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SMART TRUCK PARKING
April 28, 2015
THE NEED FOR ACTION
THE PROBLEM WITH TRUCK PARKING
Photo from Jason Rivenburg Murder Scene, March 2009
Photo from Michael Boeglin Murder Scene, June 2014
Photo from Dunkin’ Donuts Crash, November, 2014
THE NEED FOR ACTION
PARKING OPTIONS
Survey materials courtesy of PowerPoint by Desiree Wood, Andrew Warcaba Associates and Hope Rivenburg
THE NEED FOR ACTION
“How often have you found yourself fatigued and left with an unsafe feeling because you were not able to find a safe place to park your vehicle?”
Fatigued Driving
RegularlyOccasionallyNever
29%
55%
15%
Survey materials courtesy of PowerPoint by Desiree Wood, Andrew Warcaba Associates and Hope Rivenburg
THE NEED FOR ACTION
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO FIND PARKING?
44%
39%
Less Than 15 MinutesLess Than 15 Minutes5%
Less Than 30 MinutesLess Than 30 Minutes12%1 HOUR OR LONGER1 HOUR OR LONGER
Less Than 60 MinutesLess Than 60 Minutes
Survey materials courtesy of PowerPoint by Desiree Wood, Andrew Warcaba Associates and Hope Rivenburg
THE NEED FOR ACTION
STATES AND CITIES NEEDING THE MOST IMPROVEMENT
Atlanta
Baltimore
Bentonville
Boston
Charlotte
Chicago
Denver
Detroit Portland
San Diego
San Francisco
Seattle
St. Louis
Washington, D.C.
Ft. Worth
Hartford
Houston
Indianapolis
Little Rock
Los Angeles
Memphis
Miami
Nashville
New Jersey
New York
Newark
Orlando
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Survey materials courtesy of PowerPoint by Desiree Wood, Andrew Warcaba Associates and Hope Rivenburg
THE NEED FOR ACTION
Too Many Trucks, Too Little ParkingNew Rules Mandate Breaks, but Few Spots Are Being Built; Driver Deaths Cast Glare on ShortageThe Wall Street Journal, By Betsy Morris, January 20, 2015 When truckers along Interstate 5 were surveyed, 70% said they
had tried to stop at a truck stop but found it full. When sleepy truckers can’t find a legal place to stop, many of
them either push on or park illegally in secluded areas behind grocery stores, the corners of shopping malls or freeway ramps and shoulders.
Parking on freeway ramps is usually illegal, but many police officers don’t like to ticket truckers, forcing them to drive when they’re sleepy.
Safety Impact 8% crashes fatigue related (FMCSA) 15% fatal crashes fatigue related
(NCHRP)Economic Impact 15 minutes = $4.4B annuallyEnvironmental Impact 15 minutes = 3.3millon TONS CO2
annually
THE NEED FOR ACTION
Michigan’s Truck Parking Project
SOLUTION - SMART TRUCK PARKING
PROJECT GOALS
Enhance highway safety by providing timely and reliable truck parking information
Provide a sustainable and scalabletruck parking solution
Provide a secure solution that protects user privacy and data
Maximize user acceptance of the system for truck parking decisions
CONTRACT SETUP
Public System Rest areas, roadside signs, connected
vehicle system, Mi Drive website Traditional design-bid-build MDOT operates & maintainsPrivate System Truck stops, smartphone applications,
TSPS website Data service license HNTB/TSPS operates & maintains
SYSTEM CONCEPT
AVAILABILITY COMMUNICATION
AVAILABILITY COMMUNICATION
AVAILABILITY COMMUNICATION
AVAILABILITY COMMUNICATION
SITE CHARACTERISTICS
MDOT Rest Area Characteristics: Defined uni-directional entrance and exit driveways Separate driveways and parking areas for trucks versus cars Striping to delineate parking spaces
SITE CHARACTERISTICS
Private Truck Stop Characteristics: Varying surface conditions (pavement, gravel, dirt) Bi-directional driveways, many with mixed use of cars and
trucks Striping or other delineation of parking spaces not present in
all lots Trailer drops occur near the Michigan/Indiana Border (exit 1),
where parking spaces are occupied even after a cab leaves the site
TECHNOLOGY – DETECTION
Per Space Occupancy Costs - multiple sensors in large truck spaces Challenging facilities – gravel lots, unique geometry, no striping, and
poor lighting
Entrance/Exit (Chosen) One strategy for all sites for consistency One strategy to increase reliability and streamline calibration
procedures Classification and directionality of traffic were critical requirements for
truck stops only
TECHNOLOGY – DETECTION
Technologies Evaluated: Traditional inductive loops (standard and custom shapes) Micro-loops and magnetometers Forward- and/or side-fired laser Forward- and/or side-fired radar Traditional video detection (video stream with software analytics) Thermal imaging with video analytics RFID Tags Combination units (video/radar, video/thermal)
TECHNOLOGY – TEST BED
Love’s Test Bed - Marshall, MI In’s & Out’s Video, Magnetometers & Microwave
Detection Challenges/Findings
Geometry Control; Turning Movements Accuracy vs. Consistency
TECHNOLOGY - SIGNING
3 Lines; 6 “bits” of Info – Next three opportunities
Static sign with Dynamic Panels
Cellular Modem Communications
INTEGRATION WITH EXISTING SOFTWARE
MDOT uses Delcan Intelligent Networks ATMS in all TOCs
Integrated all devices: Magnetometers CCTV Cameras Dynamic Parking Signs
Manual Resets Mi Drive
INTEGRATION WITH EXISTING SOFTWARE
“Parkman” cloud based software application Data collector and aggregator
Raw data > Staged Data > Published Data
Archives Notifications
LESSONS LEARNED - PUBLIC
Problem - Illegally Parked Trucks Blocking wireless paths Parked over magnetometers Caused slow moving traffic
Solutions Sign and physically block illegal parking
in critical area Adjusted counting algorithm Regular manual counts to reset system
LESSONS LEARNED - PRIVATE
Problems Slow inconsistent speeds No defined lanes Turning movements Stopping Occlusion Lighting conditions
Solution Worked with vendor to adjust algorithm Regular manual counts to reset system Custom algorithm
MOVING FORWARD
MDOT Statewide Transportation Operations Center (STOC) operating 5 public rest area sites
HNTB contracted to operate, maintain and provide data for 10 private sites
University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) contracted to assess the reliability of the system
Thus far, the reception seems to be extremely positive In order to maximize the effectiveness of the system, ultimately, it
must be applied to multiple corridors in multiple states
TRUCK SMART PARKING VISION
Safety Benefits Allows safer parking decisions; reduces fatigue related
crashes Removes trucks from ramps, shouldersEconomic Benefits Drivers & Carriers more efficient; increased profitability Truck Stops increase business; potential to monetize largest
asset (land)Environmental Benefits 15 minutes saves 2 gallons diesel; fewer greenhouse gasses
Contact Information
Chuck Miller, Ph.D., PE, PTOESenior Project Manager
HNTB Corporation(816) 527-2696
Eric Morris, PEAssociate Vice President
HNTB Corporation(517) 318-7530
I-94 Project OwnerCollin Castle, PE
Connected Vehicle Technical ManagerMichigan Department of Transportation
(517) [email protected]
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TRUCK SMART PARKING