Minneapolis, MN

The ORION program is a combination of ITS systems that provides accurate, up-to-the-minute information for travellers and traffic managers. ORION provides MNDOT with a regional integrated communication system linking cities, counties and state transportation agencies and an advanced transit management system that features signal pre-emption to ensure better fleet management. It also includes a computer-aided enhanced-911 dispatch system to assist in managing more than 20,000 cellular phone calls received per month, expanded freeway management tools to better monitor and control traffic, advanced strategies to manage traffic on major arterial roadways and a traveller information system that will provide accurate, up-to-the-minute data to ensure that travellers can make better, more informed decisions.

Houston, TX

The Houston TranStar project involved the application of systems engineering and integration services to develop and deploy the ATMS for the greater Houston region. This included integration of multiple new and legacy field-installed systems and protocols supporting over 190 miles of freeway. Equipment installed and integrated included CCTVs, lane control signals, ramp meters and changeable message signs. The system has been operational since 1996 making it one of the mature ATMS deployments in the United States.

Fort Worth, TX

The TransVISION project contains all of the design, development, integration, installation and testing services for all control center hardware and software for the TransVISION Transportation Management Center which supports TXDOT and its partner agencies throughout Tarrant county and the greater Fort Worth metropolitan region. This system design is based on Houston TranStar with a view toward supporting the efficient and economical integration of other future ITS projects throughout Texas.

Vancouver, British Columbia

The British Columbia Ministry of Transport and Highways is developing an ITS strategic plan for the province of British Columbia. The project will assess major stakeholders needs in the region and develop a provincial ITS vision and program. A high level Provincial ITS system architecture that selects those portions of the Canadian ITS Architecture deemed appropriate for the Province will be created.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is designing and deploying the first phases of an advanced transportation management system within the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania region. The system monitors and controls traffic in the metropolitan area by providing state-of-the-art traffic management.

The system includes a fibre optic network deployed throughout the city to control Closed Circuit Television Cameras (CCTV), Variable Message Signs (VMS), and Highway Advisory Radio (HAR). Additionally, a Tunnel Closure System consisting of an alarm; over-height detection, lane control signals; and a flexible tunnel door; which automatically closes when warning alarm signals are received, is provided.

The Penn-Lincoln project consists of the following tasks:

• Development of System Requirements and Design
• ATMS Software Development
• Tunnel Control Software
• Database Integration
• Environmental Monitoring systems
• Communication Design and Installation
• High Occupancy Vehicle System Control Software
• Design, Construction & Integration of VMS, CCTV, Ramp Meter & Traffic Signal Field Equipment
• Design and Construction of the Traffic Operations Center