration (RITA) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Transit agencies San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) North County Transit District (NCTD) Local cities San Diego, Poway, Escondido State agencies Caltrans District 11 California Highway Police (CHP) Freeway Service Patrol Regional agencies San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Technical support Kimley-Horn Delcan Transport Simulation Systems (TSS) University of California, Berkeley Cambridge Systematics Batelle Volpe Center

6 ICM Goals 6 Improve accessibility to travel options and attain an enhanced level of mobility Enhance corridor safety Provide travelers with informational tools enabling them to make smart travel choices within the corridor Promote coordination among institutional partners Manage the corridor holistically under both normal operating and incident/event conditions in a collaborative and coordinated way

7 ICM Elements 7 Real-time monitoring systems Freeway Traffic Ramp metering rates Arterials Traffic detection stations Traffic signal status monitoring Transit operations Vehicle location Weather

8 ICM Elements 8 Freeway operations Traffic-responsive on-ramp metering I-15 HOT Managed Lane System Northbound/southbound lane configuration Toll-free access policy Arterial operations Traffic-responsive signal control Arterial/freeway ramp traffic signal coordination Transit operations Vehicle rerouting around incidents Service increase in response to event/incidents

9 ICM Elements 9 Traveler information Integrated, multi-modal traveler information service Comparative travel times along alternate routes Real-time park-and-ride availability 511 mobile applications Changeable message signs along I-15 Trailblazer signs along arterials

10 Decision Support System 10 Development of response plans in response to observed congestion and/or identified events/incidents Response plans developed online using a rule-based decision process relying on sets of predetermined potential actions Express Lanes Not used Action Plan 1 Action Plan 2 Transit Action Plan 1 Action Plan 2 Traveler Information Action Plan 1 Action Plan 2 Action Plan 3 Action Plan 4 Traffic Signal Timing Action Plan 1 Action Plan 2 Action Plan 3 Action Plan 4 Ramp Metering Action Plan 1 Action Plan 2 Action Plan 3 Action Plan 4 Evaluation of developed candidate response plans using simulation Control recommendations to system operators

11 Decision Support System 11 Role of simulation Evaluation of current network conditions Projection of network operations over next 15, 30, 45 and 60 minutes Do nothing scenario 6 to 12 alternate response plans Simulation using Aimsun Online Microscopic simulation model considering the behavior of individual vehicles

12 12 US-75 Dallas

13 Corridor mile section of US-75 corridor northeast of downtown Dallas US-75 freeway General-purpose lanes HOV lanes north of I-635 Parallel arterials Freeway frontage roads Greenville Avenue Coit Road Transit services DART Bus Network DART Light Rail

14 Project Partners/Stakeholders 14 US Department of Transportation Research and Innovation Technology Administration Federal Highway Administration Federal Transit Administration Transit agencies Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Airports Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport State agencies Texas Department of Transportation, Dallas & Fort Worth Districts Local cities/town Dallas, Plano, Richardson, Highland Park, University Park Regional agencies North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) Fort Worth Transportation Authority Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition Technical support Telvent Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) Southern Methodist University (SMU) University of Texas at Arlington Cambridge Systematics Batelle

15 ICM Goals 15 Increase corridor throughput Improve travel time reliability Improve incident management Enable intermodal travel decisions

16 ICM Elements 16 System monitoring Bluetooth sensors along freeway and two diversion routes (40 locations, every 1-2 miles) Parking availability at 5 park-and-ride lots Light rail train location and passenger count Weather monitoring Data sharing Implementation of regional information exchange network (SmartNET) Traffic Detection Plan

17 ICM Elements 17 Freeway operations Predefined diversion plans to local arterials and/or light-rail service in response to incidents Management of HOV access restrictions during incidents Arterial operations New signal timing plans for Greenville Avenue Event-specific signal timing plans Responsive traffic signal control

18 ICM Elements 18 Traveler information First multimodal 511 system in Texas Real-time transit vehicle information Vehicle location Next stop arrival time Available capacity Parking availability information on CMS signs and 511 systems 5 park-and-ride lots along the LRT red line Links to social media (Facebook, Twitter) Exploration of sponsorship options RSS for Media (Events, Link Data) ALERT System Public Website Interactive Voice Response (IVR) My511 Mobile App Links to Social Medias

19 19 System Logical Architecture

20 SmartFusion/SmartNet Systems 20 SmartNET Regional information exchange network SmartFusion Data Fusion Engine Receives and publishes data to the regional center-to-center and other external systems Feeds data to the 511 Systems and Decision Support System

21 Decision Support System 21 Rule-based system designed to capture existing operational knowledge Uses travel time and speeds on diversion routes to select a recommended plan Evaluates trade-offs between alternate plans Sends recommendation to partner agencies for approval / implementation

22 Decision Support System 22 Roles of simulation Evaluation of current network state Prediction of network operations over the next 30 minutes Do nothing scenario Recommended control plan(s) Simulation using the DIRECT model Mesoscopic dynamic traffic assignment model developed at Southern Methodist University Model capable of capturing interactions between travel demand, network capacity and mode shifts under various control strategies

23 23 I-80 Bay Area

24 Corridor miles section of I-80 from Bay Bridge to Carquinez Bridge Transportation networks I-80 freeway General-purpose traffic lanes HOV lanes Parallel arterial San Pablo Avenue Transit services AC Transit bus network BART subway network

25 Partnering Agencies 25 US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) State agencies Caltrans District 4 California Highway Patrol Transit agencies AC Transit West Contra Costa Transit Authority Water Emergency Transportation Authority Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) AMTRAK Regional agencies Metropolitan Transportation Commission Alameda County Transportation Commission Contra Costa County Contra Costa Transportation Authority West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee Local cities Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, El Cerrito, Hercules, Pinole, Richmond, Oakland, San Pablo Technical support Match Hotch MacDonald Kimley-Horn & Associates

26 ICM Goals 26 Equitably balance traffic operation for freeway and arterials Integrate transportation system management activities to enhance safety and mobility for all travel modes Enhance transit travel time during normal operations Enhance trip reliability by providing consistent and predictable freeway and arterial travel times Reduce impacts on local arterials while managing access at on-ramps during weekday peak periods and weekends Efficiently guide back to the freeway traffic naturally diverted to local arterials during major incidents Cooperatively develop, implement, evaluate and revise strategies to ensure balanced benefits to local, regional, and inter-regional travelers

27 ICM Strategies 27 Freeway Management Arterial Management Transit Management Traveler Information Traffic Surveillance & Monitoring Incident Management Adaptive Ramp Metering

28 ICM Elements 28 Freeway operations Adaptive ramp metering Coordinated ramp meters Maximum queue detection Meter bypass for HOV vehicles Lane use management system Ability to close lanes ahead of incidents Variable advisory speed signs Provision of speed recommendations ahead of incidents and congestion areas Additional CCTV cameras

29 ICM Elements 29 Arterial operations Traffic signal system upgrade Enhanced traffic detection along San Pablo Avenue Signal synchronization/optimization Implementation of traffic signal flush plan to improve capacity during major incidents/events Trailblazer signs to help guide traffic naturally rerouting through San Pablo during incidents Traffic signal preemption for first responders Transit operations Transit signal priority at signalized intersections Transit signal priority at HOV freeways on-ramps

30 ICM Elements 30 Traveler information Displaying of traffic and transit information on freeway dynamic display boards showing Trailblazer signs along arterials to help traffic go back to the freeway Highway advisory radio Integration with Bay Area 511 system and East Bay SMART Corridors Directions to transit facilities Real-time parking availability (future element)

31 31 I-95/I-395 Virginia

32 Corridor mile section of I-95/I-395 between Spotsylvania and 14th Street Bridge near Washington DC I-95/I-395 freeway General purpose traffic lanes Reversible two-lane HOV facility in middle of freeway north of Dumfries (northern half of corridor) Parallel arterials US-1 convenient alternate south of Woodridge Transit services Commuter rail along entire corridor Various bus services Park-and-ride 40,771 spaces within corridor Ridesharing services Carpools / Vanpools 6400 daily slugs (2008) Real-time ridesharing pilot

33 Partnering Agencies 33 Federal agencies Federal Highway Administratio Federal Transit Administration U.S. Department of Defense State agencies Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Maryland State Highway Administration Transit agencies Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Commuter Connections Virginia Railway Express Local cities Alexandria, Fredericksburg

34 Partnering Agencies 34 Regional agencies Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) Arlington County Loudon County Prince William County Fairfax County Department of Transportation Dulles Area Transportation Association George Washington Regional Commission Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination (MATOC) Universities University of Maryland Center for Transportation Technology

35 ICM Goals 35 Promote different travel options to achieve travel time savings and overall environmental benefits Reduce travel time and congestion by managing travel demand in real-time Reduce the economic cost of travel delays and congestion (from commuter, business and freight movement perspectives) Reduce or eliminate primary or secondary Specific volume reduction of 1800 vehicles per day on particularly congested days, targeted for travelers to the Mark Center complex in Alexandria

36 ICM Elements 36 Freeway operations Hard shoulder running Ramp queue warning Speed restrictions Traffic-responsive ramp metering, some with HOV bypass Arterial operations Traffic signal upgrades Adaptive signal control Freeway alternate routes Routes connecting I-95 to park-and-ride lots Transit operations Transit signal priority along express buses (future phase)

37 ICM Elements 37 Traveler information Integrated, multi-modal single information gateway Real-time park-and-ride space availability information on freeways and approach routes Comparative travel times for travel on freeway, arterials, transit Personalized multi-modal real-time trip planning Mobile applications Information kiosks

38 38 System Functional Architecture

39 Performance Measurement/Decision Support System 39 Planned as a future system element Expected to use of simulation to assess the performance of alternate strategies

40 40 System Deployment Strategy

41 41 I-394 Minneapolis

42 Corridor mile section of the I-394/US-12 corridor west of Minneapolis Transportation networks I-394 freeway General purpose lanes HOV/HOT lanes Parallel arterials Highway 55 Highway 7 Three parallel freeway connectors: I-494, Highway 169, and Highway 100 Transit services Metro Transit Plymouth Transit SouthWest Transit (commuter services from outside corridor to downtown)

43 Partnering Agencies 43 US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) State agencies Minnesota Department of Transportation Minnesota State Patrol MnPASS Phase 2 Initiative Team Local jurisdictions City of Minneapolis Local Police/Fire Departments Regional agencies Metropolitan Council Hennepin County Transit agencies Metro Transit Plymouth Metrolink SouthWest Transit

44 ICM Goals 44 Maintain mobility and reliability Reduce the variation in travel times experienced by travelers Maintain options for travelers to effectively travel using personal vehicles, transit or bicycles. Maximize corridor-wide capacity utilization Monitor available capacity of roadways, transit, parking, and alternative transportation options Encourage pattern changes (through information sharing or incentives) to better utilize spare capacity Event and incident management Inform travelers of incidents, their impacts, and available reroute or mode change options Manage traffic around events through early notification and informed reactions Holistic traveler information delivery Make travelers aware of their modal and route options. Inform travelers of options for avoiding or minimizing the impacts of travel delays

45 ICM Elements 45 System monitoring Automated information exchange capabilities among participating agencies Corridor data clearinghouse collecting real-time information on incident, infrastructure status, transit schedule adherence, parking availability, travel times along major routes Freeway operations Alternate ramp metering strategies to address special events and incidents Dynamic freeway shoulder use during incident or special events HOV ramp metering bypass Variable speed limit to maintain steady flow and prevent incidents Opening HOT lane to all traffic during incidents Additional CMS along freeway

46 ICM Elements 46 Arterial operations Adaptive traffic signals Coordinated arterial signals/freeway ramp meters Special signal timing plans to address special events and incidents Transit operations Transit signal priority along arterials Transit connection information display for travelers and drivers Transit-only lanes on key routes within the City of Minneapolis Additional transit services during special events Temporary parking during events (nearby malls, church lots), with special shuttle service Transit fare adjustment during special events Incident management Integration of metro transit control center with CAD reports of incidents

47 ICM Elements 47 Parking operations Parking fee adjustment during special events Traveler information Add transit delays/schedule adherence and parking availability information to existing 511 services Increased deployment of CMS at key arterial street locations to inform travelers of conditions on arterial streets or to warn of incidents on freeways Increased deployment of ATIS devices in parking garages Payment system Attempt to combine HOT, parking, and transit payment system

48 48 I-270 Maryland

49 Corridor mile section of I-270, from I-495 (Beltway) to Frederick County line I-270 freeway General-purpose traffic lanes HOV lanes Parallel arterials MD-355 Network of arterial and connector routes Transit services MARC Commuter Rail WMATA Metrorail systems WMATA Metrobus network Ride On local/commuter bus network MTA Commuter Bus network

50 Partnering Agencies 50 US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) State agencies Maryland State Highway Administration (MDSHA) Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Regional agencies Montgomery County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Technical support The University of Maryland (UMD)

51 ICM Goals 51 Optimize mobility, reliability, and safety Strengthen corridor-level decision support Enhance reliable, real-time information to customers Promote multi-modalism

52 ICM Elements 52 System monitoring Enhance capability to measure travel time reliability, delays, incident severity, incident cleanup and recovery times, transit/parking utilization Prototype and deploy an enhanced Regional Integrated Transportation Information System (RITIS) Arterial operations Adds automated, condition-responsive capability to traffic signals on arterials in the I-270 corridor Traveler information Deliver computer-aided dispatch/automatic vehicle location (CAD/AVL) status information to transit users Deliver parking availability information to commuters