July 29, 2009

George Saylor, PEODOT Senior ITS Engineer

To Utilize State-Of-The-Art Technology To Reduce

Congestion & Increase Safety On Toledo Area Roadways.

10 Dynamic Message Signs

60 CCTV Cameras

34 Flow Detectors

1 (New) Highway Advisory Radio

Currently there are 3 already in place

60 Miles Of Speed Detection

Definition: Signs that are capable of displaying a variety of messages

FMS uses: Warn motorists of congestion due to incidents Display travel times for roadway

segments

Definition: Cameras that are used to transmit a signal to a specific place, on a limited set of monitors

FMS uses:To detect and confirm incidents on major routes in the Toledo area

Definition: Low powered AM radio stations that provide motorists with traffic information

FMS uses:To provide motorists travel times, incident information, construction activities, and on-going or special events that may impact traffic

Definition: Devices used to gather real-time speed data

FMS uses: Formulate the speed data to produce travel times Detect real-time traffic conditions May provide traffic counts

DMS - in advance of system-to-system interchanges or other primary diversion opportunities

CCTV - continuous coverage if possible; spot locations as necessary

HAR - similar to DMS but anticipate 5-9 mile range

TMC - District 2 office

Device locations by GPS coordinatesNo fiber opticsLeased telecommunications servicesPole-mounted cabinetsConstruction sequencing if necessaryODOT responsible for

communications equipmentContractor tests devices locally Interim operations possible

Map taken from 2008 DPP

The mission of the Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) is to improve traffic safety and maintain traffic flow by assisting with the efficient clearing of freeway travel lanes and shoulders of obstructions and providing traffic control around incidents.

Toledo’s FSP is operated from the Northwood Outpost

Consolidates the surveillance, monitoring, and control of a Freeway Management System

Communicates traffic restrictions (incidents), travel time, and travel conditions to the motoring public through the use of various devices.

Works closely with Freeway Service Patrol

Staffed during peak traffic hours

Operate FMS and ODOT signal systemsUse existing space in D2/Bowling GreenCentral control system is BuckeyeTrafficTypical TMC about 500 SFNo traditional video wallRemote operations possible911 data coordinationSatellite ops at Lucas Co. EMA

Central Operating Software Password protected interface can control CCTV, DMS, and HAR from any computer. Can display color coded speed maps to detect incidents. Will be used for Toledo FMS

Website Repository for incident information, roadway

weather conditions, and scheduled construction

Speed data is updated every minute during the day and every 3-5 minutes overnight> 50 MPH

26 - 50 MPH

0 - 25 MPH

* Toledo will have a similar map

* Toledo will have a similar map

* Toledo will have a similar map