Delaware Department of Transportation Integrated Transportation Management (DelTrac/ITMS) Program Status 1 Transportation Management Program Background 2 Congestion is Increasing Faster than Capacity… …and most (55%) affects different parts of our system every day. “Americans lose 3.7 billion hours and 2.3 billion gallons of fuel sitting in traffic” Intelligent Transportation Systems for Traffic Incident Management, USDOT “In the top 10 most congested areas, each traveler pays an annual “Congestion Tax” of between $850 and $1,600” National Strategy to Reduce Congestion on America’s Transportation Network, USDOT 2006 Note: Based on latest available information 3 Integrated Transportation Management Strategic Plan (1997) • Required a foundation for a shared mission and vision between all of Delaware’s Transportation Management System stakeholders. • The plan defined Delaware’s Transportation Management: Mission Vision Goals Strategies for Implementation • Defined a Statewide Transportation Management Program managed from a central transportation management center (TMC). 4 The DelTrac/ITMS Operational Concept: Transportation Incident and Event Management Plan (TIEMP) • Establishes the Transportation Management Team (TMT) Concept. – Provides for the safe movement of persons and vehicles from the affected area(s). – Provides access for emergency responders. • Defines the responsibilities and guidelines for TMTs. – Communication – Response – Resources 5 Transportation Management Teams (TMT) Primary Agencies Support Agencies DelDOT Delaware River & Bay Authority Delaware Emergency Management Agency Delaware State Police Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control Delaware State Fire School County/Local Emergency Management Agencies County/Local Law Enforcement County/Local Fire Service Civil Air Patrol Department of Administrative Services Delaware Health & Social Services Delaware National Guard State Climatology Office Delaware Geological Survey Department of Education Delaware Solid Waste Authority Delaware Technology & Information Connectiv Delaware Electric Cooperative Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services Neighboring State and City Emer. Man. Agencies Towing Agencies Federal Counterparts Regional Support US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Federal Aviation Administration Federal Transit Administration Federal Emergency Management Administration US Department of Defense US Army Corps of Engineers I-95 Corridor Coalition Maryland State Highway Administration Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Delmarva Emergency Task Force 6 DelTrac/ITMS Relationships - Internal 7 DelTrac/ITMS Relationships - External 8 Because of These Relationships • ITMS is Critical for planning and managing: – Emergencies – Evacuations – Planned Special Events DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY 9 What is Important to Our Customers? Customer Satisfaction Survey – 2009 The top four actions perceived by Delaware residents to be the most effective actions to improve the transportation system are: Coordinating and better timing traffic signals Designing communities that make it easier for people to walk and bike to stores, schools and other public facilities and to other neighborhoods • Creating service patrols to quickly respond to accidents, stalled vehicles, etc. Implementing new technologies to make highways more efficient • Performance Ra,ng of A/ribute • • Importance Ra,ng of A/ribute Quadrants Below Average Above Average 2. Maintenance: Low Priority 1. Maintenance: High Priority -­‐ Landscaping & Mowing -­‐ Protected Work Zones -­‐ Signs Visible Day & Night Above Average -­‐ Direc?onal Hwy Signs -­‐ Snow Plowing & Sal?ng -­‐ Clear Lane Lines 3. Correc?ve: Low Priority 4. Correc?ve: High Priority -­‐ Mode Choices -­‐ Pavement Condi?on Below Average -­‐ Info on Delays & Closings -­‐ Hwys Free of Conges?on -­‐ LiMer Free Hwys -­‐ Timing/Sequencing Signals Note: The layout of the 2009 Report on Customer Satisfaction is still in draft format. 10 What is Important to Our Customers? Well Planned Sequencing and Timing of Traffic Lights – Statewide Computerized Signal System – DelTrac Signal re-timing program – Traffic Responsive Corridors 11 What is Important to Our Customers? Highways Free of Congestion – – – Statewide Computerized Signal System Motorist Assistance Patrols Transportation Management Teams • – – – Special Traffic Operations (STO) System Monitoring (Detection) Customer Information • • • • – Safe Quick Clearance WTMC 1380 AM DelDOT Web Site Electronic Message Signs 511 FY11/12 Event Planning • • • Dover Int’l Speedway State Fair DAFB Air Show The DelTrac/ITMS Program IS Congestion Management! 12 Deployment Progress 13 Transportation Management Center (TMC) • 24/7 Operation • Coordinates and Manages DelDOT’s response to any incident or event that impacts Delaware’s multimodal transportation system • Monitors and Controls all DelTrac/ITMS intelligent transportation systems • Transportation Emergency Management • Transportation Homeland Security 14 The TMC Performs Three Critical Functions • Adjust traffic signals to manage the detour route • Staff on scene to control traffic • • Did the tow truck arrive? • Have conditions changed? • Is the public informed? • Have conditions changed? 15 DelTrac/ITMS Device Deployment Status Central Systems and Software Active at the TMC 5% 20% 75% CONTROL OPERATIONAL Computerized Traffic Signals Transit schedule adherence system Transit AVL system In Progress Gate control monitoring system Maintenance & Operations AVL system Future Plans Electronic l ane i use sign system Transit priority system Components • Operational – 75% • In Progress – 20% • Planned – 5% MONITOR OPERATIONAL Video monitioring system Road surface weather monitoring and i nformation system Electronic detection system Electronic red l ight e nforcement system Electronic toll collection E-­‐ZPass Aerial monitoring system Motorist Assistance Patrol (MAP) #77 cellular reporting system Interfface to Police/ Fire CAD (New World) Future Plans Draw bridge monitoring Parking management system INFORM OPERATIONAL Mobile Web Real-­‐Time website Travelers Advisory Radio System (WTMC 1380AM) Bus/Rail system i nformation system Dynamic message signs Kiosks Amber Alert System Emergency management network Automated commericial vehicle operations In Progress Automated telephone i nformation system -­‐ 511 Future Plans Electronic guide signs Interface to broadcast radio & TV Transportation Channel on cable TV COMMUNICATE OPERATIONAL Landline communications (fiber, copper) Wireless communications Leased communications In progress Microwave Backbone 700 MHz Interoperability Future Plans Wireless Ethernet (Last Mile) 16 DelTrac/ITMS Device Deployment Status • Control Systems: • Operational: o Traffic responsive computerized traffic signals o Transit schedule adherence system o Transit GPS based automated vehicle locating (AVL) system • In Progress o Freeway emergency gate control system • Future Plans o Electronic lane use sign system o Transit signal priority treatment system o Maintenance and Operations GPS based AVL system 17 DelTrac/ITMS Device Deployment Status • Monitoring Systems: • Operational o Video monitoring system o Roadway Weather Information system o Electronic detection system o Electronic red light enforcement system o Electronic toll collection EZ Pass o Aerial monitoring program o Motorist Assistance Patrol (MAP) o #77 cellular reporting system o Interface to Police/Fire computer assisted dispatch (CAD) • Future Plans o Draw bridge monitoring o Parking management system 18 DelTrac/ITMS Device Deployment Status • Information Systems: Disseminate real-time and accurate information and allow customers to make informed decisions regarding travel route, travel time and mode choice. • Operational: o Mobile web (mobile.deldot.gov) o Real-time website (deldot.gov) o Travelers Advisory Radio System (WTMC 1380 AM) o Bus schedule information system o Electronic message signs o Web based travel information kiosks o Amber Alert system o Automated commercial vehicle operations (US301 Weigh Station, PrePass) • In Progress o Automated telephone based travel information system – 511 o Smartphone transportation information application o Automated commercial vehicle operations – virtual weigh stations • Future Plans o Electronic guide signs o Rail information system o Interface to broadcast radio & Television 19 DelTrac/ITMS Device Deployment Status 1000 889 * 900 Completed Statewide 800 700 Total Proposed Statewide 661 Last year’s status 600 600 500 388 388 400 319 300 224 200 200 139 125 103 100 50 11 23 11 43 0 Computerized Traffic Signals Video Monitoring Cameras Buses with AVL Electronic Variable Variable Speed Detection Sites Message Signs Limit Signs Roadway Weather Information System Miles of Fiber * - Represents the total number of existing signals statewide and the number currently on the statewide signal system. DelDOT constructs approximately 15-20 new signals each year. 20 Priorities 21 Priorities 1. Keep Existing Systems Working 2. Expand / Enhance Existing Systems 3. Implement New Systems 22 Priorities: • Expand the Statewide Signal System and Monitoring Devices • Transportation Homeland Security and Incident Management • Providing Customer Information • FHWA real Time System Management Information Program • Transit Schedule Adherence System • Telecommunications 23 Priority: Expand the Statewide Signal System and Monitoring Devices • Traffic Signals – Retiming of Existing Traffic Signals – Goal to add 50 traffic signals per year to the computerized traffic signal system – 228 of 889 signals are not on the computerized traffic signal system 24 Priority: Expand the Statewide Signal System and Monitoring Devices • Statewide Electronic Monitoring Network: – ACTRA System Detectors (loop/wireless) – Microwave Detection on Freeways – ATR’s statewide – Bluetooth – Near real-time road status – 200+ locations and growing – Leveraging existing ITMS spatial data 25 Priorities: • Expand the Statewide Signal System and Monitoring Devices • Transportation Homeland Security and Incident Management • Providing Customer Information • FHWA real Time System Management Information Program • Transit Schedule Adherence System • Telecommunications 26 Priority: Transportation Homeland Security and Incident Management • Partnerships and Relationships – Continue Improving Transportation Management Teams – Continue Regional Coordination • I95 Corridor Coalition • Integration with adjoining states (MD, PA, NJ) – Event Planning 27 Priority: Transportation Homeland Security and Incident Management • • • • Training for TMC Staff DEMA / DEOP Support Homeland Security Training / Exercising DelDOT 1st Responders 28 Priority: Transportation Homeland Security and Incident Management • Monitoring of Work Zones, Emergencies and Planned Events – Portable Microwave Detector – Portable WTMC (1380 AM) Travelers Advisory Radio – Video Monitoring • Fixed Locations • Portable Video Monitoring System 29 Priority: Transportation Homeland Security and Incident Management • Portable Monitoring of Work Zones, Emergencies and Planned Events VMS Radar Detector Video Camera WTMC 1380 AM 30 Priorities: • Expand the Statewide Signal System and Monitoring Devices • Transportation Homeland Security and Incident Management • Providing Customer Information • FHWA real Time System Management Information Program • Transit Schedule Adherence System • Telecommunications 31 Priority: Providing Customer Information: • Enhance / Expand WTMC 1380 AM Coverage – Low Power Repeater Sites • New Castle / Kent / Sussex • Satellite synchronized and interactive monitoring – Relocate Permanent Transmitter in New Castle 32 Priority: Providing Customer Information: WTMC 1380AM - Implement Low-Power TARS for Statewide Coverage All Corridors on 1380 AM Proposed Daytime Coverage Area Existing Daytime Coverage Area 33 Priority: Providing Customer Information: Real Time Web Site http://www.deldot.gov – Interactive Traffic Maps • Incidents, cameras, closures, roadway weather, traffic delay • Freeway Travel Times - June 2010 – http://deldot.gov/mobile – Live Traffic Cameras – WTMC 1380 AM – Twitter, Facebook – Planned Smartphone Application (FY12) – Android and IPhone 34 Priority: Providing Customer Information: Delaware 511 Plus • Final specification expected May, 2011 • Single Portal for all Traveler Information Statewide – Voice Recognition System – Multi-Modal (Traffic and Transit) – Telephone, Web and Mobile access – Customer Notifications and Alerts • Personalized Traveler Services / My511 35 Priorities: • Expand the Statewide Signal System and Monitoring Devices • Transportation Homeland Security and Incident Management • Providing Customer Information • FHWA real Time System Management Information Program • Transit Schedule Adherence System • Telecommunications 36 Priority: Transit Schedule Adherence System Transit Schedule Adherence and AVL System • Fixed Route • Paratransit • Bus Stop Electronic Message Signs • Web • 511 RFP advertised end of 2010, interviewing candidate company April, 2011 37 Priorities: • Expand the Statewide Signal System and Monitoring Devices • Transportation Homeland Security and Incident Management • Providing Customer Information • FHWA real Time System Management Information Program • Transit Schedule Adherence System • Telecommunications 38 Priority: Telecommunications • Fiber Optic Backbone • Wireless Technologies • Maintainability • Reliability 39 Summary 40 Integrated Transportation Management System (DelTrac/ITMS): SUMMARY • Low Cost/ High Benefit FY10 1% of Annual DelDOT Program • • • • Quick Implementation Tangible Benefits where our customers want it Include in Capital Transportation Projects Direct effect on improving air quality by reducing congestion 41 Leverage Capital Transportation Projects (CTP) 42 Accomplishments • 24 x 7 Transportation Management Center • Transportation Management Teams (TMT’s) • 661 of 889 signals on computerized signal system. • 16 groups of signals operating traffic responsive • Expansion and integration of electronic detection system. • Development of TMC Electronic Operations software . • DelTrac Partnerships and Relationships with Internal and External Agencies • US301 automated Weigh Station • Providing real-time information to the public – – – – – WTMC (1380 AM) Travel Advisory Radio Real Time Web Site www.deldot.gov Interactive Maps Mobile Web Site (www.deldot.gov/mobile) Electronic Message Signs 43 Integrated Transportation Management • A Critical Part of System Management – Day to Day operations – Emergencies and Homeland Security – Planned Special Events – Incident Management 44 We Can’t Build our Way out of Congestion • Highway and Bridge construction is expensive • Land / Right of Way cost is expensive • Environmental mitigation is expensive “At its most fundamental level, congestion is caused by the lack of a mechanism to efficiently manage use of existing capacity” US DOT, National Strategy to Reduce Congestion on America’s Transportation network 45 Thank You 46 Integrated Transportation Management Systems A Policy Review Presented by William DeCoursey, AICP, Abobaker Mused & Arthur Wicks Public Policy Forum Perkins Student Center, University of Delaware April 20, 2011 -In Cooperation with the Delaware Department of TransportationINSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION • SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY & ADMINISTRATION • COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES WWW.IPA.UDEL.EDU What Can ITMS Do for You? How Success is Measured? 1. 2. 3. 4. Congestion and Reliability: Assign unit dollar value to the travel time saved to find the “value” of the benefit. Customer satisfaction: Average score from public DOT survey Environmental Impact/Air Quality: Emissions calculations based on congestion Safety/Incident Response: Calculated using speed data; Incidents/severity of incidents/incident location trends; Response time; Cost of incident and related delays/cost of cleaning up. NCHRP Report 660, Transportation Performance Management: Insight from Practitioners, 2010 Authoring agencies include AASHTO, FHWA, NCHRP, and TRB URL: http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/nchrp/nchrp_rpt_660.pdf INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION • SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY & ADMINISTRATION • COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES WWW.IPA.UDEL.EDU Major Policy Themes Related to ITMS 1. Promoting Intergovernmental Coordination 2. Enhancing System Performance and Capacity 3. Promoting the Movement of People and Goods 4. Enhancing Multimodal Facilities & Travel INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION • SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY & ADMINISTRATION • COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES WWW.IPA.UDEL.EDU Documents Reviewed • • • • • • • 2007 New Castle County Comprehensive Plan Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization Regional Transportation Plan (FY 2009-2030) 2008 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan Update WILMAPCO Regional Transportation Plan 2030 Delaware Strategies for State Polices and Spending 2001 New Castle County TOMPS Data Collection 2010 Delaware Department of Transportation Long Range Transportation Plan INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION • SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY & ADMINISTRATION • COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES WWW.IPA.UDEL.EDU Theme 1: Promoting Intergovernmental Coordination • Provide better communication between governmental organizations, especially traffic and emergency services, to provide better service to its customers Source: Delaware Online, G. Emeigh • Improve coordination between planners and transportation managers to ensure new growth utilizes existing resources Source: http://louangeli.smugmug.com/Paramedics/EMS-Around-TheGlobe/EMS047/437107998_kexJs-S.jpg INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION • SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY & ADMINISTRATION • COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES WWW.IPA.UDEL.EDU Theme 1: Promoting Intergovernmental Coordination, Policy Excerpt 2007 New Castle County Comprehensive Plan Section III: Inter-governmental Coordination Coordinate government programs and services at all levels to increase efficient use of governmental and non-governmental resources to improve the quality of life for our citizens. (Pg. 2) Section VII-F: Public Safety/EMS/Fire Services Maintain the performance of emergency call takers, police, fire and EMS dispatchers through the maintenance of effective technology systems and equipment. (Pg. 2) INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION • SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY & ADMINISTRATION • COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES WWW.IPA.UDEL.EDU Theme 1: Promoting Intergovernmental Coordination, Policy Excerpt 2010 DelDOT Long Range Transportation Plan DelDOT Strategic Approach Guiding Principles: (Pg. 7) • • Direct programs, services and facilities to support smart growth initiatives Maintain planning and coordination as an integral part of our activities INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION • SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY & ADMINISTRATION • COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES WWW.IPA.UDEL.EDU Theme 2: Enhancing System Performance and Capacity • Use new strategies and technologies to improve performance of existing transportation system, resources, etc. • Focus on cost effective options before capital intensive projects (additional lanes, etc.) Source: http://www.aaroads.com/delaware/delaware001/ de-001_nb_exit_152_02.jpg INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION • SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY & ADMINISTRATION • COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES WWW.IPA.UDEL.EDU Theme 2: Enhancing System Performance and Capacity, Policy Excerpt Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization Regional Transportation Plan (FY 2009-2030) Recommendation: Improve Management of Transportation System “This can be done by implementing Intelligent Transportation Systems, which use technology to increase the efficiency and capacity of transportation infrastructure by managing congestion.” INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION • SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY & ADMINISTRATION • COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES WWW.IPA.UDEL.EDU Theme 2: Enhancing System Performance and Capacity, Policy Excerpt 2010 DelDOT Long Range Transportation Plan Policy Principle #4 – Cost Effectiveness Objectives (Pg. 10) • • • Use cost-effectiveness as a key indicator when prioritizing projects or choosing among alternatives optimizing the investment of resources across all modes and balancing fiduciary responsibilities. Maintain and use existing resources and equipment as a means toward cost effectiveness Take advantage of technology as a means of providing efficient service INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION • SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY & ADMINISTRATION • COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES WWW.IPA.UDEL.EDU Theme 3: Promoting the Movement of People and Goods • Assure that people, goods and services can move efficiently and safely around the region Source: http://www.ccjdigital.com/files/2010/05/I95-TollPlaza.jpg • Promote economic competitiveness and economic growth through efficient transportation systems INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION • SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY & ADMINISTRATION • COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES WWW.IPA.UDEL.EDU Theme 3: Promoting the Movement of People and Goods, Policy Excerpt WILMAPCO Regional Transportation Plan 2030 “This Plan recognizes that the ‘timely, efficient, and costeffective’ movement of people and goods is essential for the region to remain competitive.” (Pg. 17) “Implementing this Plan would result in a future where our transportation system is an economic development asset.” (Pg. 17) Source: http://spbcar.ru/news/en/i/2007-12-13/ups-truck-hw.jpg INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION • SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY & ADMINISTRATION • COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES WWW.IPA.UDEL.EDU Theme 3: Promoting the Movement of People and Goods, Policy Excerpt Delaware Strategies for State Policies and Spending Strategy for State Policies and Spending #9: Promote mobility for people and goods through a balanced system of transportation options. (Pg. 16) Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Improvement Plan (FY2011-2014) Regional Goals: Improve access and mobility while ensuring the safety and security of all citizens INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION • SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY & ADMINISTRATION • COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES WWW.IPA.UDEL.EDU Theme 4: Enhancing Multimodal Facilities • Ensuring the reliability and effectiveness of multi-modal facilities (public transit, pedestrians, biking) Source: http://www.deldot.gov/information/projects/ recovery/pages/sc_buses/bus.jpg INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION • SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY & ADMINISTRATION • COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES WWW.IPA.UDEL.EDU Theme 4: Enhancing Multimodal Facilities, Policy Excerpt WILMAPCO Regional Transportation Plan 2030 Goal: Efficiently Transport People “Work with transit providers to expand Regional Transit and Ridesharing Information through implementation of real-time travel information via telephone, on-site, and computer based systems Technology can be used both to increase transit’s operational efficiency and to provide new information to transit customers, resulting in an overall improved transit experience.” (Pg. 33) “Implement traffic signal priority systems for transit vehicles regionwide. DART transit ridership would benefit if transit vehicles were given signal-priority over automobiles.” (Pg. 36) INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION • SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY & ADMINISTRATION • COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES WWW.IPA.UDEL.EDU Theme 4: Enhancing Multimodal Facilities, Policy Excerpt 2008 Sussex County Comprehensive Plan Update Source: http:// www.childinjurylawyerblog.com/ street%20crosswalk%20with %20push%20button%20for %20crossing%20pedestrians.jpg Statewide Pedestrian Action Plan Goals: • Develop consistent design standards for crosswalks, sidewalks, and pathways; • Review traffic rules and driver behavior to help support a safer pedestrian environment; and • Promote land use and traffic patterns that encourage walking and reduce air pollution. (Pg. 12-15) INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION • SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY & ADMINISTRATION • COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES WWW.IPA.UDEL.EDU What is Important to Delaware’s Transportation Customers? Customer Satisfaction Survey-2009 The top four actions perceived by Delaware residents to be the most effective actions to improve the transportation system are: • Coordinating and better timing traffic signals • Designing communities that make it easier for people to walk and bike to stores, schools and other public facilities and to other neighborhoods • Reducing non-recurring highway congestion - by creating service patrols to quickly respond to accidents, stalled vehicles, etc. • Avoiding recurring highway congestion - by implementing new technologies to make highways more efficient Highways Free of Congestion and the Timing/Sequencing of Signals have received the highest priority and importance ratings from Customers each year since the 2001 Customer Satisfaction Survey. INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION • SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY & ADMINISTRATION • COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES WWW.IPA.UDEL.EDU ITMS Public Policy Forum Agenda Welcome & Introductions Presentation by Gene Donaldson IPA Presentation – Integrated Transportation Management Systems: A Policy Review • Comments by WILMAPCO • Comments by Federal Highway Administration • Stakeholder Discussion • Wrap Up INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION • SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY & ADMINISTRATION • COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES WWW.IPA.UDEL.EDU ITMS at the National Level • ITMS initiatives, also known as Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), are currently under review in the House of Representatives of the U.S. Congress • Legislative Bill H.R. 6247 (Smart Technologies for Communities Act) has been proposed to instate ITMS technologies and strategies throughout the U.S. as a means to increase the capacity use of transportation without building new infrastructure • The bill aims to “optimize transportation through efficient operations and maintenance programs” http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-6247 INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION • SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY & ADMINISTRATION • COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES WWW.IPA.UDEL.EDU ITMS from the MPO Perspective ITMS Policy Forum 66 April 20th 2011 67 Value of ITMS • Numerous “Mature” arterials with little room for expansion (i.e. US 202, Kirkwood Hwy.) • Need for other ways to maximize roadway operations for facilitating flow of people and goods 68 US 202 Traffic Trends 2000-2011 US 202 S. Of Naamans Rd. AADT CHG 53,845 46,933 56,642 5.2% 2001 2005 Questions???? 69 2010 US 202 Regional Drive Times 2001 - 2010 2000-­‐2002 Avg. Drive Times (AM) US 202 from PA l ine 6.92 min. to SR 141 70 2008-­‐2010 Avg. Change 6.49 min 0.4 min. faster The Need • To bring to wider audience the benefits and time savings ITMS brings to the transportation system • Demonstrate its effectiveness relative to the cost of traditional expansion projects 71 Thank You! 72 www.wilmapco.org/cms