What are Intelligent

Transportation Systems (ITS) ?

The application of advanced sensor, computer,
electronics, and communications technologies
and management strategies in an
integrated manner providing traveler
information - to increase the safety and
efficiency of the surface transportation system.
 Current Technology Innovation

Smart cards
Cheaper
Larger Faster
storage processors

Voice/ Flat, high-

writing input High-quality video resolution screens
and graphics
 Future Wide Area Bandwidth
Generation Speed Technology Application
(k-baud/sec.)
Narrowband 33.3 Text great,
Modem, ISDN
(Today) 56.0 Pictures OK

ISDN,
Midband Pictures great,
100-400 PC cable
(1-2 years) Video OK
modem

Broadband 1500+ Internet 2 Video great

(2+ years)
 Johnson City MPO Background
Established: 1982
Staff: 3 Full-Time Personnel
Housed with GIS and Public Transportation
Staffs
 Johnson City Project Scale
ITS Lite
Urban Metro Setting < 200,000 population
Identify larger statewide ITS initiatives for
mainstreaming and tests
Emphasize practical side of ITS

(Internet, GIS, lower cost sensors, etc.)

Software Integration

Focus on SR 381 Medical Corridor and New

Interstate 26 Extension to Asheville, NC
 FTA Regional Mobility
Research Projects: 1991 - 94
Overall Design: Systems Integration Emphasis
With GIS
Traffic Signal
Monitoring
System:
Linked Through Fiber Optics
Based on Siemens/ACTRA
Links to Other Sensor Elements
GIS Links
Opticom
Variable Message Signs
Video Monitoring
Traffic Monitoring
Sensors

Based upon Active Microwave Sensors

(RTMS)
Multipurpose Functionality
GIS Links
Real Time Data for Traffic/Transit
Managers
Mounted Overhead: Reduced Maintenance
Costs
 Integration with Traffic
Monitoring Sensors
Permanent and
Mobile Locations
Traffic Signal Permanent Sensors Centralized

Integration RTMS
ASCII Form at
Database

RTCP Software
(Exc el Format)

Incident Detection Mobile Sensors

and Management
TDOT Count
Stations 1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

Spreadsheets Databases GIS

Transit/Paratransit
Management

Routing/Scheduling: ADA Clients

Real-Time Monitoring/GPS
GIS Integration
Coordination Among Providers
Access to Real-Time Traffic Data
 Incident
Management

Integration of ACTRA, RTMS, GIS, Real-

Time Access
I-26 Importance
Links to TDOT
Strategic Approach GIS

GIS as the Core: Why?

Seamless Data Integration
Spatially-Based Information
Open Systems
Existing Tools, Easy-To-Use Interfaces
Customizable
The Integrating Nature
of Present-Day GIS

GIS in the Mainstream:

Data Integration
Delivery Mechanisms (Internet)
Improved Interfaces
Lower Cost
Toolbox Approach
 GIS-ITS
Integration
GIS Elements:
ESRI, Intergraph Products
ArcView, ARC/INFO, MapObjects,
GeoMedia ,Web Tools
Database Flexibility (Access, etc.)
Data Availability Locally
Relationships with TDOT (TransCAD
modeling)
GIS Base Data
Extensive Sources:
City has Long-Term GIS (15 Years)
Transit - 1 of the First Users of GIS
High-Quality Transportation Data
Recent Digital Orthos, Planimetrics
Tested Data Exchange with TDOT
Section 15 Data
Development of Custom Interfaces for Users
Internet/Visualization/
ATIS:

Public Access
GIS/Web Tools
3-D Visualization Tools
Real-Time Data Display and Query
Future Bandwidth: Internet 2
Kiosks or Publicly Accessible Computer
Terminals for Transit
http://www.jcmpo.org
Potential for Vehicle Tracking On Web
 ITS National/Regional
Architecture
Purpose: Promotes ITS Integration
Nationally and Regionally
Provides a Framework, Standardized
Approach for Development
Adaptable and Customizable

Integration Strategy
ITS National/Regional
Architecture
 1.1 Pre-Trip Travel
1 Travel and Traffic Managem ent
Information
1.1 Pre-Trip Travel Inform ation
1.2 En-Route Driver Inform ation
1.3 Route Guidanc e
1.4 Ride Matc hing and Reservation
1.5 Traveler Servic es Inform ation 1.5 Traveler Services
1.6 Traffic Control Information
1.7 Inc ident Managem ent
1.8 Travel Dem and Managem ent
1.9 Em issions Testing and Mitigation
1.10 Highway-Rail Intersec tion

2 Public Transportation Managem ent

2.1 Public Transportation Managem ent

2.2 En-Route Transit Inform ation
2.3 Personalized Public Transit
2.4 Public Travel Sec urity
1.6 Traffic Control

3 Elec tronic Paym ent

3.1 Elec tronic Paym ent Servic es

4 Com m erc ial Vehic le Operations

4.1 Com m erc ial Vehic le Elec tronic Clearanc e

4.2 Autom ated Roadside Safety Inspec tion
4.3 On-Board Safety Monitoring
4.4 Com m erc ial Vehic le Adm inistrative Proc esses 1.7 Incident
4.5 Hazardous Material Inc ident Response Management
4.6 Com m erc ial Fleet Managem ent

5 Em ergenc y Managem ent

2.1 Public Transportation
5.1 Em ergenc y Notific ation and Personal Sec urity
5.2 Em ergenc y Vehic le Managem ent Management

6 Advanc ed Vehic le Safety System s

6.1 Longitudinal Collision Avoidanc e

6.2 Lateral Collision Avoidanc e
6.3 Intersec tion Collision Avoidanc e
6.4 Vision Enhanc em ent For Crash Avoidanc e
6.5 Safety Readiness 5.2 Emergenc y Vehicle
6.6 Pre-Crash Restraint Deploym ent Management
6.7 Autom ate Vehic le Operation

Customize Architecture to Fit Your Needs/Situation

 GIS Summary/Significance
GIS As a Central, Integrating Technology
Mainstream Maturity of GIS
High-Tech, Leading Edge Possible in
Smaller Areas
For MPOs & Transit Systems.
Many Possibilities
 Contacts:
Alan Bridwell, Johnson City MPO
137 W. Market Street, Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-6272 atb@tricon.net http://www.jcmpo.org

Don Kiel, Geo Decisions

101 Innovation Blvd., Suite 213, State College, PA 16803
(814) 234-8625 dkiel@gfnet.com http://www.geodecisions.com

Glenn Berry, Geo Decisions

605 N. Baxter Street, Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-2233 gberry@gfnet.com