What are Intelligent What are Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) ?Transportation Systems (ITS) ?

• The application of advanced sensor, computer, The application of advanced sensor, computer, electronics, and communications electronics, and communications technologiestechnologies

and management and management strategiesstrategies – in an – in an

integratedintegrated manner – providing traveler manner – providing traveler

informationinformation - to increase the safety and - to increase the safety and efficiency of the surface transportation system.efficiency of the surface transportation system.

Current Technology InnovationCurrent Technology Innovation

LargerLargerstoragestorage

Cheaper Cheaper FasterFaster

processorsprocessors

Smart cardsSmart cards

Voice/Voice/writing inputwriting input High-quality videoHigh-quality video

and graphicsand graphicsFlat, high-Flat, high-

resolution screensresolution screens

Future Wide Area BandwidthFuture Wide Area Bandwidth

GenerationGeneration SpeedSpeed TechnologyTechnology ApplicationApplication

33.333.356.056.0 Modem, ISDNModem, ISDN Text great,Text great,

Pictures OKPictures OKNarrowbandNarrowband

(Today)(Today)

100-400100-400ISDN, ISDN,

PC cable PC cable modemmodem

Pictures great,Pictures great,Video OKVideo OK

MidbandMidband(1-2 years)(1-2 years)

BroadbandBroadband(2+ years)(2+ years) 1500+1500+ Internet 2Internet 2 Video greatVideo great

(k-baud/sec.)(k-baud/sec.)

Johnson City MPO BackgroundJohnson City MPO Background

• Established: 1982Established: 1982

• Staff: 3 Full-Time PersonnelStaff: 3 Full-Time Personnel

• Housed with GIS and Public Transportation Housed with GIS and Public Transportation StaffsStaffs

• Established: 1982Established: 1982

• Staff: 3 Full-Time PersonnelStaff: 3 Full-Time Personnel

• Housed with GIS and Public Transportation Housed with GIS and Public Transportation StaffsStaffs

Johnson City Project ScaleJohnson City Project Scale• ITS “Lite”ITS “Lite”

Urban Metro Setting < 200,000 populationUrban Metro Setting < 200,000 population Identify larger statewide ITS initiatives for Identify larger statewide ITS initiatives for

“mainstreaming” and tests“mainstreaming” and tests Emphasize “practical side” of ITSEmphasize “practical side” of ITS

(Internet, GIS, lower cost sensors, etc.)(Internet, GIS, lower cost sensors, etc.) Software IntegrationSoftware Integration Focus on SR 381 Medical Corridor and New Focus on SR 381 Medical Corridor and New

Interstate 26 Extension to Asheville, NCInterstate 26 Extension to Asheville, NC

FTA Regional Mobility FTA Regional Mobility Research Projects: 1991 - 94Research Projects: 1991 - 94

Overall Design: Systems Integration Emphasis Overall Design: Systems Integration Emphasis With GISWith GIS

Traffic Signal Traffic Signal Monitoring Monitoring

System:System:

• Linked Through Fiber OpticsLinked Through Fiber Optics

• Based on Siemens/ACTRABased on Siemens/ACTRA

• Links to Other Sensor ElementsLinks to Other Sensor Elements

• GIS LinksGIS Links

• OpticomOpticom

• Variable Message SignsVariable Message Signs

Video MonitoringVideo Monitoring

Traffic Monitoring Traffic Monitoring SensorsSensors

• Based upon Active Microwave Sensors Based upon Active Microwave Sensors (RTMS)(RTMS)

• Multipurpose FunctionalityMultipurpose Functionality• GIS LinksGIS Links• Real Time Data for Traffic/Transit Real Time Data for Traffic/Transit

ManagersManagers• Mounted Overhead: Reduced Maintenance Mounted Overhead: Reduced Maintenance

CostsCosts

Integration with Traffic Integration with Traffic Monitoring SensorsMonitoring Sensors

• Permanent and Permanent and Mobile LocationsMobile Locations

• Traffic Signal Traffic Signal IntegrationIntegration

• Incident Detection Incident Detection and Managementand Management

• TDOT Count TDOT Count StationsStations

Pe rm a ne nt Se nso rs

ASC II Fo rm a tRTM S

C e ntra lize dDa ta b a se

RTC P So ftwa re(Exc e l Fo rm a t)

M o b ile Se nso rs

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Transit/Paratransit Transit/Paratransit ManagementManagement

• Routing/Scheduling: ADA ClientsRouting/Scheduling: ADA Clients

• Real-Time Monitoring/GPSReal-Time Monitoring/GPS

• GIS IntegrationGIS Integration

• Coordination Among ProvidersCoordination Among Providers

• Access to Real-Time Traffic DataAccess to Real-Time Traffic Data

Incident Incident ManagementManagement

• Integration of ACTRA, RTMS, GIS, Integration of ACTRA, RTMS, GIS, Real-Time AccessReal-Time Access

• I-26 ImportanceI-26 Importance

• Links to TDOTLinks to TDOT

Strategic ApproachStrategic Approach

• GIS as the “Core”: Why?GIS as the “Core”: Why? Seamless Data IntegrationSeamless Data Integration Spatially-Based InformationSpatially-Based Information Open SystemsOpen Systems Existing Tools, Easy-To-Use InterfacesExisting Tools, Easy-To-Use Interfaces CustomizableCustomizable

G IS

The “Integrating” Nature The “Integrating” Nature of Present-Day GISof Present-Day GIS

• GIS in the Mainstream:GIS in the Mainstream: Data IntegrationData Integration Delivery Mechanisms (Internet)Delivery Mechanisms (Internet) Improved InterfacesImproved Interfaces Lower CostLower Cost ““Toolbox” ApproachToolbox” Approach

GIS-ITS GIS-ITS IntegrationIntegration

• GIS Elements:GIS Elements: ESRI, Intergraph ProductsESRI, Intergraph Products

ArcView, ARC/INFO, MapObjects, ArcView, ARC/INFO, MapObjects, GeoMedia ,Web ToolsGeoMedia ,Web Tools

Database Flexibility (Access, etc.)Database Flexibility (Access, etc.) Data Availability LocallyData Availability Locally Relationships with TDOT (TransCAD Relationships with TDOT (TransCAD

modeling)modeling)

GIS Base DataGIS Base Data

• Extensive Sources:Extensive Sources: City has Long-Term GIS (15 Years)City has Long-Term GIS (15 Years) Transit - 1 of the First Users of GISTransit - 1 of the First Users of GIS High-Quality Transportation DataHigh-Quality Transportation Data Recent Digital Orthos, PlanimetricsRecent Digital Orthos, Planimetrics Tested Data Exchange with TDOTTested Data Exchange with TDOT

Section 15 DataSection 15 Data Development of Custom Interfaces for UsersDevelopment of Custom Interfaces for Users

Internet/Internet/Visualization/ATIS:Visualization/ATIS:

Public AccessPublic Access GIS/Web ToolsGIS/Web Tools 3-D Visualization Tools3-D Visualization Tools Real-Time Data Display and QueryReal-Time Data Display and Query Future Bandwidth: Internet 2Future Bandwidth: Internet 2 Kiosks or Publicly Accessible Computer Kiosks or Publicly Accessible Computer

Terminals for TransitTerminals for Transit

http://www.jcmpo.org

Potential for Vehicle Tracking On WebPotential for Vehicle Tracking On Web

ITS National/Regional ITS National/Regional ArchitectureArchitecture

• Purpose: Promotes ITS Integration Purpose: Promotes ITS Integration Nationally and RegionallyNationally and Regionally

• Provides a Framework, Standardized Provides a Framework, Standardized Approach for DevelopmentApproach for Development

• Adaptable and CustomizableAdaptable and Customizable

“Integration Strategy”

ITS National/Regional ITS National/Regional ArchitectureArchitecture

1 Tra ve l a nd Tra ffic M a na g e m e nt

1 .1 Pre -Trip Tra ve l In fo rm a tio n

1 .5 Tra ve le r Se rvic e s Info rm a tio n1 .6 Tra ffic C o n tro l1 .7 Inc id e nt M a na g e m e nt

2 Pub lic Tra nsp o rta tio n M a na g e m e nt

2 .1 Pub lic Tra nsp o rta tio n M a na g e m e nt

5 Em e rg e nc y M a na g e m e nt

5 .2 Em e rg e nc y Ve h ic le M a na g e m e nt

1 .2 En-Ro u te Drive r In fo rm a tio n1 .3 Ro u te G uid a nc e1 .4 Rid e M a tc h ing a nd Re se rva tio n

1 .8 Tra ve l D e m a nd M a na g e m e nt1 .9 Em issio ns Te sting a nd M itig a tio n1 .10 Hig hwa y-Ra il Inte rse c tio n

2 .2 En-Ro u te Tra nsit In fo rm a tio n2 .3 Pe rso na lize d Pub lic Tra nsit2 .4 Pub lic Tra ve l Se c u rity

3 Ele c tro n ic Pa ym e nt

3 .1 Ele c tro n ic Pa ym e nt Se rvic e s

4 C o m m e rc ia l Ve hic le O p e ra tio ns

4 .1 C o m m e rc ia l Ve hic le Ele c tro n ic C le a ra nc e4 .2 Au to m a te d Ro a d sid e Sa fe ty In sp e c tio n4 .3 O n -Bo a rd Sa fe ty M o n ito ring4 .4 C o m m e rc ia l Ve hic le Ad m in istra tive Pro c e sse s4 .5 Ha za rd o us M a te ria l Inc id e nt Re sp o nse4 .6 C o m m e rc ia l Fle e t M a na g e m e nt

5 .1 Em e rg e nc y N o tific a tio n a nd Pe rso na l Se c urity

6 Ad va nc e d Ve h ic le Sa fe ty Syste m s

6 .1 Lo ng itud ina l C o llisio n Avo id a nc e6 .2 La te ra l C o llisio n Avo id a nc e6 .3 Inte rse c tio n C o llisio n Avo id a nc e6 .4 Visio n Enha nc e m e nt Fo r C ra sh Avo id a nc e6 .5 Sa fe ty Re a d ine ss6 .6 Pre -C ra sh Re stra int De p lo ym e nt6 .7 Au to m a te Ve hic le O p e ra tio n

1.5 Tra ve le r Se rvic e s Info rm a tio n

1.1 Pre -Trip Tra ve lIn fo rm a tio n

1.6 Tra ffic C o ntro l

2 .1 Pub lic Tra nsp o rta tio n M a na g e m e nt

5 .2 Em e rg e nc y Ve hic le M a na g e m e nt

1 .7 Inc id e nt M a na g e m e nt

Customize Architecture to Fit Your Needs/Situation

GIS Summary/SignificanceGIS Summary/Significance

• GIS As a Central, Integrating TechnologyGIS As a Central, Integrating Technology

• Mainstream Maturity of GISMainstream Maturity of GIS

• High-Tech, Leading Edge Possible in High-Tech, Leading Edge Possible in Smaller AreasSmaller Areas

• For MPOs & Transit Systems….For MPOs & Transit Systems….

• Many PossibilitiesMany Possibilities

Contacts:Contacts:• Alan Bridwell, Johnson City MPOAlan Bridwell, Johnson City MPO

137 W. Market Street, Johnson City, TN 37604 137 W. Market Street, Johnson City, TN 37604

(423) 434-6272(423) 434-6272 atb@tricon.netatb@tricon.net http://www.jcmpo.orghttp://www.jcmpo.org

• Don Kiel, Geo DecisionsDon Kiel, Geo Decisions 101 Innovation Blvd., Suite 213, State College, PA 16803 101 Innovation Blvd., Suite 213, State College, PA 16803

(814) 234-8625(814) 234-8625 dkiel@gfnet.comdkiel@gfnet.com http://www.geodecisions.com http://www.geodecisions.com

• Glenn Berry, Geo DecisionsGlenn Berry, Geo Decisions 605 N. Baxter Street, Johnson City, TN 37601605 N. Baxter Street, Johnson City, TN 37601

(423) 434-2233(423) 434-2233 gberry@gfnet.comgberry@gfnet.com