South Central ROP Projects

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1 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation ROP Overview and Summary South Central ROP Projects November

2 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT (IM) Draft Version 1 July

3 IM 1: SOUTH CENTRAL PA ITS DEPLOYMENT PLAN UPDATE PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE: Update of the Harrisburg Metro ITS Early Deployment Plan (EDP) to include all of the South Central PA Region. The update should address at a minimum: Expansion of Service Patrol beyond the Capital Beltway Communications (potential fiber optic backbone) Deployment of detection devices for travel time information Additional DMS, HAR, CCTV, and RWIS in key corridors Traffic Management Center upgrades. The update should also identify implementation timelines, preliminary costs, and funding opportunities. STAKEHOLDERS: PennDOT District 8-0, Planning Partners PERTINENT TSOP PROJECTS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17. ESTIMATED SCHEDULE: 1-2 years Construction: ESTIMATED COSTS: $100K N/A Annual O&M: N/A PROJECT TYPE: Plan/Study LEVEL OF EFFORT: Moderate TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS (if applicable): None PERFORMANCE MEASURES: None BENEFITS: A regional ITS program will set the stage for deployment and operations for the near and long term horizon. This will be a valuable tool to assist the planning partners in prioritizing transportation projects for the regions. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES: Draft Version 1 July

4 IM 2: LEBANON COUNTY ITS DEPLOYMENT PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE: This project involves the deployment of ITS devices along Interstates 78 and 81, including DMS, CCTV, and HAR. STAKEHOLDERS: PennDOT District 8-0, PennDOT CO, Lebanon County Planning Department PERTINENT TSOP PROJECTS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 13, and 16. ESTIMATED SCHEDULE: 3-5 yrs Construction: ESTIMATED COSTS: $1.1 million Annual O&M:? PROJECT TYPE: Deployment LEVEL OF EFFORT: Complex PERFORMANCE MEASURES: % of lane-miles of facilities (by classification) covered by CCTV, detection devices, etc.; reduction in non-recurring hours of delay per million VMT. BENEFITS: Improved surveillance, detection, verification and notification of incidents and emergencies along the region s highways. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES: To expedite implementation, this deployment could be accomplished as an expansion of the Harrisburg ITS Project. Construction would need to begin prior to DATE. Draft Version 1 July

5 IM 3: LANCASTER COUNTY ITS DEPLOYMENT PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE: This project involves the deployment of ITS devices along PA 283, SR 30, and SR 222, including DMS, CCTV, and HAR.. STAKEHOLDERS: PennDOT District 8-0, PennDOT CO, Lancaster County Planning Commission PERTINENT TSOP PROJECTS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 13, and 16. ESTIMATED SCHEDULE: 3-5 yrs Construction: ESTIMATED COSTS: $8.0 million Annual O&M:? PROJECT TYPE: Deployment LEVEL OF EFFORT: Complex PERFORMANCE MEASURES: % of lane-miles of facilities (by classification) covered by CCTV, detection devices, etc.; reduction in non-recurring hours of delay per million VMT. BENEFITS: Improved surveillance, detection, verification and notification of incidents and emergencies along the region s highways. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES: To expedite implementation, this deployment could be accomplished as an expansion of the Harrisburg ITS Project. Construction would need to begin prior to DATE. Draft Version 1 July

6 IM 4: YORK COUNTY ITS DEPLOYMENT PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE: This project involves the deployment of ITS devices along Interstate 83 and SR 30, including DMS, CCTV, and HAR. STAKEHOLDERS: PennDOT District 8-0, PennDOT CO, York County Planning Commission PERTINENT TSOP PROJECTS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 13 and 16. ESTIMATED SCHEDULE: 3-5 yrs Construction: ESTIMATED COSTS: $7.5 million Annual O&M:? PROJECT TYPE: Deployment LEVEL OF EFFORT: Complex PERFORMANCE MEASURES: % of lane-miles of facilities (by classification) covered by CCTV, detection devices, etc.; reduction in non-recurring hours of delay per million VMT. BENEFITS: Improved surveillance, detection, verification and notification of incidents and emergencies along the region s highways. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES: To expedite implementation, this deployment could be accomplished as an expansion of the Harrisburg ITS Project. Construction would need to begin prior to DATE. Draft Version 1 July

7 IM 5: DAUPHIN COUNTY ITS DEPLOYMENT PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE: This project involves the deployment of ITS devices along Interstates 81 and 83, SR 22/322, Mountain Road, South Front Street, including DMS and CCTV. STAKEHOLDERS: PennDOT District 8-0, PennDOT CO, Tri-County Regional Planning Commission PERTINENT TSOP PROJECTS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 13 and 16. ESTIMATED SCHEDULE: 3-5 yrs ESTIMATED COSTS: $2.5 million Annual O&M:? PROJECT TYPE: Deployment LEVEL OF EFFORT: Complex PERFORMANCE MEASURES: % of lane-miles of facilities (by classification) covered by CCTV, detection devices, etc.; reduction in non-recurring hours of delay per million VMT. BENEFITS: Improved surveillance, detection, verification and notification of incidents and emergencies along the region s highways. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES: To expedite implementation, this deployment could be accomplished as an expansion of the Harrisburg ITS Project. Construction would need to begin prior to DATE. Draft Version 1 July

8 IM 6: CUMBERLAND COUNTY ITS DEPLOYMENT PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE: This project involves the deployment of ITS devices along Interstate 81 and PA 581 including CCTV. STAKEHOLDERS: PennDOT District 8-0, PennDOT CO, Tri-County Planning Commission PERTINENT TSOP PROJECTS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 13, and 16. ESTIMATED SCHEDULE: 3-5 yrs ESTIMATED COSTS: Greater than $750k Annual O&M:? PROJECT TYPE: Deployment LEVEL OF EFFORT: Complex PERFORMANCE MEASURES: % of lane-miles of facilities (by classification) covered by CCTV, detection devices, etc.; reduction in non-recurring hours of delay per million VMT. BENEFITS: Improved surveillance, detection, verification and notification of incidents and emergencies along the region s highways. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES: To expedite implementation, this deployment could be accomplished as an expansion of the Harrisburg ITS Project. Construction would need to begin prior to DATE. Draft Version 1 July

9 IM 7: ASSESS PROVIDING CCTV FEED TO 911 CENTERS PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE: This project would evaluate the need and identify the architecture required and associated cost of providing CCTV feeds to the County 911 centers. STAKEHOLDERS: PennDOT District 8-0 PERTINENT TSOP PROJECTS: 1, 3, 5, 9, and 13. ESTIMATED SCHEDULE: 1-2 yrs ESTIMATED COSTS: $50k Annual O&M: PROJECT TYPE: Plan/Study LEVEL OF EFFORT: Simple PERFORMANCE MEASURES: None BENEFITS: Providing CCTV feeds to 911 centers may allow incidents to be identified earlier and result in quicker response times. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES: Draft Version 1 July

10 IM 8: MAINTAIN REGIONAL OPERATIONS FORUM (ROF) PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE: This project would involve maintaining the Forum that has been established for the development of the Regional Operations Plan. The Forum could meet on a regular basis (or as needed) to discuss operational projects and institutional issues. The makeup of the Forum could be modified as necessary. STAKEHOLDERS: PennDOT District 8-0, Planning Partners, PTC, FHWA, PSP, EMAs PERTINENT TSOP PROJECTS: 5 and 14. ESTIMATED SCHEDULE: Immediate ESTIMATED COSTS: Annual O&M: None PROJECT TYPE: Institutional LEVEL OF EFFORT: Simple PERFORMANCE MEASURES: None BENEFITS: Maintaining the Forum will allow the key stakeholders in the region to address and resolve operational issues and plan for future deployments. It also provides the opportunity to share lessons learned information for the benefit of all involved in operations. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES: Draft Version 1 July

11 IM 9: INCORPORATE ITS INTO THE PROJECT PLANNING PROCESS PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE: This project involves addressing operational needs during the planning process on a local and state level. STAKEHOLDERS: PennDOT District 8-0, PennDOT CO, Planning Partners, municipalities PERTINENT TSOP PROJECTS: 14 ESTIMATED SCHEDULE: 1-2 yrs ESTIMATED COSTS: $50k Annual O&M: PROJECT TYPE: Institutional LEVEL OF EFFORT: Moderate PERFORMANCE MEASURES: None BENEFITS: Operations mainstreaming will ensure that operational needs are addressed during the planning process and appropriate technologies are included in construction projects. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES: Close coordination with TSOP 14 will be required. At the District level, HOP reviews should include the potential applicability of all operational solutions (including ITS devices) when improvements are defined. At the local level, subdivision ordinance updates may be necessary to require an operational evaluation as part of subdivision development applications. MPO support may be necessary in developing standard language. Draft Version 1 July

12 IM 10: EXPAND UNIFIED INCIDENT COMMAND TRAINING PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE: The Unified Incident Management (UIC) training should be expanded to include additional stakeholders responsible for incident management in the region (tow truck operators, safety patrol, additional PennDOT personnel, etc.). STAKEHOLDERS: PennDOT CO, incident response personnel PERTINENT TSOP PROJECTS: 1, 2, and 5. ESTIMATED SCHEDULE: 1-2 yrs ESTIMATED COSTS: $50k Annual O&M: PROJECT TYPE: Institutional LEVEL OF EFFORT: Simple PERFORMANCE MEASURES: None BENEFITS: Better training may result in reduced time to respond and clear incidents on major corridors. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES: Draft Version 1 July

13 IM 11: CONTRACT WITH HEAVY TOW TRUCK OPERATORS FOR SERVICE PATROLS PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE: In many instances, an incident may involve a large vehicle that cannot be removed by the Service Patrol vehicle. If access to a heavy tow truck were provided, most minor incidents could be cleared quickly and safely, thereby restoring normal traffic flow and reducing congestion and secondary crashes. STAKEHOLDERS: PennDOT District 8-0 PERTINENT TSOP PROJECTS: 3 ESTIMATED SCHEDULE: 1-2 yrs ESTIMATED COSTS: Annual O&M:? PROJECT TYPE: Deployment LEVEL OF EFFORT: Simple PERFORMANCE MEASURES: Change in time to respond to an incident; % change in time to clear an incident BENEFITS: Reduction in the time to respond and clear minor incidents on major corridors. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES: Draft Version 1 July

14 TRAVELER INFORMATION (TI) Draft Version 1 July

15 TI 1: UPGRADE PENNDOT DISTRICT 8-0 WEBSITE PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE: The PennDOT District 8-0 website currently provides a limited amount of information, primarily related to construction projects in the region. It is generally only updated when construction projects have started or completed. The website should be upgraded to include camera images, traffic information, and more. STAKEHOLDERS: PennDOT District 8-0 PERTINENT TSOP PROJECTS: 4 ESTIMATED SCHEDULE: 1-2 yrs ESTIMATED COSTS: $100k Annual O&M: $25k PROJECT TYPE: Deployment LEVEL OF EFFORT: Moderate TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS (if applicable): Establishing interface with website. PERFORMANCE MEASURES: Number of website hits. BENEFITS: Method for effectively disseminating traveler information to a wide audience. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES: The upgrades would be accomplished until such time that a statewide traveler information service has been implemented (TSOP 4). Draft Version 1 July

16 TI 2: INSTITUTE TRAVELER INFORMATION PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGN PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE: This project involves the development, implementation, and maintenance of a public relations campaign to inform the general public regarding the traveler information that is available. Initially, marketing materials could include brochures/newsletters and public service announcements regarding available services. Intermittent messages displayed on DMS and up-to-date information on the District website can also be used. The campaign should be modified and expanded as additional traveler information comes online. STAKEHOLDERS: PennDOT District 8-0 PERTINENT TSOP PROJECTS: 4 ESTIMATED SCHEDULE: 1-2 yrs ESTIMATED COSTS: Greater than $250k Annual O&M: $50k PROJECT TYPE: Deployment LEVEL OF EFFORT: Moderate PERFORMANCE MEASURES: Number of website hits. BENEFITS: Increased awareness of available traveler information for better trip planning. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES: Close coordination with TSOP 4 will be necessary as the statewide traveler information system will likely have its own public relations element. Draft Version 1 July

17 TRAFFIC SIGNALS (TS) Draft Version 1 July

18 TS 1: INCLUDE NEED FOR EMERGENCY PREEMPTION, UPS, AND EQUIPMENT CONSISTENCY IN THE PLANNING PROCESS PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE: For any construction or enhancement project that includes potential upgrades to traffic signals, emergency preemption, Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS), and equipment consistency should be addressed at the scoping field view stage. Emergency preemption should be evaluated in the context of local responder operations and existing equipment. With the advent of LED traffic signals, power consumption has dramatically decreased resulting in UPS being a more feasible and cost-effective option. Equipment consistency is often overlooked, especially when upgrades require coordination implementation/upgrade. STAKEHOLDERS: PennDOT District 8-0, municipalities PERTINENT TSOP PROJECTS: 8, 10, and 14. ESTIMATED SCHEDULE: 1-2 yrs ESTIMATED COSTS: $25K Annual O&M: PROJECT TYPE: Institutional LEVEL OF EFFORT: Simple PERFORMANCE MEASURES: Traffic signal downtime. BENEFITS: Better planning will result in more effective signal systems that address all stakeholders concerns. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES: Draft Version 1 July

19 TS 2: IDENTIFY AND PRIORITIZE KEY TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADE CORRIDORS PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE: This project would identify critical corridors that could benefit from traffic signal upgrades including system upgrades and the potential for Integrated Corridor Management (ICM). Key corridors that may benefit from event timing plans should also be included. The first step would be the development of a screening process to identify candidate projects. The strategy would result in the identification of a number of projects per year based on funding availability. STAKEHOLDERS: PLANNING PARTNERS, PennDOT District 8-0, Municipalities PERTINENT TSOP PROJECTS: 8, 10, 14 ESTIMATED SCHEDULE: 1-2 yrs ESTIMATED COSTS: $50K Annual O&M: PROJECT TYPE: Plan/Study LEVEL OF EFFORT: Simple PERFORMANCE MEASURES: None BENEFITS: This process will allow for funding to be dedicated to priority corridors. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES: Draft Version 1 July

20 TS 3: INTEGRATED CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT (ICM) PILOT PROJECT PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE: This project includes the identification of a corridor for the implementation of ICM that includes design and deployment. ICM involves an approach to incident management that encompasses major highway facilities and adjacent signalized corridors, and may include District control of traffic signals along parallel corridors. STAKEHOLDERS: PENNDOT DISTRICT 8-0, Planning Partners, Municipalities PERTINENT TSOP PROJECTS: 8, 10, 14 ESTIMATED SCHEDULE: 2-3 yrs ESTIMATED COSTS: $500K Annual O&M: PROJECT TYPE: Deployment LEVEL OF EFFORT: Complex PERFORMANCE MEASURES: % change in peak travel times, delay reduction. BENEFITS: Integrated signals can reduce delay, travel times, emissions, and fuel consumption. District control of signals allows for timing adjustments along adjacent corridors when needed for incident management. This pilot project can also be used to evaluate the benefits and costeffectiveness of this kind of approach. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES: Possible pilot locations include SR 11, SR 22, or the Miracle Mile. Draft Version 1 July

21 TS 4: USE LTAP FOR TRAINING ASSISTANCE PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE: Created by FHWA and administered by PennDOT, the Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) provides local municipalities with a variety of free training programs, including traffic signals and ITS. STAKEHOLDERS: Municipalities PERTINENT TSOP PROJECTS: 8 ESTIMATED SCHEDULE: Immediate ESTIMATED COSTS: Annual O&M: NA PROJECT TYPE: Institutional LEVEL OF EFFORT: Simple PERFORMANCE MEASURES: None BENEFITS: Training for municipal personnel can result in better maintained and operated traffic signal systems. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES: Draft Version 1 July

22 TS 5: EVALUATE ROUTES FOR POTENTIAL TRANSIT PRIORITY PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE: This project would identify key corridors that could benefit from a transit priority system. As with the key traffic signal corridors, a screening process would be developed to identify candidate projects. The strategy would result in the identification of potential projects based on funding availability. STAKEHOLDERS: PennDOT District 8-0, Planning Partners, Municipalities PERTINENT TSOP PROJECTS: 8, 10, 14, and 17. ESTIMATED SCHEDULE: 1-2 yrs ESTIMATED COSTS: $50k Annual O&M: PROJECT TYPE: Plan/Study LEVEL OF EFFORT: Moderate PREREQUISITES AND DEPENDENCIES: NA PERFORMANCE MEASURES: None BENEFITS: The benefits and cost-effectiveness of this kind of approach can be evaluated for each project that is advanced through implementation. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES: Draft Version 1 July

23 TS 6: EXPLORE GRANT PROGRAMS FOR LED UPGRADES PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE: Nationwide, many grant programs have been established to encourage the replacement of incandescent traffic signal indications with Light Emitting Diode (LED) indications, including the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation, the California Energy Commission, and the Sustainable Energy Fund in eastern Pennsylvania. PennDOT could explore the availability of these types of programs in Pennsylvania. STAKEHOLDERS: PennDOT CO, PennDOT District 8-0, Municipalities PERTINENT TSOP PROJECTS: 8, 10, 14 ESTIMATED SCHEDULE: 1-2 yrs ESTIMATED COSTS: $25k Annual O&M: PROJECT TYPE: Plan/Study LEVEL OF EFFORT: Simple PERFORMANCE MEASURES: None BENEFITS: LED upgrades can significantly reduce operations and maintenance costs for municipalities. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES: Draft Version 1 July

24 GOODS MOVEMENT (GM) Draft Version 1 July

25 GM 1: ESTABLISH A GOODS MOVEMENT FORUM PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE: This was one of the primary recommendations that came out of the South Central PA Regional Goods Movement Study. The Forum would be the focal point for coordinated freight planning in the region, and would likely be a continuation of the steering committee established for the study. The report identifies several issues that need to be addressed including the establishment of a mission statement and goals, development of the structure of the Forum, determination of how the group should initially form, and identification of short- and long-term activities. STAKEHOLDERS: Planning Partners, PennDOT District 8-0 PERTINENT TSOP PROJECTS: 18 and 19 ESTIMATED SCHEDULE: Immediate ESTIMATED COSTS: NA Annual O&M: PROJECT TYPE: Institutional LEVEL OF EFFORT: Simple PERFORMANCE MEASURES: None BENEFITS: The Forum can facilitate coordinated freight planning for the region. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND ISSUES: Draft Version 1 July