Staffing for NextGen ITS Operations. Bob Edelstein ITS Practice Leader

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1 Staffing for NextGen ITS Operations Bob Edelstein ITS Practice Leader

2 Overview Traffic Operations Centers Transportation Management Centers TMCs are transforming to be more proactive in addressing recurring as well as non-recurring congestion. TMC of the Future 2

3 NextGen ITS Operations Priced Managed Lanes Active Traffic Management Integrated Corridor Mgmt Regional Signal Operations The next generation of TMCs will take on a wide range of new functionalities requiring a different blend of skill sets. Connected Vehicles

The next generation of TMCs will take on a wide range of new

4 Priced Managed Lanes in the US

5 95 Express, Miami 2 Express Lanes per Direction Length: 7.2 mi > Regional Network Toll Rate: $ $1.50 / mi HOV lanes, carrying express buses, were only averaging 20 mph. Now, they average over 55 mph in the Express Lanes. Dynamic Pricing

1-line, 18 character DMS at the bottom of the static sign) Tag Readers Full DMS DMS (for the 3-line, full matrix typical freeway DMS)

6 Toll Rate Sign (Static signs with toll rate DMS(s) installed) 95 Express (System Overview) Lane Status DMS Toll Rate DMS (for the 1-line, 6 character DMS within the static sign) Toll Rate DMS Toll Rate DMS at Gantry Lane Status Sign with a Lane Status DMS (for the 1-line, 18 character DMS at the bottom of the static sign) Tag Readers Full DMS DMS (for the 3-line, full matrix typical freeway DMS) ATMS Software Turnpike s Middleware Turnpike s Tolling Software Dynamic Pricing Software Toll Viewer TMC Operator Tolls Operator Customer Disputes

7 95 Managed Express, Lanes Miami Operations (Managed Lanes)

8 Active Traffic Management Hard Shoulder Running Variable Speed Limits Lane Control Signs Queue Warning Dynamic Messaging Active Traffic Management has been deployed in the UK, Denmark, Netherlands and Germany.

Warning Dynamic Messaging Active Traffic Management

9 Active Traffic Management (MnDOT) Dynamic Shoulder Lanes Lane Control Signals Speed Harmonization Managed Lanes MnDOT has integrated ATM with their Managed Lanes system in Minneapolis.

10 Active Traffic Management (WSDOT) WSDOT has implemented ATM in Seattle using variable speed limit and lane control signs.

11 Integrated Corridor Management

12 ICM Demo (Dallas) Real-time Decision Support Managed Lanes Light Rail Transit Responsive Signal Operation Real-time Transit Data / Info Actionable Traveler Info Dallas is one of two sites that have been advanced to demonstrate Integrated Corridor Management. Coordinated Network Management Joint O&M Plan

Actionable Traveler Info Dallas is one of two sites that have been advanced

13 I-15 ICM Demo (San Diego) ICMS System System Management Life-Cycle Support Data Stores DSS IMTMS Response Plan Conferencing Event Management ATMS 2005 RMIS MLCS LCS RTMS Modeling Corridor Management RAMS REMS CPS PMS RAMS Modeling Existing or partially existing capability (white lettering) Future capability (yellow lettering) CMS Data Processing CCTV Information Display HAR

Corridor Management RAMS REMS CPS PMS RAMS Modeling Existing or partially existing capability

14 Regional Traffic Operations Program Georgia DOT has implemented the very successful RTOP to improve O&M effectiveness along strategic arterials within the Atlanta region. Actively Manage > 1,000 Signals Regionally Significant Corridors Coordinate Across Jurisdictions Monitor Key Signals during Peaks Tracking Arterial Performance

15 Regional Traffic Operations Program RTOP Corridor Managers operate as City Traffic Signal Engineers typically managing signals. Corridor Managers Traffic Signal Ops Specialists Signal Maintenance Techs Field Task Order Manager Performance Reports IT Network Specialist

Corridor Managers Traffic Signal Ops Specialists Signal Maintenance

16 Connected Vehicles Real-Time Data Capture Dynamic Mobility Applications Predictive Analytics Decision Support Systems Connected vehicles enable safe, interoperable networked wireless communications among vehicles, the infrastructure, and passengers' personal communications devices.

vehicles enable safe, interoperable networked wireless communications

17 Role of TMCs in Connected Vehicles System Performance Monitoring System Operational Control System Asset Management NextGen Traveler Information Navigate around Congestion The role of the TMC, as part of the Connected Vehicles initiative, is still in the formative stage. Facilitate Platooning Call Center

Navigate around Congestion The role of the TMC, as part of the Connected

18 Proactive Operations 18

19 Real Time Performance Management

20 Beijing Traffic Control Center 20

21 Transport for London TMC 21

22 Rio de Janeiro Operations Center 22

23 Staffing for NextGen ITS Operations Traffic Engineering IT Network Management Software Engineering TSM&O Functions Staffing for NextGen ITS applications will require a change in the mix of skill sets with a focus on proactive operations. Artificial Intelligence

24 Traffic Engineering Operations Analysis Safety Analysis Active Arterial Management Bottleneck Management Traffic Engineers are expected to play a more integral role in managing congestion in real time. Dynamic Operations Library

25 IT Network Management Big Data Management Avoiding Data Overload Asset Management Data / Video Sharing Big data will require a higher level of IT Network Management to make efficient usage of the systems. Communications Networks

26 Software Engineering Software Engineers will need to develop and maintain software applications that support O&M staff needs. Customer Expectations Software Modules QC Systems Performance Management Data Mining

27 TSM&O Functions TSM&O staff will need to balance supply and demand in real time while aligning with performance measures.

28 TSM&O Functions Multimodal Performance Map Performance Dashboards Freeways Signals Transit Freight Video Images

29 Real Time Performance Management ATMS

30 TMC Reconfiguration

31 Artificial Intelligence Real Time Data Predictive Models Decision Support Systems Automation Artificial Intelligence will enable TMC operators to morph into mobility managers. Mobility Managers

32 TMC Staff Training Core Training (SOPs) Traffic Engineering Basics Integrated Operations NextGen ITS Applications TMC Training programs will need to include modules that enable operators to be a manager of systems. TMC Academy

33 Smart Cities Integration TMC Smart of City the Present Future Command Center TMC of the Present TMC of the Future Smart City Command Center

34 Questions Pilot Testing of SHRP 2 Reliability Data and Analytical Products bob.edelstein@aecom.com

Dallas ICM Conception to Implementation

Dallas ICM Conception to Implementation Transit ITS Best Practices Workshop November 13-14, 2013 Agenda Background Conception Procurement -Deployment Q&A Background-DFW Region 5 th most congested region