1. Transforming Transportation: The Role of Intelligent Transportation Systems Matthew J. Schiemer, PE August 18, 2011

2. Why ITS? To save “lives, time and money” in the transportation field, we must look beyond the traditional infrastructure construction and maintenance model we’ve followed for 80+ years. Focus on the operation of roadways and transit systems.  Think about airport operation. ITS is one of the most important tools in the operations toolbox. ITS involves the application of advanced technologies to transportation. Compared with traditional infrastructure, the cost of ITS is low and the B/C ratio is high. Remember: the focus should be on Operations.

3. The Case for Traffic Operations / ITS Source: USDOT/FHWA “We Can’t Build Our Way Out of Congestion”

4. Typical ITS Benefits and B/C Ratios Fewer accidents Fewer secondary accidents Decreased accident severity Fewer injuries and less severe injuries Reduction in fatalities Less delay and stops Reduced travel times Less travel time variability Increased traveler satisfaction Travel demand management Reduced fuel consumption Reduced emissions Increased system capacity Support economic development Lower O&M costs Fewer accidents Less infrastructure damage Fewer overweight vehicles Reduced transit costs Typical B/C Ratios of 10:1 to 40:1

5. ITS Benefits and Costs Resources US DOT – ITS Joint Program Office – Knowledge Resources –Benefits, costs, lessons learned, etc. http://www.benefitcost.its.dot.gov/its/itsbcllwebpage.nsf/krhomepage International Benefits, Evaluation and Costs (IBEC) Working Group –Representatives from 40 countries http://www.ibec-its.co.uk/

6. Operations Performance Measures “You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure” We can not expect to meet our goals and successfully manage (operate) the transportation network if we are not measuring performance. Well-designed performance measures help us to determine if our actions are helping us meet our goals, achieve expected benefits and to : –Set policy –Allocate resources –Choose between options –Report on results –Reveal problems and areas for improvement

7. Operations Performance Measures Incident Duration –Incident detection time –Incident response time –Incident clearance time –Incident recovery time Travel Times and Delay Travel Time Reliability (Variability) Toll Plaza Delay Accident and Fatality Rates (primary and secondary accidents)

8. Operations Performance Measures Provision of Traveler Information –ITS Field Device Coverage, Availability and Information Quality –Phone and Web (511) Coverage, Availability and Info Quality User Satisfaction (Surveys) –Traveler Information Quality and Relevance (DMS, HAR, 511) –Device Type Preference and Usage (DMS –vs- HAR) –Overall Satisfaction with Range of Services (FSP, EZ-Pass, etc). ITS System Performance –Availability (up-time) of ITS Field Devices and Systems –Accuracy of data and properly calibrated devices and systems –Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair

9. Operations Performance Measures Resources US DOT – Office of Operations –Operations Performance Measurement Program –Extensive information and external links http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/perf_measurement/index.htm Florida DOT Mobility Performance Measures Program http://www.dot.state.fl.us/planning/statistics/mobilitymeasures/ Washington State DOT Accountability and Performance –Gray Notebook http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/accountability/default.htm

10. Keys to Success of an ITS Project or Program Technical Political Institutional Legal Financial Public and private sector solutions/PPP

11. Contact Information Matthew J. Schiemer, PE Vice President - ITS Gannett Fleming, Inc. Tel: (512) 833-9377 Cell: (512) 417-6257 Email: mschiemer@gfnet.com