Project Summary I-95 Corridor Coalition Truck Parking Initiative

Project Background l Truckers needing to stop driving have difficulty finding unoccupied parking spaces. l The problem impacts:  Safety  Congestion  Fuel usage  Driver performance  Carrier performance l FHWA awarded a grant to the Coalition for a pilot truck parking system deployment.

Project Objectives l Demonstrate proof-of-concept to show:  Technology can accurately identify available parking spaces.  Parking information can be communicated to drivers in a timely, useful, and efficient fashion. l Demonstrate feasibility of the concept in a limited deployment in MD and VA. l Develop an approach that can be expanded and replicated beyond this pilot deployment.

Project Overview l Coalition’s test system is comprised of three modules:  Data-Collection  Data-Integration  Data-Dissemination l System utilizes space-by-space monitoring approach. l Multiple technologies were considered and extensively field-tested:  Ultimately in-ground sensors were selected – using a hybrid device, comprised of both radar and magnetometer units inside a single casing. l During system demonstration, parking data will be available via:  Truck Parking Website  IVR Telephone System (with automatic call-back feature)  Continuously-generated external data feed l Project divided into 2 tiers:  Tier I - Limited Beta test  Tier II – Full public release IVR Telephone System Truck Parking Website Data Collection Data Integration

Deployment Status l System deployed, configured, integrated with host system, and extensively tested at two Tier I locations:  I-95 Ladysmith Rest Area, Northbound, Caroline County, VA.  I-95 Welcome Center, Northbound, Laurel, MD. l All system components and communications are fully functional. l System successfully “acceptance tested” with Coalition, FHWA, and VDOT. l Coalition system is a true “production-level” system:  Includes both front- and back-end components.  Designed to support a significant volume of web and telephone traffic simultaneously hitting the system, and is expandable.  System is linked to an O&M Center.

Next Steps l Complete Tier I user testing:  Recruiting truckers to participate in field test. l Assess Tier I performance and refine system as needed. l Expand pilot locations in Tier II, and open system usage to the general public. l Assess Tier II performance.

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