ITS Early Deployment Program efforts for the project were initiated during this work element. This effort was intended to stimulate interest and deepen the understanding of the ITS efforts for the corridor through a variety of media.
ITS Early Deployment Program. There is potential for heavy southbound cargo traffic from the Delta Port, scheduled for opening in 1997. The GSA and U. S. Customs are acquiring and reconfiguring land for improvements at the Xxxxxx truck crossing. There is a need to identify any special requirements necessary to accommodate future ITS applications. Current volumes at the Xxxxxx truck crossing are approximately 100 trucks per day; however, this crossing is forecasted to reach saturation in approximately 20 years. Options include expansion of the Lynden crossing or construction of a new crossing. Currently, trucks must have a permit to use the Lynden crossing. Problems identified with truck crossings at the border include inadequate holding lanes, passenger cars using the truck crossing, lack of adequate signage, and an increasing volume of trucks. Consider operating the truck crossing as an exclusive facility for trucks. This approach would need to address the associated political problems. Need to try to recapture some of the lost time associated with truck crossings delays.
ITS Early Deployment Program. APPENDIX F: BORDER CROSSING SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS. F-1 APPENDIX A: STRAIGHT LINE MAPS OF CORRIDOR
ITS Early Deployment Program. APPENDIX B: CORRIDOR TOUR MINUTES
ITS Early Deployment Program. ⚫ Pay attention to how information flows, and how and by whom it is used ⚫ The Internet provides one of the best means for communication for the WSP ⚫ Sharing radio sites between WSP and WSDOT is already happening and is essential, need to continue and expand use of common systems ⚫ There is a need to enable/enhance surveillance and communications for WSP and WSDOT maintenance. Consideration should be given to: + cameras operating with microwave communication technology. + permanent data stations for long-term data collection + variable message signing ⚫ WSDOT’s relationship with cities is important Resources When considering adding or modifying electronic equipment, also need to identify the associated staffing requirements in terms of FTE’s There is a need for an overall systems plan for prioritizing needs, identifying a phasing plan for implementation, cost estimating, conducting cost-benefit analysis, and allocating resources There is a need for WSDOT to coordinate with local jurisdictions such as: + City of Bellingham (mini ATMS system) + Ports + Freight operations + Regional rail planning Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, University of Washington, work on “Transparent Borders” Other WSDOT staff are interested in receiving a copy of the Seattle to Portland study The “Great Master List” of project needs was mentioned. A copy was requested by the Consultant Need to address recurrent congestion problems north of Marysville Combine a rail detection system with WSDOT’s GIS system Implement additional signal priority treatments
ITS Early Deployment Program. ⚫ Consider Internet application (web page) for real time travel data and PACE permit information. Currently, WSDOT has an operational web page, U. S. Customs and the BC Ministry of Transportation and Highways (MoTH) are interested in establishing web pages. ⚫ Make better use of both the Canadian and U. S. public information officers ⚫ Look for opportunities to improve the efficient movement of passengers by bus through the provision of advanced passenger information to customs officials, similar to Amtrak and airlines, where manifests are faxed ahead. . City of Surrey has expressed a concern about the potential for cut-through traffic on local streets I-5 Seattle to Vancouver B.C. XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX
ITS Early Deployment Program airport. According to the 1991 Washington Ports and Transportation Systems Study, Bellingham more than doubled air cargo tonnage from 1986 to 1990.
ITS Early Deployment Program. D.1 INTRODUCTION Various types of accidents were investigated for the stretch of l-5 being studied in this project. WSDOT’s accident data base can generate reports based on whether the accident location is within an urban or rural area. Generally, since traffic volumes tend to be higher in urban locations, total traffic accidents are higher in urban areas than in rural areas. When looking at accident data, it is good to keep in mind that the data is based on reported accidents. Almost all serious accidents are reported, but many minor accidents are not reported, and thus do not get recorded in the accident data base. The following tables reference data in either half mile or mile segments. When a milepost (MP) location is indicated, the reader must understand it covers the following half mile or full mile section of freeway. For example, if MP 206.0 is listed, it is actually referring to the stretch of highway from MP 206.00 to MP 206.49. If MP 204 is listed, it is actually referring to the stretch of highway from MP 204.00 to MP 204.99. The following tables list the freeway segments that have the highest number of accidents in the corridor for rural and urban areas. Comments: The injury and fatality accidents tend to parallel the total accidents. So the higher the total number of accidents, the higher the number of injury and fatality accidents. The following l-5 data is based on 9,818 reported accidents between January 1, 1990, and June 30, 1995 (five and a half years) from MP 177.76 to MP 276.56.
ITS Early Deployment Program. All rural and urban accidents involving hazardous materials are shown by milepost in Tables D- 5 and D-6. Table D-6 XXXXXXXXXXXX
