ITS Georgia
September 2013
FDOT DISTRICT TWO:
I-75 FOG AND SMOKE DETECTION
PROJECT
PA U L J . M A N N I X – AT K I N S
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING GROUP MANAGER
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
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PROJECT AREA
• I-75 and US 441 across Paynes Prairie
• State Park and Wildlife Preserve
• Open grassland and wetlands
• Frequent fog
• Short distance along the roads
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PROJECT AREA
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INCIDENT DEBRIEF
• January 29, 2012 at 12:30 AM
• Fires around prairie due to arson
• Road closures earlier in day but reopened
shortly before accident
• Zero visibility due to fog and smoke
• 12 passenger cars and 7 trucks
• 11 fatalities
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INCIDENT DEBRIEF
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SOLUTION
• University of Central Florida Study
• Money from Legislature
• Expedited Design and Construction Letting
• ITS Devices for Detection and Warning
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Visibility Sensors
Thermal Cameras
Beacon Signs
Dynamic Message Signs
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DEPLOYMENT
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11 miles of I-75
2 miles of US 441
17 CCTV cameras
21 Vehicle detectors
5 Dynamic Message Signs
3 Flashing Beacon Signs
12 Visibility sensors
2 Thermal Imaging cameras
5 BlueTOAD sensors
8 Wireless jump spots
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I-75 GAINESVILLE ITS DEPLOYMENT
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OPERATIONS
• Automated sensors
• Automated software
• Weekday operations in Gainesville
• Night/Weekend operations in Jacksonville
• ½ mile minimum visibility threshold
• Set e-mail alerts
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QUESTIONS?
PAUL J. MANNIX, P.E., PTOE
ATKINS - TRAFFIC ENGINEERING GROUP MANAGER
(407) 806-4159
PAUL.MANNIX@ATKINSGLOBAL.COM
PETER VEGA, P.E.
FDOT DISTRICT TWO I TS ENGINEER
(904) 360-5463
PETER.VEGA@DOT.STATE.FL.US
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