An Integrated Systems An Integrated Systems Approach for Border CrossingsApproach for Border Crossings

Transportation Border Working GroupTransportation Border Working GroupSemiannual MeetingSemiannual Meeting

Burlington VTBurlington VTJune 10-11, 2003June 10-11, 2003

Kevin L. BebenekKevin L. BebenekAssociate DirectorAssociate Director

IBI Group IBI Group

US-Canada Border US-Canada Border Proposed Initiatives Proposed Initiatives

Major corridor expansions being considered– New Bridge/Tunnel Crossings– Various related road network

improvements All Characterized as:

– Requiring significant capital (hundreds of millions)

– Extended timeframe to implement (7-12 years)

– Require extensive planning and EA approval

The Role of TechnologyThe Role of Technology

Intelligent Transportation Systems

Integrated application of technologies, systems, and strategies to improve: security safety efficiency

ITS and the US-Canada ITS and the US-Canada BorderBorder

Services can include:

1. Expedited Processing1. Expedited Processing

Concept– Build upon existing programs– Increase integration and co-

ordination of programsTechnology

– Electronic seals, vehicle identifiers (TAGs), biometrics, electronic manifests, smartcards

1. Expedited Processing1. Expedited Processing

Time frame for initial implementation– 1 year for limited services, 2 years+ for extended

services Benefits

– Reduced processing time at Primary Inspection Line Costs

– $10.0 million +/- Considerations

– Co-operation of multiple agencies– Standardization, common architecture

1. Expedited Processing1. Expedited Processing

Douglas, BC / Blaine, WA

Sarnia, ON / Port Huron, MI

Windsor, ON / Detroit, MI

Fort Erie, ON / Buffalo, NY

Queenston, ON / Lewiston, NY

Lacolle, QC / Champlain, NY

5 importers

66 importer applications

150 approved carriers

357 approved drivers

As of early 2003 . . .

2. Priority Access2. Priority Access Concept

– Channel traffic flow for both expedited and conventional processing

Technology– Lane control signs, variable message signs, RFID for

enforcement

ProcessingArea

QueuingPlaza

RoadwayCrossing

Expedited

Conventional

ProcessingArea

QueuingPlaza

RoadwayCrossing

Expedited

Conventional

2. Priority Access2. Priority Access Time to Implement

– Systems could be implemented in 1 year, geometric modifications of intersections etc. up to 2 years

Benefits– By pass queues leading up to PIL, therefore reduced delay– Promote subscription to expedited program

Costs– $10.0-$20.0 million

Considerations– Shared technology (same identifier for customs and toll

processing also used for bypass)

2. Priority Access2. Priority Access

FAST access lanes Past experience with NATAP

3. Management of Roadway 3. Management of Roadway ApproachesApproaches

Concept– Accurately detect the

existence of traffic events– Provide motorists with

advance warning

Technology– CCTV, detection, variable

message signs, HOV lanes

3. Management of Roadway 3. Management of Roadway ApproachesApproaches

Time to Implement– 1 year for basic system

Benefits– Monitor traffic conditions to identify incidents and gather

traffic information Costs

– Less than $10.0 million – depending upon communications

Considerations– City and region participation– Role of the province

3. Management of Roadway 3. Management of Roadway ApproachesApproaches

BC-WA Hwy 99 and Hwy 15 ON-NY Peace Br. and

Lewiston-Queenston Br.– Detection and CCTV to

monitor delays – VMS to advise motorists at

decision points

4. Traveller Information4. Traveller Information Concept

– Consolidate processing, routing, and general traffic information

– Provide common source(s) of information for motorists and plant and trucking dispatchers

Technology– Internet– DMS– advisory radio– interactive voice

4. Traveller Information4. Traveller Information Time Frame to Implement

– Less than 6-12 months for initial service

Benefits– Provide traffic information to assist drivers in route choice– Provide information so that services can be scheduled and

modified efficiently

Costs– Between $2.0-$6.0 million

Considerations– Dependency on other devices being implemented– Integration with other services– Role of the City and Province

4. Traveller Information4. Traveller Information

Traveller InformationManagement of Approaches

PriorityAccess Expedited

Processing

Traveller InformationManagement of Approaches

PriorityAccess Expedited

Processing

ITS ServicesITS Services

Proposed Action ProgramProposed Action Program

TravellerInformation

ManageApproaches

Existing ExpeditedProcessing Program

New ExpeditedProcessing

ITSStrategy

Operations

Infrastructure

Priority Access

PlanningEA

Design Build

Potential TimelinePotential Timeline

2003 2004 2005

ITSStrategy

Limited Expedited Processing Extended Services

Priority AccessSystems

Geometric Modifications

Basic Management ofApproaches

Complete TrafficManagement System

Dynamic TravellerInformation Service

ServiceEnhancements

Static TravellerInformation

SummarySummary ITS is complementary and independent of

strategic capital initiatives Initial ITS Services could be providing

benefits within 1-1½ year Initiatives need to be integrated to realize

their full value– Common architecture– Common standards– Common facilities/functionalities