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CFX Traffic Operations and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

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CFX TRAFFIC OPERATIONS AND ITS

ITS

Video

Travel Times

DMS

Traffic countsSoftware

WWD

Fiber optics

Bryan Homayouni, P.E.Manager of Traffic Operations

Brent PooleITS Systems Analyst

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CFX VIDEO SYSTEM

• Systemwide video coverage for traffic safety

• Monitored from FDOT traffic management center

• Available to media partners– Local news– TrafficLand.com

HD CCTV IMAGE

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TRAFFIC MONITORING STATIONS

• Real-time traffic volume data system wide

• No traffic tubes = improved safety

• Data for annual projections and specific studies

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CFX TRAVEL TIME SYSTEM

• CFX hosts our own travel time system

• Real-time information updated once per minute

• Shared with customers via DMS and FL511

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DYNAMIC MESSAGE SIGNS (DMS)

41 Dynamic Message Signs• Full Matrix, LED technology

• Walk-in housing

SR 417 North of SR 408

Color DMS on SR 414

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CFX INNOVATION:TRAVEL TIME ALERTS

Flashing alerts are automatically posted for abnormally high travel times

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• Full color DMS automatically posts congestion message• Radar-based traffic sensors detect traffic speed• Two sites: SR 408 and SR 429

CFX INNOVATION:AUTOMATED CONGESTION DMS

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• Detects WWD acts at equipped ramps

• Flashes beacons to alert driver

• Sends alarm to traffic management center

CFX INNOVATION:WRONG WAY DRIVING (WWD)

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CFX FIBER OPTIC NETWORK

• First deployed in 1999

• Upgraded to keep pace with industry

• Comprehensive network supporting:– Tolls– ITS data / video– Telephone

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SUNGUIDE™ TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

• SunGuide™ is Florida’s statewide traffic management

• Controls cameras, DMS, and other ITS devices

• CFX partners with FDOT for SunGuide updates and improvements

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FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL (FHP)

• Dedicated squad patrols– Improved safety– Reduced response

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• Dedicated service since 2000