District 3 ITS Project Update Chad Williams, P.E. District 3 ITS Engineer Key ITS Projects in District 3 Bay County Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) Okaloosa County Computerized Traffic Control System Leon County Amber Alert Project (DMS Deployment) Tallahassee - Ten-Year ITS Cost Feasible Plan Pensacola - Ten-Year ITS Cost Feasible Plan Pensacola Bay Bridge Wrong Way Detection System 1
Bay County ATMS - Background Bay County and the FDOT have been pursuing the implementation of the Bay County Regional ITS since completion of the Feasibility Study in 1998. Financed primarily by a series of Federal ITS earmarks and matching funds provided by stakeholders including Bay County, Bay District Schools, City of Panama City and FDOT. In addition to the transportation network, the ITS project will provide the communications backbone for Bay District Schools and Bay County Emergency Operations Center. Inclusion of Bay District Schools and other agencies is extremely important in times of natural disasters. Bay County ATMS Funding History Since fiscal year 2000, through the efforts of local government staff and their lobbyist, Bay County has received six federal grants. These grants include: Fiscal Year 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Initial Amount $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $750,000 $2,000,000 TOTAL Final Amount $786,421 $1,190,422 $413,659 $993,500 $646,186 $1,434,617 $5,464,805 * An equal amount of local match is required for each grant with the exception of FY 2003 grant, which did not require a local match. Bay County, FDOT, City of Panama City, and Bay District Schools have provided matching funds. 2
Bay County ATMS Project Status Phase I Communications Cable Infrastructure (D/B Contract) 365 day contract time Partnering with Bay District Schools Phase II Integration of Communications Backbone with ITS Field Devices (Conventional design/bid/build contract) Integration of Hathaway Bridge IMS Establishment of interim Traffic Management Center (TMC) TMC software selection PBS&J (Central Office ITS GC) has completed 30% design Future Phases to be Pursued by Bay County Officials Upon completion of phases I & II, the ITS project will expand to include the remainder of major roadways/traffic signals (i.e., west side of Hathaway Bridge, northern portions of Bay County) Permanent TMC Bay County ATMS Phase I Technical Proposal Evaluations Firm Technical Proposal Average Price Proposal Amount Adjusted Score Miller Electric Company 77.00 $7,715,479.00 100,201.03 Traffic Control Devices, Inc. 81.00 $6,201,620.01 76,563.21 World Fiber Technologies 89.67 $5,635,471.00 62,846.78 3
Bay County ATMS - Schedule Phase I Communications Cable Infrastructure (Design-Build Contract) Notice to Proceed February 2006 Begin Construction of Section 1 Late May 2006 Anticipated Completion of Phase I March 2007 Phase II Traffic Controllers, Cameras, etc. (Conventional design/bid/build contract) Design Anticipated to be Complete August 2006 Anticipated Start of Construction April 2007 Okaloosa County ATMS Multi-phase Project Beginning in 1997 With Feasibility Study Phases I & II Complete Ft. Walton Beach Area ( Phase I) Integration of Destin (Phase II) Two phases have incorporated 71 intersections Phase III Currently Underway Integration of Niceville & Crestview (Phase III Currently underway) 24 Intersections 4
Okaloosa County ATMS Niceville & Crestview (Phase III) FP ID: 220239-3 Contract Execution Date 07/05/2005 24 Intersections 14 Miles Fiber Optic Cable (Underground) Construction Cost $1,684,000 Anticipated Completion June 2006 Okaloosa County ATMS Where Do We Go From Here? CCTV Deployment Software/Hardware Upgrades Eliminate Dial-up Links to - Niceville - Crestview Complete Redundant Ring - Destin/Niceville via Mid Bay Bridge Establish Permanent Traffic Management Center 5
Tallahassee FHWA Amber Alert Grant FP ID: 417229-1 June 2006 letting $600,000 total Deploy 3 Dynamic Message Signs 2 signs on Interstate-10 1 sign on SR 63 (US 27) Tallahassee - Ten-Year ITS Cost Feasible Plan Deployment Tallahassee RTMC & FMS City of Tallahassee 18-mile Freeway Management System FY 07/08 RTMC; FMS PE & COM FY 08/09 FMS (Const & CEI) $12.2 M Deployment 6
Pensacola Ten-Year ITS Cost Feasible Plan Deployment Pensacola - Ten-Year ITS Cost Feasible Plan Deployment FP ID: 414706-1 $22.2 M Deployment Design, Build, Operate, and Maintain Delivery of ITS Services Within Long-term AM Contract for Escambia County 38-mile Freeway Management System FY 07/08 FMS & COM Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC) FY 06/07 RTMC Road Ranger Service Patrols 10-year Contract With 10-year Renewal Period 7
Pensacola Bay Bridge Wrong Way Detection System (FP ID: 418676-1) Project Description: Existing system destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in September 2004. Project will design, build, integrate, and test the replacement system. Procurement Method: Design-Build Project Timeframe: 160 days (March 2006 August 2006) Project Budget: $236,000 Project Location: Pensacola and Gulf Breeze, Florida Pensacola Bay Bridge Wrong Way Detection System Technical Evaluations Firm Technical Proposal Average Price Proposal Amount Adjusted Score Ingram Signalization 76.33 $298,300.00 3,907.86 Miller Electric Company 71.67 $242,000.00 3,376.74 Traffic Control Devices, Inc. 71.67 $248,800.00 3,471.62 TransCore 73.00 $236,000.00 3,232.87 8
Pensacola Bay Bridge Wrong Way Detection System Problem: Disoriented motorists travel the wrong way on the Pensacola Bay Bridge which is a 3- mile, 4 lane, barrierseparated facility leading to potentially catastrophic head-on collisions. Solution: An intelligent transportation system using non-intrusive, radar detectors that activate flashing beacons on Wrong-way overhead signing. The warning signing provides the errant motorist with additional opportunities to correct. Pensacola Bay Bridge Wrong Way Detection System Sign visibility enhanced by flashing beacons and horizontal placement directly over travel lanes. Warns motorists approximately 1000 feet before bridge, or approximately 15 seconds of reaction/decision time 9
Pensacola Bay Bridge Wrong Way Detection System Vehicle detection sensor detects a wrong way vehicle from approximately 400 feet, mounted 20 feet above roadway grade. System detection zone includes both lanes and is located upstream of the sensor. Wrong way detection activates overhead warning sign flashers. Pensacola Bay Bridge Wrong Way Detection System Vehicle detection sensor technology is microwave radar. Technology is nonintrusive and low power. Technology is not affected by inclement weather (rain, fog, etc.). 10
Pensacola Bay Bridge Wrong Way Detection System Project Benefits Significantly reduced fatalities, injuries, and property damage resulting from wrong-way crashes Replacement system design utilizes a proven non-intrusive detection technology with special emphasis on providing an extremely reliable and maintainable overall system Reduced secondary incidents and associated non-recurring congestion Questions? Chad Williams, P.E. FDOT District 3 (850) 638-0250 Ext. 504 chad.williams@dot.state.fl.us 11