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TTI WWD Forum – May 9, 2018
ACTIVE WWD SIGN SYSTEMS
John Gianotti, P.E.San Antonio District - TransGuide
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In Memory of Stephanie Brown
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SAPD OfficerStephanie Brown(27 yrs old) killed by a WWD in the line of DutyMarch 15, 2011
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2017 GIS Density Map
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• 72% of the wrong way driver events occur at night• The flashing LED lights will be visible from a greater distance
Active/Illuminated Signing : LED & Blank–out Wrong Way Signs
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Flashing LED WW sign(TAPCO)
Blank-outWW Sign(SESA) Flashing LED
WW sign(TraffiCalm)
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Exit Ramp signs
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ExistingSigns
New LED WW signs
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Exit Ramp signs
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Exit Ramp Signs
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Exit Ramps – TAPCO Radar
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US 90 EB exit to Callaghan (TraffiCalm)
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WWD on 3/30/18
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New US 90 WWD System
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New US 90 WWD system
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Confirmer radar
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WWD Ramp Detection system used in Ft. Worth
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Mainlane Active signs
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2012-14 TTI WWD Study – DMS WWD Warning Message
Recommended warning messages
> 15 characters per line < 15 characters per line Activate beacons when warning message displayed
– Catch attention of motorists– Distinguish from other messages
What if the sign does not have beacons?– Can flash entire message– Do not flash one line
Post when wrong way driver reported Displayed in both directions of travel
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WARNINGWRONG WAY DRIVER
REPORTED
WARNINGWRONG WAY VEH
REPORTED
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DMS Wrong Way Driver Warning Message
No lane instructions given
Message displayed first, then operator searches for vehicle using cameras
Displayed Until:1) WWD stopped, 2) Accident found, or 3) SAPD cancels Alert
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How are we doing? Nov. 2012 success story
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US 281 Pilot Project
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US 281 Pilot Project - 36 Month Results
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ACTIVE WWD SIGN SYSTEMSJohn Gianotti, [email protected] Antonio District - TransGuide