| Project Title: |
ASHLAND AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTEGRATION |
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| Project Status: | In Progress | |
| Project Type: |
Deployment/Integration |
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| Project Description: | This is a discretionary project of the FY2000 ITS Deployment Program for Chicago, Illinois. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The goals of this project are to improve safety and efficiency for a 1½ mile segment of the Ashland Avenue Corridor. This is to be accomplished with the installation of new underground fiber optic cable and updated traffic signal equipment. Integrated traffic signal systems with modernized controllers fulfill the City of Chicago's Traffic Signal Master Plan by incorporating a core infrastructure that can take advantage of emerging ITS technologies, including bus transit and emergency vehicle priority. The proposed transportation communications and traffic signal infrastructure will serve various functions in the planned integration of the City of Chicago's traffic signal communications system with other agencies. This project will further encourage inter-jurisdictional coordination and reduce institutional barriers. This is further detailed in the following Scope of Work. SCOPE OF WORK The signal equipment at Ashland Avenue and 91st Street will be replaced with a modernized signal. The signal controllers and signal cabling at 95th, 91st, 87th, 85th, and 83rd Streets will be replaced and a telephone connection will be made to the system to permit communication with computer work stations at the Chicago Department of Transportation Bureau of Traffic and the Department of Streets and Sanitation Bureau of Electricity. All upgraded signals for this project permit future integration with bus transit and emergency vehicle priority. Failure reports and alarms will automatically be sent to the Bureau of Electricity, alerting them of any malfunctions on this system, thus improving response to signal maintenance needs. |
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| Project Location: | Chicago, Illinois | |
| Project Partner(s): | FHWA, Illinois DOT, Chicago DOT, Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation - Bureau of Electricity | |
| Project Start Date: | July 2001 | |
| Project End Date: | May 2005 | |
| Estimated Total ITS Funds: | $786,421 | |
| Estimated Total Project Cost: | $1,572,842 |
| Project Contacts: | ||
Dean Mentjes |
FHWA Illinois Division, HPP-IL |
(217) 492-4631 |
Ext. |
David Zavattero |
Illinois DOT |
(847) 705-4800 |
Ext. |