july 29, 2009 george saylor, pe odot senior its engineer
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To Utilize State-Of-The-Art Technology To Reduce
Congestion & Increase Safety On Toledo Area Roadways.
10 Dynamic Message Signs
60 CCTV Cameras
34 Flow Detectors
1 (New) Highway Advisory Radio
Currently there are 3 already in place
60 Miles Of Speed Detection
Definition: Signs that are capable of displaying a variety of messages
FMS uses: Warn motorists of congestion due to incidents Display travel times for roadway
segments
Definition: Cameras that are used to transmit a signal to a specific place, on a limited set of monitors
FMS uses:To detect and confirm incidents on major routes in the Toledo area
Definition: Low powered AM radio stations that provide motorists with traffic information
FMS uses:To provide motorists travel times, incident information, construction activities, and on-going or special events that may impact traffic
Definition: Devices used to gather real-time speed data
FMS uses: Formulate the speed data to produce travel times Detect real-time traffic conditions May provide traffic counts
DMS - in advance of system-to-system interchanges or other primary diversion opportunities
CCTV - continuous coverage if possible; spot locations as necessary
HAR - similar to DMS but anticipate 5-9 mile range
TMC - District 2 office
Device locations by GPS coordinatesNo fiber opticsLeased telecommunications servicesPole-mounted cabinetsConstruction sequencing if necessaryODOT responsible for
communications equipmentContractor tests devices locally Interim operations possible
The mission of the Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) is to improve traffic safety and maintain traffic flow by assisting with the efficient clearing of freeway travel lanes and shoulders of obstructions and providing traffic control around incidents.
Toledo’s FSP is operated from the Northwood Outpost
Consolidates the surveillance, monitoring, and control of a Freeway Management System
Communicates traffic restrictions (incidents), travel time, and travel conditions to the motoring public through the use of various devices.
Works closely with Freeway Service Patrol
Staffed during peak traffic hours
Operate FMS and ODOT signal systemsUse existing space in D2/Bowling GreenCentral control system is BuckeyeTrafficTypical TMC about 500 SFNo traditional video wallRemote operations possible911 data coordinationSatellite ops at Lucas Co. EMA
Central Operating Software Password protected interface can control CCTV, DMS, and HAR from any computer. Can display color coded speed maps to detect incidents. Will be used for Toledo FMS
Website Repository for incident information, roadway
weather conditions, and scheduled construction
Speed data is updated every minute during the day and every 3-5 minutes overnight> 50 MPH
26 - 50 MPH
0 - 25 MPH
* Toledo will have a similar map