TSMO – What Does It Mean for Planners? NOACA (Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency) June 16, 2016

NOACA NOACA is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for northeast Ohio Conducts multi-modal transportation & environmental planning for a five-county region Determines how federal transportation dollars are spent Conducts transportation-related air quality planning and public education activities

“NOACA will STRENGTHEN regional cohesion, PRESERVE existing infrastructure, and BUILD a sustainable multimodal transportation system to SUPPORT economic development and ENHANCE quality of life in Northeast Ohio”

SHRP2 Technical Assistance Outreach Gain agency commitment to collaborate with FHWA/AASHTO to develop and implement an action plan. Assessment Analyze needs and potential business process strategies to address key organization issues Development Create an action plan with specific steps to improve operational efficiencies Implementation Implement the action plan and measure progress.

SHRP2 Technical Assistance Outreach Gain agency commitment to collaborate with FHWA/AASHTO to develop and implement an action plan. Assessment Analyze needs and potential business process strategies to address key organization issues Development Create an action plan with specific steps to improve operational efficiencies Implementation Implement the action plan and measure progress.

Regional Commitment Raise awareness for improving regional operations Evaluate region’s approach to TSMO Define NOACA role in advancing TSMO Identify challenges Identify and prioritize actions for improving TSMO

Regional Commitment TSMO Initiatives = NOACA Goals Improve travel time reliability Reduce crashes Improve transit on-time arrival Reduce travel delay Reduce air pollution Reduce drive-alone trips Reduce vehicle miles travelled

SHRP2 Technical Assistance Outreach Gain agency commitment to collaborate with FHWA/AASHTO to develop and implement an action plan. Assessment Analyze needs and potential business process strategies to address key organization issues Development Create an action plan with specific steps to improve operational efficiencies Implementation Implement the action plan and measure progress.

Assessment Capability Maturity Model Workshop January 29, 2014

Capability Maturity Model

Challenges Identified Staffing resources – lack of capacity at local agencies Lack of routine signal coordination, timing and maintenance Absence of corridor-based multi-jurisdiction coordination No systems engineering standardization Operations and TSMO not an investment priority Funding uncertainty for ITS projects – CMAQ program changes

SHRP2 Technical Assistance Outreach Gain agency commitment to collaborate with FHWA/AASHTO to develop and implement an action plan. Assessment Analyze needs and potential business process strategies to address key organization issues Development Create an action plan with specific steps to improve operational efficiencies Implementation Implement the action plan and measure progress.

Action Plan Develop a regional TSMO strategy Inventory of existing TSMO Focus areas Prioritize corridors and projects Integrate into NOACA planning process Funding sources Create Safety & Operations Council (SOC) Explore best practices and opportunities for resource sharing to support TSMO Pitts Rd Bridge No. 187

SHRP2 Technical Assistance Outreach Gain agency commitment to collaborate with FHWA/AASHTO to develop and implement an action plan. Assessment Analyze needs and potential business process strategies to address key organization issues Development Create an action plan with specific steps to improve operational efficiencies Implementation Implement the action plan and measure progress. -

Create the Transportation Safety & Operations Council (S&OC)

Transportation Safety & Operations Council First SOC meeting was held in May 2015 Membership : Local agency planning, engineering & operations staff Local law enforcement Local emergency responders ODOT FHWA GCRTA Ohio State Highway Patrol Community members

Transportation Safety & Operations Council Guide SHRP 2 implementation plan and safety planning grants for FY 2015 Discuss overlapping issues of safety and operations Provide feedback for the development of the Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP)

SOC Involvement with TSAP Components Participation Schedule Data (May) Policy Framework and Performance Measures (August) Trends, Recommendations, Implementation Strategy (November)

SHRP2 Technical Assistance Outreach Gain agency commitment to collaborate with FHWA/AASHTO to develop and implement an action plan. Assessment Analyze needs and potential business process strategies to address key organization issues Development Create an action plan with specific steps to improve operational efficiencies Implementation Implement the action plan and measure progress. -

Signal Timing Optimization Program (STOP) Identify Air Quality Benefits Develop Corridor Evaluation Framework Identify and Select Preferred Corridors Issue RFP

Signal Timing Optimization Program (STOP) Identify Air Quality Benefits Use CMAQ funds to implement a signal timing corridor pilot project Develop Corridor Evaluation Framework Gather input from the SOC, staff and NOACA committees on developing a framework for selecting and prioritizing locations Identify and Select Preferred Corridors Based on operational criteria and emission reduction analysis Issue RFP Consultant implementation of the pilot STOP program in 2016

Signal Timing – Air Quality Benefits Poor signal timing negatively impacts air quality Low-cost investments can help reduce delay and improve air quality 5-9

Emission Reduction Analysis

Signal Timing Optimization Program (STOP) Identify Air Quality Benefits Use CMAQ funds to implement a signal timing corridor pilot project Develop Corridor Evaluation Framework Gather input from the SOC, staff and NOACA committees on developing a framework for selecting and prioritizing locations Identify and Select Preferred Corridors Based on operational criteria and emission reduction analysis Issue RFP Consultant implementation of the pilot STOP program in 2016

Corridor Evaluation Framework Selection criteria Average Daily Traffic (ADT) and Federal Functional Classification Actual Speed/ Posted Speed ratio Congestion Index Regional Transportation Corridors (Auto, Transit, Bike, Ped) Availability of signalized intersections in close proximity along a corridor or arterial Proximity to interstates North-South or East-West corridors enhancing connectivity to the Cleveland CBD Emission Reduction

Corridor Evaluation Framework Resources NOACA Congestion Management Process (CMP) Corridor Profiles report (September 2015), NOACA Traffic Signal Coordination Plan (Draft, October 2013), Input received during various forums Strategic Highway Research Program 2 (SHRP2) workshops Safety and Operations Council (SOC) meetings Discussions with member communities Peer exchanges

Signal Timing Optimization Program (STOP) Identify Air Quality Benefits Use CMAQ funds to implement a signal timing corridor pilot project Develop Corridor Evaluation Framework Gather input from the SOC, staff and NOACA committees on developing a framework for selecting and prioritizing locations Identify and Select Preferred Corridors Based on operational criteria and emission reduction analysis Issue RFP Consultant implementation of the pilot STOP program in 2016

Selected Corridors – Cedar Road from S Green Rd to Euclid Heights Blvd in Cleveland Heights, University Heights, South Euclid, Beachwood, Lyndhurst, Pepper Pike

Selected Corridors – Pearl Road from West 130th Street to Brookpark Rd In Parma, Parma Heights, Middleburg Heights and Cleveland

Signal Timing Optimization Program (STOP) Address Air Quality Use CMAQ funds to implement a signal timing corridor pilot project Develop Corridor Evaluation Framework Gather input from the SOC, staff and NOACA committees on developing a framework for selecting and prioritizing locations Identify and Select Preferred Corridors Based on operational criteria and emission reduction analysis Issue RFP Consultant implementation of the pilot STOP program in 2016

Consultant Request For Proposal Seek qualified persons or firms to achieve the following outcomes: Improve air quality through decreased motor vehicle emissions and fuel consumption Improve reliability and predictability of travel along arterials Improve the safety of motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists Accomplished by implementing optimized signal timing plans and low-cost equipment repairs The program’s focus is on making more efficient use of the existing signal equipment, and addressing needed repairs

Selection Process RFP released March 21, 2016 Closed April 21st - six proposals received Four teams interviewed on site Firms were scored over three categories: Qualifications (25%) Experience (25%) Project Approach (50%)

Selection Basis Operations‐based company focused on arterial management using the concepts of TSM&O Knowledge of the controllers and ATMS software in use Knowledge of the analysis tools, how to apply them, and when to question their outputs Make your life easier through preparation and smooth deployments Ability to respond to hardware, software, and general traffic issues sets them apart This is simply what they do ‐ We Make Green Happen®

Signal Timing Optimization Program Pilot Project Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency We Make Green Happen® www.albeckgerken.com

Traffic Signal System Retiming Process Step 1: Determine Project Goals, Define Success, Determine Schedule Step 2: Data Collection and Analysis Step 3: Develop Signal Timing Plans Step 4: Deploy Signal Timing Plans Step 5: Fine-tune Field Operations Step 6: Performance Evaluation

Transportation Studies Manager Questions or Comments? Michael Kubek, P.E. Transportation Studies Manager mkubek@mpo.noaca.org 216-241-2414 ext. 212