| Project Title: |
CENTRAL WASHINGTON TRAVELER INFORMATION VMS |
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| Project Status: | In Progress | |
| Project Type: |
Deployment |
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| Project Description: | This project is a FY 2003 ITS Integration Program earmark for Washington State. The site for this project is a rural area in north central Washington. Travelers traversing the area encounter long distances with limited options for alternative routes. The highly varied terrain includes mountainous areas experiencing extreme weather conditions. The most compelling need experienced by travelers in this environment is accurate and reliable information. This project will provide traveler information at selected sites to advise travelers on weather conditions, road closures, delay times and local highway safety factors in sections of roadway such as long downhill grades. The project will provide traveler information to address these needs. ITS devices to be deployed include dynamic message signs and highway advisory radio. All devices deployed through this project will be integrated with other ITS components in the region. A road weather information system and a truck/wind warning system at Vantage will be integrated with this project. Traffic management centers located in Union Gap and Wenatchee will be responsible for updating traveler information collected form existing roadway sensors and other resources. |
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| Project Location: | Chelan & Grant Counties, Washington | |
| Project Partner(s): | FHWA, Washington State DOT, Washington State Patrol | |
| Project Start Date: | April 2006 | |
| Project End Date: | April 2006 | |
| Estimated Total ITS Funds: | $332,800 | |
| Estimated Total Project Cost: | $665,600 |
| Project Contacts: | ||
Mike Brower |
FHWA Washington Division, HDA-WA |
(360) 753-9550 |
Ext. |
Jennene Ring |
Washington State DOT |
(509) 667-3080 |
Ext. |