An Integrated Systems Approach for Border Crossings Transportation Border Working Group Semiannual Meeting Burlington VT June 10-11, 2003 Kevin L. Bebenek Associate Director IBI Group

US-Canada Border Proposed Initiatives Major corridor expansions being considered – New Bridge/Tunnel Crossings – Various related road network improvements All Characterized as: – Requiring significant capital (hundreds of millions) – Extended timeframe to implement (7-12 years) – Require extensive planning and EA approval

The Role of Technology Intelligent Transportation Systems Integrated application of technologies, systems, and strategies to improve: security safety efficiency

ITS and the US-Canada Border Services can include:

1. Expedited Processing Concept – Build upon existing programs – Increase integration and co- ordination of programs Technology – Electronic seals, vehicle identifiers (TAGs), biometrics, electronic manifests, smartcards

1. Expedited Processing Time frame for initial implementation – 1 year for limited services, 2 years+ for extended services Benefits – Reduced processing time at Primary Inspection Line Costs – $10.0 million +/- Considerations – Co-operation of multiple agencies – Standardization, common architecture

1. Expedited Processing  Douglas, BC / Blaine, WA  Sarnia, ON / Port Huron, MI  Windsor, ON / Detroit, MI  Fort Erie, ON / Buffalo, NY  Queenston, ON / Lewiston, NY  Lacolle, QC / Champlain, NY  5 importers  66 importer applications  150 approved carriers  357 approved drivers As of early

2. Priority Access Concept – Channel traffic flow for both expedited and conventional processing Technology – Lane control signs, variable message signs, RFID for enforcement

2. Priority Access Time to Implement – Systems could be implemented in 1 year, geometric modifications of intersections etc. up to 2 years Benefits – By pass queues leading up to PIL, therefore reduced delay – Promote subscription to expedited program Costs – $10.0-$20.0 million Considerations – Shared technology (same identifier for customs and toll processing also used for bypass)

2. Priority Access FAST access lanes Past experience with NATAP

3. Management of Roadway Approaches Concept – Accurately detect the existence of traffic events – Provide motorists with advance warning Technology – CCTV, detection, variable message signs, HOV lanes

3. Management of Roadway Approaches Time to Implement – 1 year for basic system Benefits – Monitor traffic conditions to identify incidents and gather traffic information Costs – Less than $10.0 million – depending upon communications Considerations – City and region participation – Role of the province

3. Management of Roadway Approaches BC-WA Hwy 99 and Hwy 15 ON-NY Peace Br. and Lewiston-Queenston Br. – Detection and CCTV to monitor delays – VMS to advise motorists at decision points

4. Traveller Information Concept – Consolidate processing, routing, and general traffic information – Provide common source(s) of information for motorists and plant and trucking dispatchers Technology – Internet – DMS – advisory radio – interactive voice

4. Traveller Information Time Frame to Implement – Less than 6-12 months for initial service Benefits – Provide traffic information to assist drivers in route choice – Provide information so that services can be scheduled and modified efficiently Costs – Between $2.0-$6.0 million Considerations – Dependency on other devices being implemented – Integration with other services – Role of the City and Province

4. Traveller Information

ITS Services

Proposed Action Program

Potential Timeline

Summary ITS is complementary and independent of strategic capital initiatives Initial ITS Services could be providing benefits within 1-1½ year Initiatives need to be integrated to realize their full value – Common architecture – Common standards – Common facilities/functionalities