Slide 1. Integrated Corridor Management Initiative

ITS JPO Lead: Mike Freitas
Technical Lead: John Harding, Office of Transportation Management

Slide 2. Background

• Currently surface transportation systems are made up of several independent networks
  • Freeways, including managed lanes
  • Arterials
  • Bus Routes
  • Rail Transit
• In reality each of these networks is made up of high volume links
• These parallel network links overlay to form transportation corridors
• Metropolitan areas contain several major corridors

Slide 3. Opportunity

• Efforts to date to "reduce congestion" have focused on optimization of individual networks
• No capability to respond to demand from other networks
• Integration across networks is critical in these high demand corridors
• Corridors offer an opportunity to operate and optimize the entire system as opposed to the individual networks

Slide 4. Integrated Corridor Management Systems: Examples

• Traffic signal systems that respond to large diversions of traffic from clogged freeways
• Demand responsive ramp metering systems integrated with local traffic signals
• Adaptive bus prioritization that responds to increased bus traffic during special events
• Traveler information systems that estimate and predict congestion over time and balance demand on networks

Slide 5. Goals

• Provide guidance to assist agencies in implementing Integrated Corridor Operations
• Create supporting analysis tools, approaches, and technical standards
• Demonstrate the value of Integrated Corridor Management

Slide 6. Milestone/End Product

• Widespread Integrated Corridor Operations, resulting in:
  • Efficient use of available network capacity
  • Reduced congestion and delays
  • More reliable travel

Slide 7: Detailed Roadmap

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Slide 8: Program Plan/Approach

• The Initiative consists of four phases
  • Phase 1: Foundational Research
  • Phase 2: Operations and Systems Development
  • Phase 3: Model Deployment
  • Phase 4: Knowledge and Technology Transfer
• Duration of Initiative
  • FY04–FY10

Slide 9. Phase 1: Foundational Research

• Goal 1: Engage Multimodal Stakeholder Working Group
  • Action
    • Candidate Model Deployment Sites will form core group
• Goal 2: Foundational Integration Studies
  • Actions
    • Define Corridor Concept of Operations
    • Document Successful Local Integration Efforts
    • Identify Corridor Types and Operational Approaches
    • Identify Operational Strategies and Analysis Tools
    • Identify Functional Requirements
• Decision Point #1 – August 2005
  • Did we identify sufficient integration issues?
  • Are the issues workable?

Slide 10. Phase 2: Operations and Systems Development

• Goal 1:Organizational Integration
  • Action
    • Develop cross network management systems that support distribution of responsibilities and sharing of control
• Goal 2: Operational Integration
  • Action
    • Develop cross network operational strategies and analysis tools
• Goal 3: Technical Integration
  • Action
    • Develop interfaces and integrated procedure to facilitate operational strategies, i.e. device-to-device integration
• Decision Point #2 – Sept. 2007
  • Do we have the knowledge and capabilities to support an effective model deployment?

Slide 11. Phase 3: Model Deployment

• Goal 1: Pre-Model Deployment Activity
  • Actions
    • Pre-Model Deployment Workshop
      • Prep for Candidate Sites
    • Candidate Model Deployment Sites Selection
      • Form core of stakeholder group
      • Detailed examination of specific issues and problems
• Goal 2: Model Deployment
  • Actions
    • Site selection and Implementation
    • Apply integration techniques in real world setting
    • Model Deployment Evaluation

Slide 12. Phase 4: Knowledge and Technology Transfer

• Goal 1: Pre-Model Deployment Knowledge and Technology Transfer
  • Action
    • Support Candidate Sites preparing for Model Deployment
• Goal 2: Integrated Corridor Management Outreach, and Knowledge and Technology Transfer
  • Action
    • Produce detailed Integrated Corridor Management implementation guidance to ensure areas with interest in deployment have the information and technology they need
    • Includes management systems, operational strategies, tools, technology transfer, standards, and training

Slide 13. Summary

• Congestion is complex
• Corridor Management can make a difference
• Significant integration challenges must be addressed
• Opportunity to enhance our capabilities and improve performance