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South East Michigan Transportation Operations Center SEMTOC Intro to First SEMTOC
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Page 1: South East Michigan Transportation Operations Center · 2016. 2. 25. · Intro to First SEMTOC. SEMTOC Core Functions • Incident Management ... • Sporting Events, Fireworks, Auto

South East Michigan Transportation Operations Center

SEMTOC

Intro to First SEMTOC

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SEMTOC Core Functions

• Incident Management• Traffic Information• Freeway Courtesy Patrol (FCP)Dispatch

• Special Event Coordination• Construction Coordination• Data Warehouse

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Incident Management

• Monitor incidents on cameras• Dispatch FCP if needed• Communicate with Michigan State Police (MSP)

• Notify drivers of closures via dynamic  message sign (DMS) messaging

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Incident Management

• Incident Responder Safety Workshops• Held at various local police/fire stations• Teaches safe practices to follow on scene• Classroom and field demonstrations

• Metro Detroit Traffic Incident Management Groups

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Traffic Information

Collect information from:• Cameras along the freeways• Microwave Vehicle Detection Systems

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Traffic Information

Disseminate information to:• Dynamic Message Signs• Mi Drive Web site:  www.michigan.gov/drive

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• Assists with:– Accidents– Flat Tire/Mechanical Problems– Out of Gas– Etc.

• Drivers may find an event during    routine patrol or may be  dispatched by a control room operator

Freeway Courtesy Patrol (FCP)

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Freeway Courtesy Patrol (FCP)

• Annually, the FCP performs approximately 50,000 stops

• The FCP patrols over 300 miles of Metropolitan Detroit freeways

• 24/7 operations, but schedules may be altered during special  projects

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Special Event CoordinationEvent Coordination• Sporting Events, Fireworks, Auto Show, etc.• Coordination between SEMTOCCenter, Local Police, Event Agency/Vendor

• Develop Traffic Management Plans• Display special message plans on DMS to direct traffic to and from events

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Construction Coordination• Hold construction coordination    meetings bi‐weekly

• Contractors and consultants   notify SEMTOC of any lane closures

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Construction Coordination• MITS Center operators disseminate messagesto DMS to notify drivers of construction

• Construction information is updated on theMi Drive Web site for the public to view

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Data Warehouse• CCTV camera feeds are recorded during high impact events

• DMS messaging history is stored• Traffic detectors collect volume and speed data

• Maintenance activity is recorded• Specially designed Access databases allow SEMTOC operators to:– Record all incoming and outgoing calls– Keep record of all Freeway Courtesy Patrol events

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Data WarehouseThe SEMTOC reports on the data collected

• Monthly Performance Measures• Annual Report• As‐requested special studies


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