Integrated Transportation Operations: Integrated Transportation Operations What it means to the State of Michigan


Integrated Transportation Operations: Integrated Transportation Operations Michigan’s Transportation System… Highways Railways Public Transit Intercity Bus & Rail Waterways Airways & Airports International Border Crossings


Transportation Operations Goal : Transportation Operations Goal For Michigan . . . Integrated Multi-modal Transportation solutions that optimize operational efficiency Preserve the existing system Maximize safety


How Do We Accomplish This?: How Do We Accomplish This? Integrated Multi-Modal Transportation Planning ITS Strategic Plan – Guide Future Investments Focus on Border Crossings Issues Implement a Strategic Highway Safety Plan Safety Conscious Planning - MPOs


ITS – Successes To Date: ITS – Successes To Date MITS Center – Michigan’s first ITS Regional Operation Center Grand Rapids Center Beyond ITS – Congestion Mitigation Measures Southeast Michigan Courtesy Patrols Instance messaging with the media Real-time traffic information website High Speed Positive Train Control System


International Border – Lifeline to Michigan: International Border – Lifeline to Michigan Canada is the largest US and Michigan trading partner Four International Crossings Ambassador Bridge – Detroit Blue Water Bridge – Port Huron International Bridge – Sault Ste. Marie Detroit-Windsor Tunnel Need to improve mobility, inspection facilities, and improve access while enhancing Homeland Security


International Border Strategy : International Border Strategy Reduce delays by improving infrastructure and using the latest technology Ambassador Bridge Gateway project Blue Water Bridge Plaza study New International Crossing study


Maintaining and Operating the System : Maintaining and Operating the System Priority – Preserving the Existing System in “Good Condition” How do we move all this snow? With effective winter maintenance Pre-storm mitigation vs. post storm response Moving snow efficiently


The Case for Traffic Safety . . . : The Case for Traffic Safety . . . Michigan has . . . 122,000 miles of highway 100.2 Billion vehicle miles traveled in 2003 400,000+ crashes yearly 110,000+ crash injuries yearly 1200 – 1400 fatalities yearly


Unacceptable Cost in terms of . . .: Unacceptable Cost in terms of . . . Loss of Life – 1,283 Michigan, 2003 (42,643 Nationwide) Economic Impact - $9.4 Billion loss to Michigan ($230 Billion Nationwide)


Michigan/AASHTO Safety Goal: Michigan/AASHTO Safety Goal 1.5 Fatalities per 100 Million VMT, 2002 (Michigan Fatalities – 1.3 per Million VMT) Reduce to 1.0 Fatalities per 100 Million VMT by 2008 (Save 350 lives per year in Michigan)


Integrated Approach to Safety: Integrated Approach to Safety Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Commission May 2002 (GTSAC) State & Local Governmental Agencies Safety and Insurance Industry Safety Advocacy Groups Strategic Highway Safety Plan Team Approach to Saving Lives


Strategic Safety Focus Areas : Strategic Safety Focus Areas Intersection Safety Action Plan (30% fatal crashes) Roadway Departure (48% fatal crashes) Traffic Signal Retiming Geometrics/Hazard Elimination Elder Drivers Highway Work Zones Seatbelt Use Crash Data Improvement


Our Future Priority – Improve the Existing System: Our Future Priority – Improve the Existing System Initiatives: VII and IVI Develop Urban ITS Operation Centers Use of ITS to Address Safety Issues 511 Program Development Multi Jurisdiction Agreements on Capacity Improvement


Integrated, Multi-Modal Transportation Operation Requires:: Integrated, Multi-Modal Transportation Operation Requires: Collaboration and Communication All Stakeholders Involved Commitment to the “Best Solutions” Optimize Transportation Dollars Focus on Safety and Efficiency Preservation of Existing System