Integrated Corridor Management Initiative

1. Integrated Corridor Management Initiative ITS JPO Lead: Mike Freitas Technical Lead: John Harding, Office of Transportation Management

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 Integrated Corridor Management Initiative

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 Integrated Corridor Management Initiative

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 Integrated Corridor Management Initiative

5. Milestone/End Product • Widespread Integrated Corridor Operations, resulting in: • Efficient use of available network capacity • Reduced congestion and delays • More reliable travel Integrated Corridor Management Initiative

6. Detailed Roadmap Integrated Corridor Management Initiative

7. 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 Integrated Corridor Management Initiative

8. 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? Integrated Corridor Management Initiative

9. 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? Integrated Corridor Management Initiative

10. 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 Integrated Corridor Management Initiative

11. 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 Integrated Corridor Management Initiative

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