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CFX Traffic Operations and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
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CFX TRAFFIC OPERATIONS AND ITS
ITS
Video
Travel Times
DMS
Traffic countsSoftware
WWD
Fiber optics
Bryan Homayouni, P.E.Manager of Traffic Operations
Brent PooleITS Systems Analyst
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CFX VIDEO SYSTEM
• Systemwide video coverage for traffic safety
• Monitored from FDOT traffic management center
• Available to media partners– Local news– TrafficLand.com
HD CCTV IMAGE
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TRAFFIC MONITORING STATIONS
• Real-time traffic volume data system wide
• No traffic tubes = improved safety
• Data for annual projections and specific studies
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CFX TRAVEL TIME SYSTEM
• CFX hosts our own travel time system
• Real-time information updated once per minute
• Shared with customers via DMS and FL511
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DYNAMIC MESSAGE SIGNS (DMS)
41 Dynamic Message Signs• Full Matrix, LED technology
• Walk-in housing
SR 417 North of SR 408
Color DMS on SR 414
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CFX INNOVATION:TRAVEL TIME ALERTS
Flashing alerts are automatically posted for abnormally high travel times
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• Full color DMS automatically posts congestion message• Radar-based traffic sensors detect traffic speed• Two sites: SR 408 and SR 429
CFX INNOVATION:AUTOMATED CONGESTION DMS
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• Detects WWD acts at equipped ramps
• Flashes beacons to alert driver
• Sends alarm to traffic management center
CFX INNOVATION:WRONG WAY DRIVING (WWD)
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CFX FIBER OPTIC NETWORK
• First deployed in 1999
• Upgraded to keep pace with industry
• Comprehensive network supporting:– Tolls– ITS data / video– Telephone
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SUNGUIDE™ TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
• SunGuide™ is Florida’s statewide traffic management
• Controls cameras, DMS, and other ITS devices
• CFX partners with FDOT for SunGuide updates and improvements
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FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL (FHP)
• Dedicated squad patrols– Improved safety– Reduced response
time
• Dedicated service since 2000