1. Intelligent Transportation Society of Virginia: The Next Generation VDOT’s New 511 Traffic Information Program Transportation Video & Data (TVD) Status Update Reach the Beach
April 20, 2012
Scott Cowherd
TVD Program Manager, Operations & Security Division

2. Executive summary of program benefits
VDOT’s new, innovative 511 service will encompass all traffic information services:
Video
Web and mobile application
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) phone system
Sponsored highway signage for the 511 program
VDOT will offer a free video option for all citizens & organizations that use VDOT’s video for their own purposes
VDOT’s new 511 traffic information program is expected to be cost neutral through the addition of sponsorships for the Commonwealth’s taxpayers over the life of the 5-year base contract
VDOT’s improved 511 program is expected to launch before Memorial Day to serve drivers throughout the busy summer travel season 2

3. 511 Traffic Information Program What’s Changing?
IVR
New voice recognition engine
Directional recognition to simplify menu choice
Segmented information
Travel times
What stays the same?
Users will still access the IVR by dialing 511 from any phone
Web/Mobile App
Redesigned site
Live motion streaming video (15 frames/sec)
Mobile app with live traffic information
Travel times
What stays the same?
Users will still access:
Live motion streaming video (15 frames/sec)
Free, standard video distribution through a web service
Will include attribution credit to VDOT as the video source
Operations data will now be publicly available
Video/ Operations Data
What stays the same?
Users will still be able to view all public VDOT traffic cameras for live traffic information
511 Highway Signs
Sponsorship acknowledgements will now be added to 511 signs across the Commonwealth
What stays the same?
511 signs will still cover interstates 3

4. VDOT Video Transition: Key Considerations
Availability
The standard level of streaming video will be available to all media members
Free via URL
15 frame per sec
Information sharing agreement
Coordination with TrafficLand is on-going to ensure a smooth transition and no interruption in service
Flexibility
Users will have multiple options for receiving video
Standard Video Service
Higher Quality Service
3rd Party redistributed
No software application required
Video display does not require a software application, video can be ingested into any webpage interface
VDOT 511 attribution banner will be included at the top of all video feeds
Purpose is to promote the 511 program and improve user mobility / safety
Note that purpose of the logo contained in the attribution banner is to promote 511 and provide media partners a role in helping to reduce congestion and improve safety statewide.

5. Real-time traffic speeds displayed for major routes

6. Streaming video provided for VDOT’s 700+ cameras

7. Incidents in close proximity listed here

8. VDOT Web Transition: New Functionality
Home Screen
List of Travel Times
Twitter Feed
Map 8

9. The newly proposed sign for the 511 program will rebrand the program to promote ‘traffic’ awareness
Current 511 Sign
Proposed 511 Sign

10. Transportation Video & Data (TVD) Services “Reach the Beach”
Travel Times will be based on INRIX and Bluetooth data
The service will provide travel times through:
VDOT’s 511 phone service
VDOT’s 511 Website
Mobile Application(s)
Dynamic Message Signs (DMS)
Information Displays at Welcome Centers 10

11. The project team has set a ‘Day 1’ target with functionality to be available on that date that includes
Day 1 target = May 18, 2012
Data
Video
Web / Mobile App
IVR
Provide secure data feeds to external partners and developers
99% uptime service level agreement (SLA)
Provide relevant information from the VDOT VA Traffic and TOC data feeds
Manage data services and communications to external partners
Ensure compliance with all Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA) data security standards
Deliver public agency video imagery to other public agencies and the general public
Deliver public agency video imagery to VDOT’s 511 website
Generate and overlay graphics and titles on video feeds.
Allow VDOT to instantly block any video feed to the general public
Consume various forms of video including, but not limited to MPEG 4, Analog video, & H.264
Design website with same information as Core Functionality for the telephony system.
Add travel time layer to interactive website
Provide the ability and infrastructure to receive other partner data (e.g., video from Video Distribution partner)
Provide smart phone applications to aide travelers
Send alerts and/or text messages directly to a subscriber
Require 24/7/365 Operations and Maintenance and 99% uptime SLA
Provide directional information
Provide segmented exception information including incidents, work zones, special events, planned events, and adverse weather conditions
Shall be scalable (hardware and software) for future expansions/upgrades
Provide travel times for certain roadways