| Project Title: |
9-1-1 RDMT PROJECT INTEGRATION |
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| Project Status: | Completed | |
| Project Type: |
Deployment/Integration |
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| Project Description: | This project originated as a component of the FY 2000 ITS Integration Program earmark for the State of Texas. The project was extended and augmented by a FY 2001 ITS Integration Program earmark. Funding figures and schedule data depicted reflect the addition of FY 2001 funds and revised scheduling. Several public safety and service agencies in the Austin/Travis County region are actively implementing the upgrade, replacement, and integration of crucial systems, facilities, and operations. These activities present a unique window of opportunity to integrate systems as changes are being made. The electronic exchange of information between systems will enhance existing public safety and service. This project is intended to supplement these existing ongoing efforts. The FY 2000 project concentrates efforts on the integration, sharing of electronic voice, data, and video, of existing freeway corridor traffic management system, local traffic signal system, and local emergency services management systems. Local emergency management systems involved in this proposal include computer aided dispatch (CAD), mobile data computer (MDC), geographic information system (GIS), and automatic vehicle location (AVL). The technological systems presently involved in the 9-1-1 RDMT Project include 9-1-1 call handling, radio trunking, computer aided dispatch (CAD), mobile data computer (MDC) including Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL), and transportation and transit services (9-1-1 RDMT). Collectively, these 9-1-1 RDMT systems, including an integrated facility into which they can be installed, are essential to the delivery of emergency and transportation services in the Austin and Travis County region. As part of the 9-1-1 RDMT Project, each of these critical systems is in the process of being implemented in various stages and phases as part of a comprehensive planned review, design, specification, and upgrade process. The replacement of these critical systems and their ultimate incorporation into a shared regional emergency communications center capable of supporting these systems substantially improved emergency service and transportation. The City of Austin and Travis County have established a multi-agency Incident Command System (ICS). The ICS is a management structure designed to optimize use of resources. The FY 2001 component of the project updated the ICS Operations Plan to integrate law enforcement, fire, emergency response, emergency medical services, and emergency management resources. By constructing a single, integrated facility that could potentially be shared with other public safety agencies in the Austin and Travis County region, agencies are able to maximize the efficiency and minimize the costs of integrated emergency and transportation services delivery for the citizens of the community. The FY 2000 project completed a regional ITS architecture, and integrated the Austin/Travis County CAD system, and the City's traffic signal system with TxDOTs Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS). Information generated by the ATMS is not currently disseminated adequately. The project agencies have designed a regional emergency communications and transportation management center. The FY 2001 project supported establishment of a traveler information service provider to operate in the center. |
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| Project Location: | Travis County, Austin, Texas | |
| Project Partner(s): | FHWA, Texas DOT, City of Austin Department of Public Works and Transportation | |
| Project Start Date: | September 2000 | |
| Project End Date: | March 2004 | |
| Estimated Total ITS Funds: | $578,035 | |
| Estimated Total Project Cost: | $1,196,808 |
| Project Contacts: | ||
Mark Olson |
FHWA Texas Division, HPC-TX |
(512) 536-5972 |
Brian Burk |
Texas DOT |
(512) 832-7014 |