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We Make Green Happen®The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.Loukas Engineering, Limited
Signal Timing Optimization Program Pilot ProjectNortheast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency
www.albeckgerken.com
Agenda
Introduce Albeck Gerken, Inc. Background
Expertise/Training
Approach to Signal Timing Pilot Project
ATMS Support Services
Data Collection Innovations
Workforce Development
Summary
Questions/Discussion
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How Can We Ensure Success of Your STOP Pilot Project?
National Experience
Local Insight
Advanced Technology
Highly Trained Professionals
Specialized Expertise
Success on Similar Programs
We Make Your Jobs Easier
We are Committed to Your Success
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Background
Albeck Gerken, Inc. Founded as Albeck Gerken, Inc. in 2000 by John Albeck and Jeff Gerken
Early project assignments provided tech support, training, and development for Trafficware, the developers of Synchro and SimTraffic
The firm has evolved into a leading provider of traffic signal retiming and arterial management services
The firm has heavily invested in equipment, hardware, software, and training across many vendor platforms, to support our clients
Developer and presenter of effective training programs: Signal Timing Specialist
Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) Operator
Transportation Analyst & Transportation Planning Analyst
Corridor Manager
Offices located in Florida and Virginia Project office with MSG in Beachwood, Ohio
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Team Members
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. Local full service firm – Transportation, Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical, Surveying, Construction Support
60 years in Ohio engineering – 140 Ohio employees
Multiple ODOT Prequalifications
Prime consultant for NOACA Traffic Count Program
Loukas Engineering, Limited Traffic data and consulting firm
Approach all traffic counts with the mindset of a engineer
Subconsultant for NOACA Traffic Count Program
Ohio certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)5
Areas of Expertise
Everything we do falls into Transportation Systems Management andOperations (TSM&O) areas:
1. Traffic Operations Engineering
2. ATMS Support Services
3. Transportation Analysis/Performance Management
4. Traffic Safety Analysis
5. Traffic Data Collection (in support of all above business lines)
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This is what we do every day
Areas of QualificationTraffic Engineering StudiesTraffic Signal TimingTraffic Systems Analysis and DesignTraffic Engineering Systems ImplementationTraffic Engineering Systems CommunicationsSignalizationSystems PlanningSubarea/Corridor PlanningTransportation Statistics
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Albeck Gerken, Inc. Staff
Our Team Members Highly trained, focused professionals that deploy signal timings and
work on arterial operations every day 8 Qualified Signal Timing Specialists
10 Qualified ATMS Operators
Specialized training and certifications to ensure field focus 9 PTOE’s, 11 IMSA III
Trained in depth on controller hardware and software from multiple suppliers
High performing organization built using military concepts
Results Oriented Work Environment. Live by the following principles: “Some is not a number, Soon is not a time, and Hope is not a plan”
“Complacency Kills”
“Measure to Compare”
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We can staff maintaining agency TMCs during deployments so there is no requirement for your staff support during a retiming project, allowing you to participate to the level you desire.
Signal Timing Specialist Qualification
9 qualification topics
1. Data Collection
2. Modeling and Analysis
3. Local Controllers
4. Cabinets
5. Timing Development
6. Timing Deployment
7. Performance Evaluation
8. ATMS Operator
9. Project Management
Required Training and Certifications:
Maintenance of Traffic (Work Zone Safety)
IMSA Signals I
IMSA Signals II
Synchro Training
Tru‐Traffic Training
Establishes a minimum standard for signal timing knowledge and capabilities
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Corridor Manager Qualification Standards
Arterial Performance Monitoring Data Collection Fundamentals
Bluetooth
BlueTOAD
ATMS Daily Alarm Monitoring Identify all possible alarms
Discuss procedures to enable ATMS alarms
Prioritize ATMS alarms based on severity of traffic impact potential
Perform ATMS alarm daily monitoring and prioritize maintaining agency response
Transportation Analyst Capabilities Discuss CAD capabilities
Discuss GIS mapping features and capabilities
General MUTCD understanding
Modeling and analysis
Interaction with citizens Complete Communicating with Tact and Finesse from National Seminars
Conduct mock citizen interaction exercises
Qualified Signal Timing Specialist
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Traffic Operations Engineering
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Arterial Signal Timing Data Collection Timing Pattern Development and Implementation
Fine‐Tuning Before and After Evaluation
Intersection Timing Change and Clearance Intervals Preemption and Priority Parameters Intersection Parameters
Alternatives Analyses Evaluation of Geometric or Operational Alternatives
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Approach to Retiming Projects ‐Our Philosophy
Balanced data collection and sufficiently detailed modeling provide both cost effective and technically appropriate inputs to the signal timing process. Know the end state and work toward it.
Understand network saturation level and having reasonable expectations of what success means
Hierarchy of traffic operations plan goals: 1. Prevent freeway/expressway ramp backups2. Eliminate gridlock3. Provide/improve progression and reduce overall travel and delay time to
increase system throughput4. Additional client goals based on the project
Timing development programs, such as Synchro®, provide only 40% of the solution (maybe even less); basic timing review (minimum greens, initial intervals, clearances, recalls, detection strategies, passage times, etc.), proper schedule development, coordination plan testing (diagnostics), and proper implementation are all key components to smooth, successful retiming efforts.
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Approach to Retiming Projects ‐Our Philosophy
The proper programming of traffic signal controllers is probably the most important step in the process. Optimization means nothing if the controller is continuously out of sync or skips movements due to incorrect programming
The optimized use of local controller settings provides opportunities to more efficiently move traffic
Enhanced skills and applications are acquired continuously. We continue to assess and apply improvements to our process after each project
Quality Control checks throughout the process, supporting an overall Quality Assurance program. We formalize our SOPs and use checklists to ensure we do not miss critical steps in the process
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STOP Project Website
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Traffic Signal System Retiming Process
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Step 1: Determine Project Goals, Define Success, Determine Schedule
Step 2: Data Collection and Analysis
Step 3: Develop Signal Timing Plans
Step 4: Deploy Signal Timing Plans
Step 5: Fine‐tune Field Operations
Step 6: Performance Evaluation
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Our Retiming Process:Step 1 ‐ Determine Project Goals, Define Success, Determine Schedule
Discussion of the project origins and goals and any specific definitions of project success. Identification of any project constraints or special conditions. Determination of project limits, seasonal traffic impacts, and resulting data collection plan
Understand system saturation levels
Discussion of servicing pedestrian demands and the agency’s openness to signal sequence changes by time of day
Determination of operational status of equipment: traffic controllers, cabinets, intersection and system detectors, and communications
Development of the Project Schedule to include additional meetings, key delivery dates, any impacts to operations (school year or peak season issues), and any other issues associated to the schedule
Obtain written authorization for our staff to be on client’s ROW and to access traffic signal cabinets to perform our work
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Step 1: Determine Project Goals, Define Success, Determine
Schedule
Step 2: Data Collection and Analysis
Step 3: Develop Signal Timing Plans
Step 4: Deploy Signal Timing Plans
Step 5: Fine-tune Field Operations
Step 6: Performance Evaluation
Our Retiming Process:Step 2 – Data Collection & Analysis
Conduct system machine 7‐day counts using intrusive (pneumatic tubes) or non‐intrusive (Wavetronix radar) platforms
Conduct turning movement counts using Miovision video collection units More accurate than people counting traffic
Ability to collect entire corridor at the same time
Demand versus served traffic issues
Perform field reviews and controller database uploads
Document special operations – preemption, transit priority, flashing yellow arrow, special pedestrian treatments
Conduct Saturation Flow Rate studies
Conduct “Before” travel time runs using Tru‐Traffic
Build baseline Synchro® models
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Step 1: Determine Project Goals, Define Success, Determine
Schedule
Step 2: Data Collection and Analysis
Step 3: Develop Signal Timing Plans
Step 4: Deploy Signal Timing Plans
Step 5: Fine-tune Field Operations
Step 6: Performance Evaluation
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Our Retiming Process:Step 2 – Data Collection & Analysis
Conduct system machine 7‐day counts using intrusive (pneumatic tubes) or non‐intrusive (Wavetronix radar) platforms
Conduct turning movement counts using Miovision video collection units More accurate than people counting traffic
Ability to collect entire corridor at the same time
Demand versus served traffic issues
Perform field reviews and controller database uploads
Document special operations – preemption, transit priority, flashing yellow arrow, special pedestrian treatments
Conduct Saturation Flow Rate studies
Conduct “Before” travel time runs using Tru‐Traffic
Build baseline Synchro® models
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Step 1: Determine Project Goals, Define Success, Determine
Schedule
Step 2: Data Collection and Analysis
Step 3: Develop Signal Timing Plans
Step 4: Deploy Signal Timing Plans
Step 5: Fine-tune Field Operations
Step 6: Performance Evaluation
Field Reviews
Field Reviews & controller database uploads
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Step 1: Determine Project Goals, Define Success, Determine
Schedule
Step 2: Data Collection and Analysis
Step 3: Develop Signal Timing Plans
Step 4: Deploy Signal Timing Plans
Step 5: Fine-tune Field Operations
Step 6: Performance Evaluation
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Field Reviews
Field Reviews & controller database uploads
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Step 1: Determine Project Goals, Define Success, Determine
Schedule
Step 2: Data Collection and Analysis
Step 3: Develop Signal Timing Plans
Step 4: Deploy Signal Timing Plans
Step 5: Fine-tune Field Operations
Step 6: Performance Evaluation
Build a calibrated traffic model of existing conditions
Gather, process, and code project data into the models
Intersection geometry (from intersection field reviews)
Turning movement counts
Existing timing / phasing
Process repeated for various times‐of‐day (day plan schedule)
Good modeling provides a trustworthy picture of capacity analysis and can minimize the amount of fine‐tuning required
Synchro® Model Development
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Build a calibrated traffic model of existing conditions
Gather, process, and code project data into the models
Intersection geometry (from intersection field reviews)
Turning movement counts
Existing timing / phasing
Process repeated for various times‐of‐day (day plan schedule)
Good modeling provides a trustworthy picture of capacity analysis and can minimize the amount of fine‐tuning required
Synchro® Model Development
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Tru-Traffic
Universal Traffic Data
Format (UTDF)
Universal Traffic Data
Format (UTDF)
SynchroUTDF
Our Retiming Process: Step 3 –Develop Traffic Signal Timing Plans
Update Basic Timing
Determine pattern needs
Make pedestrian decisions
Review crash records for safety issues
Update Synchro® models and use for pattern optimization, always questioning the results
Utilize Tru‐Traffic for offset fine‐tuning
Prepare timings for controller database, determine transition modes, standardize action table, ensure yellow trap prevention, etc.
Run coordination diagnostic program and address any issues, as part of our Quality Assurance program
Prepare databases for transfer to client’s system, (creating new files to preserve existing files as applicable)
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Step 1: Determine Project Goals, Define Success, Determine
Schedule
Step 2: Data Collection and Analysis
Step 3: Develop Signal Timing Plans
Step 4: Deploy Signal Timing Plans
Step 5: Fine-tune Field Operations
Step 6: Performance Evaluation
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Our Retiming Process: Step 3 –Develop Traffic Signal Timing Plans
Update Basic Timing
Determine pattern needs
Make pedestrian decisions
Review crash records for safety issues
Update Synchro® models and use for pattern optimization, always questioning the results
Utilize Tru‐Traffic for offset fine‐tuning
Prepare timings for controller database, determine transition modes, standardize action table, ensure yellow trap prevention, etc.
Run coordination diagnostic program and address any issues, as part of our Quality Assurance program
Prepare databases for transfer to client’s system, (creating new files to preserve existing files as applicable)
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Step 1: Determine Project Goals, Define Success, Determine
Schedule
Step 2: Data Collection and Analysis
Step 3: Develop Signal Timing Plans
Step 4: Deploy Signal Timing Plans
Step 5: Fine-tune Field Operations
Step 6: Performance Evaluation
NEMA 170
Our Retiming Process: Step 4 –Deploy Traffic Signal Timing Plans
Implementation day staffed appropriately
Download plans via automated means, or through front panel if necessary
Verify proper clock time for controllers
Drive system using Tru‐Traffic to determine if controllers are functioning as desired
Never allow pattern to operate unobserved
Goal is to ensure local controllers are operating correctly prior to beginning the fine‐tuning process
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Step 1: Determine Project Goals, Define Success, Determine
Schedule
Step 2: Data Collection and Analysis
Step 3: Develop Signal Timing Plans
Step 4: Deploy Signal Timing Plans
Step 5: Fine-tune Field Operations
Step 6: Performance Evaluation
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Our Retiming Process: Step 5 –Fine‐Tune Traffic Signal Timing Plans
Use Tru‐Traffic to fine‐tune pattern timing
Monitor critical intersections, drive the corridor using Tru‐Traffic adjusting necessary settings to achieve goals
More than just Cycle / Offset / Split
Use controller features to achieve goals
Unique to every system, but knowing the hardware can support the timing plan
During implementation and fine‐tuning, we use the system to troubleshoot operations, identify issues, and monitor traffic
We always want to deploy our timings
Long days, but we never leave until it’s right!
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Step 1: Determine Project Goals, Define Success, Determine
Schedule
Step 2: Data Collection and Analysis
Step 3: Develop Signal Timing Plans
Step 4: Deploy Signal Timing Plans
Step 5: Fine-tune Field Operations
Step 6: Performance Evaluation
Our Retiming Process:Step 6 – Performance Evaluation
“After” runs using Tru‐Traffic
Synchro® & SimTraffic® Modeling Develops Benefit to Cost ratio analysis
Provides means to develop implementable recommendations
Fuel savings comparison develops CO2 and emission impacts
Tru‐Traffic Before/After run comparisons Travel time savings
Travel Time Monitoring and Trend Analysis Bluetooth® MAC address matching systems
Concise report signed and sealed by Professional Engineer
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Step 1: Determine Project Goals, Define Success, Determine
Schedule
Step 2: Data Collection and Analysis
Step 3: Develop Signal Timing Plans
Step 4: Deploy Signal Timing Plans
Step 5: Fine-tune Field Operations
Step 6: Performance Evaluation
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Quality Assurance/Quality Control for Signal Retiming Projects
We have developed a QA program specific for signal retiming projects that has 11 specific QC elements covering the following areas
Data collection
Model development
Optimization development
Database entry
Coordination diagnostics
Highly successful in eliminating database errors and providing smooth deployments
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Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Albeck Gerken, Inc. Quality Assurance Program Components:
The right project team members and the right size of the team
Proper scheduling and resource leveling
Peer Review as well as proper leadership oversight
Strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures
Staff training
Work / Rest cycle
Risk Avoidance
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Traffic Signal System Retiming Projects
PennDOT Projects
Traffic Signal Timing Initiative for District 6 Work order based assignments
Typical travel times and delays significantly improved
Project B/C ratios exceeded 40:1 in all cases
PennDOT Traffic Signal Asset Management System (TSAMS) Data Collection Inventory of over 8,700 traffic signals
PennDOT Traffic Signal Publication Consolidation Combining all traffic engineering documents into one
Updating technical information as necessary
Flashing Yellow Arrow Position Paper Investigating the use of the FYA in PA
PennDOT Green Light‐Go Technical Support Eastern Region – Districts 4, 5 and 8
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Example Signal Retiming Projects
Hillsborough County, Florida ‐ Signalized Intersection Timing Update Program (Naztec Controllers, ATMS.now) Conversion programming from TCT to Naztec controllers
Respond to citizen service requests (complaints) related to timing
5 year program to update timing on critical corridors, placing certain corridors on Traffic Responsive Plan Selection mode
Operate the School Flashing Beacon Program (450 school beacons)
Traffic Management Center operators – TSM&O
Maintenance tasking: Uninterruptable Power Supply PMs
FDOT: District 7, District 2, District 5, District 1, and District 4 Multi‐year Districtwide retiming programs
Plant City running Traffic Responsive Pattern Selection mode
District 7 prioritization model for retiming efforts
SR 60 (Brandon): Benefit to Cost Ratio: 114:1, 13% reduction in all crashes
Mix of Bi Tran Systems 170/2070 using QuicNet, Peek 3000E controllers, and Naztec 980s
Special Event timings
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Workforce Development
PennDOT Specific Traffic Signal Training Introduction to Signals
Traffic Signal Design
Maintenance and Operations
Construction and Inspection
All developed into online, self‐paced courses
ODOT Traffic Training Program Recently Selected for ODOT Programmatic Training Program
Minnesota DOT Training Involved in the development and instruction of multiple traffic training classes with MnDOT
since 1998
The most recent contract involves the development of twelve (12) manuals and courses
Traffic Signal Optimization and Timing, Traffic Signal Design, Traffic Signals 101, Intersection Capacity Evaluation (ICE), Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Design, Pavement Marking Applications and Design, Traffic Control Plan Development, Roadway Lighting Design, At‐Grade Sign Plan Design, Freeway Sign Plan Design, Guide Sign Design, and Signs 101.
Florida DOT Central Office training programs for arterial traffic operations
PennDOT Synchro and SimTraffic Training Courses
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Workforce Development
Highlights Customized class to meet the specific needs of the sponsoring agency Fill knowledge gaps due to staff turn-over and reassignment Train entire staff at one time Reduce travel with on-site classes Develop stand-alone manuals for future reference
Project Work Plan Gather and compile data necessary for course Conduct progress meetings/conference calls with sponsor Develop a draft course manual for agency review Develop final course manual and materials based on comments Provide group training session on-site
Albeck Gerken Delivers Classroom Instruction Training Manual – Can serve as a standalone document Electronic Files (Training Manual, Handouts, Slides) Progress meetings and minutes Course can be developed in online environment
Specialized Applications & Publications
Norfolk: Hampton Boulevard – Old Dominion University Pedestrian Access
Prince George’s County: Ritchie Road – Corridor Timing Plans and TSP Pilot
Virginia Beach: Diversion Route Signal Timing Plans
Sugar Land: Traffic Responsive Signal System Virginia Beach: Holiday Plans White Paper: FYA Pedestrian Considerations White Paper: Leading Pedestrian Intervals for
Arterials White Paper: Integrating Bicycles into Traffic
Signal Operations
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Summit County – Arlington Road Corridor Project
2 Mile Corridor Project CMAQ Funding Optimization and
Upgrade of 7 Signalized Intersections
Widening and resurfacing
Pedestrian Facilties Transit Improvements Construction in 2016
City of Kent – City Wide Traffic Signal Study
42 Signalized Intersections Studied
Five Phases for Signal Upgrades (CMAQ)
Fiber Interconnect
Transit Interface
Pedestrian Focused Design (KSU)
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Transportation and Traffic Study
City of Akron/University of Akron
Joint City – University Effort
29 Signalized Intersection Studies
Complete Streets Concepts
Traffic Calming Special Event Traffic
Planning Bicycle & Pedestrian
Facilities Transit Component
Advanced System Operation –Traffic Responsive and Traffic Adaptive
Traffic Responsive Good fit for systems that need to address recurring and non‐recurring
congestion, typical of seasonal changes and directional commuter routes Programmed to mimic the day plan schedule for recurring congestion, as
well as have patterns available to address non‐recurring events Requires system monitoring and adjustments
Traffic Adaptive May be a good fit for systems that have widely varying traffic demand
during the day Multiple vendors with capabilities
Requires system monitoring and adjustments
Both platforms generally come with capital funds but little is put toward future maintenance and operations. Goal should be to keep these systems running well into the future.
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Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O)
Defined as “…integrated strategies to optimize the performance of existing infrastructure through the implementation of multimodal and intermodal, cross-jurisdictional systems, services, and projects designed to preserve capacity and improve security, safety, and reliability of the transportation system.”
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21)
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ATMS Support Services
We apply the principles of Transportation Systems Management and Operations to optimize ATMS functionality
Manage congestion, maximize operation of arterials
Measure user‐based parameters and improve their performance
ATMS Support Services include:
System Planning and Program Management
Implementation and Operations
Performance Evaluation and Benchmarking
Specialized Services
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ATMS Support Services
System Planning Development or Updating of an ATMS Strategic Plan
Expanded Initiatives through an ATMS Program Assessment
Incorporation of FHWA Rule 940 ITS Architecture and use of Systems Engineering process
Identification and Development of Strategic Partnerships
Program Management Scheduling, Directing, and Controlling Project Activities from
Concept Development through Implementation System Configuration
Prioritization Procurement Assistance
Coordination and Documentation
ATMS Support Services
Implementation System Implementation Inspection Services
System Acceptance Development, Testing and Documentation
Operation Development of Standard Procedures and Practices
Conduct Staff Training
Provide Trained System Operators
Extension of Staff for Critical Absences, Special Events, Major Incidents, and Seasonal Peaks
Citizen Complaint Response Facilitation
Field Review / System Fine‐Tuning
Remote System Monitoring
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ATMS Support Services ‐ Operations
Operations Example (OODA Loop) Observe – ATMS Daily Monitoring of Critical Field Alarms – Pedestrian Detector Diagnostic
Orient – Use ATMS to validate if pedestrian detector is still failing
Decide ‐ Use ATMS to validate if equipment malfunction is causing operational issue and make decision to provide notification
Act – Send email to Traffic Operations with notification of equipment malfunction causing operational issue
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Decide
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ATMS Support Services ‐ Operations
System Hardware and Software Trafficware/Naztec ATMS.now software on
dedicated server Laptops for direct connect
Trafficware/Naztec suite of controllers
Trafficware/Naztec cabinet for testing and education
Naztec StreetWise
TCT LM System
Econolite Aries
Econolite Centracs
Peek CLMATS
BI Tran QuicLoad
Synchro Studio
Tru‐Traffic with GPS units
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Traffic Operations Focused TSM&O Planning and Implementation
Field investigations of citizen complaints
Traffic safety evaluations
Cabinet design, database conversions/upgrades
Installation inspection
Traffic studies related to deployment
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ATMS Support Services – Operations
ATMS Support Services
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Specialized Services System and Controller Database Conversions
System Configuration and Setup
System “Grooming”
Controller Installation and Cabinet Inspections
UPS Integration and Maintenance
Preemption and Priority System Programming
School Beacon Monitoring and Maintenance
Flashing Yellow Arrow Deployments
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Alternatives Analyses
Modeling and Evaluation of Operational Alternatives
Roadway Widening
Intersection Geometric Improvements
Signal Operational Modifications
Capital Program Prioritization based on Project Effectiveness
Benefit / Cost Analysis
Capacity Project Staging
Transportation Analysis / Performance Management
SimTraffic Network Performance Measures - PM Peak Hour
Existing Volumes
Split Optimization Lane alignment change + Split Phase +
Split Optimization
No-Build Build 1 No-Build Build 2
Total Delay (hr) 52 44 -15.8% 52 43 -17.3%
Total Stops 3,067 2,772 -9.6% 3,067 3,020 -1.5%
Total Travel Time (hr) 96 88 -8.5% 96 87 -9.4%
Fuel Consumed (gal) 74 72 -2.6% 74 73 -1.9%
Future Volumes
Split Optimization Lane alignment change + Split Phase +
Split Optimization
No-Build Build 1 No-Build Build 2
Total Delay (hr) 147 77 -47.7% 147 107 -27.5%
Total Stops 4,481 4,359 -2.7% 4,481 5,836 30.2%
Total Travel Time (hr) 198 129 -34.9% 198 158 -20.1%
Fuel Consumed (gal) 106 92 -13.3% 106 99 -6.7%
SimTraffic Network Performance Measures - PM Peak Hour
Existing Volumes
Split Optimization Lane alignment change + Split Phase +
Split Optimization
No-Build Build 1 No-Build Build 2
Total Delay (hr) 52 44 -15.8% 52 43 -17.3%
Total Stops 3,067 2,772 -9.6% 3,067 3,020 -1.5%
Total Travel Time (hr) 96 88 -8.5% 96 87 -9.4%
Fuel Consumed (gal) 74 72 -2.6% 74 73 -1.9%
Future Volumes
Split Optimization Lane alignment change + Split Phase +
Split Optimization
No-Build Build 1 No-Build Build 2
Total Delay (hr) 147 77 -47.7% 147 107 -27.5%
Total Stops 4,481 4,359 -2.7% 4,481 5,836 30.2%
Total Travel Time (hr) 198 129 -34.9% 198 158 -20.1%
Fuel Consumed (gal) 106 92 -13.3% 106 99 -6.7%
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Performance Evaluation and Benchmarking
Development and Monitoring of Performance Measures
Travel Time Efficiency and Reliability
Benefit / Cost Analyses
Road Safety Analyses
Uptime and Equipment Reliability
Trend Line Identification
Public Reporting Dashboards
Transportation Analysis / Performance Management
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Traffic Safety Analyses
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Signal Operations and Safety Optimization of signal timing
Shown to reduce total crashes by about 15%1
Shown to reduce right angle crashes by 25 ‐ 32%2
Adjustment of clearance intervals to ITE values Shown to reduce total crashes by about 8%2
Review of left turn phasing Significant impact on left turn crashes
Review of phasing sequences
Five corridors in Hillsborough County – 55:1 benefit / cost ratio just for safety improvements due to corridor retiming
1. Issue Brief 5 – Traffic Signals, FHWA and ITE, 20042. Issue Brief 8 – Toolbox of Countermeasures and Their Potential Effectiveness for Intersection
Crashes, FHWA and ITE, 2009
Traffic Safety Analyses
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Arterial and Intersection Safety Evaluations
Signal Operations
Coordination and Progression
Pedestrian and Clearance Intervals
Phasing Sequences
Signal Displays
Crash Trends Analysis
Empirical Bayes Analysis
ID Annual Crash
Reduction
Crash Cost ‐ Weighted by Facility Type
Annual Crash Cost Reduction
Present Value of Crash Reduction at i=4%, y=1.5
Cost of Retiming Effort
Benefit / Cost Ratio
HC‐1 69 $ 130,645 $ 9,014,505 $ 12,875,868 $ 129,956 99
HC‐2 64 $ 130,645 $ 8,361,280 $ 11,942,834 $ 133,696 89
HC‐3 38 $ 130,645 $ 4,964,510 $ 7,091,058 $ 103,628 68
HC‐4 23 $ 72,470 $ 1,666,810 $ 2,380,788 $ 143,774 17
HC‐5 NA NA NA NA NA NA
HC‐6 55 $ 89,065 $ 4,898,575 $ 6,996,880 $ 96,612 72
Total 249 $ 28,905,680 $ 41,287,428 $ 748,443 55
ID Annual Crash
Reduction
Crash Cost ‐ Weighted by Facility Type
Annual Crash Cost Reduction
Present Value of Crash Reduction at i=4%, y=1.5
Cost of Retiming Effort
Benefit / Cost Ratio
HC‐1 69 $ 130,645 $ 9,014,505 $ 12,875,868 $ 129,956 99
HC‐2 64 $ 130,645 $ 8,361,280 $ 11,942,834 $ 133,696 89
HC‐3 38 $ 130,645 $ 4,964,510 $ 7,091,058 $ 103,628 68
HC‐4 23 $ 72,470 $ 1,666,810 $ 2,380,788 $ 143,774 17
HC‐5 NA NA NA NA NA NA
HC‐6 55 $ 89,065 $ 4,898,575 $ 6,996,880 $ 96,612 72
Total 249 $ 28,905,680 $ 41,287,428 $ 748,443 55
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Data Collection Innovations
Wavetronix Use of HD units for non‐intrusive “tube emulation” Portable, temporary installation, robust “by lane”
analysis We can use where tube installation will be difficult or
risk avoidance requires
Miovision “Off‐line” video collection system, upload videos of
turning movement counts, Miovision uses machine vision to produce a TMC, provides an audit trail
Ability to collect the turning movement counts and approach counts at the same time
BlueTOAD Non‐intrusive travel time data via MAC address
matching Can be used for Origin‐Destination studies Future historical benchmarking will provide
significant tools to manage roadway operations
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Data Collection Innovations ‐Wavetronix
Wavetronix Smartsensor HDTM units
Dual‐radar technology for detection with a patented auto‐configuration process to define the roadway cross‐section and direction of vehicles in each lane.
One sensor is capable of collecting across 10 lanes (multi‐directional)
Count, classification, speed, occupancy; all by lane
Accuracy documented in White Paper*
54* Available for download at www.albeckgerken.com
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Data Collection Innovations ‐Miovision
MiovisionTM Video Collection Units (VCU)
Uses digital video recording to capture all vehicle turning movements. Miovision has developed proprietary machine vision technology to count the traffic for each movement.
Video recorded and stored on SD card, upload video via office computer to the Miovision web server
Miovision processes the video on a per‐hour fee basis
Count and vehicle classification by movement
Capable of studies up to 72 hours
White Paper documenting count accuracy*
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Before/After Video Logging for Travel Time Runs
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Data Collection Innovations – BlueTOAD
BlueTOADTMUnits for real‐time travel time data
Non‐intrusive Bluetooth MAC address readers
Online portal for real time data via cellular modem as well as historical data
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Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O)
Measuring transportation performance
Actively managing the transportation network
Providing beneficial safety and mobility outcomes to the public
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Albeck Gerken, Inc. Summary
Albeck Gerken, Inc. Staff
We are an operations‐based company focused on arterial management using the concepts of TSM&O.
We know the controllers and ATMS softwares in use
We know the analysis tools, how to apply them, and when to question their outputs
We make your life easier through preparation and smooth deployments
Our ability to respond to hardware, software, and general traffic issues sets us apart
This is simply what we do ‐We Make Green Happen®
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Questions / Discussion
We Have:
• Trained over 3,000 Students on the use of Synchro
• Specialized Internal Training Programs
• Implemented Other Successful Pilot Programs
• 9 PTOE’s
• 11 IMSA III’s
• 46 Miovision Units
• 4 Wavetronix Units
• 60 BlueTOAD Units
Albeck Gerken, Inc. Staff We are an operations‐based company
focused on arterial management using the concepts of TSM&O.
We know the controllers and ATMS softwares in use
We know the analysis tools, how to apply them, and when to question their outputs
We make your life easier through preparation and smooth deployments
Our ability to respond to hardware, software, and general traffic issues sets us apart
This is simply what we do ‐We Make Green Happen®
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Discussion
Albeck Gerken, Inc. engineers are nationally recognized for the application and implementation of technology to better operate our surface transportation systems.
We provide specialized training and certifications to ensure a field focus. Our staff includes nine PTOE’s, 11 IMSA Level III certifications, and eight Signal Timing Specialists.
Albeck Gerken, Inc. has recently been selected by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for their Traffic Signal Training Programmatic project.
From 1999 to 2011, John Albeck was involved in the development of Trafficware’s Synchro and SimTraffic signal timing optimization tools.
We have also developed successful in-house training pipelines which include: Signal Timing Specialist, Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) Operator and Corridor Manager. We can staff maintaining agency TMCs during deployments so there is no requirement for your staff support during a retiming project, allowing you to participate to the level you desire.
Our staff consists of highly trained, focused professionals that deploy signal timings and work on signal systems every
day. This is what we do.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has documented an average grade of 4.5 (out of 5.0) for Albeck Gerken, Inc. on recent projects (compared to an average of 3.8 for our competitors).
Traffic signal retiming projects reflect our core service and our staff is built to support projects like yours.
The Mannik & Smith Group and Loukas Engineering are working with NOACA on the current Traffic Count Program and will facilitate coordination and use of existing data.
Our robust Quality Assurance Program was developed specifically for signal retiming projects and covers 11 quality control elements.
Our team understands that traffic models, such as
Synchro, are at best 40% of the solution; basic timing review (minimum greens, initial intervals, clearances, recalls, detection, passage,
etc.), coordination plan testing (diagnostics), and proper implementation are all key components to smooth,
successful retiming efforts.
Properly programming traffic signal controllers is probably the most important step in the process. Optimization means nothing if the controller is
continuously out of sync or has cycle failures due to incorrect
programming.
Our team’s project office (MSG office) is located in Beachwood, Ohio, just minutes from the Cedar Road corridor.
Equipment knowledge and experience with system troubleshooting are key elements to successful fine-tuning.
In addition to hands-on traffic signal optimization, the Albeck Gerken, Inc. team has vast experience instructing others across the United States on signal timing best practices. Our Project Manager, John Albeck, has developed and instructed Traffic Signal Controller Programming courses focused on proper interpretation of Synchro output and how it was to be input into an Econolite controller.
We have mastered the complex aspects of arterial operations and have built a staff that can deliver these services expeditiously.
Example Signal Retiming Projects
FDOT: District 7, District 2, District 5, District 1, and District 4
Multi‐year Districtwide retiming programs
Plant City running Traffic Responsive Pattern Selection mode
District 7 prioritization model for retiming efforts
SR 60 (Brandon): Benefit to Cost Ratio: 114:1, 13% reduction in all crashes
Mix of Bi Tran Systems 170/2070 using QuicNet, Peek 3000E controllers, and Naztec 980s
Special Event timings
Brevard County, Florida retiming (Naztec controllers, ATMS.now)
Wickham Road Traffic Responsive System
Next steps are Traffic Adaptive implementation
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Example Signal Retiming Projects
Virginia Beach, Virginia Naztec controllers, ATMS.now
3 year program to update entire city, working through priority of corridors
Training, city wide profiling, diversion routes
TSM&O activities to follow
Norfolk, Virginia McCain 170 controllers, BiTrans QuicNet
3 year program to update entire city, working through priority of corridors
Training, city wide profiling
Roanoke, Virginia Traconex controllers
Multiple corridor retiming assignments
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Example Signal Retiming Projects
Around the country:
Elk Grove, California (Naztec 2070 controllers, ATMS.now)
Citrus Heights, California (Naztec controllers, ATMS.now)
Moving to Traffic Responsive Plan Selection
Minnesota DOT (Econolite controllers, Aries)
SE Metro, I‐494 PRO, TH 13, TH 247, I‐394, Eden Prairie/TH 212
Sugar Land, Texas (Naztec controllers, ATMS.now)
Recently completed their Traffic Responsive system
Grand Rapids, Michigan (EPAC controllers, ACTRA central)
Omaha, Nebraska (170 controllers)
Wichita, Kansas (2070 controllers, MIST central)
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