ITS Projects Book January 2003


Project Title:   PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE COMMISSION ITS PHASE 6
     
Project Status:   In Progress
     
Project Type:   Deployment/Integration
     
Project Description:   This project comprises the FY 2001 ITS Integration Program earmark for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. Funding for the project was approved in September 2002. The project will serve to expand upon ITS applications deployed on the Pennsylvania Turnpike System. The Phase 6 project will include expansion of the traffic detection and verification system via the collection of information from electronic toll tag and/or radar detection system. This information can be disseminated through the Interchange Dynamic Messaging System to drivers prior to entry in the Turnpike System through highway advisory radio, dynamic message signs, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Website and/or e-mail system.

FY 2001-funded efforts will identify and prioritize optimized locations for the traffic flow monitoring system employing toll tag and/or radar. Operational procedures, and system monitoring protocols will be established in conjunction with equipment design and installation.
     
Project Location:   Pennsylvania
     
Project Partner(s):   FHWA, PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
     
Project Start Date:   September 2002
     
Project End Date:   January 2006
     
Estimated Total ITS Funds:   $1,190,422
     
Estimated Total Project Cost:   $2,400,000

Project Contacts:    
     
Jessie Yung
FHWA Pennsylvania Division, HIT-PA
(717) 221-4422
Ext.
Timothy Scanlon
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
(717) 939-9551
Ext. 5590



U.S. Department of Transportation, Intelligent Transportation Systems