Work Zone Operational Enhancements

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Work Zone Operational Enhancements

• Jennifer Livingston, P.E.
• ADOT Senior Project Manager

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KingmanDistrict Boundaries
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Location of State Route 68
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State Route 68 Design-Build

• Important corridor for Mohave County
• Commuter route
• Strong political support
• 24-hour consistent traffic count

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State Route 68 Design-Build
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Construction Impacts to Traffic
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Maintenance of Traffic
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Public Information Campaign

• Project Update Newsletters
• Hotline
• Media coordination

• Web page
• Construction alerts
• Speakers bureau
• Placemats
• Brochures

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Public Information CampaignBenefits

• Open lines of communication
• Improved agency image
• Increased customer awareness
• Medium and audience flexibility

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Public Information CampaignConsiderations

• Financial
• Perception
• Commitment
• Support
• Proactive

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Lane Rental
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Lane RentalBenefits

• Accountability
• Respecting our customers
• Motivates the contractor
• Creates teamwork

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Lane RentalConsiderations

• Financial
• Application
• Change in status quo

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VMS (Variable Message Sign)
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Variable Message SignsBenefits

• Reaching target audience
• Immediate and accurate information
• Provides motorist with options

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Variable Message SignsConsiderations

• System maintenance
• Support
• Technology
• Financial
• Application
• Limitations

Planned VMS in AZ
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HCRS (Highway Conditions and Reporting System)
www.dot.state.az.us
www.azfms.com/HCRS/arizona.html
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HCRS - Highway Conditions and Reporting System
Benefits

• Communication tool
• Accurate and timely information
• Daily utilization
• Agency support
• Statewide consistency

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HCRS - Highway Conditions and Reporting System
Considerations

• Support
• System maintenance

• Technology
• Financial
• Application

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SR 68 Travel Time System
Camera at MP 15
Camera at MP 2
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SR 68 Design-Build Travel Time System
Golden Valley
One set of CCTVs at MP 12
MICROWAVE
One set of CCTVs at MP 2
Bullhead City Construction Office
Video images from the two sets of CCTVs are
received by the computer. Travel Time is
computed for each 10-minute interval.
Video imaging system and tag recognition
provided by Computer Recognition Systems Tel
617-491-7665 Contact Donald Wade or Salvatore
DAgostino
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Travel Time System Benefits

• Contractor commitment
• Accountability
• Incentives/ disincentives work

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Travel Time System Considerations

• Application
• System security
• Perception

• Support
• Financial
• Technology

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Motorist Assist Patrol
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MAPSurvey
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Measuring the MAP Program

• Incidents 963
• Avg wait time 14 min
• Avg rating 4.8/5 scale

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Motorist Assist PatrolBenefits

• Resource
• Department of Public Safety
• ADOT Team
• Partnership with Private Sector
• Customer satisfaction

• Review incident prior to deploying ADOT or DPS
  staff
• Responsiveness
• Communication
• Image of ADOT

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Motorist Assist PatrolConsiderations

• Service vs. system improvements
• Personnel selection
• Financial
• Liability
• Perception

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APPLICATIONS
Public Information Campaign Lane Rental VMS
HCRS Travel Time System MAP
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Work Zone Operational Enhancements

• Jennifer Livingston, P.E.
• ADOT Senior Project Manager