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Innovative Approaches to Real-Time System Management Information

Innovative Approaches to Real-Time System Management Information. Karen Gilbertson ITS/Traffic Operations Engineer FHWA Kansas Division Office May 21, 2014. KANSAS AND THE REAL TIME RULE. CHARACTERISTICS OF KDOT. Centralized State DOT ITS Unit with small staff, attorney led

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Innovative Approaches to Real-Time System Management Information

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  1. Innovative Approaches to Real-Time System Management Information Karen Gilbertson ITS/Traffic Operations Engineer FHWA Kansas Division Office May 21, 2014

  2. KANSAS AND THE REAL TIME RULE

  3. CHARACTERISTICS OF KDOT • Centralized State DOT • ITS Unit with small staff, attorney led • Proactive Staff • Involved in the Rule-making Process • Pushed for a Session at ITS Heartland 3 years ago • ATIS Coordinator position vacated • Early Deployment Studies Completed in the late 90’s

  4. Process Used in Kansas First on the Schedule for Kick-off Meeting Advantages and Disadvantages Homework with Spreadsheets Kick-off Meeting Small Group Interviews Key Group Conference Calls Assistance from Consultant – KDOT’s call Sweeping Up the Dust Bunnies

  5. Benefits, Values, Lessons Learned • Making a Stab at the Homework before kick-off meeting worked well • This isn’t just one KDOT staff member completing a questionnaire from D.C. • Involved staff from HQ and field • Fostered ownership • Value of the process runs back up the line

  6. SECOND PHASE – 11/08/16 Routes of Significance Roadways similar in importance to Interstates Factors to Consider Roadway Safety, crash rates Congestion severity and frequency Economic Productivity Value as evacuation or diversion route

  7. 4 C’s • Consistency • Collaboration • Checking

  8. FINDING THE NUGGETS! Recognition of program maturity Identifying the challenges addressed Credit to the advances in technology Taking pride in progress made

  9. THE LAST DUST BUNNIES! What are the thorny issues that remain?

  10. ADDED THOUGHTS…… • Consultant helped drive the process • Division involvement • State DOT submits documentation • My role: No surprises. I know what’s in it! • The Division’s document reflects the Division’s summary review

  11. CONCLUSIONS • Documentation of the Real Time System Management Information Program needed to be done in my state • Spreadsheets helped review team to be consistent across areas of construction, incidents, road weather, ITS Architectures and Routes of Significance • Avoid getting hung up on too fine a level of detail

  12. REMEMBER WHO BENEFITS THE TRAVELING PUBLIC • Enhanced Operations across the state • Congestion Mitigation • Improved Traffic Incident Management • Safety for all

  13. CONTACT INFORMATION Karen Gilbertson, P.E. ITS/Traffic Operations Engineer FHWA-KS (785) 271-2448 ext. 209 Karen.gilbertson@dot.gov

  14. Poll Question #4 How aggressive/proactive is your state in pursuing compliance with the 1201 regulation? Very proactive Somewhat Not at all

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