The Dutchess County Fair Traffic Plan Talking Operations Web Seminar April 26, 2006

Why The Dutchess County Fair? Largest Scheduled Traffic Event in Region Represents greatest challenge available Opportunity for significant media coverage 2 nd Largest Agricultural Fair in NY 500,000 Attendees over 6 Days Event Overwhelming to Roadway Infrastructure

Project Goals Reduce Ingress/Egress Congestion Demonstrate Benefits of ITS To Agency Staff, Media + Public Provide Training of ITS Strategies, Tools + Techniques to Operations Staff Develop ITS Template for Future Events

Emergency Communications Vehicle VHF Radio Communications to SP Patrols Fair Detail via 800 MHZ TMC resources via Nextel ITS components via laptop modem

Traveler Information VMS Strategy 10 Signs Solar Powered Cellular Programmable Inner + Outer Perimeter Pre Installed Anticipatory Message Sets Diversion Plan for Non-Fair Related Traffic

Traveler Information Highway Advisory Radio Solar Powered Cellular Programmable Prerecorded “Play list” In Concert w/VMS, for Diversion Routing + Incident Notification

Incident Management 2 HELP Trucks on site during peak hours –Setup of extra lane –Movement of DV’s –Spotters for C.P. –Detection of MVA’s –P.R. during Non- Peak

Construction Preemption Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge Re-decking

Route Planning 3 rd lane created to Maximize Egress at Peak Hours, Turn Restrictions Imposed Cones, VMS, HAR, Lights and HELP Utilized to Define Patterns Exit Gate Delay Eliminated

Route Planning Signal Coordination –Engineer on site –Predetermined patterns –Maximum Egress Settings –Microwave detectors

Signal Control Portable CCTV W/Remote Preemption

Communications No Cellular Coverage in Target Area HELP Trucks, TMC Staff Use NEXTEL Desire to Communicate with SP Traffic Detail+ Command Post, Fair Parking Staff, Signal Crew, Bridge Toll Plaza, and HELP Vehicles

Communications NEXTEL provides C.O.W. on site “Cellular On Wheels” provided full digital 2 way communications to mobile + handheld radios Allowed for “On The Fly” changes in VMS, HAR messages, and Instant HELP Response

C.O.W. SETUP

Electronic Counters Positioned at internal exit points Easy to use, appear to be reasonably accurate Direct download from device to laptop

Media Coverage Positive Coverage in Local Press I.T.S. Benefits Explained to Public Media Relationships Developed + Utilized HELP Expansion 10/00 +10/01 Regional ITS Deployments Ongoing TMC Coverage

Conclusion Most Comprehensive Rural ITS Deployment for Planned Event in NYS Benefits of ITS Recognized By Public Training Enhanced ITS Incident Management Capabilities Measurable Improvement to Public Safety