PENNDOT District 6-0 Regional Operations Plan (ROP) Regional Operations Forum Meeting #1 January 11 th , 2007 1
Meeting Agenda Meeting Agenda PENNDOT Introductions � ROP Overview � Existing and Planned ITS Deployments � � Interstate / Freeway � Arterials / Traffic Signals Next Steps � Stakeholder Workshop Approach � � Review Stakeholder List Questions / Comments � 2
PENNDOT ROP Overview 3
Operations Definition (from AASHTO) Operations Definition (from AASHTO) PENNDOT � “An integrated program designed to make the best use of existing highway infrastructure through provision of systems and services that preserve and improve performance” 4
A Shift in Focus A Shift in Focus PENNDOT � In the past, as the transportation infrastructure aged, a shift in focus towards maintaining the transportation system was necessary. � In today’s world, congestion and cost of system expansion means a shift to operating the transportation system is necessary. � Build, Maintain, and Operate the Transportation System. 5
How Can an Operations Plan Help? How Can an Operations Plan Help? PENNDOT � Identify Technologies and Institutional Arrangements that allow transportation systems to operate more closely to their maximum design intent in terms of � Capacity � Speed � Safety � Navigation � Logistics � Convenience � Operations Planning is used for programming, not deployment 6
Operations Planning Process Operations Planning Process PENNDOT � Early Deployment Plans � Regional ITS Architectures � Transportation Systems Operations Plan (TSOP) � Regional Operations Plan (ROP) 7
Delaware Valley Regional ITS Architecture Delaware Valley Regional ITS Architecture PENNDOT � Adopted November, 2000 � Identifies key regional stakeholders � Inventories existing and planned ITS resources � Identifies implementation strategies via ITS Deployment Plan � Currently being updated 8
Transportation Systems Operations Plan (TSOP) Transportation Systems Operations Plan (TSOP) PENNDOT � Adopted September 2005 � TSOP Goals � Build and maintain a transportation operations foundation � Improve highway operational performance � Improve safety � Improve security � www.paits.org 9
Transportation Systems Operations Plan (TSOP) Transportation Systems Operations Plan (TSOP) PENNDOT � TSOP Key Actions � Provide and support foundational transportation operations uniformly in all engineering districts � Provide a consistent interstate incident response on all sections of the systems � Share incident information for all hazards among state, federal, and responsible regional/local emergency management agencies � Provide timely, reliable traveler information through low-cost/no-cost media � Manage the transportation system cost-effectively through linked management centers 10
Transportation Systems Operations Plan (TSOP) Transportation Systems Operations Plan (TSOP) PENNDOT � Key Actions (contd.) � Use standard incident management and reporting software and device control software in every TMC � Manage traffic signals actively during incidents on key corridors � Improve arterial performance through inter-municipal traffic signal operation and maintenance agreements � Use and improve metrics to manage operations and guide planning and funding � Provide effective programs and services through properly trained and classified staff and balanced use of consultant support 11
Regional Operations Plan (ROP) Regional Operations Plan (ROP) PENNDOT � Defines strategic transportation operations program for the region � Extends TSOP statewide initiatives to the regional level � Specifies and prioritizes regional needs � Achieves uniformity and compatibility across the region � Expands cooperative relationships between regional transportation operators and planning partners 12
ROP Process ROP Process PENNDOT � First step in operations planning � ROP should be developed and adopted by all regional planning partners by July 31, 2007 � ROP output will be incorporated into the 2009 Transportation Improvements Program (TIP) � ROP will be updated every two years � PennDOT BHSTE is providing resources to support the ROP development 13
DVRPC/District 6- -0 Operations Region 0 Operations Region DVRPC/District 6 PENNDOT � Bucks County � Chester County � Delaware County � Montgomery County � Philadelphia County 14
ROP Highlights ROP Highlights PENNDOT � Key Roles � Project Management Team � Regional Operations Forum � Stakeholders � Activities � Stakeholder Workshops � Taskforces � Process � Structured, but flexible to be able to adapt to the needs of the region � Finished Product � Defines a program of prioritized long-term and short- term projects � Identifies project funding options � Project placement into the 2009 TIP 15
ROP Steps and Status ROP Steps and Status PENNDOT Establish ROF (complete) 1. Review/Update Plans (in process) 2. Define Regional Needs & Priorities (in process) 3. Identify Regional Operations Concepts 4. Define Operations Projects 5. Develop Regional Program 6. Draft and Adopt the ROP 7. 16
1. Establish Regional Operations Forum (ROF) 1. Establish Regional Operations Forum (ROF) PENNDOT � ROF is a representative regional body of planning partners and practitioners charged with overseeing and managing the development of the ROP � ROF will need to address area issues such as Forum leadership, membership, scope and authority, meeting schedules, etc. 17
2. Review/Update Plans and Document Projects 2. Review/Update Plans and Document Projects PENNDOT � EK has reviewed and assessed the following plans and documents � PennDOT ROP Regional Guidance Document � PennDOT TSOP � DVRPC Regional ITS Architecture � DVRPC FY2007-2010 TIP for PA � DVRPC ITS Master Plan � PennDOT District 6-0 Interstate ITS Deployment Plan � PennDOT District 6-0 Concept of Operations � PennDOT District 6-0 Communications Master Plan 18
Upcoming Meetings Upcoming Meetings PENNDOT � Workshop #1 – February 2007 � Taskforce Meetings – March and April 2007 � ROF Meeting #2 – May 2007 � Workshop #2 – June 2007 � ROF Meeting #3 – July 2007 � ROP Adoption – July 31, 2007 19
Existing and Planned ITS Deployments Existing and Planned ITS Deployments PENNDOT 20
Next Steps Next Steps PENNDOT � Schedule Stakeholder Workshop #1 � February 9, 2007 � Workshop #1 Approach: � Define and prioritize regional needs � Develop Taskforces to address high priority needs Additional project information can be found at: www.paits.org/rop 21
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