Connecting Smart Cities Crowne Plaza Downtown Columbus, Ohio

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1 2017 Annual Meeting September 28 and 29 Photo Credits: Mark Spearman, Flickr Creative Commons Connecting Smart Cities Crowne Plaza Downtown Columbus, Ohio

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3 Table of Contents Presidents Welcome Letter. 1 Technical Program.. 3 Abstracts and Speaker Biographies.. 9 Project of the Year Nominees 37 BREWCADIA Social Event. 45 Center for Automotive Research Technical Tour The Ohio State University Sponsors and Sponsor Advertisements 49 Exhibitors and Exhibitor Layout Professional Development Hours Summary 61 Local Attractions 63 Conference Chair Thank You Letter.. 65

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5 Welcome to the Intelligent Transportation Society of the Midwest 2017 Annual Meeting September 28-29, 2017 Columbus, Ohio Ken Glassman President, ITS Midwest Last year, we celebrated our 21 st year as the Intelligent Transportation Society of the Midwest, aka ITS Midwest. A great deal of progress has been made and continues to be made in the application of technologies to improve transportation systems and services. ITS has grown from a fledgling industry to a major factor in that future of transportation in the United States and around the world. ITS Midwest and our members can take pride in the contributions being made through technology to achieving safer, more informed, and more efficient travel. Yet much remains to be accomplished. Our Annual Meeting this year, Connecting Smart Cities is more than a play on the fact that the focal point of this year s gathering is the Columbus Smart Cities Initiative. It also reflects the emerging emphasis on connectivity across vehicles and with infrastructure towards the ultimate goal of autonomous vehicles. Research has shown that such a future will reduce crashes, injuries, and deaths on our roads and highways. ITS Midwest is committed to participate in and support this goal. We are pleased to be hosting the ITS Midwest 2017 Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio. I hope you are active participants in our sessions, that you take advantage of and enjoy the BREWCADIA social event, and, if you can, go on the Center for Automotive Research, at The Ohio State University on Friday afternoon. We have a terrific program with over twenty technical presentations and twenty exhibitors. In addition to Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, there are presentations on Smart Cities, new technologies, data driven operations, and transportation management and operations. Take some time to visit the exhibitors during the breaks. You will also hear about what is going on with ITS in each of 1

6 our four member States: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. We will also, be announcing the 2017 ITS Midwest Project of the Year award for the most outstanding ITS Project. It has been a busy couple of decades for transportation technology and for ITS Midwest. ITS Midwest has been an active leader and participant in the mainstreaming of intelligent transport technology in the Midwest. Most importantly, ITS Midwest has helped foster and nurture the personal relationships essential to interagency cooperation and public private partnerships. Our 2017 Annual Meeting continues this tradition. Of course, the Annual Meeting would not be possible without the support of our sponsor organizations. Each of our sponsors has representatives here, so please talk to and thank them as well. I will also take this opportunity to thank each of our member volunteers who have worked to make this conference happen. It has been a great experience for me personally. The immense help of our member volunteers is much appreciated. Finally, I want to thank the Crowne Plaza Columbus- Downtown staff in advance for working to make our meeting a success. Thank you all. With each Annual Meeting, we will continue to strive to pursue ITS Midwest s mission, and to contribute to the amazing intelligent transportation systems that lie ahead. Finally, I want to commend you, the participants, for joining us on this incredible journey. Enjoy the conference! 2

7 Connecting Smart Cities 2017 Annual Meeting Technical Program Time Thursday, September 28 Room 7:30am Registration Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall Entry Hall 8:15am Welcome ITS Midwest President, Ken Glassman Keynote Speaker Jim Barna, Chief Engineer, ODOT Assistant Director for Transportation Policy Muirfield Ballroom 9:00am 10:00am 10:30am Session #1 Smart Cities 1 Moderator, Justin Potts, Illinois DOT Smarter Cities: How Municipalities Can Benefit From Intelligent Traffic Management Cam Reed, All Traffic Solutions I-90 Smart Road: An ITS Integration Success Story Scott Lee, Parsons Smart Transportation Efforts in Central Ohio Thea Walsh, Mid America Regional Planning Commission Break EXHIBITOR OPEN HOUSE Session #2 Smart Cities 2 Moderator, Adam Danczyk, Jacobs The Road to Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) Julio Orozco, Cubic The Road to the Smart City is Open Roman Pridhodko, MioViosion Chicago Smart Mobility Initiatives Abraham Emmanuel, Chicago DOT Muirfield Ballroom Pre- Function Space Muirfield Ballroom 3

8 Time Thursday, September 28 (continued) Room ITS Midwest Business Meeting Ken Glassman, President 11:30am Election of Officers and By-Laws Revisions Matthew Letourneau, Secretary-President Elect Chapter Financial Report - Bini William, Treasurer Committees Call for Volunteers Muirfield Ballroom 12:00pm LUNCH 2017 Project of the Year Announcement Dan Shamo, Chair, Recognition Committee Fusion Room 1:00pm Luncheon Speaker Introduction, Ken Glassman Jason Goldman VP External Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement ITS America Fusion Room 1:30pm Session #3 Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Moderator, Jennifer Walton, University of Kentucky The Case for Agency Self-Assessment and Objectives Based Planning for AV Systems Jeffery Dale, Kimley-Horn "Deploying One of the First Instances of Vehicle to Infrastructure Technology in Tampa, FL Mark Rogers, Siemens The Future of Connected and Automated Vehicle Testing Ron Burton, Transportation Research Center Ohio Muirfield Ballroom 2:30pm VENDOR SHOWCASE Moderator, John Gray, AECOM Muirfield Ballroom 4

9 Time Thursday, September 28 (continued) Room 3:00pm EXHIBITOR OPEN HOUSE Networking Break Pre- Function Space 3:30pm Session #4 New Technologies Moderator, Ed Williams, TEC Engineering Keeping Smart Cities Connected Patrick Coyle and Dave McLellan, CITEL Multi-Agency Communications Networks: How to Begin James Gilbert, gba Systems Integrators US33 Smart Mobility Corridor: Fiber Backbone for CAV Deployment Shane Campbell, Gannett Fleming and Kevin Fiant, ODOT D6 Muirfield Ballroom 4:30pm State of the States Reports Ken Glassman, Moderator Illinois VP - Justin Potts Indiana VP - Dan Shamo Kentucky VP - Jennifer Walton Ohio VP - Ed Williams Muirfield Ballroom 5:00pm Round Table Discussion The Future of ITS in the Midwest Questions and Answers Moderator, Ken Glassman Muirfield Ballroom 6:00pm ITS Midwest RECEPTION Pre- Function Space 7:30pm Gather and Depart for Social Event Pre- Function Space 8:00pm SOCIAL EVENT (Additional Fee, Limited Seating) BREWCADIA Fun, Food, Games, and Craft Beer 467 N. High St. Columbus, OH 5

10 Time Friday, September 29 Room 7:30am Registration Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall Entry Hall 8:00am Session #5 Data Driven Operations Moderator, David Henkel, CHA Leveraging Hi-Res Data for Signalized Corridor Monitoring Steve Kimble, Sensys Networks Optimize Traffic Signal Operations with Performance Metrics Roman Pridhodko, MioVision Effect of Crashes on Intersection Delay: High Resolution Signal Data Visualization Margaret McNamara, University of Alabama Data Driven Ranking of Connected Traffic Signal Systems for Maintenance and Retiming Chris Day, Iowa State University Muirfield Ballroom 9:00am Break EXHIBITOR OPEN HOUSE Pre- Function Space 10:00am Session #6 Transportation Management and Operations 1 Moderator, Matt Letourneau, AECOM Ohio River Bridge Project Todd Hood, NG, and Tim Emington NG Ohio River Bridge Project: The Contractor Perspective Ken Oyler, James H. Drew Corporation Illinois Tollway s New ITS Maintenance Guide Amarpal Matharu, Illinois Tollway Adaptive Traffic Signal Technologies: Challenges and Opportunities Ray Benekohal, University of Illinois Muirfield Ballroom 6

11 Time Friday, September 29 (continued) Room Session 7: Transportation Management and Operations 2 Moderator, David Zavattero, Past President Managed Lanes for Connected and Automated Vehicle Applications: Concept of Operations and Simulation Results Jiaqi Ma, University of Cincinnati 11:00am City of Naperville Centralized Transportation Management and Adaptive Signal Control Technologies Tom Szabo, Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. Deploying Signal Phase and Timing Data for Connected Vehicles: What You Need to Know Thomas Timcho, WSP Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing of Connected and Automated Vehicle Applications Jiaqi Ma, University of Cincinnati Muirfield Ballroom 12:00pm Annual Meeting Closing Remarks Ed Williams, Conference Chair Muirfield Ballroom Lunch on your own 1:15pm Gather and Depart for Technical Tour Entry Hall 1:30pm - 3:00pm TECHNICAL TOUR Center for Automotive Research The Ohio State University Thank You, Have a Safe Trip Home 7

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13 Abstracts and Speaker Biographies Keynote Speaker Jim Barna, Ohio DOT, Assistant Director for Transportation Policy Mr. Barna currently serves as Assistant Director & Chief Engineer for the Ohio Department of Transportation overseeing policies and program direction for all highway divisions including Planning, Engineering, Construction, Jobs and Commerce, Legislative Affairs and Innovative Delivery including Public Private Partnership Procurement. He oversees ODOT s policy, research and deployment of connected vehicle technologies. Mr. Barna coordinates transportation activities with local, regional & federal planning agencies & authorities to include making final recommendations to contract with such authorities; oversees plan development for transportation improvements, development of construction and material specifications and design standards for highway construction and maintenance ensuring full utilization of funds available under federal programs. Additionally, Mr. Barna has worked six years with the private sector, where he served as the Columbus Office Manager and Director of Transportation for a regional engineering firm. He received his B.S. in Civil Engineering in 1990 from The Ohio State University. 9

14 Session #1 Smart Cities 1 Moderator, Justin Potts, Illinois DOT Smarter Cities: How Municipalities Can Benefit from Intelligent Transportation Management Cam Reed, All Traffic Solutions creed@alltrafficsolutions.com Abstract: With traffic and transportation initiatives at the top of many cities, towns and municipalities priority lists, the real benefits of Smart Cities appear closer than ever from relieving traffic congestion and emissions, to making neighborhoods safer and relieving stress on infrastructure. Understanding how to best leverage innovation and technology to make lives better for your citizens is critical to the success of your efforts. With so many available options, how can small and mid-sized municipalities identify traffic and transportation enhancements that both make a difference in 2017 and pave the way for the future? This thought-provoking presentation explores how municipalities can decrease congestion, improve traffic flow, make more informed planning decisions, and improve the health and safety of citizens by leveraging: Traffic flow SaaS Traffic Management & Internet of Things (IoT) Sensor Data and IoT The session explores the latest developments in technology both infrastructure to vehicle and vehicle to infrastructure that you must know about to make decisions about the RIGHT transportation projects that will produce results; so you can become a smarter city now and into the future. Speaker Bio: Cameron Reed is Territory Sales Manager for All Traffic Solutions, a leading provider of cloud-based traffic management solutions including variable message displays and radar speed signs, imaging products and intelligent transportation systems for law enforcement, transportation, parking and smart cities, located in Herndon Virginia. In his role, Mr. Reed works closely with ATS customers to address their transportation challenges and find the right solution that incorporates transportation devices, systems and services. Mr. Reed served for 15 years in law enforcement as Captain with the Rockdale County Sheriff s Department 10

15 and the Morrow Police Department in Morrow, Georgia. He also served on the Georgia Governor s Office of Highway Safety. Andy Souders is an Internet of Things (IoT) visionary with deep expertise in architecting and managing advanced information system initiatives, and is recognized for his ability to transform vision into a technical reality. A recognized leader in the connected transportation, parking and smart cities space, Souders is focused on All Traffic Solutions mission to help organizations in law enforcement, public works, traffic and parking management to leverage the IoT and cloud-based data analytics to manage traffic, build intelligent transportation systems, and support smart cities initiatives. I-90 Smart Road: An ITS Integration Success Story Scott Lee, Parsons scott.lee@parsons.com Abstract: The I-90 Smart Road provided Illinois Tollway with a historic opportunity to make large scale ITS integration a series of activities that is viewed more as an opportunity than a challenge. The Smart Road include 25 Gantry DMS, 7 full sized DMSs, 354 LCSs, 120 CCTVs, and 79 VDSs. In order to successfully integrate this quantity of equipment, there were two focus areas where the ISTHA team committed to success. 1. Multi-level testing 2. Adherence to a formal, yet cooperative ITS integration The testing included verification of equipment prior to on the road installation using ISTHA maintenance facilities to create a test bed location. Once installed in the field, a highly detailed validation of inventory, all functions of the equipment and appropriate burn-in time allowed for assurance of operations and readiness for use in the Smart Road environment. The Integration Process was refined for this project on several levels. The communications and documentation structures from the vendors to the constructing contractors to the ITS network maintainers to the TIMS integration team were executed cleanly with expectations clarified well before installation. The timelines, procedures, and documentation requirements insured that there was almost no ambiguity with regard to ITS integration acceptance. The total integration for all of the equipment, once fiber and all installation was complete, was available to TOC operations for ATM exercises leading to on time ATM roll-out. 11

16 Speaker Bio: Scott Lee is a Senior Project Manager at Parsons, with 24 years of ITS and traffic operations design and deployment experience. He has worked on a wide variety of ATMS, ATIS, and traffic signal optimization projects. He is Parsons Project Manager and designer for the ISTHA Traffic and Incident Management System (TIMS) Smart Transportation Efforts in Central Ohio Thea Walsh, Mid America Regional Planning Commission twalsh@morpc.org Abstract: Across the nation, public officials are coming together to find ways to incorporate smart technologies in transportation infrastructure projects. The Midwest and Central Ohio has established itself as a cradle of smart transportation innovation through a number of up and coming projects. MORPC is a coordination point for many of the efforts and Thea will share each of the projects and layout a vision for how they will transform the Central Ohio region. Speaker Bio: Thea J. Walsh is the Transportation Systems and Funding Director at the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC). She is a 15 year of public servant focused on transportation, economic development and community planning. Thea is a graduate of Miami University and Wright State University. She is a National Development Council Certified Economic Development Finance Professional and a Certified Member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. This year, Thea was selected by Columbus Business First as a Forty Under 40 Honoree for being a young mover and shaker in Central Ohio. 12

17 Session #2 Smart Cities 2 Moderator, Adam Danczyk, Jacobs The Road to Mobility-as-a Service Julio Orozco, Cubic julio.orozco@cubic.com Abstract: The Road to Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) is paved to deliver benefits for all travelers, not just those who are subscribed to a MaaS package. In this presentation, we examine the methodology to determine your optimal route to deliver the necessary platforms and data sources to deliver MaaS, as well as the path to take and the steps to follow. We examine the needs for single account solutions, the integration of shared use mobility solutions, the ability to use real-time data in trip planning and tracking; and importantly we address some of the concerns over cost, regulation and operations. We aim to offer a simple, step-by-step road map to implementation of key platforms; what to look for in your systems; and how to maximize the return on investment to ensure that the Road to MaaS can be achieved. Speaker Bio: Julio is a Senior Program Manager leading the ITS program at Cubic. His depth of experience allows him to manage all phases, from design and implementation through the transition of services. On a daily basis, Julio manages a team of engineers to ensure successful program delivery and customer satisfaction. Most recently, Julio represented Cubic as a Business Member of the U.S. Council of Mayors. Prior to his dynamic role at Cubic, Julio has over 30 years of combined experience at the Florida DOT, Kapsch, World Fiber Technologies and the US Government in multisite operations and support on numerous tolling and ITS programs, including, but not limited to traffic management center operations, ATMS software administration, and infrastructure maintenance. In his downtime, Julio enjoys golf, motorcycle riding and long walks on the beach with his wife in his Florida hometown. The Road to Smart Cities is Open Roman Pridhodko, MioVision rprikhodko@miovision.com 13

18 Abstract: Technology is moving at a staggering pace. Meanwhile, rapid urbanization is putting increasing demands on city infrastructure. Cities are stuck in the middle, struggling to deal with the merging of these two forces, while maintaining day-to-day operations. For too long, cities have been locked into incumbent technology that slows progress and innovation. They can t afford to delay the inevitable transformation to a smart city. It s time to lay the foundation for that vision. It s time to put cities first. This presentation will outline the steps cities can take to become more agile in the face of change. We ll address how cities can embrace innovation by becoming more open. Join us as we profile two cities that have taken significant steps to unlock their full potential by adopting open thinking. Speaker Bio: Roman attended Wilfrid Laurier University, where he achieved his Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) with a focus in Business Administration and Management in Since joining Miovision as an Account Executive in 2009, he s grown into an accomplished Regional Sales Director with a demonstrated history of helping his customers in the Midwest and across the United States. More recently, he's become a trusted partner with the Smart Cities Council, providing guidance on transportation and mobility issues. Chicago Smart Mobility Initiatives Abraham Emmanuel, Chicago DOT aemmanuel@cityofchicago.org Abstract: From sensors to cameras to GPS probes, Internet of Things (IoT) is making it possible to collect unprecedented amount of mobility data to understand street conditions and make the streets operate more efficiently. Chicago is home to one of the largest deployment of video cameras anywhere in the world and has its own Fit Bit the Array of Things. This presentation will focus on how the City is collecting data and directing mobility through automated systems. Topics covered will include the Chicago Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS), Electronic Crash Reporting, the versatile Array of Things the multi sensor devices which processes data at the nodes itself, Advanced traffic signal controllers that communicate with the central system via cellular modems, smart lighting initiative and the 14

19 wireless mesh that connects 300,000 street lights, travel time estimation using GPS probe data, CAD/911 and 311 integration with ATMS, electronic parking meters, red light and speed enforcement cameras which doubles as enforcement devices and volume/speed detectors, and GPS data from Taxis and ride share vehicles. Speaker Bio: Abraham Emmanuel is Deputy Commissioner for Traffic Safety and Technology at Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) where he is responsible for city s traffic signals, red-light and speed enforcement cameras, traffic crash records, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Currently he is working on building a Traffic Management Center and related ITS infrastructure to implement active traffic management in Chicago. Abraham has over 18 years of experience in implementing technology projects. Most recently, he worked as the Director of Information Systems at the Chicago Department of Buildings where he was responsible for automating building permit issuance. Prior to that Emmanuel worked as Principal Systems Programmer at CDOT where he developed the Chicago Traffic Tracker system ( which estimates traffic conditions on Chicago streets in real-time and publishes congestion data on an interactive map. At CDOT Emmanuel has also played key role in profiling high traffic crash locations and placement of automated traffic enforcement cameras. Prior to CDOT, Emmanuel worked at the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH). At CDPH, Emmanuel was involved in developing systems for the early detection of infectious disease outbreaks using geospatial cluster analysis and was instrumental in the online publishing of restaurant inspection results. Before joining public service, Emmanuel worked as an information technology consultant for several years. Abraham holds a master s degree (MS) in Computer Science from the University of Chicago and a Master s in Business Administration (MBA) from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He has Certifications in: Mobile Application Development from Northwestern University and Database Administration from Oracle Corporation. signals, red-light and speed enforcement cameras, traffic crash records, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Currently he is working on building a Traffic Management Center and related ITS infrastructure to implement active traffic management in Chicago. 15

20 Abraham has over 18 years of experience in implementing technology projects. Most recently, he worked as the Director of Information Systems at the Chicago Department of Buildings where he was responsible for automating building permit issuance. Prior to that Emmanuel worked as Principal Systems Programmer at CDOT where he developed the Chicago Traffic Tracker system ( which estimates traffic conditions on Chicago streets in real-time and publishes congestion data on an interactive map. At CDOT Emmanuel has also played key role in profiling high traffic crash locations and placement of automated traffic enforcement cameras. Prior to CDOT, Emmanuel worked at the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH). At CDPH, Emmanuel was involved in developing systems for the early detection of infectious disease outbreaks using geospatial cluster analysis and was instrumental in the online publishing of restaurant inspection results. Before joining public service, Emmanuel worked as an information technology consultant for several years. Abraham holds a master s degree (MS) in Computer Science from the University of Chicago and a Master s in Business Administration (MBA) from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He has Certifications in: Mobile Application Development from Northwestern University and Database Administration from Oracle Corporation. 16

21 Luncheon Speaker Jason Goldman, Vice President, External Affairs and Stakeholder Involvement, ITS America Jason Goldman is the Vice President for External Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement at the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America). Jason oversees ITS America s relationships with its state chapters. To further ITS America s public policy agenda, Jason engages in coalition-building involving outreach to state and local governments as well as third-parties. As part of his work managing the ITS America Advocacy Trust initiative related to bringing thought leadership to transportation technology issues emerging over the next three-to-five years, Jason is focused on the policies needed to advance the creation of smart communities. Additionally, Jason serves as the legal policy counsel for the ITS America Cybersecurity Task Force, and contributes his extensive policy expertise to ITS America s legislative and regulatory efforts. Before joining ITS America, Jason served as the Interim Executive Director of TechFreedom, a DC-based technology think tank. Prior to that position, he served as the Senior Telecommunications Policy Counsel and Managing Director at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce where he advocated for public policies aimed at fostering technological innovation. Jason received his J.D. from The Catholic University of America, where he earned a certificate from its Institute for Communications Law Studies. He obtained his B.A. in political science from Washington University in St. Louis. Jason also is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US). 17

22 Session #3 Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Moderator, Jennifer Walton, University of Kentucky The Case for Agency Self-Assessment and Objectives Based Planning for AV Systems Jeffery Dale, Kimley-Horn Abstract: Public agencies responsible for transportation systems management and operations are faced with new questions as automated and connected vehicle technologies continue to develop. With NHTSA's recent announcement to begin mandating V2V devices in passenger vehicles in 2019, V2I and I2V capabilities will become immediately relevant. In this presentation, we will outline the approach for objectives-based planning we are developing for USDOT based on the Capability Maturity Model. The CMM has become quite successful for TSMO Program Planning. The extension of CMM to V2I and AV systems planning provides a common framework for identifying key actions for TSMO agencies to bring forward a sound strategy for AV/CV services. In this presentation, we will also discuss a recent project where the development of an AV services strategy works "backwards" from tangible goals for AV trip capture over a given time horizon. In the absence of comprehensive regional models that incorporate AV services, this type of sketch planning provides a rational approach to strategic planning, particularly in the context of transit systems. Speaker Bio: Jeffery is one of Kimley-Horn s lead subject matter experts in emerging technologies. He has over 20 years of experience working with agencies across the US and internationally in ITS planning, design, and operations. He is the AV Legal Specialist on Kimley-Horn s teams to develop NC s Roadmap for AV and Dubai s Self-Drive Transport Technical Evaluation. Jeffery also was the active traffic management specialist on I-66 in VA, US 23 in MI, and I-805 in CA. He also has worked with agencies to improve business processes related to freeway operations and ATMS software implementation. Deploying One of the First Instances of Vehicle to Infrastructure Technology in Tampa, FL Mark Rogers, Siemens rogers.mark@siemens.com 18

23 Abstract: In 2015, the USDOT awarded $42 million to conduct three Connected Vehicle pilots in New York, Tampa and Wyoming to accelerate deployment of these technologies. As the technology partner for Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA), Siemens has assembled some lessons learned in how and what innovative vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) technology should be implemented in this first example. In this presentation, we will describe the CV use cases in Tampa including: Intelligent Traffic Signal Systems to coordinate signals and pedestrian crossings that respond immediately to traffic conditions in real-time and provide signal priority End of ramp deceleration warnings to alert drivers if they are approaching a curve at a speed that may be too high Wrong way violation warning to alert drivers approaching an exit ramp from the wrong direction, to warn oncoming vehicles. Transit bus operator alerts when pedestrians may be in a crosswalk or when vehicles attempt to go around a bus Automated calls or audio cues for impaired pedestrians to safely navigate crosswalk Intersection Movement Assistance that warns drivers when it is unsafe to enter an intersection Probe-enabled traffic monitoring to transmit real-time traffic data between vehicles Speaker Bio: Mark Rogers has over 30 years experience in the Intelligent Transportation Systems Industry and holds the position of Focused Account Manager for Siemens ITS. Prior to his current role, Mark participated in technical marketing as well as project management. Mark began his career developing real time software for Traffic Management Systems and is a graduate of the University of GA with a degree in Computer Science. 19

24 The Future of Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Testing Ron Burton, Transportation Research Center Ohio Abstract: The Transportation Research Center is the nation's largest independent vehicle test facility. TRC hosts NHTSA's vehicle test facility and is part of both Smart Columbus as well as US 33 Smart Mobility Corridor. TRC will discuss the status of connected and autonomous vehicle testing guidance and the role that test facilities like it will play in supporting manufacturers of connected and autonomous vehicles. Speaker Bio: Ron Burton is the Vice President of Laboratories at TRC and part of the executive leadership team. 20

25 Session #4 New Technologies Moderator, Ed Williams, TEC Engineering Keeping Smart Cities Connected Patrick Coyle and Dave McLennan, CITEL Abstract: The ever-increasing reliance on data and information has been sent into hyper-drive with the proliferation of smart devices. The typical small city can deploy upwards of 20,000 smart devices to do anything from monitor the weather, conduct toll plaza transactions, provide power metering usage, trip water level alarm sensors, measure the quality of the air etc. These smart devices require new 5G networks with higher bandwidth better able to transit pertinent data and receive instructions. While electronics have become increasingly sensitive, they are also being deployed in more high risk and unfriendly environments. Often these devices are installed in either indoor or outdoor locations that are subject to transients and other disturbances caused by lightning, switching or other power quality events. A simple protection technique called the Box Concept is a useful tool in developing a Surge Mitigation Solution that will keep Today s Smart Cities up and running tomorrow. Speaker Bio: Patrick Coyle, Vice President with Citel America Incorporated, has worked with Citel for the past 15 years and has been in the surge industry for over 20 years. Patrick is a member of the IEEE, NEMA 5VS Surge Protective Devices Committee and the UL1449 Standards Technical Panel. Multi-Agency Communications Networks: Where to Begin James Gilbert, gba Systems Integrators jgilbert@gbasi.com Abstract: The need to plan, design, and manage multi-agency communication networks to operate and manage transportation systems, connected/autonomous vehicle data sharing, and other emerging technologies and needs are being recognized as a critical component of all Smart City initiatives. 21

26 This presentation will outline and describe the steps to create a multiagency wide area communication network, the types of communication systems and media that can be deployed, and the steps required to implement a regional high speed, high bandwidth communication system that can provide discrete logical networks for a wide variety of users and systems. Partnership opportunities and funding sources for system deployment will also be discussed and presented. Speaker Bio: James L. Gilbert, PE, PTOE is Director of Operations at gba System Integrators. Jim spent the first 25 years of his professional career as a transportation and traffic engineering consultant and provided an excellent background on the design of traffic management systems and ITS components. In 2010, I founded the company of GBA Systems Integrators and began a whole new career in communications systems design, integration, construction and maintenance. I have learned more about telecommunications technology, computer systems, fiber optics, and systems engineering than i thought possible. US33 Smart Mobility Corridor: Fiber Backbone for CAV Deployment Shane Campbell, Gannett Fleming and Kevin Fiant, Ohio DOT D6 scampbell@gfnet.com Abstract: Transformational change is beginning to take place in Ohio as advanced technologies and partnerships have created the US-33 Smart Mobility Corridor, a test corridor for the emerging CV/AV market. Phase 1 of this multi-phase project included construction of a telecommunications building and installation of 432 strand fiber optic cable for 35 miles that connects Dublin s Metro Data Center with the Transportation Research Center. This project followed an aggressive schedule that required 24 strands to be in operation 3.5 months after the design-build team received notice to proceed. Several actions taken by the owner, engineer of record, and contractor will be shared that helped keep this project on schedule. Additionally, the presentation will include unique challenges and lessons learned from each team member on this exciting design-build project. Speaker Bio: Shane Campbell is Project Manager and the engineer of record for Gannett Fleming for the US33 Smart Mobility corridor. 22

27 Session #5 Data Driven Operations Moderator, David Henkel, CHA Leveraging Hi-Res Data for Signalized Corridor Monitoring Steve Kimble, Sensys Networks Abstract: As more ITS operations projects require performance-based monitoring, agencies need access to high-resolution data for performance reporting data that can be extracted from existing traffic signal operations infrastructure. This presentation focuses on the developing demand for data and the state-of-the-practice solutions available to agencies. Highresolution corridor performance monitoring and optimization tools are now a reality, and will be demonstrated as part of the presentation. Using timestamped traffic detection data fused with traffic signal phase information, transportation professionals can continuously monitor intersection and corridor performance, and in turn leverage that same infrastructure to generate rich data sets needed to optimize signal timing, deliver performance measures, and address safety concerns. Data is collected 24/7/365, enabling engineers, planners, maintenance staff, and decisionmakers to identify time-of-day or day-of-week trends over time and address volume/capacity, level of service, and wasted green time metrics before system performance degradation causes significant delay for motorists. High-resolution data provides performance-based feedback and justifies future investments, ensuring transportation dollars are used to reduce emissions and fuel consumption. Speaker Bio: Steve is based in Northern Virginia as Director for Sensys Networks Strategic Business Unit. He holds a Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Dayton (Ohio), and is a registered professional engineer in four states. Having worked in the transportation industry for 16 years, Steve has gained a wide-ranging experience in consulting, design, and system integration on a host of transportation systems projects. In his current role with Sensys Networks, Steve acts as a sales and technical liaison with agency personnel and consulting engineers to gather requirements and develop solutions. 23

28 Optimize Traffic Signal Operations with Performance Metrics Roman Pridhodko, MioVision Abstract: Signal Performance Metrics (SPMs) use real-time, high-resolution data to support traffic signal maintenance and operations strategies that improve safety and efficiency, while cutting congestion and cost. SPMs give traffic agencies the ability to use data from their traffic signal infrastructure to actively Plan, Track, Report, Evaluate and Optimize Traffic Signal Performance. This session will use case studies to look at how traffic agencies using SPMs are better equipped to make informed decisions, and have provided safer, more coordinated, and 'smarter' use of resources to manage their transport networks. Speaker Bio: Roman attended Wilfrid Laurier University, where he achieved his Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) with a focus in Business Administration and Management in Since joining Miovision as an Account Executive in 2009, he s grown into an accomplished Regional Sales Director with a demonstrated history of helping his customers in the Midwest and across the United States. More recently he's become a trusted partner with the Smart Cities Council, providing guidance on transportation and mobility issues. Effect of Crashes on Intersection Delay: High Resolution Signal Data Visualization Margaret McNamara, University of Alabama mlmcnamara@ua.edu Abstract: Arterials serve more than 50% of the traffic demand in the United States. Crashes on these roads induce additional delays to drivers along the road network. The intersection performance (delay) during the event of a crash is a function of several crash and intersection characteristics such as time of the crash occurrence, severity of the crash, traffic volume, number of lanes blocked, etc. This case study examines the spatial and temporal effect of crashes on intersection performance on four major corridors in Tuscaloosa, AL. Further, the crash-caused traffic queues formation and dissipation (both temporal and spatial) are studied. High-resolution signal 24

29 controller data, including signal phase and detector information, are used to create visualizations of delay and queue propagation along a corridor. The findings from this effort lay the groundwork for applying signal sensor data to traffic incident management for signalized arterials. Speaker Bio: Dr. Margaret McNamara is a postdoctoral researcher with the Alabama Transportation Institute (ATI) at the University of Alabama. Her research focuses on analyzing big data and creating agency-oriented tools for mobility performance metrics. She received her doctorate from Purdue University and MSCE and BSCE degrees from the University of Virginia Praveena Penmetsa is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Alabama. She is actively involved in funded projects sponsored by Alabama Department of Transportation, North Carolina Department of Transportation. Her research results have been published and presented in journal articles and at international conferences respectively. Data Driven Ranking of Connected Traffic Signal Systems Chris Day, Iowa State University cmday@iastate.edu Abstract: Automated traffic signal performance measures (ATSPMs) have been deployed with increasing frequency. Most of these performance measures have been oriented at either the tactical level or outcome assessment but it is becoming increasingly important to have system level metrics. This paper proposes a method of evaluating corridor performance at the system level using high-resolution data. The method is demonstrated for eight signalized corridors in Indiana, including 87 intersections. This method develops five subscores for the areas of communication, detection, safety, capacity allocation, and progression; these five interrelated aspects of performance are each given a letter grade based on quantitative performance measures, with scales appropriate to the context of the operation. An aggregate score for each corridor is determined based on the lowest subscore of each of the five areas. This approach simplifies the analysis process, as opposed to examining several hundred individual movements as currently would be required using ATSPM tools that are commonly available at present. The methodology is presented as a prototype for further development and adaptation to individual agency objectives and data sources. 25

30 Speaker Bio: Chris Day is an assistant professor at Iowa State University. His research focuses on traffic operations and performance measures. He previously worked at Purdue University as a senior research scientist. He earned his PhD from Purdue, and is a registered professional engineer in Indiana. 26

31 Session #6 Transportation Management and Operations 1 Moderator, Matt Letourneau, AECOM Ohio River Bridge Project Completed: And It Works! Todd Hood and Tim Emington, Northrop Grumman Tim.Emington@ngc.com, Todd.Hood@ngc.com Abstract: The Ohio River Bridges Project is a transportation mega-project that modernized the Kennedy Interchange (where I-65 converges with I-64 and I-71) and built two new bridges between Louisville, Kentucky and Southern Indiana. The project was bifurcated with Kentucky overseeing the Downtown sections and Indiana overseeing the East End sections of the project. The 2.3-billion-dollar project included redundant fiber communications back-hauls for both sections and a state of the art 1680 twin bore tunnel. This presentation will provide an overview of the ORBP project, highlight the unique characteristics of the tunnel, and explore the Fire Life Safety system and ITS infrastructure supporting traffic traveling through the East End corridor. Speaker Bios: Tim Emington is a public safety specialist with over 40 years of experience in incident management. With over three decades in Law Enforcement, he last served as the Assistant Chief of the Louisville Metro Police Department. Tim has comprehensive leadership and management experience in areas of Administration, Operations, Traffic, Investigations, Support, and Training. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, the Southern Police Institute, and an active Traffic Incident Management (TIM) instructor. In 2008, Tim joined the Northrop Grumman team to become the Operations Manager at TRIMARC, the Intelligent Transportation System project of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet in the Louisville area. He is active on several state and local transportation committees. Tim served eight years as the Chair of the KYTC District 5 Freeway Incident Management Taskforce and six years on the board of ITS Midwest as a Kentucky Director. W. Todd Hood is currently the Systems Administrator for the TRIMARC ITS project in Louisville, KY., where he is responsible for systems infrastructure operation and performance. Todd has 30 years of experience in Information Technology. Todd holds an AAS from the University of 27

32 Kentucky, is an 18 year ITS veteran and 25-year employee of Northrop Grumman. Todd has just completed his first year on the board of ITS Midwest as a Kentucky Director. Ohio River Bridge Project: Contractors Perspective Ken Oyler, James H. Drew Corporation Abstract: Department of Transportation projects have evolved from itemized bid proposals to lump sum proposals to design build contracts. Each evolution of bid methods places more and more burdens on the contractor to prepare his bid estimates accurately, to execute the installation of those products efficiently, to prepare final as-built documents, and to administratively close out his contact for final acceptance and payments. The result is the movement from fully designed itemized contract proposals to partially designed design build project (30% Pre-Bid Plans and even less on "minor specialty items", i.e., traffic signals, lighting, signing, and ITS components) The move to design build contracts shifts the burden from the owner to the contractor and his design build team to interpret the owner s intent, to understand the scope of the project, and to execute a performance based contract. Under fully itemized bid proposals when the contractor found discrepancies and/or conflicts in the field the contractor was accustomed to simply notifying the owners representative and formulate change orders to remedy the conflict. Today, under performance based design build contracts these conflicts are the problem of the contractor and his subcontractor to find and propose acceptable solutions to the owner, and fund those corrections at no additional compensation. The major changes a contractor faces when moving from doing fully itemized proposals to design build proposals begins with the pre-bid preparations and extends all the way to final acceptance and contract release. Performance based contracting will cause the contractor to be much more than an installer of products. The contactor, to be financially successful, must be involved with the initial design phase of the project and sit at the table with both the prime contractor and his design engineering team. This will involve a significant cost investment up front, before any pay item is generated, but it will contribute to a more successful conclusion in terms of cost, time, and reduced "LD's. This is an absolute necessity for specialty contractor's success because not only are you trying to eliminate 28

33 design errors, but also to eliminate the possibility of "lack of design" considerations caused by the Prime Contractor. How this occurs, you ask. By the lack of an adequate design budget provided by the Prime Contractor. Another pre-start requirement for the specialty contractor is the contractor s schedule - where do you fit in? Too soon and your installation is a risk of being destroyed. Question: who is responsible for damages of your materials once installed? You? The Prime Contractor, others? Once the project is under way attendance at and active participation in daily, weekly and monthly progress meetings is essential. Just as important as these meetings are, perhaps there is no more important relationship to build upon and have on-going meetings and dialogue with your ITS owner's counterpart. This can be a difficult challenge, but is a vital if you want to be successful. We could not have been successful if it were not for our working with TRIMARC and Jacobs simultaneously. The reason - no one has all the answers. And, looking ahead 6 months or a year is important. Last minute discoveries are not a formula for financial success. To be a specialty contractor in today's design build projects, you must be INVOLVED. Involved from pre-bid, bid, design, scheduling, procurement, submittals, approvals, construction activities, and close out of the job. The unintended consequence of not being involved leads to unhappy conclusions and LD's. Speaker Bio: Mr. Oyler is the President of the James H. Drew Corporation. Ken holds a B.S. in elementary Education from Indiana State University. He served in the U.S. Army , 1st Lt Armor, Vietnam Service 9/68-9/69, 3rd Bde, 101st Airborne Division. Ken s specialties include: ITS, Traffic Signals, Signing (Overhead & Ground Mounted), Lighting, Fiber Optics, Wireless Communications, Micro-Wave, CCTV (lattice towers & monopole), Side Fire Radar, HAR, DMS, VMS, Tolling, and Design Build Projects. Illinois Tollway s New ITS Maintenance Guide Amarpal Matharu, Illinois Tollway asmatharu@yahoo.com 29

34 Abstract: With the addition of the new Active Traffic Management system on I-90, the Tollway has greatly increased the number of ITS devices that must be maintained. Also, as a first, now some of these devices are over the active lanes and therefore require lane closures to maintain. In anticipation of these new additions and restrictions, the Illinois Tollway has created a new ITS Maintenance Guide that includes work flow charts for various equipment. Work is complicated further by virtue of the new ATM system being under warranty for the first year which requires a different administrative path for repair. The Tollway's guide addresses a multitude of situations and all equipment. It is the result of both extensive outreach to other agencies and exhaustive review of internal departments and their roles in ITS maintenance. The Tollway now has a concise guide for properly addressing the new equipment. Speaker Bio: Mr. Matharu works with the Illinois Tollway as their Traffic Operations Manager. He oversees planning, design and implementation of all ITS devices and Traffic Operations for the Illinois tollway. He also oversees the Traffic Operations Center, which is staffed 24/7. Prior to the Illinois tollway, Mr. Matharu worked with CH2M HILL (now Jacobs), AMEC and Edwards and Kelcey in New York City (now Jacobs). Mr. Matharu holds an M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of North Carolina, an M.B.A. in Management Information Systems from the City University of New York. He is a Professional Engineer in Illinois and Wisconsin. Mr. Matharu has over 22 years of experience in roadway planning and design, ITS, traffic operations and safety. Mr. Matharu has interest in CV/ AV technologies. Mr. Matharu was the Past President for the Illinois Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers in Adaptive Traffic Signal Technologies: Challenges and Opportunities Ray Benekohal, University of Illinois rbenekoh@illinois.edu Abstract: Intersection traffic signal control has evolved from pre-timed (fixed-time) operation to vehicle-actuated to the present-day adaptive signal systems. Adaptive signal control technologies (ASCT) are used to make traffic signal 30

35 operation more responsive to real-time traffic demand, thus, more efficient and safer. In 2014, as a result of congestion, it is estimated that urban Americans traveled 6.9 billion hours more and purchased an extra 3.1 billion gallons of fuel (TTI Study). Increased deployment of more-efficient signal systems is necessary to reduce those massive effects of congestion. A field evaluation of an ASCT is being conducted at Champaign, IL to analyze the safety and operational efficiency of an ASCT system. A before and after study approach was undertaken for the evaluation of the system. This paper presents some of the findings of this multi-year study, as well as it discusses the opportunities and challenges in implementing the systems. Delay, queue length, and travel time data have been collected and analyzed for Adaptive and non-adaptive modes. The system is installed on six intersections along the Neil Street corridor in Champaign, IL. Two distinct features of this corridor are the use of half cycle length at the intersection Neil and Stadium Dr., and trying to link a side street signal timing (State and Kirby) to signal timing of Neil at Kirby Avenue. Some of the findings of this study will be presented. Speaker Bio: Dr. Benekohal is a professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He obtained his Bachelors, Masters, and PhD Degrees in Civil Engineering from the Ohio State University. His areas of research are ITS, traffic modeling, simulation, capacity analysis, transportation systems evaluation, and transportation safety. He has published over 300 articles and reports in these fields. Arthur M. Wellington Prize for the best paper in Transportation, ASCE, Past President s Award by Illinois ITE for exceptional service to transportation profession. 31

36 Session #7 Transportation Management and Operations 2 Moderator, David Zavattero, Past President Managed Lanes for Bundled Connected and Automated Vehicle Applications: Concept of Operations and Simulation Results Jiaqi Ma, University of Cincinnati jiaqi.ma@uc.edu Abstract: This study examines the potential for improved operational performance in terms of increased throughput and capacity resulting from the deployment of a bundled connected and automated vehicle (CAV) application of cooperative adaptive cruise control (CACC), speed harmonization and cooperative merging on managed lane facilities. Despite the low projected market penetration of CAVs during the next decade, the use of managed lane facilities has the potential to support the realization of increased mobility benefits by their very nature. The goals of this study are to 1) estimate capacity shifts under different high-occupancy vehicle/highoccupancy toll and CAV traffic mixes, providing operational insights and guidance for traffic management centers to control the volume on the managed lanes to maintain desired speed; 2) evaluate the impact of on/off ramp density on operational performance, giving recommendations under different traffic conditions; and 3) evaluating the impacts of the bundled application strategy on the well calibrated simulation network. Speaker Bio: Dr. Jiaqi Ma is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering of the University of Cincinnati. Prior to that, he is a Research Scientist with Leidos, Inc., working at the FHWA Turner Fairbank Highway Research Center. His areas of expertise include traffic operations, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Connected Automated Vehicles, planning for operations, traffic modeling and simulation. He is a Member of the TRB Standing Committee on Vehicle-Highway Automation, IEEE ITS Society, ITS Midwest and ASCE. City of Naperville Centralized Transportation Management System and Adaptive Signal Control Technologies Tom Szabo, Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. tszabo@cbbel.com 32

37 Abstract: The City of Naperville currently ranks as the 5th largest city in Illinois, located outside if Chicago and possesses a thriving downtown business district including numerous special events and festivals throughout the year. The City is also home to North Central College, the River Walk and the busiest suburban commuter train station in the region all located adjacent to the downtown center. Using federal and local funds, the City embarked on a program to deploy ITS technologies for better management of traffic along the Washington Street corridor and through the City s busy downtown center. The program included two separate projects to provide a centralized traffic management system and adaptive traffic signal control to include 34 traffic signal locations. While on separate tracks, both projects included the same project elements such as system engineering, specialized procurement of market technologies, preparation of plans and specifications; and coordination with local and regional stakeholders. The presentation will provide a complete overview the of the entire project process from funding and project development through construction and early stages of operation as well as lessons learned. Speaker Bio: Thomas Szabo is a Senior Project Manager with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. with over 30 years experience in transportation engineering both in the public and private sectors. Mr. Szabo has spent the past 16 years in traffic engineering, in both operations and project design of traffic management and ITS projects. He served as project Manager for the design of both City of Naperville projects as well as advised and assisted the City throughout the project development, system engineering and technology procurement processes, as well as construction. Deploying Signal Phase and Timing Data for Connected Vehicles: What You Need to Know Thomas Timcho, WSP tom.timcho@wsp.com 33

38 Abstract: In the past 18 months, several major Connected-Vehicle milestones have occurred, both nationally and locally. Foremost among these activities is the NHTSA notice for public rulemaking that will mandate DSRC in future light-duty vehicle. AASHTO also released the SPaT Challenge, with the goal of having a CV-equipped corridor in every state. Together, these programs help lay the foundation for the CV-enabled environment. Locally, Columbus was selected as the recipient of the USDOT Smart City Challenge grant, expecting to deploy 175 roadside CV locations and ~3000 CV-equipped vehicles. Further, Marysville, Dublin and Union County collectively were awarded nearly $6m for the US 33 Smart Corridor deployment, which includes 35 miles of CV-equipped highways and multiple signalized intersections in addition to 600 CV-equipped vehicles. With these recent advances, Central Ohio is well on its way to being a leader in CV technology deployment. But what exactly does a CV deployment entail? Based on nearly a decade of experience, the speaker will discuss what agencies need to consider as they prepare to deploy CV-technology, and identify gaps which remain to be solved before the full value of CV can be achieved. Topics include incorporating legacy infrastructure, communications and technology needs, security, day 1 benefits, and more. Speaker Bio: Mr. Thomas Timcho is a Principal Consultant with WSP and is located in Central Ohio. His experience includes project manager and principal investigator for many early USDOT-sponsored Connected Vehicle research and prototype deployment activities, including the signal phase and timing technology deployed as part of the first large-scale CV pilot in the US. Presently, Mr. Timcho is the consultant team technical lead for the Smart Columbus Connected Vehicle project. Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing of Connected and Automated Vehicle Applications Jiaqi Ma, University of Cincinnati jiaqi.ma@uc.edu Abstract: Most existing studies on connected and automated vehicle (CAV) applications apply simulation to evaluate system effectiveness. Model accuracy, limited data for calibration, and simulation assumptions, 34

39 however, limit the validity of evaluation results. One alternative approach is to use emerging hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing methods that allow physical test vehicles to interact with virtual vehicles from traffic simulation models, providing an evaluation environment that can replicate deployment conditions at early stages of CAV implementation (without incurring excessive costs related to large field tests). In this study, a HIL testing system for CAV applications is proposed. The involved software and hardware includes CAVs controlled in real-time, traffic signal controllers, communication devices, and a traffic simulator (VISSIM). Such HIL systems increase validity by considering the physical vehicle s trajectories (as constrained by real-world factors such as GPS accuracy, communication delay, and vehicle kinematics) in a simulated traffic environment. The developed HIL system is then applied to test a representative early deployment CAV application: queue-aware signalized intersection approach and departure (Q-SIAD). Speaker Bio: Dr. Jiaqi Ma is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering of the University of Cincinnati. Prior to that, he is a Research Scientist with Leidos, Inc., working at the FHWA Turner Fairbank Highway Research Center. His areas of expertise include traffic operations, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Connected Automated Vehicles, planning for operations, traffic modeling and simulation. He is a Member of the TRB Standing Committee on Vehicle-Highway Automation, IEEE ITS Society, ITS Midwest and ASCE. 35

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41 Project of the Year Nominees Operation and Safety Effects Adaptive Signal Control Technology on an urban corridor State Represented Nominator Contact Persons Problem Addressed Solution ITS Features Illinois IDOT Ray Benekohal Ray Benekohal & Kyle Armstrong Operational and safety issues Adaptive system and performance measurement and Measured delay and queue length as parameters Adaptive Signal Control Technology (ASCT) Adaptive Signal Control Technology (ASCT) continuously adjusts traffic signal timings to accommodate real-time changes in traffic patterns. This research project was included in the first round of FHWA s Every Day Counts Initiative which helps promote and advance implementation of proven technologies. When the project was conceived, there appeared to be minimal research and information regarding potential safety benefits of ASCT. The researchers wanted to determine a Crash Modification Factor (CMF) for ASCT that could be used to predict what changes in rear-end & left turn crashes could be prevented with an implementation of ASCT. They also wanted to measure improvements in traffic flow and efficiency After the Neil St. corridor was selected and the bid process was completed the ASCT system was installed on Neil St. in Champaign, IL. They gathered traffic and safety data for before and after conditions to determine changes in operational efficiency due to ASCT. In particular, delay and queues were compared. Before/After crash data was also compared to develop a Crash Modification Factor for ASCT. Benefits: Improves travel times through coordinated signal system ASCT allows more flexibility to adjust for sudden changes in traffic patterns. Reduces number of vehicle stops and wait times leading to reduced fuel consumption Still waiting for evidence of reduced number of crashes need longer post project history Implementation site can also be used as a test bed for future ASCT training and research 37

42 IDOT ACTS Program A web based arterial construction tracking system State Represented Nominator Contact Person Problem Addressed Solution ITS Features Illinois IDOT Peter Stresino Dr. John Dillenburg Construction tracking on a complex arterial Web based Arterial Construction Tracking System (ACTS) Web based database and information delivery system A web based arterial construction tracking system (ACTS) was deployed in November 2016 to help IDOT resident engineers in the Chicagoland area complete multiple construction and lane closure notification forms without duplicate data entry. Once registered by the system administrator, the resident engineers can use IDOT s web site to enter construction project information into a central database. The database and website support the generation of multiple forms required by multiple government agencies. The website also integrates with IDOT s web site and automatically uploads construction data to TravelMidwest.com for display in the GTIS maps and reports. This in turn provides roadway condition information to the motoring public, the trucking industry and media outlets. The IDOT ACTS program reduces the resident engineer s time necessary to complete multiple forms and improves the accuracy of the data. The program automatically sends entered construction data to the traffic information system for displaying on various maps, publishing in various reports and distribution to various XML subscribers. The IDOT ACTS program also provides IDOT with a searchable database of construction projects and contractors information that can be used for a variety of useful purposes. 38

43 Chicago ATM Advanced Traffic Management System State Represented Nominator Contact Person Problem Addressed Solution ITS Features Illinois, City of Chicago Abraham Emmanuel Abraham Emmanuel Complex non-integrated systems in Chicago A highly customized management application integrating 10 different systems ATMS The ATMS is at the core of City of Chicago s plans to implement active traffic management in Chicago. It is a highly customized traffic management application that integrates data from over 10 different systems. This includes: CAD/ Call-In Traffic Signal System CCTV Camera Network Dynamic Message Signs Permits Database Weather Information Systems Traffic Crash Reporting System IDOT Gateway System 39

44 Naperville (CTMS) Centralized Transportation Management System State Represented Nominator Contact Person Problem Addressed Solution CCTV ITS Features Illinois, Naperville Tom Szabo Andrew Hynes Multiple signal systems in a complex urban traffic environment Fiber network, integrated closed loop systems and Fiber, CCTV and Signal System Software The CTMS project included the integration of four existing closed loop traffic signal systems into one new traffic management network including the addition of centralized traffic management software to be utilized by City of Naperville Traffic Engineers. Traffic signal cabinets at (35) Thirty-Five locations primarily along the Washington Street corridor including the City s downtown business district were upgraded for Ethernet communications to create a Giga-Byte fiber optic network including approximately 8 miles of newly installed fiber optic cable. Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) traffic monitoring cameras were also installed at 6 locations throughout the project limits. The project was completed in late 2016 and was funded by both federal and local funds. The addition of the CTMS and associated traffic management network currently enables the City of Naperville Traffic Engineering staff to monitor and manage overall traffic operations in real-time. The project limits contain a very dynamic downtown business district, which includes substantial weekly rush hour traffic, a vibrant commercial and shopping area especially busy on the weekends and holidays as well as numerous special events and festivals a year. 40

45 US-33 Smart Mobility Corridor Phase I project State Represented Ohio, ODOT District 6 Nominator Shane Campbell Contact Person Shane Campbell Problem Addressed Communications needed for new CV/AV test corridor Solution D/B of new telecommunications Bldg, 35 miles of fiber ITS Features Fiber, CCTV and Signal System Software The Ohio Department of Transportation (District 6) is the project owner who advertised the project through their design-build delivery system earlier this year. Team Fishel was the successful contractor that submitted the winning best value proposal. Gannett Fleming was the engineer of record. Phase 1 of this multiphase project included construction of a telecommunications building and installation of a 432-strand fiber optic cable for 35 miles that connects Dublin s Metro Data Center with the Transportation Research Center. This phase is the fiber backbone for the emerging CV/AV test corridor. Upon notice to proceed, the team developed four buildable units to allow concurrent design, plan review, and construction to occur in order to have 24 strands in operation within 3.5 months. This project had an interim completion date of August 11 th and final completion date of October 31 st. 41

46 Emerson St./Ridge Ave./Green Bay Rd. An arterial integration project State Represented Nominator Contact Person Problem Addressed Solution ITS Features Illinois, City of Evanston Christos Achilledes Sat Nagar, City Engineer Complex intersection with significant pedestrian conflicts "Complete Streets" multi-featured improvements Signal System Interconnect ESI provided planning, design and construction engineering services for the complex interconnection of several arterial routes within the City of Evanston, ILL. The intersection of Emerson Street / Green Bay Road /Ridge Avenue provides the main transportation access to Downtown Evanston and to the Northwestern University campus. Evanston's transportation system is multimodal in nature, with significant trips by cars, bicycles, pedestrians and public transit. Metra and the Chicago Transit Authority provide transit services to the region resulting in considerable pedestrian and bicycle traffic along city streets connecting to the transit stations and bus stops. The preliminary engineering evaluations focused on improving pedestrian/bicycle accommodations and simplifying traffic movements through this 5-legged triangle intersection. Green Bay Road from Emerson Street to McCormick Blvd was also evaluated for potential improvements. Based on feedback from the community, traffic analyses, safety analysis, and an assessment of existing and future conditions in the context of the regional transportation system, the project was developed to create an environmentally friendly Complete Street with roadway and drainage improvements, pedestrian path additions and improvements, bicycle accommodations, enhanced landscape/streetscape, street lighting, and traffic signal coordination. The goal was to allow for a more pedestrian / bicycle and transit friendly route. The goals were to improve traffic safety, directional signing and traffic flow, minimizing conflicts and create a gateway from the community to the downtown business district. Upon conclusion of the planning stage of the project, which achieved a broad base of public support, ESI began the design portion. This is scheduled for construction in Key components of the work included an extensive public outreach program (one on one interviews, advisory committee meetings, public meetings, a project website and newsletters, etc.) as well as extensive coordination with local businesses, the UPRR, IDOT, Metra, Pace and Northwestern University. Funding assistance was provided from STP, CMAQ and TAP sources. 42

47 Ohio River Bridges State Represented Nominator Contact Person Problem Addressed Ohio River Crossings Solution ITS Features Kentucky/Indiana DOT s Todd Hood Todd Hood, Northrup Grumman Complex Interstate interchange rehab/expansion at Various ITS Applications Upgrade RTOC facilities, Fiber, Wireless, CCTV, Interstate DMS, Arterial DMS and Tunnel ITS applications INDIANA DOT (InDOT) and The KENTUCKY Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) are the agency which oversaw the projects. These projects ran concurrently to build two new bridges over the Ohio River, linking Kentucky and Indiana. The project cost of $2.3 billion resulted in creating the largest construction project in the world at the height of construction activity. The project included a 1680' tunnel under a historic property. Both projects were officially opened to traffic in late 2016 and completed in The RTOC facility received a nearly $1 milliondollar renovation/expansion, staffing level was increased and manned office hours increased significantly. ITS systems and networks also realized improved communications with an extensive fiber optic network and the addition of a Proxim Wireless licensed GX point to point link. ITS infrastructure added new cameras, DMS units and a new entity in the form of Arterial DMS units to advise motorist of incidents on the interstate system before they committed to the interstate. 43

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65 Professional Development Hour Summary Connecting Smart Cities 2017 Annual Meeting of ITS Midwest Crowne Plaza Downtown - Columbus, Ohio Time Thursday, September 28 PDH Earned 8:15 9:00 am Keynote Speaker :00 10:00 am Session #1 Smart Cities :30 11:30 am Session #2 Smart Cities :00 1:30 pm Luncheon Speaker 0.5 1:30 2:30 pm Session #3 Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 1.0 3:30 4:30 pm Session #4 New Technologies 1.0 4:30 5:00 pm State of the States Reports, Roundtable on the Future of ITS Midwest 0.5 Time Friday, September 29 PDH Earned 8:00 9:00 am Session #5 Data Driven Operations :00 11:00 am Session #6 Transportation Management and Operations :00 am noon Session #7 Transportation Management and Operations 2l 1.0 1:30-3:00 pm TECHNICAL TOUR

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69 Thank you for attending the ITS Midwest 2017 Annual Meeting. We are pleased that Ohio was host to our conference Connecting Smart Cities in Columbus this year. As America s Smart City Columbus provided the ideal venue for the conference. On behalf of the 2017 ITS Annual Meeting Organizing Committee I would like to thank you for your participation. We hope you found the venue to be enjoyable, the technical sessions to be informative, and the social event to be fun. Above all we hope you found the Annual Meeting gave you an opportunity to meet new colleagues and that the conference exceeded your expectations. I would like to thank the Sponsors, the Exhibitors, all the speakers, and the many volunteers who worked to make the Annual Meeting a success: Tom Ewing William Lozier Chuck Sikaras Ken Glassman Justin Potts Peter Stresino Claudia Goddio Annie Rahall Bini William John Gray George Saylor Kristi Williams Scott Lee Sara Senger David Zavattero Matt Letourneau Dan Shamo Katie Zehnder We look forward to seeing you at our 2018 Annual Meeting in Indiana as we continue to develop, design and deploy transportation technologies in the Midwest and Great Lakes and to build and strengthen ITS Midwest. Ed Williams, Chair, 2017 ITS Midwest Annual Meeting Organizing Committee 65

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