ITS Projects Book January 2003


Project Title:   NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE AREA INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
     
Project Status:   In Progress
     
Project Type:   Deployment/Integration
     
Project Description:   This FY 1999 ITS Integration Program project is part of the phased implementation of the Nashville Area Intelligent Transportation System Strategic Deployment Plan. The project will develop a Regional Traffic Operations Center and the communications system to integrate it with the cities of Murfreesboro, Franklin, and the backbone Tennessee DOT will install along the interstate highway system. Early capabilities include implementation of real-time accident reporting and a parking and traffic guidance system.
     
Project Location:   Nashville, Tennessee
     
Project Partner(s):   Tennessee DOT, Metropolitan Government of Nashville, Davidson County Department of Public Works
     
Project Start Date:   September 1999
     
Project End Date:   December 2003
     
Estimated Total ITS Funds:   $395,735
     
Estimated Total Project Cost:   $791,470

Project Contacts:    
     
Michael Smart
FHWA Tennessee Division, HPR-TN
(615) 781-5775
Ext.
Devin Doyle
Nashville and Davidson Co. Dept. of Public Works
(615) 880-3262
Ext.



U.S. Department of Transportation, Intelligent Transportation Systems