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Assess Density of Signalized and Unsignalized Intersections along Corridor before Implementing Adaptive Signal Control Technology.

ASCT yields better performance and higher return on investment when implemented on corridors with low intersection density, low volume side streets, and high demand but not oversaturated traffic…
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07/25/2021

Beware of challenges involved in developing an integrated statewide operations system for traffic monitoring, incident data capture, weather information, and traveler information—all seamlessly controlled by a central software system.

Major objectives of the iFlorida’s statewide operations system were to support statewide traveler information services and hurricane evacuations. Specifically, the iFlorida statewide operations…
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09/27/2010

To support statewide traveler information services, design and implement reliable interface software processes to capture incident data from the local and highway patrol police’s computer aided dispatch systems.

The iFlorida project established methods for statewide monitoring of traffic conditions, a 511 system, and a Web site for disseminating traveler information. While the video and traffic data obtained…
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09/09/2010

Design traffic video transmission systems around the constraints of bandwidth limitations and provide provisions for remote configuration of video compression hardware.

Florida’s Statewide Microwave System (SMS) was originally deployed in the 1980s to support emergency call boxes available at regular intervals on Florida Interstate Highways. Subsequently over the…
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08/30/2010

Be flexible to use data from various sources, such as the highway police patrol’s incident data, user feedback, and monitoring stations, to develop a statewide traveler information system.

Before iFlorida project, most traffic management activities were handled regionally by the seven FDOT districts and by FDOT staff stationed at the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). A key…
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08/30/2010

Ensure compatibility of data format of the field-weather monitoring sensors with the central software in the transportation management center.

One of the features of the iFlorida deployment was the integration of weather data into the traffic management system at the District 5 Regional Transportation Management Center (D5 RTMC). This…
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08/04/2010

Beware of costs, utility, reliability, and maintenance issues in deploying a statewide transportation network monitoring system.

Before iFlorida Model Deployment, statewide traffic management activities were mostly limited to support for hurricane evacuations. During a hurricane, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT…
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08/04/2010

Perform adequate analyses and tests to design, calibrate and validate the capabilities of a bridge security monitoring system in order to reduce false alarms.

The iFlorida Bridge Security Monitoring System consisted of a software and hardware system that automatically monitored video images of the bridge and its vicinity and activated an alarm whenever…
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06/21/2010

In developing software for automated posting of messages on dynamic message signs, focus on the types of messages that are used often and changed frequently, and also include manual methods for posting.

At the start of the iFlorida Model Deployment, FDOT managed about 45 dynamic message signs (DMS) deployed along I-4. Most signs were used to display delay and incident information, with a small…
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12/23/2009

Develop an effective evacuation plan for special event that gathers a large audience and consider co-locating the responding agencies in a joint command center.

An activity funded as part of the iFlorida Model Deployment was the development of an emergency evacuation plan for the Daytona International Speedway. This section of the report summarizes the…
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12/15/2009

Beware of the limitations of using toll tags in order to calculate travel time on limited access roadways and arterials.

As part of the iFlorida Model Deployment, FDOT deployed a network of toll tag readers that were used to estimate travel times on seven Orlando arterials and on portions of several limited access toll…
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09/17/2009

Use simple menu choices for 511 traveler information and realize that the majority of callers are seeking en route information while already encountering congestion.

An extensive network of traffic monitoring equipment was deployed and used to provide traveler information via 511, the Internet, and electronic signs. Taken together, the Central Florida and…
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09/17/2009

Follow a rigorous financial approach for estimating the true costs & savings from outsourcing highway maintenance services.

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Strengthen existing maintenance and repair capabilities at Transportation Operation Centers (TOCs).

Many TOCs in the country have now entered into their second-generation life cycle and have successfully implemented day-to-day TOC operations in their jurisdictions. TOCs from California, Minnesota,…
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02/21/2007

Integrate weather information into Transportation Management Center (TMC) operations to enhance the ability of operators to manage traffic in a more responsive and effective way during weather events.

Extend the application of emergency integration best practices to further improve emergency operations.

Invest in research and development for emergency integration.

Use a systems engineering approach for technical integration of ITS.

The key to a successful interoperable transportation system is to integrate ITS via a systems engineering approach into all stages of planning, designing and deployment of transportation projects at…
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03/24/2006

Foster cooperation among stakeholders when building institutional integration for ITS deployment.

Institutional integration is key to the success of ITS projects. It is often difficult to bring agencies and other stakeholders together and sustain the relationships required to effect efficient…
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03/24/2006

Identify innovative solutions for deploying Information Stations that report real-time data for weather and traffic monitoring in the event of a hurricane.

Many coastal states have a need for near real-time traffic information to support traffic monitoring during a hurricane evacuation. Deploying traffic monitoring devices to collect this information…
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10/27/2005

Develop partnerships for a cost-effective approach to deploy remote traffic count stations that will provide real-time traffic data during a hurricane evacuation.

The breakdown in the effectiveness of the transportation system during a hurricane evacuation has spurred a renewed interest in evacuation planning both within individual states and at the Federal…
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10/27/2005

Overall Cost to Implement Adaptive Signal Control Technology in Florida Ranged from $30,000 to $96,400 per Intersection.

Adaptive Signal Control Technology (ASCT) systems collect data, evaluate traffic signal performance based on functional objectives, and then update signal timing in response. Florida DOT commissioned…
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07/25/2021

TMC central hardware costs can exceed $200,000 if regional communications and system integration are required.

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This report provided cost estimates to deploy several types of ITS in Florida. Florida-specific ITS costs data applicable to the U.S. DOT ITS Deployment Analysis System (IDAS) were identified. IDAS…
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07/08/2008
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06), Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09), Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance (TM01), Traffic Signal Control (TM03), CV Administrative Processes (CVO04), Intelligent Access Program (CVO17), Intelligent Access Program - Weight Monitoring (CVO18), Commercial Vehicle Parking (CVO05), Border Management Systems (TM23), Roadside CVO Safety (CVO07), Smart Roadside and Virtual WIM (CVO08), In-Vehicle Signage (TI07), Standard Railroad Grade Crossing (TM13), Advanced Railroad Grade Crossing (TM14), Carrier Operations and Fleet Management (CVO01), Freight Administration (CVO02), CV Driver Security Authentication (CVO14), Fleet and Freight Security (CVO15), En-Route Guidance (TI03), Automated Vehicle Operations (VS16), Electronic Toll Collection (TM10), Road Use Charging (TM11), Transit Fare Collection Management (PT04), Emergency Vehicle Preemption (PS03), Evacuation and Reentry Management (PS13), Emissions Monitoring (ST01), Eco-Traffic Metering (ST03), Traffic Metering (TM05), Roadway Automated Treatment (MC03), Weather Information Processing and Distribution (WX02), Spot Weather Impact Warning (WX03), Broadcast Traveler Information (TI01), Infrastructure Monitoring (MC09), Transportation Infrastructure Protection (PS09), Roadside Lighting (ST04), Connected Vehicle System Monitoring and Management (SU01), Core Authorization (SU02), Map Management (SU04), Location and Time (SU05), Object Registration and Discovery (SU06), ITS Communications (SU07), Security and Credentials Management (SU08), Device Certification and Enrollment (SU09), Center Maintenance (SU10), Field Equipment Maintenance (SU11), Transit Traveler Information (PT08), Transit Pedestrian Indication (PT11), Transit Vehicle at Station/Stop Warnings (PT12), Transit Vehicle Tracking (PT01), Transit Signal Priority (PT09), Transit Security (PT05), Dynamic Transit Operations (PT03), Maintenance and Construction Activity Coordination (MC08), Regional Traffic Management (TM07), Management of Electronic Traffic Regulations (METR) (VS17)

Based on data from Florida DOT, the initial costs of a CCTV video camera site ranges from $16,550 to $27,550. Pole height, site spacing, and other design and maintenance issues factor into the life cycle costs.

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This white paper includes an examination of design factors for closed-circuit television (CCTV) video camera sites and how the design and maintenance issues impact the life cycle costs. Florida…
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06/24/2004

Simulation Study Estimates a Combination of Connected Vehicle Control and Variable Speed Limit Strategies Can Reduce Rear-End Crash Risk under Fog Conditions by 48.7 Percent.

Methodology In the driving simulation, throttle release time, brake transition time, perception response time, brake reaction time, minimum modified time-to-collision, and maximum brake pedal…
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02/21/2022

Implementation of Adaptive Signal Control Technology in Florida Resulted in an Overall Travel Time Reduction of 9.36 Percent for Eight Corridors.

Methodology To evaluate the impact of ASCT on traffic operations, two critical intersections and three critical time periods (AM, PM and Off-Peak) were identified in each of the eight corridors.…
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07/25/2021