sacramento area council of governments kick-off workshop march 8, 2005

Sacramento Area Council of Governments

Kick-off WorkshopMarch 8, 2005

IntroductionsIntroductions

Agenda Agenda Welcome

Introductions

Agenda Review/Meeting Objectives

Project Overview Technology Concepts and Examples Project Objectives and Stakeholder Input Opportunities

Agenda (cont’d.) Agenda (cont’d.) Breakout discussion: Land Use Plans,

Transportation Plans, and Technology Focus on agency or region Small group reporting

Where will this plan lead us?

Agenda (cont’d.) Agenda (cont’d.) Lunch (working lunch)

Overview of SDP development

Update of ITS Vision

Current Systems in the Region

Identification of New Systems to meet regional needs

General OverviewGeneral Overview Introduce the project – why it is important for

addressing mobility and why are planners involved

Clarify terminology Exposure to technology examples Explain why this project is unique Begin a dialog between ITS/operations staff,

planners and land use planners

Technology Concepts Technology Concepts

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) refers to the use of computer, communication, and roadway technology to improve: Traffic flow Transit operations Incident management Emergency response Pedestrian and bicycle movement Dissemination of travel information (511)

Examples of Technologies Examples of Technologies City of Sacramento

Traffic Signal System Arden Way Smart Corridor

Video Detection

Traffic Management Center

Examples of Technologies Examples of Technologies Sacramento County

Traffic Management Center Watt Avenue Smart Corridor

CCTV Camera on Watt Avenue

County TMC

Examples of Technologies Examples of Technologies

Caltrans Regional Transportation Management Center

Examples of Technologies Examples of Technologies Stockton Boulevard – Bus

Rapid Transit (BRT) with Queue Jumper Lane

Queue Jumper Signal Heads

Queue Jumper Lane

Other Technologies in Sacramento

Other Technologies in Sacramento

Sacramento 511

Train Arrival Information

Pedestrian Countdown Timer

Pedestrian Crossing Detection

Additional Advanced Technology Opportunities


In-pavement Crosswalk

IlluminationRapid Bus with Transit Priority

(Oakland)

BRT (Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles)

Bicycle Video Detection (Oakland)



Pedestrian Radar Detection

Transit Vehicle Arrival Times

Pan-Tilt-Zoom CCTV Camera (Sacramento)

Animated Pedestrian Heads



Parking Guidance

Signs

Road Weather Information System

Changeable Message Sign

Ramp Metering

ITS Video ITS Video

ITS Planning Concept ITS Planning Concept

Strategic Deployment Plan (SDP) refers to a listing of project concepts with a sequence of implementation

Relationship of ITS to Land Use and Transportation Planning


Land Use Plan defines where and how development of land will take place in the regionResidential Commercial ParksDensities



Transportation Plan defines how the transportation system is to be built to support the land use planStreet classificationsTransit facilitiesAir quality conformity



ITS Plan defines how technologies can optimize the operation of the transportation system

Typical ITS Plan ComponentsTypical ITS Plan Components

Arterial Management System Reduce vehicle delay by 25%

(76 corridors in California) Reduce fuel usage by 2% to 12%

(Phoenix, AZ and Richmond, VA)

Freeway Management System Reduce vehicle delay by up to 22% (Detroit)* Reduce crashes by 21% (Minneapolis)

* Results taken from “Intelligent Transportation System Benefits and Costs – 2003 Update”http://www.itsdocs.fhwa.dot.gov/jpodocs/repts_te/13772.html


Incident Management SystemReduce incident duration by up to 57% (Maryland)Reduce crashes by 2.8% (San Antonio)

Regional Transit ManagementDecrease passenger late arrivals by 21% (Denver)Shared rides increased from 38% to 55% of all

rides(San Jose)


Traveler Information Systems511 telephone numberwww.sacregion511.org45% of travelers receiving traveler information will adjust

their travel plans (San Francisco)



Technology can help improve traffic flow by providing real-time modal information at multimodal centers; and can utilize technologies to improve mobility for non-motorized transportation

Automated KioskMultimodal

Transit Station



Technology can enable Bus Rapid Transit by providing queue jumpers or early/extended green time for transit vehicles to keep them on schedule – improving transit reliability

Queue Jumper Lane

Queue Jumper Signal Heads



Technology can help improve pedestrian and bicycle circulation and safety by utilizing bike/pedestrian detection and countdown timers to provide guidance through an intersection

Pedestrian Countdown TimerBicycle Detection



Technology enables information for 511 by providing real-time information on incident locations, travel times, congested corridors, and transit vehicle information

Sacramento 511

Project Objectives Project Objectives Meet Federal Highway Administration

Requirements for federal funding

Strategic Deployment Plan depicts a regional approach to deploying advanced technologies

Ensures future consideration for grant funding Positions the region to use federal funding for

deployment of ITS

Project Objectives Project Objectives Identify planning goals and objectives and

where ITS will help achieve those objectives

Examples include:

Corridor traffic signal coordination (synchronization)

Bus Signal Priority

Real-time traveler information at multimodal transit centers

Project Objectives Project Objectives Provide an ITS plan that easily integrates

technologies with land use and transportation plans

Recommended projects follow the concepts and goals of local and regional planning initiatives

Supports the direction of land use and transportation planning rather than guiding the direction

Enhances the benefits derived through land use and transportation planning growth concepts

Project Objectives Project Objectives Create a project list and priorities that will be incorporated

into the MTP and support the Blueprint Preferred Alternative and other initiatives

Examples include:

Smart Corridors to monitor and manage traffic flow along regionally significant corridors

Wide Area Network of communications (STARNET) between Transportation Operation Centers, Police and Fire Dispatch, and Transit Operations

Bicycle and pedestrian automated detection systems to expedite street crossings

Project Objectives Project Objectives

Engage a broad range of stakeholders

ITS Partnership Committee Regional Planning Partnership Sacramento Transportation and Air Quality Collaborative Community Organizations Land use planners and air quality planners Transportation planners SACOG Blueprint Project participants

Stakeholder Input OpportunitiesStakeholder Input Opportunities

Kickoff Workshop – March 8 Board of Directors – March 17 Stakeholder Workshop No. 1 – March 30 Stakeholder Workshop No. 2 – May 10

Lunch BreakLunch Break

Breakout DiscussionBreakout Discussion

How can ITS help achieve the objectives of Land Use Plans, General Plans, and Transportation Plans?

Update of ITS Vision based on the morning discussions and the

proposed objectives

Update of ITS Vision based on the morning discussions and the

proposed objectives

1. Quality of Life1. Quality of Life Proposed Objectives:

Improve resident’s perception of multi-modal transportation system Reduce time residents spend in congestion Provide current traffic conditions via 511 Improve traffic signal coordination

Potential Project Initiatives: Develop a multi-modal transit facility Implement Transit Signal Priority Improve Traffic Signal Coordination Traveler information website and kiosks Real-time transit vehicle arrival information system

2. Access and Mobility2. Access and Mobility Proposed Objectives:

Improve traffic signal timing across jurisdictional boundaries Provide more predictable travel times Improve reliability of alternate modes Implement transit signal priority Improve coordination among traffic, public safety and transit

agencies

Potential Project Initiatives: Complete STARNET

3. Air Quality3. Air Quality Proposed Objectives:

Improve travel time along corridors Promote increased use of alternate modes Streamline goods movement processes Reduce congestion Improve traffic signal coordination Increase ridership on transit vehicles by improving reliability

Potential Project Initiatives: Improve electronic credentialing to facilitate goods movement

and logistics through the region

4. Travel Choices4. Travel Choices

Proposed Objectives: Improve bicycle and pedestrian safety Provide priority for transit vehicles Provide advantageous transit service

Potential Project Initiatives: Develop a multi-modal transit facility Deploy bicycle detection system Implement Transit Signal Priority

5. Economic Vitality5. Economic Vitality Proposed Objectives:

Improve access into and out of economic centers Expedite commercial vehicle deliveries Improve accessibility to parking

Potential Project Initiatives: Develop Smart Corridors to job centers Traveler information website and kiosks Improve emergency response Improve port services (i.e., truck route guidance, port

security) Implement smart parking

6. Equity6. Equity Proposed Objectives:

Develop programs that have a regional focus Develop uniform ITS deployment initiatives across

region Improve mobility for alternate modes Provide traveler information in accessible formats (i.e.,

large print, Braille, 711, audio)

Potential Project Initiatives: Deploy rapid bus, BRT, and queue jumper programs Install bicycle detection

7. Transportation and Land Use7. Transportation and Land Use

Proposed Objectives: Consider alternate mode mobility in every development Improve transit service to jobs, services and housing

Potential Project Initiatives: Develop Transit Villages

8. Funding and Revenue8. Funding and Revenue

Proposed Objectives: Obtain ITS specific funding sources Obtain non-ITS funding sources Obtain Homeland Security funding

Potential Project Initiatives: Homeland Security FTA Bicycle Transportation Account

9. Health and Safety9. Health and Safety Proposed Objectives:

Encourage use of alternate modes (i.e., bicycle, pedestrian) for mobility

Provide safer transit service Improve emergency response Reduce vehicle crashes

Potential Project Initiatives: Safe Routes to Transit Bicycle detection

10. Environmental Sustainability10. Environmental Sustainability Proposed Objectives:

Maintain a balance of environmentally friendly growth and the use of advanced technology

Provide real-time traveler information for ride-sharing and trip planning

Potential Project Initiatives: Encourage develop of real-time traveler information for ride-

sharing and trip planning Develop Transit Villages

Review of ITS InventoryReview of ITS Inventory

City of Sacramento Traffic Signal System Sacramento County Traffic Signal System Citrus Heights Traffic Signal System Roseville Traffic Signal System Caltrans Traffic Operations System

Review of ITS InventoryReview of ITS Inventory

Stockton Boulevard enhanced bus system Watt Avenue Smart Corridor Arden Way Smart Corridor Sacramento airport traffic management

center

Other Systems or Key Elements?Other Systems or Key Elements?

Existing Conditions Summary Report

Existing Conditions Summary Report

http://www.sacog.org/websites/kimley-horn/index.cfmhttp://www.sacog.org/websites/kimley-horn/index.cfm

Identify ITS applications needed to meet the needs of region


Completion of STARNET Wide Area Network

Additional transit priority systems for Bus Rapid Transit corridors

Folsom Traffic Operations Center



Transit automatic vehicle locator/geographical positioning system

Automatic next-stop annunciators for transit

Electronic fare collection for transit



Centralized dial-a-ride call-taking Electronic messages at transit centers

advising of current bus location Information kiosks at transit centers

sacramento area council of governments kick-off workshop march 8, 2005

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