| Project Title: |
ITS IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF CLEARWATER |
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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 Clearwater, Florida. The project calls for integration of the traffic signals along State Route 60, within the City of Clearwater, with upgraded software and hardware to support an adaptive traffic control system. Additionally, Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) and Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) systems are planned to support a more efficient incident response mechanism and real-time dissemination of parking lot/garage occupancy information to the traveling public. Integration is planned between the City of Clearwater Traffic Operations Center (TOC) and Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA). Information from the TOC will be used by PSTA to update bus schedules at major transfer points along S.R. 60. The City of Clearwater TOC currently operates an Urban Traffic Control System (UTCS) on state and local roadways with approximately 130 out of 145 intersections connected to the system. Some of the arterial signals have an existing capability to provide emergency vehicle preemption; however, this feature is not currently being widely used. The goal of this integration process is to link the upgraded traffic signal system and proposed CCTV and DMS systems with the County 911 center and the parking management system, particularly on Clearwater Beach. In addition, current traffic conditions along S.R. 60 will be available to information service providers. A pedestrian safety component is also planned for integration into the proposed City of Clearwater signal system. |
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| Project Location: | City of Clearwater, Florida | |
| Project Partner(s): | FHWA, Florida DOT, City of Clearwater | |
| Project Start Date: | September 2000 | |
| Project End Date: | March 2005 | |
| Estimated Total ITS Funds: | $2,752,000 | |
| Estimated Total Project Cost: | $5,504,000 |
| Project Contacts: | ||
Chung Tran |
FHWA Florida Division, HDA-FL |
(850) 942-9650 |
Ext. 3041 |
Bijan Behzadi |
Florida DOT |
(813) 975-6733 |
Ext. |