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6.2 Track 1: Optimize Existing ITS

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The projects identified in this section are intended to enhance the ITS infrastructure that is already in place. They include ITS on freeways, traffic signals on key arterials and optimizing information gathered at ARTIMIS by transmitting it via information kiosks. These projects are illustrated in Figures 6-1A and 6-1B. The following nine projects were identified, which will optimize the current ITS that is already in place:

  1. Enhance Existing ARTIMIS Field Devices (shown on Figures 6-1A and 6-1B)
  2. Arterial Signal Operations Upgrades (shown on Figures 6-1A and 6-1B)
  3. Information Kiosks (e.g. airports, stadiums) (shown on Figures 6-1A and 6-1B)
  4. Coordinated Emergency Responder Radio System
  5. Regional Incident Management Forum
  6. Public Information Program
  7. Increase Service Patrols
  8. Freeway Incident Response Teams
  9. Expand Traveler Information Delivery Methods

The tables following Figures 6-1A and 6-1B provide additional detail on the projects in Track 1.

Figure 6-1A. Track 1: Optimize Existing ITS (Ohio)
Figure 6-1A. Track 1: Optimize Existing ITS (Ohio)
Figure 6-1B. Track 1: Optimize Existing ITS (Kentucky)
Figure 6-1B. Track 1: Optimize Existing ITS (Kentucky)
TRACK 1: OPTIMIZE
Project 1: Enhance Existing ARTIMIS Field Devices
PROJECT DESCRIPTION CAPITAL COST ESTIMATE
0 – 6 YEARS 7 – 10 YEARS 0 – 6 YEARS 7 – 10 YEARS
Kentucky Enhance Existing ARTIMIS Field Devices Enhance previously installed field devices are the proper type and in the proper location through new installations, device change-out or device relocation. Upgrade communications as needed. Implement empty cell $130,000 *
Ohio Enhance Existing ARTIMIS Field Devices Enhance previously installed field devices are the proper type and in the proper location through new installations, device change-out or device relocation. Upgrade communications as needed. Implement empty cell $1,100,000 empty cell

Please see Table 6-3 for a complete list of ITS needs. This project’s primary function will significantly address the following ITS needs:

2. Better management of congestion caused by incidents on freeways and major arterials
3. Alleviate peak hour traffic congestion
5. Reduce the length of time that crashes block roadways
7. Apply lessons learned from current ITS applications to maximize the benefits of existing systems
8. Lack of means to create a current picture of the regional transportation network

 

TRACK 1: OPTIMIZE
Project 2: Arterial Signal Operations Upgrades (Part 2 - Ohio)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION CAPITAL COST ESTIMATE
0 – 6 YEARS 7 – 10 YEARS 0 – 6 YEARS 7 – 10 YEARS
Ohio Arterial Signal Operations Upgrades Study corridor for potential improvements in signal progression, detection, DMS and CCTV placement empty cell empty cell empty cell empty cell
Ohio Arterial Signal Operations Upgrades
  • U.S. 27: U.S. 50 to I-275
 Study empty cell $460,000* empty cell
Ohio Arterial Signal Operations Upgrades
  • U.S. 27: U.S. 50 to I-275
 empty cell Implement $2,740,000* empty cell
Ohio Arterial Signal Operations Upgrades
  • U.S. 22: Eden Park to Fields Ertel Rd. (Warren County Line)
 Study empty cell $650,000* empty cell
Ohio Arterial Signal Operations Upgrades
  • U.S. 22: Eden Park to Fields Ertel Rd. (Warren County Line)
 empty cell Implement $3,880,000* empty cell
Ohio Arterial Signal Operations Upgrades
  • U.S. 42: Liberty St. to I-275
 Study empty cell $540,000* empty cell
Ohio Arterial Signal Operations Upgrades
  • U.S. 42: Liberty St. to I-275
 empty cell Implement $3,200,000* empty cell
Ohio Arterial Signal Operations Upgrades
  • U.S. 127: SR 126 to I-275
 Study empty cell $190,000* empty cell
Ohio Arterial Signal Operations Upgrades
  • U.S. 127: SR 126 to I-275
 empty cell Implement empty cell $1,140,000*
Ohio Arterial Signal Operations Upgrades
  • U.S. 50: I-75 to Anderson Ferry Road
 empty cell Study empty cell $270,000*
Ohio Arterial Signal Operations Upgrades
  • U.S. 50: I-75 to Anderson Ferry Road
 empty cell Implement empty cell $1,600,000*
Ohio Arterial Signal Operations Upgrades
  • SR 125: U.S. 50 to I-275
 empty cell Study empty cell $310,000*
Ohio Arterial Signal Operations Upgrades
  • SR 125: U.S. 50 to I-275
 empty cell Implement empty cell $1,830,000*
Ohio Arterial Signal Operations Upgrades
  • SR 4: I-275 to SR 4 Bypass
 empty cell Study empty cell $120,000*
Ohio Arterial Signal Operations Upgrades
  • SR 4: I-275 to SR 4 Bypass
 empty cell Implement empty cell $690,000*
Ohio Arterial Signal Operations Upgrades
  • U.S. 50: SR 125 to U.S. 127
 empty cell Study empty cell $270,000*
Ohio Arterial Signal Operations Upgrades
  • U.S. 50: SR 125 to U.S. 127
 empty cell Implement empty cell $1,600,000*
NOTE: Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate that the costs are highly uncertain. Further study is needed to better establish cost estimates.

 

TRACK 1: OPTIMIZE
Project 3: Install Information Kiosks (Airport, Stadiums, etc.)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION CAPITAL COST ESTIMATE
0 – 6 YEARS 7 – 10 YEARS 0 – 6 YEARS 7 – 10 YEARS
Kentucky Traveler Information Kiosks Implement multi-modal traveler information kiosks connected to ARTIMIS at airport, key work sites, stadiums, etc. Implement empty cell $1,250,000
(10 kiosks)		 empty cell
Ohio Traveler Information Kiosks Implement multi-modal traveler information kiosks connected to ARTIMIS at airport, key work sites, stadiums, etc. empty cell Implement empty cell $625,000
(5 kiosks)
NOTE: Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate that the costs are highly uncertain. Further study is needed to better establish cost estimates.

Please see Table 6-3 for a complete list of ITS needs. This project’s primary function will significantly address the following ITS needs:

1. Improve congestion around special event venues before and after events
3. Alleviate peak hour traffic congestion
8. Lack of means to create a current picture of the regional transportation network

 

TRACK 1: OPTIMIZE
Project 4: Coordinated Emergency Responder Radio System
PROJECT DESCRIPTION CAPITAL COST ESTIMATE
0 – 6 YEARS 7 – 10 YEARS 0 – 6 YEARS 7 – 10 YEARS
Kentucky Coordinated Emergency Responder Radio System Public safety and emergency response operate at a number of different radio frequencies. This project provides funding to evaluate which functions served by which communications links should be integrated across jurisdictions. Budget is included to implement the upgraded, integrated communications systems to enable interagency communications in the field. Study and Implement empty cell $2,200,000* empty cell
Ohio Coordinated Emergency Responder Radio System Public safety and emergency response operate at a number of different radio frequencies. This project provides funding to evaluate which functions served by which communications links should be integrated across jurisdictions. Budget is included to implement the upgraded, integrated communications systems to enable interagency communications in the field. Study and Implement empty cell $2,200,000* empty cell
NOTE: Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate that the costs are highly uncertain. Further study is needed to better establish cost estimates.

Please see Table 6-3 for a complete list of ITS needs. This project’s primary function will significantly address the following ITS needs:

2. Better management of congestion caused by incidents on freeways and major arterials
3. Alleviate peak hour traffic congestion
5. Reduce the length of time that crashes block roadways
8. Lack of means to create a current picture of the regional transportation network

 

TRACK 1: OPTIMIZE
Project 5: Regional Incident Management Forum
PROJECT DESCRIPTION CAPITAL COST ESTIMATE
0 – 6 YEARS 7 – 10 YEARS 0 – 6 YEARS 7 – 10 YEARS
Kentucky Establish Regional Incident Management Forum Fund activities related to regional incident management forum. The suggested charter of the forum is standardizing, unifying and improving response to crashes and other incidents on the roadways. Expands on current incident Management Task Force of OKI. Implement Implement $150,000
($25,000 per year)		 $100,000
($25,000 per year)
Ohio Establish Regional Incident Management Forum Fund activities related to regional incident management forum. The suggested charter of the forum is standardizing, unifying and improving response to crashes and other incidents on the roadways. Expands on current incident Management Task Force of OKI. Implement Implement $150,000
($25,000 per year)		 $100,000
($25,000 per year)

Please see Table 6-3 for a complete list of ITS needs. This project’s primary function will significantly address the following ITS needs:

2. Better management of congestion caused by incidents on freeways and major arterials
3. Alleviate peak hour traffic congestion
5. Reduce the length of time that crashes block roadways
8. Lack of means to create a current picture of the regional transportation network

 

TRACK 1: OPTIMIZE
Project 6: Public Information Program
PROJECT DESCRIPTION CAPITAL COST ESTIMATE
0 – 6 YEARS 7 – 10 YEARS 0 – 6 YEARS 7 – 10 YEARS
Kentucky Public Information Program Publicize ARTIMIS services, educate public on how to use the services, inform public of what to do when there is a crash. Implement Implement $600,000
($100,000 per year)		 $400,000
($100,000 per year)
Ohio Public Information Program Publicize ARTIMIS services, educate public on how to use the services, inform public of what to do when there is a crash. Implement Implement $600,000
($100,000 per year)		 $400,000
($100,000 per year)

Please see Table 6-3 for a complete list of ITS needs. This project’s primary function will significantly address the following ITS needs:

1. Improve congestion around special event venues before and after events
2. Better management of congestion caused by incidents on freeways and major arterials
3. Alleviate peak hour traffic congestion
5. Reduce the length of time that crashes block roadways
8. Lack of means to create a current picture of the regional transportation network

 

TRACK 1: OPTIMIZE
Project 7: Increase Service Patrol
PROJECT DESCRIPTION CAPITAL COST ESTIMATE
0 – 6 YEARS 7 – 10 YEARS 0 – 6 YEARS 7 – 10 YEARS
Kentucky Increase Freeway Service Patrols Increase frequency on existing routes, and expand geographic coverage. Purchase additional service patrol vehicles Implement two additional vehicles empty cell $250,000 empty cell
empty cell Implement two additional vehicles empty cell $250,000
Ohio Increase Freeway Service Patrols Increase frequency on existing routes, and expand geographic coverage. Purchase additional service patrol vehicles Implement five additional vehicles empty cell $625,000 empty cell
empty cell Implement three additional vehicles empty cell $375,000

Please see Table 6-3 for a complete list of ITS needs. This project’s primary function will significantly address the following ITS needs:

2. Better management of congestion caused by incidents on freeways and major arterials
3. Alleviate peak hour traffic congestion
5. Reduce the length of time that crashes block roadways
8. Lack of means to create a current picture of the regional transportation network

 

TRACK 1: OPTIMIZE
Project 8: Freeway Incident Response Teams
PROJECT DESCRIPTION CAPITAL COST ESTIMATE
0 – 6 YEARS 7 – 10 YEARS 0 – 6 YEARS 7 – 10 YEARS
Kentucky Freeway Incident Response Teams Implement incident response to attend to and remove disabled vehicles from interstates. Implement four vehicles Implement two more vehicles $600,000 $300,000
Ohio Freeway Incident Response Teams Implement incident response to attend to and remove disabled vehicles from interstates. Implement ten vehicles Implement four more vehicles $1,500,000 $600,000

Please see Table 6-3 for a complete list of ITS needs. This project’s primary function will significantly address the following ITS needs:

2. Better management of congestion caused by incidents on freeways and major arterials
3. Alleviate peak hour traffic congestion
5. Reduce the length of time that crashes block roadways
8. Lack of means to create a current picture of the regional transportation network

 

TRACK 1: OPTIMIZE
Project 9: Expand Traveler Information Delivery Methods
PROJECT DESCRIPTION CAPITAL COST ESTIMATE
0 – 6 YEARS 7 – 10 YEARS 0 – 6 YEARS 7 – 10 YEARS
Kentucky Expand Traveler Information Delivery Methods Implement additional traveler information dissemination methods which may include cable TV station; personalized traveler information on a subscription basis delivered to cell phones, pagers, personal computing devices, etc.; connections to private sector service providers that provide content for in-vehicle computing devices; and other means that may emerge in the future. This should be implemented via a public-private partnership. The key public sector cost element will be in infrastructure to enable providing enhanced content to the private sector. Implement Implement $1,000,000* $750,000*
Ohio Expand Traveler Information Delivery Methods Implement additional traveler information dissemination methods which may include cable TV station; personalized traveler information on a subscription basis delivered to cell phones, pagers, personal computing devices, etc.; connections to private sector service providers that provide content for in-vehicle computing devices; and other means that may emerge in the future. This should be implemented via a public-private partnership. The key public sector cost element will be in infrastructure to enable providing enhanced content to the private sector. Implement Implement $1,000,000* $750,000*
NOTE: Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate that the costs are highly uncertain. Further study is needed to better establish cost estimates.

Please see Table 6-3 for a complete list of ITS needs. This project’s primary function will significantly address the following ITS needs:

1. Improve congestion around special event venues before and after events
2. Better management of congestion caused by incidents on freeways and major arterials
3. Alleviate peak hour traffic congestion
5. Reduce the length of time that crashes block roadways
8. Lack of means to create a current picture of the regional transportation network

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