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Michigan State Incident Management Peer Event, Detroit, MI - March 2009
Participating Agencies: Washington State DOT-Seattle, WA; Michigan DOT
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) requested Mr. Nedrow’s expertise to help with its Incident Management (IM) efforts. Mr. Nedrow's role was two-fold: to meet with key MDOT Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Operations staff to discuss IM and freeway operations and to give a presentation on the Introduction to the National Unified Goal for IM at the Detroit Incident Management Workshop.
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2008 Transportation Engineering and Safety Conference, State College, PA - December 2008
Participating Agencies: Pennsylvania DOT, Georgia DOT
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) requested Mr. Colton to present at the 2008 Transportation Engineering and Safety Conference in State College, PA as part of the session entitled “Transition from Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Regionalization to Integration.” As the Traffic Management Center Operations Manager at the Georgia Department of Transportation (GA DOT), Mr. Colton shared how his agency successfully grew their operations program from a regional model deployment to a mature statewide program.
To gain additional value from the visit, PennDOT’s staff hosted a meeting with Mr. Colton to discuss GA DOT’s experiences in participating in the Operations Performance Measures Focus State Initiative. PennDOT also participated in this program and expected to gain practical knowledge from Mr. Colton in this regard.
This peer event was the basis for a T3 Webinar. View the webinar's archive
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Regional Traffic Signal Operations Review, Fargo, ND - November 2008
Participating Agencies: Minnesota DOT, Rochester, MN-SDOT; North Dakota DOT
The Federal Highway Administration’s Resource Center conducted a Regional Traffic Signal Operations Review within the Fargo-Moorhead regions of North Dakota and Minnesota. The Minnesota Division Office identified Mr. Michael Schweyen of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) as a peer that could contribute significantly to the development of a Regional Traffic Signal Program. Mr. Schweyen shared guidance, direction, best practices and the challenges of developing a regional traffic signal system based upon his experience at MNDOT.
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Georgia ITS, Savannah, GA - October 2008
Participating Agencies: New York City Police Department, New York City, NY- Safety Agency; National Association of State EMS Officials, Augusta, ME-Safety Agency
Mr. McGinnis of the National Association of State Emergency Medical Services Officials presented on Public Safety Integration at the Georgia ITS. He specifically discussed the integration of new communication technology to enhance access to the information required for appropriate emergency patient care and transportation. This concept and technology is of interest to implement in the state of Georgia and is the first of its kind to improve congestion and incident management.
Based upon his experience in New York on September 11, 2001, Mr. Wolff of the New York City Police Department shared lessons learned from Traffic Incident Management (TIM). He provided key insight into the TIM issues and lessons learned from the management of this catastrophic event. This information is of particular interest to Georgia as the state seeks to improve its emergency preparedness procedures.
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Rhode Island Statewide Planning Program MPO Peer Exchange, Providence, RI - September 2008
Participating Agencies: Capital District Transportation Committee, Rhode Island Statewide Planning Program
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) invited a local Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) expert, Christopher O’Neill, from the Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC), to the Advancing Management and Operations (M&O) and the Congestion Management Process (CMP) in Metropolitan Transportation Planning Workshop. This one-day workshop aims to equip senior planners and operations managers from MPOs, State Departments of Transportation, transit agencies, and local operating agencies to lead transitions toward an objectives-driven, performance-based approach in their regions, in accordance with Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) in advancing planning for operations. Mr. O’Neill provided a local user-perspective on how to incorporate an objectives-driven, performance-based approach into how M & O are considered in the transportation planning process. Mr. O’Neill discussed how CDTC can incorporate the philosophies contained in M & O and the CMP into creating stronger linkages between operations and the planning process.
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DMS Open Design Initiative Peer Exchange, Hartford, CT - June 2008
Participating Agencies: Michigan DOT, Connecticut DOT
The peer exchange enabled Gregory Krueger of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to evaluate the use of a specific Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) utilized by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT). If the DMS were used by MDOT, it could save the state upwards of twenty percent per sign installation, or, approximately $20,000 per installation. The design utilized by the CDOT is an open design that would replace MDOT’s current design called “walk-in” housing. The CDOT’s design is based on the new technology of LED DMS and require reduced maintenance. MDOT is proposing a more advanced design by placing all the maintenance generating items within the sign cabinet at the base of the foundation, therefore reducing the need for maintenance personnel to enter the sign itself, saving time and increasing safety.
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FHWA/Caltrans Workshop on Advanced Traffic Management, Los Angeles, CA - May 2008
Participating Agencies: Washington State DOT, California DOT
The focus of this Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)/Caltrans workshop was to discuss knowledge gained about Transportation Demand Management Innovations from Europe and the U.S. Partially as the result of a FHWA International Scanning study of Europe in 2006, the concept of Active Traffic Management (ATM) has grown in interest among several states, including Washington and California. Southern California leads the nation in traffic congestion, air pollution, and freight movement. It has also deployed more Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) solutions than any other region in the nation. As a result, State and local leaders are now looking for different solutions to new and existing problems. This workshop, and the associated meetings, educated the participants about Demand Management innovations in Europe and the U.S. Examples included Area Pricing and Dynamic Speed Control.
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Freeway Traffic Management Software/IRIS Peer Exchange, Stockton, CA - May 2008
Participating Agencies: Minnesota DOT, California DOT
Timothy Johnson and Douglas Lau from Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) shared with Caltrans their experience in testing the use of IRIS, an open software developed by MnDOT for use in the operations of traffic control centers. Caltrans is in the final stages of testing and requested the expertise of these peers.
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Nevada Division’s Incident Management Coordinating Committee Meeting, Reno, NV - April 2008
Participating Agencies: Washington DOT, FHWA Nevada Division
The top Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) priority for Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Nevada Division is to bring a full service Incident Management (IM) program to Las Vegas, NV. FHWA recently held a two-day IM training course in Las Vegas, NV, established an IM Coordinating Committee that meets this month for the first time, and hired a consultant to assist in IM strategic planning and coordination. Rick Philips from Washington State Department of Transportation spoke at both the Nevada Streets and Highway and Engineering annual conferences regarding Incident Management.
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Arizona DOT Vehicle Infrastructure Integration Workshop, Phoenix, AZ - April 2008
Participating Agencies: CalTrans, Michigan DOT, Arizona DOT
The goal of the Arizona Emergency Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII) initiative is to develop and test advanced technologies and integrate roadway systems with emergency responder vehicles to improve emergency response to traffic incidents as well as enhance responder safety. The primary goal of this peer visit was to obtain detailed technical guidance and discuss institutional involvement/outreach with other state VII programs. A secondary objective was to identify whether there are any potential partnering opportunities between the Arizona effort and those happening in Michigan and California.
This peer event was the basis for a T3 Webinar. View the webinar's archive
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Regional Concept of Transportation Operations, Detroit, MI - March 2008
Participating Agencies: Wisconsin DOT, Michigan DOT
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and State Police are currently pursuing legislation for Quick Clearance and Hold Harmless Legislation. The presentation by John Corbin of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation highlighted the successes of other states/metropolitan areas that have used this technology. Mr. Corbin listed the benefits and lessons learned that were derived from these efforts. The presentation helped further MDOT’s probability of implementation. MDOT is looking for opportunities for their Freeway Courtesy Patrol to assist with removing vehicles from the travel lanes once they’ve been involved in minor accidents. The Hold Harmless Legislation will assist in that effort.
This peer event was the basis for a T3 Webinar. View the webinar's archive
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HOT Lane Technology Peer Exchange, Seattle, WA - February 2008
Participating Agencies: Minnesota DOT, Washington State DOT
Through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Urban Partnership Agreement, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) will be instituting its second high-occupancy toll (HOT) lane installation. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has been installing a HOT system on State Route 167, which resembles Mn/DOT’s roadway geometrics. WSDOT has taken the lessons learned from Mn/DOT and other state departments of transportation and applied them to this project. Mn/DOT’s staff visited WSDOT to capture and reapply these lessons learned as well as learn the different hardware and software used for installing HOT lanes.
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Northwest Transportation Conference, Corvallis, OR - February 2008
Participating Agencies: Puget Sound Regional Council, Purdue University, Oregon DOT
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and other agencies in the Portland Metropolitan Region would like to implement arterial traffic time information into their regional Advanced Traffic Information System strategy as a way to mitigate congestion. ODOT is also interested in implementing elements of Active Traffic Management as part of their overall strategy to mitigate congestion and better operate the transportation system. Dr. Bullock is the foremost expert on arterial travel time and his presentation on the results of his work helped local agencies better understand the topic. Ms. Mayhew was a member of the International Scan on Active Traffic Management and presented on the findings of that scan and its possible implementation in Oregon.
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HOT Lane Technology Peer Exchange, Orlando, FL - February 2008
Participating Agencies: Minnesota DOT, Florida DOT
Through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Urban Partnership Agreement, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) will be instituting its second high-occupancy toll lane installation. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) installed new technology to conduct open-road tolling. Mr. Haukom and Mr. Koob of Mn/DOT conducted a site visit to see if the type of technology installed by FDOT can aid Mn/DOT in enhancing worker safety in operating and maintaining the installed technology used to monitor vehicles.
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Incident Response and Photogrammetry Meeting, Atlanta, GA - January 2008
Participating Agencies: Florida Highway Patrol, Georgia DOT
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is looking for methods of reducing clearance times for traffic incidents because of the congestion in the Metro-Atlanta area. Photogrammetry is a tool that can help speed up crash scene investigations and thus reduce the overall clearance times of traffic incidents. The GDOT is interested in having Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) perform a demonstration of I-Witness photogrammetry. Corporal Templeton provided a user perspective on photogrammetry. More specifically, he presented the benefits, weaknesses, and operational issues of photogrammetry equipment. Corporal Templeton’s presentation helped GDOT gain a better understanding of photogrammetry equipment. The presentation helped GDOT determine whether they should use this technology to speed up crash investigations and clear crash sites faster.
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Incident Response and Photogrammetry Meeting, Albuquerque, NM - November 2007
Participating Agencies: Florida Highway Patrol, New Mexico DOT
One of the objectives for the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is to support traffic incident management and quick clearance initiatives, based on the Traffic Incident Management Self Assessment. A major component of clearing incidents quickly is the collection of information at the scene. Photogrammetry allows New Mexico’s safety personnel to take pictures of a crash or other type of incident and then later take measurements and reconstruct the scene using a computer, which speeds up traffic incident recovery. Corporal Templeton provided a user perspective on photogrammetry. More specifically, he presented the benefits, weaknesses, and operational issues of photogrammetry equipment. Corporal Templeton’s presentation helped the public safety agencies gain a better understanding of photogrammetry equipment. The presentation helped agencies determine whether they should use this technology to speed up crash investigations and clear crash sites faster.
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I-95 Corridor Coalition Regional Evacuation Summit, Baltimore, MD - November 2007
Participating Agencies: Florida Division of Emergency Management, I-95 Corridor Coalition
The I-95 Corridor Coalition Regional Evacuation Summit, along with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, hosts a Regional Evacuation Summit to discuss enhancing cross-border evacuation efforts among the Coalition states. Craig Fugate was the keynote speaker. As a noted emergency manager in a state prone to hurricanes, he has had much experience in coordinating cross-border evacuations. He discussed the operational aspects of evacuation within the state including transportation and as a result, the participants had the opportunity to learn about one of the most important aspects of emergency management: cross-border evacuation.
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Wisconsin DOT 2007 Statewide TIM Conference, Appleton, WI - October 2007
Participating Agencies: Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association, Florida DOT
The 2007 Statewide Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Conference helps Wisconsin expand its transportation public safety partnerships and allows agencies to collectively develop and discuss strategies for further enhancing TIM activities in the state. The three transportation/public safety professionals participated in the conference where they identified best practices for various TIM topics and activities. The peers have been involved in the development of a National Unified Goal (NUG) for TIM. They discussed how the NUG is incorporated into statewide TIM goals in WI.
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National Rural ITS Conference, Traverse City, MI - October 2007
Participating Agencies: Nebraska DOT
Mr. McGee presented at the National Rural Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Conference 2007. The goal of the conference was to provide participants with applied, application-specific solutions and lessons learned from both local and multi-jurisdictional challenges. Mr. McGee’s presentation focused on 511 and rural areas.
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TRB’s HOV Systems Committee - September 2007
Participating Agencies: New York State DOT
The purpose of the TRB HOV Committee’s mid-year meeting was to assess the future of HOV programs, particularly as they evolve into HOT and managed lanes programs, and identify the future direction of the committee in support of this emerging approach to addressing congestion. ITS is a critical element of these facilities, and the technical issues associated with implementation was addressed. The TRB HOV Systems Committee is at a crossroads, and it was important to hear the perspectives of practitioners at the state level in order to inform the committee's strategic planning effort. The HOV Pooled Fund Study (PFS) group, consisting of ten member states, is facing a similar challenge and is undergoing a process of reviewing and possibly revising its charter.
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