sacramento area council of governments kick-off workshop march 8, 2005
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Sacramento Area Council of Governments
Kick-off WorkshopMarch 8, 2005
IntroductionsIntroductions
Agenda Agenda Welcome
Introductions
Agenda Review/Meeting Objectives
Project Overview Technology Concepts and Examples Project Objectives and Stakeholder Input Opportunities
Agenda (cont’d.) Agenda (cont’d.) Breakout discussion: Land Use Plans,
Transportation Plans, and Technology Focus on agency or region Small group reporting
Where will this plan lead us?
Agenda (cont’d.) Agenda (cont’d.) Lunch (working lunch)
Overview of SDP development
Update of ITS Vision
Current Systems in the Region
Identification of New Systems to meet regional needs
General OverviewGeneral Overview Introduce the project – why it is important for
addressing mobility and why are planners involved
Clarify terminology Exposure to technology examples Explain why this project is unique Begin a dialog between ITS/operations staff,
planners and land use planners
Technology Concepts Technology Concepts
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) refers to the use of computer, communication, and roadway technology to improve: Traffic flow Transit operations Incident management Emergency response Pedestrian and bicycle movement Dissemination of travel information (511)
Examples of Technologies Examples of Technologies City of Sacramento
Traffic Signal System Arden Way Smart Corridor
Video Detection
Traffic Management Center
Examples of Technologies Examples of Technologies Sacramento County
Traffic Management Center Watt Avenue Smart Corridor
CCTV Camera on Watt Avenue
County TMC
Examples of Technologies Examples of Technologies
Caltrans Regional Transportation Management Center
Examples of Technologies Examples of Technologies Stockton Boulevard – Bus
Rapid Transit (BRT) with Queue Jumper Lane
Queue Jumper Signal Heads
Queue Jumper Lane
Other Technologies in Sacramento
Other Technologies in Sacramento
Sacramento 511
Train Arrival Information
Pedestrian Countdown Timer
Pedestrian Crossing Detection
Additional Advanced Technology Opportunities
Additional Advanced Technology Opportunities
In-pavement Crosswalk
IlluminationRapid Bus with Transit Priority
(Oakland)
BRT (Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles)
Bicycle Video Detection (Oakland)
Additional Advanced Technology Opportunities
Additional Advanced Technology Opportunities
Pedestrian Radar Detection
Transit Vehicle Arrival Times
Pan-Tilt-Zoom CCTV Camera (Sacramento)
Animated Pedestrian Heads
Additional Advanced Technology Opportunities
Additional Advanced Technology Opportunities
Parking Guidance
Signs
Road Weather Information System
Changeable Message Sign
Ramp Metering
ITS Video ITS Video
ITS Planning Concept ITS Planning Concept
Strategic Deployment Plan (SDP) refers to a listing of project concepts with a sequence of implementation
Relationship of ITS to Land Use and Transportation Planning
Relationship of ITS to Land Use and Transportation Planning
Land Use Plan defines where and how development of land will take place in the regionResidential Commercial ParksDensities
Relationship of ITS to Land Use and Transportation Planning
Relationship of ITS to Land Use and Transportation Planning
Transportation Plan defines how the transportation system is to be built to support the land use planStreet classificationsTransit facilitiesAir quality conformity
Relationship of ITS to Land Use and Transportation Planning
Relationship of ITS to Land Use and Transportation Planning
ITS Plan defines how technologies can optimize the operation of the transportation system
Typical ITS Plan ComponentsTypical ITS Plan Components
Arterial Management System Reduce vehicle delay by 25%
(76 corridors in California) Reduce fuel usage by 2% to 12%
(Phoenix, AZ and Richmond, VA)
Freeway Management System Reduce vehicle delay by up to 22% (Detroit)* Reduce crashes by 21% (Minneapolis)
* Results taken from “Intelligent Transportation System Benefits and Costs – 2003 Update”http://www.itsdocs.fhwa.dot.gov/jpodocs/repts_te/13772.html
Typical ITS Plan ComponentsTypical ITS Plan Components
Incident Management SystemReduce incident duration by up to 57% (Maryland)Reduce crashes by 2.8% (San Antonio)
Regional Transit ManagementDecrease passenger late arrivals by 21% (Denver)Shared rides increased from 38% to 55% of all
rides(San Jose)
Typical ITS Plan ComponentsTypical ITS Plan Components
Traveler Information Systems511 telephone numberwww.sacregion511.org45% of travelers receiving traveler information will adjust
their travel plans (San Francisco)
Relationship of ITS to Land Use and Transportation Planning
Relationship of ITS to Land Use and Transportation Planning
Technology can help improve traffic flow by providing real-time modal information at multimodal centers; and can utilize technologies to improve mobility for non-motorized transportation
Automated KioskMultimodal
Transit Station
Relationship of ITS to Land Use and Transportation Planning
Relationship of ITS to Land Use and Transportation Planning
Technology can enable Bus Rapid Transit by providing queue jumpers or early/extended green time for transit vehicles to keep them on schedule – improving transit reliability
Queue Jumper Lane
Queue Jumper Signal Heads
Relationship of ITS to Land Use and Transportation Planning
Relationship of ITS to Land Use and Transportation Planning
Technology can help improve pedestrian and bicycle circulation and safety by utilizing bike/pedestrian detection and countdown timers to provide guidance through an intersection
Pedestrian Countdown TimerBicycle Detection
Relationship of ITS to Land Use and Transportation Planning
Relationship of ITS to Land Use and Transportation Planning
Technology enables information for 511 by providing real-time information on incident locations, travel times, congested corridors, and transit vehicle information
Sacramento 511
Project Objectives Project Objectives Meet Federal Highway Administration
Requirements for federal funding
Strategic Deployment Plan depicts a regional approach to deploying advanced technologies
Ensures future consideration for grant funding Positions the region to use federal funding for
deployment of ITS
Project Objectives Project Objectives Identify planning goals and objectives and
where ITS will help achieve those objectives
Examples include:
Corridor traffic signal coordination (synchronization)
Bus Signal Priority
Real-time traveler information at multimodal transit centers
Project Objectives Project Objectives Provide an ITS plan that easily integrates
technologies with land use and transportation plans
Recommended projects follow the concepts and goals of local and regional planning initiatives
Supports the direction of land use and transportation planning rather than guiding the direction
Enhances the benefits derived through land use and transportation planning growth concepts
Project Objectives Project Objectives Create a project list and priorities that will be incorporated
into the MTP and support the Blueprint Preferred Alternative and other initiatives
Examples include:
Smart Corridors to monitor and manage traffic flow along regionally significant corridors
Wide Area Network of communications (STARNET) between Transportation Operation Centers, Police and Fire Dispatch, and Transit Operations
Bicycle and pedestrian automated detection systems to expedite street crossings
Project Objectives Project Objectives
Engage a broad range of stakeholders
ITS Partnership Committee Regional Planning Partnership Sacramento Transportation and Air Quality Collaborative Community Organizations Land use planners and air quality planners Transportation planners SACOG Blueprint Project participants
Stakeholder Input OpportunitiesStakeholder Input Opportunities
Kickoff Workshop – March 8 Board of Directors – March 17 Stakeholder Workshop No. 1 – March 30 Stakeholder Workshop No. 2 – May 10
Lunch BreakLunch Break
Breakout DiscussionBreakout Discussion
How can ITS help achieve the objectives of Land Use Plans, General Plans, and Transportation Plans?
Update of ITS Vision based on the morning discussions and the
proposed objectives
Update of ITS Vision based on the morning discussions and the
proposed objectives
1. Quality of Life1. Quality of Life Proposed Objectives:
Improve resident’s perception of multi-modal transportation system Reduce time residents spend in congestion Provide current traffic conditions via 511 Improve traffic signal coordination
Potential Project Initiatives: Develop a multi-modal transit facility Implement Transit Signal Priority Improve Traffic Signal Coordination Traveler information website and kiosks Real-time transit vehicle arrival information system
2. Access and Mobility2. Access and Mobility Proposed Objectives:
Improve traffic signal timing across jurisdictional boundaries Provide more predictable travel times Improve reliability of alternate modes Implement transit signal priority Improve coordination among traffic, public safety and transit
agencies
Potential Project Initiatives: Complete STARNET
3. Air Quality3. Air Quality Proposed Objectives:
Improve travel time along corridors Promote increased use of alternate modes Streamline goods movement processes Reduce congestion Improve traffic signal coordination Increase ridership on transit vehicles by improving reliability
Potential Project Initiatives: Improve electronic credentialing to facilitate goods movement
and logistics through the region
4. Travel Choices4. Travel Choices
Proposed Objectives: Improve bicycle and pedestrian safety Provide priority for transit vehicles Provide advantageous transit service
Potential Project Initiatives: Develop a multi-modal transit facility Deploy bicycle detection system Implement Transit Signal Priority
5. Economic Vitality5. Economic Vitality Proposed Objectives:
Improve access into and out of economic centers Expedite commercial vehicle deliveries Improve accessibility to parking
Potential Project Initiatives: Develop Smart Corridors to job centers Traveler information website and kiosks Improve emergency response Improve port services (i.e., truck route guidance, port
security) Implement smart parking
6. Equity6. Equity Proposed Objectives:
Develop programs that have a regional focus Develop uniform ITS deployment initiatives across
region Improve mobility for alternate modes Provide traveler information in accessible formats (i.e.,
large print, Braille, 711, audio)
Potential Project Initiatives: Deploy rapid bus, BRT, and queue jumper programs Install bicycle detection
7. Transportation and Land Use7. Transportation and Land Use
Proposed Objectives: Consider alternate mode mobility in every development Improve transit service to jobs, services and housing
Potential Project Initiatives: Develop Transit Villages
8. Funding and Revenue8. Funding and Revenue
Proposed Objectives: Obtain ITS specific funding sources Obtain non-ITS funding sources Obtain Homeland Security funding
Potential Project Initiatives: Homeland Security FTA Bicycle Transportation Account
9. Health and Safety9. Health and Safety Proposed Objectives:
Encourage use of alternate modes (i.e., bicycle, pedestrian) for mobility
Provide safer transit service Improve emergency response Reduce vehicle crashes
Potential Project Initiatives: Safe Routes to Transit Bicycle detection
10. Environmental Sustainability10. Environmental Sustainability Proposed Objectives:
Maintain a balance of environmentally friendly growth and the use of advanced technology
Provide real-time traveler information for ride-sharing and trip planning
Potential Project Initiatives: Encourage develop of real-time traveler information for ride-
sharing and trip planning Develop Transit Villages
Review of ITS InventoryReview of ITS Inventory
City of Sacramento Traffic Signal System Sacramento County Traffic Signal System Citrus Heights Traffic Signal System Roseville Traffic Signal System Caltrans Traffic Operations System
Review of ITS InventoryReview of ITS Inventory
Stockton Boulevard enhanced bus system Watt Avenue Smart Corridor Arden Way Smart Corridor Sacramento airport traffic management
center
Other Systems or Key Elements?Other Systems or Key Elements?
Existing Conditions Summary Report
Existing Conditions Summary Report
http://www.sacog.org/websites/kimley-horn/index.cfmhttp://www.sacog.org/websites/kimley-horn/index.cfm
Identify ITS applications needed to meet the needs of region
Identify ITS applications needed to meet the needs of region
Completion of STARNET Wide Area Network
Additional transit priority systems for Bus Rapid Transit corridors
Folsom Traffic Operations Center
Identify ITS applications needed to meet the needs of region
Identify ITS applications needed to meet the needs of region
Transit automatic vehicle locator/geographical positioning system
Automatic next-stop annunciators for transit
Electronic fare collection for transit
Identify ITS applications needed to meet the needs of region
Identify ITS applications needed to meet the needs of region
Centralized dial-a-ride call-taking Electronic messages at transit centers
advising of current bus location Information kiosks at transit centers
Identify ITS applications needed to meet the needs of region
Identify ITS applications needed to meet the needs of region