François Dion, PhDfdion@path.berkeley.edu

May 28, 2013

Summary of Recent Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) Development Efforts in the

United States

Summary of ICM Efforts

Corridor Lead Agencies

Activities

I-15 Diego SANDAG • ConOps and System Requirements developed in 2008

• Simulation evaluation in 2009-2010• System launched in spring 2013• Currently in evaluation phase

US-75 Dallas

DART • ConOps and System Requirements developed in 2008

• Simulation evaluation in 2009-2010• System launched in spring 2013• Currently in evaluation phase

I-80 Bay Area

MTC / Caltrans

• ConOps developed in 2010• Project groundbreaking in October 2012• Project expected to be completed summer 2015

I-95 / I-395 Virginia

Virginia DOT • ConOps developed in 2012• Currently developing deployment plan &

partnershipsI-394 Minneapolis

MnDOT • ConOps and System Requirements developed in 2008

• Simulation evaluation in 2009• No apparent activity since 2009

I-270 Maryland

Maryland DOT

• ConOps and System Requirements developed in 2008

• No apparent activity since 2008

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I-15 San Diego3

Corridor4

21-mile section of I-15, north of San Diego

Key transportation networks I-15 freeway Parallel arterials

Center City Parkway (in Escondido) Pomerado Road (in Poway and San Diego) Black Mountain Road/ Kearny Villa Road (in

San Diego) Transit services

MTS bus network NCTD bus network NCTD Sprinter Commuter Rail

Partnering Agencies US Department of

Transportation Research and Innovation

Technology Administration (RITA) Federal Highway Administration

(FHWA) Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

State agencies Caltrans, District 7 California Highway Patrol (CHP) Freeway Service Patrol

Regional agencies San Diego Association of

Governments (SANDAG)

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Transit agencies San Diego Metropolitan Transit

System (MTS) North County Transit District

(NCTD) Local cities

San Diego, Poway, Escondido Technical support

Kimley-Horn Delcan Transport Simulation Systems (TSS) University of California, Berkeley Cambridge Systematics Batelle Volpe Center

ICM Goals Improve accessibility to travel options and

attain an enhanced level of mobility Enhance corridor safety Provide travelers with informational tools

enabling them to make smart travel choices within the corridor

Promote coordination among institutional partners

Manage the corridor holistically under both normal operating and incident/event conditions in a collaborative and coordinated way

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Strategies Considered System monitoring/data sharing

Real-time freeway and arterial traffic monitoring Real-time bus transit monitoring Real-time traffic signal operations monitoring Weather monitoring

Freeway operations Traffic-responsive ramp metering Lane configuration on I-15 managed lane system Access policy to I-15 managed lane system

Arterial operations Traffic-responsive signal operation Freeway ramp/arterial traffic signal coordination

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Strategies Considered Transit operations

Rerouting of transit vehicles around incidents Increases in transit service in response to event/incidents

Traveler information Integrated, multi-modal traveler information service Provision of comparative travel times along alternate routes Provision of real-time park-and-ride space availability

information on freeways and approach routes Incident/event management

Simulation-based evaluation (microscopic modeling) of potential traffic management alternatives

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US-75 Dallas9

Corridor 20-mile section of the US-75

freeway northeast of downtown Dallas

Freeways US-75 freeway, with managed HOV

lanes Parallel arterials

Freeway frontage roads Greenville Avenue Coit Road

Transit services DART Bus Network DART Light Rail

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Partnering Agencies US Department of Transportation

Research and Innovation Technology Administration (RITA)

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

Federal Transit Administration (FTA) State agencies

Texas Department of Transportation, Dallas & Fort Worth Districts

Regional agencies North Central Texas Council of

Governments (NCTCOG) North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) Fort Worth Transportation Authority Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition

Transit agencies Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

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Airports Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Local cities Dallas, Plano, Richardson, Highland

Park, University Park Technical support

Telvent Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) Southern Methodist University (SMU) University of Texas at Arlington Cambridge Systematics Batelle

ICM Goals Increase corridor throughput Improve travel time reliability Improve incident management Enable intermodal travel decisions

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Strategies Considered System monitoring/data sharing

Regional information exchange network (SmartNET) Bluetooth traffic monitoring along freeway and two

diversion routes (40 locations, typically spaced 1-2 miles) Real-time monitoring of light rail location and passenger

count Weather monitoring

Freeway operations Predefined diversion plans to local arterials and/or light-rail

service in response to incidents HOV/HOT Lane Management

Arterial operations New signal timing plans for Greenville Avenue Development of event-specific signal timing plans Responsive traffic signal control

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Traffic Detection Plan

Strategies Considered Traveler information

Multimodal traffic and transit 511 system with interactive voice response system, public web access, and mobile application

Real-time transit vehicle information (vehicle location, time to arrive at next stop)

Publication of parking availability information for 5 park-and-ride lots along the LRT red line on the 511 system and CMS signs

Links to social media (Facebook, Twitter) Exploration of sponsorship options

Incident/event management Simulation-based evaluation (mesoscopic modeling) of potential

traffic management alternatives

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I-80 Bay Area15

Corridor 20-miles section of I-80

from Bay Bridge to Carquinez Bridge

Key corridor networks I-80 freeway Parallel arterials

San Pablo Avenue Transit services

BART subway network AC Transit bus network

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Partnering Agencies State agencies

Caltrans California Highway Patrol (CHP)

Regional agencies Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Alameda County Transportation Commission Contra Cost Transportation Authority (CCTA) West Control Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (WCCTAC)

Transit agencies AC Transit WestCAT

Local Cities Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Hercules, Oakland, Pinole,

Richmond, San Pablo

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ICM Goals Provide traffic operation on the corridor that is equitable and

balanced for both the freeway and arterials. Integrate transportation system management activities to

enhance safety and mobility for all travel modes Enhance overall transit travel time during normal operations Enhance trip reliability by providing consistent and

predictable travel times on the freeway and local arterials Avoid impacts on local arterials while managing access at on-

ramps during peak periods on weekdays and weekends Efficiently guide traffic naturally diverted to local arterials

during major freeway incidents back to the freeway Cooperatively operate, manage and maintain all ICM elements

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ICM Goals Cooperatively develop, implement, evaluate and revise

strategies to ensure balanced benefits to local, regional, and inter-regional travelers

Cooperatively identify and address any adverse impacts in a timely fashion

Ensure on-going communication among partnering agencies for timely review and adjustment of activities as needed

Ensure timely and appropriate communication with the public, media, and elected officials

Monitor, evaluate, and report on project performance to ensure compliance with goals and objectives

Facilitate cooperative activities that ensure the sustainability of benefits from the project

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Strategies Considered Freeway operations

Adaptive ramp metering with preferential treatment to HOV vehicles

End of queue warning Dynamic lane use signals Variable advisory speed signs Installation of CCTV cameras

Arterial operations Traffic signal system upgrade Signal synchronization/optimization Traffic detection along San Pablo Avenue

Transit operations Transit signal priority enhancements at

signalized intersections

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Strategies Considered Traveler information

Dynamic information display boards showing transit/traffic information

Trailblazer signs along arterials to help traffic go back to the freeway

Incident Management Freeway traffic rerouting through parallel

arterial Implementation of traffic signal flush plan to

provide additional capacity Traffic signal preemption for first responders

System integration Central system to operate all technologies

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I-95/I-395 Virginia22

Corridor 52-mile section of I-95/I-395

between Spotsylvania Interchange and 14th Street Bridge near Washington DC

Major corridor assets I-95/I-395 freeway Transit services

Commuter rail along entire corridor Various bus services

Park-and-ride 40,771 spaces within corridor

Ridesharing services Carpools / Vanpools 6400 daily “slugs” (2008) Real-time ridesharing pilot

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Partnering Agencies Federal agencies

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) U.S. Department of Defense

State agencies Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Maryland State Highway Administration

Transit agencies Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Commuter Connections Virginia Railway Express

Local cities Alexandria, Fredericksburg

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Partnering Agencies Regional agencies

Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) Arlington County Loudon County Prince William County Fairfax County Department of Transportation Dulles Area Transportation Association George Washington Regional Commission Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination (MATOC)

Universities University of Maryland Center for Transportation Technology

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ICM Goals Promote different travel options to achieve

travel time savings and overall environmental benefits

Reduce travel time and congestion by managing travel demand in real-time

Reduce the economic cost of travel delays and congestion (from commuter, business and freight movement perspectives)

Reduce or eliminate primary or secondary Specific volume reduction of 1800 vehicles per

day on particularly congested days, targeted for travelers to the Mark Center complex in Alexandria

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Strategies Considered System monitoring/data sharing

Integrated single information gateway Freeway operations

Ramp queue warning Traffic-responsive ramp metering (some with HOV bypass) Hard shoulder running

Arterial operations Traffic signal upgrades (adaptive control along selected arterials)

Transit operations Transit signal priority for express buses

Traveler information Real-time park-and-ride space availability information on freeways and

approach routes Comparative travel times along alternate routes (freeway, arterials,

transit) Integrated, multi-modal traveler information service

Incident management Enhanced incident detection and management

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I-394 Minneapolis29

Corridor 26 mile section of the I-394/US-12 corridor west of

Minneapolis Corridor networks

I-394 freeway, with HOV and HOT lanes Parallel arterials

Highway 55 Highway 7 Three parallel freeway connectors (I-494, Hwy 169, Hwy 100)

Transit services Metro Transit Plymouth Transit SouthWest Transit (commuter services from outside corridor to downtown)

Bicycle network Network of commuter bicycle routes.

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Partnering Agencies US Department of Transportation

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

State agencies Minnesota Department of

Transportation Minnesota State Patrol MnPASS Phase 2 Initiative Team

Regional agencies Metropolitan Council Hennepin County

Transit agencies Metro Transit Plymouth Metrolink SouthWest Transit

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Local jurisdictions City of Minneapolis Local Police/Fire

Departments

ICM Goals Maintain mobility and reliability

Reduce the variation in travel times experienced by travelers Maintain options for travelers to effectively travel using personal vehicles, transit or

bicycles. Maximize corridor-wide capacity utilization

Monitor available capacity of roadways, transit, parking, and alternative transportation options

Encourage pattern changes (through information sharing or incentives) to better utilize spare capacity

Event and incident management Inform travelers of incidents, their impacts, and available reroute or mode change

options Manage traffic around events through early notification and informed reactions

Holistic traveler information delivery Make travelers aware of their modal and route options. Inform travelers of options for avoiding or minimizing the impacts of travel delays

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Strategies Considered System monitoring

Development of automated information exchange capabilities among participating agencies

Develop a corridor data clearinghouse collecting real-time information on incident, infrastructure status, transit schedule adherence, parking availability, travel times along major routes

Freeway operations Development of alternate ramp metering strategies to address

special events and incidents Dynamic freeway shoulder use during incident or special events HOV ramp metering bypass Variable speed limit to maintain steady flow and prevent incidents Opening HOT lane to all traffic during incidents Additional CMS along freeway

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Strategies Considered Arterial operations

Adds automated, condition-responsive capability to traffic signals on arterials in the I-270 corridor

Coordinated arterial and ramp metering operations Development of special signal timing plans to address special events

and incidents Transit operations

Transit signal priority along arterials Transit connection information display for travelers and drivers Transit-only lanes on key routes within the City of Minneapolis Additional transit services during special events Temporary parking additions through nearby mall or church lots and

shuttle buses during events Transit fare adjustment during special events

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Strategies Considered Parking operations

Parking fee adjustment during special events Traveler information

Add transit delays/schedule adherence and parking availability information to existing 511 services

Increased deployment of CMS at key arterial street locations to inform travelers of conditions on arterial streets or to warn of incidents on freeways

Increased deployment of ATIS devices in parking garages Incident management

Integration of metro transit control center with CAD reports of incidents Payment system

Attempt to combine HOT, parking, and transit payment system

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I-270 Maryland36

Corridor 22 mile section of I-270, from the

I-495 freeway (Beltway) to the Frederick County line

Major corridor assets I-270 freeway Parallel arterials

MD-355 Network of arterial and connector routes

Transit services MARC Commuter Rail WMATA Metrorail systems WMATA Metrobus network Ride On local/commuter bus network MTA Commuter Bus network

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Partnering Agencies US Department of Transportation (USDOT)

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA)

Maryland State Highway Administration (MDSHA) Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Montgomery County Department of Public Works and

Transportation (DPWT) The University of Maryland (UMD) Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

(WMATA)

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ICM Goals Optimize mobility, reliability, and safety Strengthen corridor-level decision support Enhance reliable, real-time information to

customers Promote multi-modalism

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Strategies Considered System monitoring

Enhance capability to measure travel time reliability, delays, incident severity, incident cleanup and recovery times, transit/parking utilization

Prototype and deploy an enhanced Regional Integrated Transportation Information System (RITIS)

Arterial operations Adds automated, condition-responsive capability to traffic signals

on arterials in the I-270 corridor Traveler information

Deliver computer-aided dispatch/automatic vehicle location (CAD/AVL) status information to transit users

Deliver parking availability information to commuters

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