ITS INITIATIVES Charlie Farnham ITS Branch Manager, TxDOT-TRF October 16, 2013 2013 Transportation Short Course
Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Lonestar ITS Data Dissemination Systems Support Initiatives ITS Engineering Consultant Contract Connected Vehicles Looking Forward 3-7 8 9-11 12-13 14-15 16-18 19-20 2013 Transportation Short Course 2
Lonestar Lonestar 5.0.x Released August, 2013 Data Archive & Reporting Application Distinct snapshot cycle and stabilization times CCTV updated to allow for adding a watermark overlay to snapshot images Integrate ACTi-8500 camera into CCTV Added SNMP over TCP/IP communications to DMS Bug fixes and minor adjustments to functionality 2013 Transportation Short Course 3
Lonestar Lonestar 5.1.x Scheduled June, 2014 TxDOT/FDOT Unification Phase "0" Move the DMS Command Retry Latency to a per sign setting Update C2C device data to include "roadway order C2C XML Test Suite enhancements New logging levels to enhance troubleshooting 2013 Transportation Short Course 4
Lonestar Bluetooth Detection Detects Bluetooth Signal from devices Collects the Time and unique identifier for devices 150 to 300 or more >2 Miles >2 Miles 2013 Transportation Short Course 5
Lonestar Bluetooth to Travel Time - Join 1 or more links - Format Message AWAM Bluetooth Driver -Produces Matches -Removes Outliers -Computes Time Produces Links w/ Speed Volume - Queue Messages - Manage Priorities - Places Message on Sign TRAVEL TIME TO US 290 8 MINUTES 2013 Transportation Short Course 6
Lonestar Recent Deployments Lonestar install for ATL/PAR/TYL at DAL Lonestar install for PHR at SAT Central C2C upgrade Statewide ITS Website upgrade (Version 3.1.5) Upcoming Deployments Plan & install Lonestar install for WAC/ABL at FTW Consolidate San Antonio and Statewide ITS Websites Plan & Perform Lonestar Version 5.0.1 upgrades 2013 Transportation Short Course 7
ITS Data Dissemination ITS Data Access Point at TxDOT Front Door and Statewide ITS Website Lonestar ITS System C2C Plug-in TxDOT Front Door Internet Connectivity Lonestar ITS System C2C Plug-in Other ATMS C2C Plug-in TxDOT Statewide C2C Data Collector Statewide ITS Website Internet 2013 Transportation Short Course 8
Systems Recent Convert Analog Video to IP Video Remove legacy Cybermation video switches Remove need for snapshot cards and workstations Completed upgrade in CRP & WFS Completed upgrading SAT from Analog Convert ATM Video to IP Video Started upgrading FTW from ATM Currently upgrading SAT from ATM Support Cellular Connected Devices Standard Port Forwarding Developing standard IP addressing for field devices 2013 Transportation Short Course 9
Systems 2013 Transportation Short Course 10
Systems Upcoming Convert Analog Video to IP Video Upgrade Laredo from Cybermation analog switching Complete Phase 3 of El Paso upgrade from analog switching Develop plan to upgrade Austin from analog switching Convert ATM Video to IP Video Complete San Antonio upgrade from ATM & analog switching Complete Fort Worth upgrade from ATM switching Upgrade Lubbock upgrade from ATM switching Develop plan to upgrade Dallas from ATM switching 2013 Transportation Short Course 11
Support Initiatives Local Initiatives ITS Strategic Plan Research Project 0-6672 Local and Regional Interviews have been completed Final Report due by end of October, 2013 Wrong Way Driving (SAT) Supporting WWD Device Testing Deploying WWD Devices on SwRI Test Track Traveler Information During Construction (WAC) Lane Closure Information processing to ITS Website Delay time signs (DMS panels) ITS and Signals Benchmark with peer states 2013 Transportation Short Course 12
Support Initiatives National Initiatives Pooled Fund Study (PFS) Efforts Traffic Management Center PFS Ron Fuessel ENTERPRISE PFS Charlie Farnham Connected Vehicle Efforts Cooperative Transportation Systems PFS AASHTO Deployment Coalition Alex Power & Jianming Ma 2013 Transportation Short Course 13
ITS Engineering Consultant Contract The Contract Established through DES-CCO Prime provider Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Sub providers AECOM Technical Services, Inc. and Estridge & Associates, Inc. Contract executed 1/29/13 2 year contract with work authorizations 2013 Transportation Short Course 14
ITS Engineering Consultant Contract Contract Work Underway ITS Pole Structure with Cabinet Spec + Standard CCTV Field Equipment - Spec ITS Grounding Details - Standard OVHD Sign Structure Mounting Details - Standard ITS Ground Mount Cabinet Spec + Standard ITS Radio Spec ITS Technical Pre-qualification Spec ITS Conduit Spec + Standard ITS Ground Boxes Spec + Standard ITS Fiber Optic Cabling Spec + Standard Fiber Optic Transceiver Spec Communications Cabling Spec Misc. Details for ITS Communications Infrastructure 2013 Transportation Short Course 15
Connected Vehicle Connected Vehicle is a suite of technologies and applications that use wireless communications to improve safety, mobility and environmental conditions: Among vehicles (V2V) Between vehicles and infrastructure components (V2I) Vehicles and Fleets Drivers/Operators CONNECTIVITY Infrastructure Between vehicles and hand held devices (V2X) Wireless Devices 2013 Transportation Short Course 16
Connected Vehicle Livability & Mobility Benefits Data-Rich Environment Performance Management Operations Efficiency Traffic, Transit, Parking Weather V2I Interactivity (SPaT) Environmental Benefits Reduce Emissions Save Fuel Safety Benefits Connected Vehicles could potentially address 82% of the vehicle crash scenarios involving unimpaired drivers Reduce or eliminate crashes through: Driver Advisories Driver Warnings and Vehicle Control 2013 Transportation Short Course 17
Connected Vehicles Scenarios 2013-2014 Jumpstarting Deployments USDOT Safety Pilot results NHTSA Agency decision Practitioner s Toolbox AASHTO Plan for infrastructure Policy and Funding statements Peer Deployer s Forum Best practices workshops Vehicle Infrastructure Integration Consortium (VIIC) & OEM Closer AASHTO collaboration 2013 Transportation Short Course 18
Looking Forward Support Local and National Initiatives Enhance and deploy Lonestar Enhance and deploy Statewide ITS Website Develop and maintain system documentation ITS Production Diagram ITS Connectivity Rules ITS Connectivity & Partner Connectivity Diagrams Equipment Configuration Plan Continue to provide District ITS Support 2013 Transportation Short Course 19
Looking Forward Support Department s New IP Address Scheme From legacy 10.2 to 10.x networks (from function to location) Continue to review and process ITS purchasing requests Backup Centers/Disaster Recovery Coordination of Signal and ITS Network needs Asset Management System Signal, ITS and other technical assets 2013 Transportation Short Course 20
ITS Engineering Consultant Contract Thank You Contact Information Charlie Farnham 512-506-5115 Charlie.farnham@txdot.gov 2013 Transportation Short Course 21