ITS Qualifications

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ITS Qualifications
Regional Transportation Management Centers
AAAE / ITSA Conference Bob Edelstein
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Airport Operations
Supply
Improvements
Demand
Transportation Systems Management
Passengers
Access Roads
Employees
Internal Roads
Airport Landside Capacity
Visitors
Ramps
Baggage
Curbside
Freight
Terminals
Physical Capacity Improvements
Services
Parking
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Airport Landside Capacity
Supply
Improvements
Demand
Transportation Systems Management
Passengers
Access Roads
Employees
Internal Roads
Airport Landside Capacity
Visitors
Ramps
Baggage
Curbside
Freight
Terminals
Physical Capacity Improvements
Services
Parking
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Agenda

• TMC Functions
• TMC Partners
• Case Examples
• Airport Applications
• Future Trends
• Recommendations

The purpose of this presentation is to discuss
regional transportation management within and in
the vicinity of airports.
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TMC Functions

• Traffic Management
• Incident Management
• Service Patrol Dispatching
• Special Event Management
• Emergency Management
• Traveler Information

TMCs serve as the nerve center for command and
control of surface transportation systems within
a region.
TMC Functions
TMC Partners
Case Examples
Airport Applications
Future Trends
Recommendations
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TMC Partners

• State, County, City DOTs
• 9-1-1, Police, Fire, Rescue
• Emergency Management
• Transit Operators
• 511 Operators
• IT Data Centers

TMCs include different partners that are either
co-located or integrated via center-to-center
connectivity.
TMC Functions
TMC Partners
Case Examples
Airport Applications
Future Trends
Recommendations
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Case Examples

• Caltrans TMC, LA, CA
• Houston TranStar, TX
• Smart Traffic Center, VA
• Chicago TMC, IL
• SunGuide TMC, Miami, FL
• Jacksonville TMC, FL

TMCs have applied various business models in
addressing regional needs.
TMC Functions
TMC Partners
Case Examples
Airport Applications
Future Trends
Recommendations
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Caltrans District 7 TMC
Los Angeles, CA

• Monitors 525 mi of Highways
• 1,280 Vehicle Detectors
• 109 Dynamic Message Signs
• 960 Ramp Meter Stations
• 350 CCTV Cameras
• 15 Highway Advisory Radios

The new RTMC is the focal point for maximizing
traffic flow and is the hub for emergency
response by CHP and other partners.
TMC Functions
TMC Partners
Case Examples
Airport Applications
Future Trends
Recommendations
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Houston TranStar
Houston, TX

• Houston TranStar Partners
• Texas DOT
• City of Houston
• Houston Metro
• Harris County
• TMC / EOC Integration
• Web-Based Tools
• Regional Incident Mgmt

Houston TranStar has 29 workstations shared by
multi-agency staff.
TMC Functions
TMC Partners
Case Examples
Airport Applications
Future Trends
Recommendations
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Smart Traffic Center
Hampton Roads, VA

• Reversible Roadway
• Gate Control System
• CCTVs 228 / DMSs 244
• Coverage 119 miles
• Statewide EOC

The Smart Traffic Center operates reversible HOV
lanes within the median of I-64.
TMC Functions
TMC Partners
Case Examples
Airport Applications
Future Trends
Recommendations
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Chicago TMC
Chicago, IL

• City Signal System
• Police
• Fire
• Homeland Security
• Streets Sanitation

The Chicago TMC resides within the Citys 9-1-1
Center (OEMC).
TMC Functions
TMC Partners
Case Examples
Airport Applications
Future Trends
Recommendations
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SunGuide TMC
Miami, Florida

• FDOT ITS Operations
• MDX ITS Operations
• Florida Highway Patrol
• 511 Operations
• Ramp Metering
• Managed Lanes

FDOT District 6 applies a comprehensive list of
performance measures to monitor and improve all
aspects of ITS operations.
TMC Functions
TMC Partners
Case Examples
Airport Applications
Future Trends
Recommendations
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Jacksonville Multimodal TMC

Jacksonville, FL

• FDOT ITS Operations
• JTA Bus Operations
• City Signal Operations
• Florida Highway Patrol
• City Fire-Rescue
• Jax Sheriffs Office

The Jacksonville TMC will be built within a new
multimodal transportation center that will
integrate JTA buses, people mover, Amtrak and
Greyhound.
TMC Functions
TMC Partners
Case Examples
Airport Applications
Future Trends
Recommendations
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Multimodal Applications

• Airports
• Seaports
• Trains
• Buses

ITS systems can be integrated with multimodal
regional partners in building a Smart Strategic
Intermodal System.
TMC Functions
TMC Partners
Case Examples
Airport Applications
Future Trends
Recommendations
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Multimodal Applications

• Airports
• Seaports
• Trains
• Buses

ITS systems can be integrated with multimodal
regional partners in building a Smart Strategic
Intermodal System.
TMC Functions
TMC Partners
Case Examples
Airport Applications
Future Trends
Recommendations
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Airport Applications

• Flight Information Systems
• Baggage Information Systems
• Common Use Self Service
• CCTV Camera Monitoring
• Parking Management Systems
• Asset Management Systems
• Maintenance Dispatching
• Perimeter Security

Partnerships should be considered to include
airport operations as part of TMCs.
TMC Functions
TMC Partners
Case Examples
Airport Applications
Future Trends
Recommendations
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Consolidated Command Control Centers
9-1-1 Center
Transportation Management Center
Airport Operations Center
Emergency Operations Center
TMC Functions
TMC Partners
Case Examples
Airport Applications
Future Trends
Recommendations
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TMC Functions
TMC Partners
Case Examples
Airport Applications
Future Trends
Recommendations
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Technical Challenges

• Must be 24x7 Operation
• Data Center Must Have High Reliability
• Requires multiple redundant data centers
• Requires resilient high bandwidth network
• Dispatch Radio Must Have High Reliability
• Redundant paths
• Increased bandwidth
• Plan for Increased Use of Video

TMC Functions
TMC Partners
Case Examples
Airport Applications
Future Trends
Recommendations
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Benefits

• Improved Life-Saving Response Times (Golden Hour)
• Increased Operational Efficiency
• Integrated and Enhanced Operating Systems
• Opportunity to Share Common Support Functions
• Economies of Scale (Construction and OM
  Cost-Sharing)
• Increased Opportunities for Grants and Funding
• Improved Airport User Experience

TMC Functions
TMC Partners
Case Examples
Airport Applications
Future Trends
Recommendations
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Future Trends

• Co-location Agreements
• Systems People Integration
• Parking Management Systems
• Congestion Pricing
• Asset Management
• Performance Measures

TMC Operators and Dispatchers are anticipated to
evolve into mobility managers.
TMC Functions
TMC Partners
Case Examples
Airport Applications
Future Trends
Recommendations
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Recommendations

Regional Transportation Management Centers

• Concept of Operations
• Peer Review
• Demonstration Program
• Evaluate Benefits
• Roll Out National Program