| Project Title: |
CENTRAL OHIO ITS DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION |
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| Project Status: | In Progress | |
| Project Type: |
Deployment/Integration |
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| Project Description: | This project is the FY 2000 ITS Integration Program earmark for Columbus, Ohio and the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) funding for which was approved in July 2003. COTA has implemented an automated management system which provides the Transit Authority staff with a computer-aided dispatch/automatic vehicle location (CAD/AVL) system that presents geographical representations of the COTA fleet associated with the City of Columbus street maps. The system utilizes Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to track the location of every bus and service vehicle in the fleet. This project is comprised of multiple initiatives that will ensure maximum technology benefit is achieved in future ITS investments. The initiatives include procurement activities, an ITS Security Assessment, completion of TCIP XML Pilot Project, an Advanced Traveler Information Systems Pilot, and a Smart Card feasibility study. | |
| Project Location: | Columbus, Ohio | |
| Project Partner(s): | FHWA, Central Ohio Transit Authority, Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission | |
| Project Start Date: | July 2003 | |
| Project End Date: | September 2004 | |
| Estimated Total ITS Funds: | $486,421 | |
| Estimated Total Project Cost: | $972,000 |
| Project Contacts: | ||
Jim Buckson |
FHWA Ohio Division, HDA-OH |
(614) 280-6846 |
Ext. |
Mark Nawrath |
COTA |
(614) 308-4373 |
Ext. |