Meeting of the Intelligent Transportation Systems …...Meeting of the Intelligent Transportation Systems Committee Thursday, April 13, 2017, at 1:30pm I. Call to OrderPaul Anderson

Meeting of the Intelligent Transportation Systems Committee Thursday, April 13, 2017, at 1:30pm

I. Call to Order

II. Public Comment - 3 minutes per speaker, please

III. Approval of Minutes – January 12, 2017

IV. Status Reports

A. SAP HANA and Daily Crash Prediction Mapping Tool (Bob Watson, SAP)

B. Downtown Download and Data Sources (Karen Kress, Downtown

Partnership)

C. HART’s Downtown Tampa Autonomous Transit, Phase I (Justin Begley,

HART)

D. Connected Vehicles Pilot Program (Bob Frey, THEA)

E. Regional ITS Working Group Update (Johnny Wong, MPO)

V. Old Business & New Business

A. MPO Regional Coordination Structure Research & Best Practices Study

(Beth Alden, MPO)

B. APA Planning Awards Call for Nominations (Wade Reynolds, MPO)

C. Vision Zero Workshop 3 (Gena Torres, MPO)

VI. Adjournment

VII. Addendum

A. Regional Transportation Planning Best Practices Study Kick-Off Workshop

B. “Smart” Paint Slides

The full agenda packet is available on the MPO’s website, www.planhillsborough.org,

or by calling (813) 272-5940.

The MPO does not discriminate in any of its programs or services. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Learn more about our commitment to non-discrimination Persons needing interpreter services or accommodations for a disability in order to participate in this meeting, free of charge, are encouraged to contact Michele Ogilvie, 813-273-3774 x317 or [email protected], three business days in advance of the

Commissioner Lesley “Les” Miller, Jr.

Hillsborough County MPO Chairman

Councilman Harry Cohen City of Tampa

MPO Vice Chairman

Paul Anderson Tampa Port Authority

Wallace Bowers HART

Trent Green Planning Commission

Commissioner Ken Hagan Hillsborough County

Commissioner Pat Kemp

Hillsborough County

Mayor Kim Leinbach Temple Terrace

Joe Lopano Hillsborough County

Aviation Authority

Mayor Rick A. Lott City of Plant City

Councilman Guido Maniscalco

City of Tampa

Commissioner Sandra Murman

Hillsborough County

Cindy Stuart Hillsborough County

School Board

Councilman Luis Viera

City of Tampa

Joseph Waggoner Expressway Authority

Commissioner Stacy R. White

Hillsborough County

Beth Alden, AICP Executive Director

Plan Hillsborough planhillsborough.org

[email protected] 813 - 272 - 5940

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Tampa, FL, 33602

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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS) MEETING OF January 12, 2017

MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER:

Mr. Vik Bhide apologized for running late and called the meeting to order by at 1:35 p.m. The meeting was held in the Plan Hillsborough Committee room. Mr. Vik highlighted the successes of the Florida Automated Vehicle Summit: (1) Key demonstrations with signalization as well as CV/AV; (2) HART announced an automated vehicle project on Marion Street – this opens up an opportunity for modes of travel and research opportunity. PUBLIC COMMENT: There were no public comments. MEMBERS PRESENT:

• Vik Bhide ................... City of Tampa

• Michael Flick .............. Hillsborough County Public Works

• Donald Rainard .......... City of Plant City

• Shannon Haney ......... HART

• Jeff Sims .................... EPC

• Fred Baxter ................ THEA

• Mike Flick ................... Hillsborough County Public Works

• Hamza Bouloudene .. City of Temple Terrace

OTHERS PRESENT: Rich Clarendon, Johnny Wong, Gena Torres, Hillsborough MPO; Angelo Rao, City of Lakeland; Ron Chin, Mark Hall, Peter Hsu, FDOT; Joe Molinaro, Albeck Gerken, Inc., Catalina Echeverri, Gannett Fleming; Swara Farheen, Hillsborough County Public Works; Noam Maital, WayCare; CONSENT AGENDA/APPROVAL OF MINUTES (October 13, 2016): Mr. Don Rainard made a motion to approve the October 13, 2016 ITS meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jeff Sims and carried unanimously. ACTION ITEMS A. Attendance Review and Declaration of Seat Vacancies

Dr. Wong provided information on the committee’s attendance for 2016. The MPO Bylaws require the review of committee member’s attendance annually. In addition, the MPO may review and consider rescinding the appointment of any member of any committee who fails to attend three (3) consecutive meetings. Proactively Dr. Wong reached out to Mr. Rainard, Mr. Valles, and Mr. Ferreira

who missed meetings last year. Mr. Rainard is looking to appoint Mr. Fred Baxter as the committee representative, and Don will serve as the alternate. The City of Temple Terrace was understaffed last year; therefore, Pierre was unable to attend most of the meetings. He has appointed a new alternate, Mr. Hamza Bouloudene, a new hire in their engineering department. Dr. Wong was unsuccessful in reaching Mr. Ferreira. Mr. Vik stated that he will try to contact Joe. Mr. Vik welcomed Mr. Baxter and Mr. Bouloudene to the committee. B. Election of Officers

Mr. Bhide is the current Chair, Mr. Flick is the current Vice Chair, and the Officer-At-Large is Mr. Valles.

Mr. Don Rainard nominated Mr. Bhide as Chair, and Mr. Bhide nominated himself.

Mr. Don Rainard nominated Mr. Flick for another year as Vice Chair and Mr. Flick accepted the nomination.

Mr. Bhide nominated Mr. Baxter as the Officer-At Large.

Mr. Mike Flick made a motion to keep Mr. Vik as the Chair, Mr. Flick as the Vice Chair, and Mr. Baxter as the Officer-At-Large. The motion was seconded by Mr. Don Rainard and carried unanimously. C. 2017 ITS Meeting Calendar

The committee calendar was released a few days prior to January 1st, and was not ready when the committee met in October. Page twelve of the agenda packet included a list of ITS Committee meetings for 2017: 1st meeting: January 12; 2nd meeting: April 13, 3rd meeting: July 13th, and the 4th/last meeting of the year: October 12th. Mr. Jeff Sims made a motion to accept the 2017 ITS meeting calendar. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mike Flick and carried unanimously. D. MPO Data Business Plan for Mobility Data

Dr. Wong, MPO Staff, briefed the committee on the plan. The committee is looking for a regional data plan, and following that the action is to have a regional repository for mobility data. The Hillsborough MPO was selected as one of three pilot participants for a Federal Highway Administration Mobility Data Business Plan initiative. The FHWA Office of Operations and its consultant team from Cambridge Systematics have assisted the MPO in developing a site-specific data business plan to improve the management and governance of travel mobility data. The final Data Business Plan report includes both a regional implementation plan for all stakeholders, and an internal implementation plan specific to the Hillsborough MPO. Mr. Mike Flick made a motion to accept the Data Business Plan final report. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shannon Haney and carried unanimously. Mr. Bhide informed the group of Uber’s plan to share mobility data. In addition, the Downtowner reports data on a monthly basis. These data sources assist in providing a better picture of mobility from an operational stand point and in a planning horizon. Shannon Haney had a question regarding the data sharing platform, he wanted to know what the schedule was for discussion about what the platform is going to look like. Dr. Wong stated that funding may be available in the summer, and an email will be sent regarding next steps.

STATUS REPORTS A. WayCare Crash Prediction Software Tool

Noam Maital, WayCare representative, provided information on a new possibility for the region. WayCare is a start-up company that leverages machine-learning algorithms to predict/reduce crashes and forecast road hazards. Following the presentation, there were questions regarding the prediction rates, success and accuracy in the pilot areas in Israel, and whether or not WayCare worked with their local law enforcement for observations and predictions. In addition, there was an inquiry about how WayCare defined congestion, how they measured it in their implementation process, the ranges utilized in the prediction model, and if they have worked with Tesla? WayCare referred to congestion caused by traffic crashes. They have worked with Ford in China on a pilot with the city, but have not work with Tesla. B. RTSMIP Six-Month Update Ron Chin, FDOT representative, provided an update on FDOT’s Real-Time System Management Information Program, in which they are working with local partners to identify regional routes of significance. These routes may then be prioritized for instrumentation to capture mobility data, and thus, improve travel time reliability and forecast roadway volume and crash rates. Following the presentation, there was brief discussion. C. FDOT Traffic Ops Mini Reliable, Organized, Accurate Data Sharing (ROADS) Project Peter Hsu, FDOT representative, provided information on a new initiative, which will help the FDOT effective process, manage, and utilize the growing amount of data coming into its systems from districts across the state. Following the presentation, there was brief discussion regarding data points for better data sharing regionally.

D. Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) at 25 Lakeland Intersections

Angelo Rao, City of Lakeland representative, presented information on Lakeland’s LPI approach. There was brief discussion following the presentation. OLD/NEW BUSINESS

Gena Torres introduced the upcoming Vision Zero Action Plan consisting of several workshops, focusing on the reduction of traffic fatalities. The first workshop is scheduled for January 21st at the Town ‘N Country Library, and the next workshop will be held on April 25th. Next ITS Committee Meeting – April 13, 2017. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:30 pm.

Board & Committee Agenda Item

Agenda Item

SAP HANA and Daily Crash Prediction Mapping Tool

Presenter

Bob Watson, SAP

Summary

The SAP HANA is an in-memory database and platform which allows transportation operators to analyze large volumes of data in real-time. The platform has been deployed by the State of Indiana to identify areas of risk and predict crashes on state roads with approximately half-block granularity.

Recommended Action

None. For information only.

Prepared By

Johnny Wong, MPO Staff

Attachments

None.



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Agenda Item

Downtown Download and Data Sources

Presenter

Karen Kress, Tampa Downtown Partnership

Summary

Karen Kress, the Director of Transportation & Planning for the Tampa Downtown Partnership, will summarize all of the developments and innovations occurring in downtown Tampa. The presentation will conclude with a discussion of the new datasets emerging as a result of new transportation modes throughout the district.

Recommended Action


Prepared By


Attachments

None.




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Agenda Item

HART’s Downtown Tampa Autonomous Transit, Phase I

Presenter

Justin Begley, HART

Summary

Marion Street is a north-south running roadway in the center of downtown Tampa. Between the hours of 6a and 7p on weekdays, the corridor is for exclusive use of buses and emergency vehicles. This corridor, therefore, offers an opportunity to operate a low-speed, autonomous last-mile shuttle service out of mixed traffic. The service would address mobility needs downtown by connecting the Marion Transit Center and parking to employment, and acting as a catalyst for further autonomy in transportation throughout the Tampa Bay region.

Recommended Action


Prepared By


Attachments

None.




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Agenda Item

Connected Vehicles Pilot Project

Presenter

Bob Frey, THEA staff

Summary

Mr. Frey , Planning Director for the Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority (THEA) will provide a status update on their innovative connected vehicle technology pilot project in Tampa’s central business district. THEA anticipates equipping approximately 10 buses, 10 streetcars and 1500 automobiles with wireless communication devices that can exchange traffic and safety information with other vehicles and with roadway infrastructure by mid-2018. Additional information can be found at http://www.tampacvpilot.com/.

Recommended Action


Prepared By

Allison Yeh, MPO staff

Attachments

Tampa Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program Fact Sheet




Tampa, FL, 33602

http://www.tampacvpilot.com/



Pedestrians, transit riders, and automobile drivers in downtown Tampa, Florida, experience transportation challenges on a daily basis. During morning peak periods, inbound commuters on the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway’s Reversible Express Lanes encounter significant delays and, too often, rear-end crashes. Vehicle and pedestrian conflicts are commonplace, especially at a busy mid-block crosswalk near the Hillsborough County Courthouse. Drivers and pedestrians also experience conflicts with buses and streetcars that traverse the central business district. This combination of pedestrians, bicyclists, automobiles, streetcars, buses, and even a cruise ship terminal make downtown Tampa a promising environment for new transportation solutions.

Tampa Connected Vehicle Pilot

The Tampa Connected Vehicle Pilot aims to transform the experience of automobile drivers, transit riders, and pedestrians in downtown Tampa by preventing crashes, enhancing traffic flow, improving transit trip times, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Approach

The Tampa Connected Vehicle Pilot will equip buses, streetcars, and privately owned vehicles with connected vehicle technology, which will enable them to communicate vital information with each other and transportation infrastructure elements. Pedestrians will also participate by downloading and using a smartphone app. Drivers, transit riders, and pedestrians in the connected vehicle environment will enjoy a range of safety and mobility benefits, including crash prevention, enhanced traffic flow, and greenhouse gas reductions.

Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program:

TAMPA, FLORIDA

Photo Source: USDOT

Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office, the Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program is a national effort to deploy, test, and operationalize cutting-edge mobile and roadside technologies and enable multiple connected vehicle applications.

In early September 2015, the USDOT awarded three cooperative agreements collectively worth more than $45 million to three sites for the regional connected vehicle pilots:

• New York City, New York• Wyoming• Tampa, Florida.

The locations were selected in a competitive process to go beyond traditional vehicle technologies to help drivers better use the roadways to get to work and appointments, relieve the stress caused by bottlenecks, and communicate with pedestrians on cell phones of approaching vehicles.

SAFETY MOBILITY ENVIRONMENT

For more information, please visit http://www.its.dot.gov/pilots/pilots_thea.htm or contact:Govind Vadakpat, Research Transportation Specialist, Federal Highway Administration

(202) 366-2199 | [email protected] | www.its.dot.gov

Susan R. Chrzan, Director of Public Affairs & Communications, Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority(813) 272-6740 | [email protected] | www.tampa-xway.com FH

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Partners

The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) leads this pilot. THEA’s partners include:

• USDOT• Florida Department of Transportation• City of Tampa• Hillsborough Area Regional Transit• University of South Florida Center for Urban Transportation

Research• HNTB• Siemens• BrandMotion• Global-5 Communications.

Applications

The Tampa Connected Vehicle Pilot will deploy a variety of safety and mobility applications:

• End of Ramp Deceleration Warning – Warns the driver to slow down to a recommended speed as the driver approaches the end of a queue.

• Wrong-Way Entry – Warns the driver of a vehicle that is entering the reversible express lanes from the wrong direction. This application also broadcasts a warning to other equipped vehicles on the reversible lanes that a wrong-way driver is approaching.

• Mobile Accessible Pedestrian Signal System – Requests a pedestrian crossing signal when an equipped pedestrian approaches the crosswalk at a signalized intersection.

• Pedestrian in a Signalized Crosswalk Vehicle Warning – Warns the driver when a pedestrian is using a crosswalk in the vehicle’s projected path. The pedestrian also receives a warning that a vehicle is approaching the crosswalk.

• Vehicle Turning Right in Front of Transit Vehicle – Warns the streetcar operator when a vehicle is turning right at an intersection the streetcar is approaching.

• Intelligent Signal System – Optimizes traffic signal timing based on real-time connected vehicle data.

• Transit Signal Priority – Gives buses priority at traffic signals to keep them running on schedule.

• Forward Collision Warning – Warns the driver when a forward collision is imminent.

• Emergency Electronic Brake Light Warning – Alerts the driver that a vehicle ahead is hard braking.

• Intersection Movement Assist – Warns the driver when it is not safe to enter an intersection.

• Probe Data Enabled Traffic Monitoring – Gathers real-time traffic data from connected vehicles to optimize transportation management.

Tampa is one of the first cities in the nation to deploy connected vehicle technology on real city streets. Tampa’s deployment is uniquely multimodal—encompassing pedestrians, buses, streetcars, and privately owned automobiles.

Stay updated on the Tampa Connected Vehicle Pilot:

Website: www.TampaCVpilot.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TampaCVpilot

Twitter: @Tampa_CV

Deployment by the Numbers

The Tampa Connected Vehicle Pilot is deploying:

• 1,500 privately owned vehicles equipped with onboard units

• 10 buses equipped with onboard units• 10 streetcars equipped with onboard units• 500 or more pedestrian participants • 40 roadside units.


Agenda Item

Regional ITS Working Group Update

Presenter

Johnny Wong, MPO

Summary

A brief update will be provided regarding the creation of the Regional ITS Working Group, which was mentioned at the previous ITS committee meeting. Among other topics to discuss, the committee will be asked to brainstorm a group name/title and evaluate some potential dates for the group’s kick-off meeting.

Recommended Action


Prepared By


Attachments

None.




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MPO Chairs Coordinating Committee

& the Tampa Bay Transportation Management Area

Leadership Group

Regional Transportation Planning & Coordination

Best Practices Study

Kick-Off Workshop at Collaborative Labs

SAVE THE DATE

Friday | May 12, 2017 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Collaborative Labs, St. Petersburg College

13805 58th Street North

Clearwater, FL 33760

Elected Officials, Government Agencies, Transportation Organizations,

and Business Leaders of the Tampa Bay Region will review the current

state-of-the-practice of transportation planning across the eight

counties of West Central Florida. The May 12 collaborative workshop

will then focus on how do we get better results by working together.

Defining what successful regional coordination means for Tampa Bay,

and identifying barriers to it, will guide the next phase of the study:

independent research into national best practices. A second

collaborative workshop will be held after that research is complete.

Please RSVP to: [email protected]


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