Projects
The Regional ITS Architecture provides a starting point for project definition. It provides an overall framework that shows how anticipated projects will integrate with each other and with existing systems. This page lists all the ITS projects that have been mapped to the regional ITS architecture.
| Project | Status | Timeframe | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green CCTV Expansion | Planned | Long | This project will add additional cameras for traffic monitoring in the City of Bowling Green. |
| City of Toledo and Lucas County Traffic Signal Coordination | Planned | Long | This project will create an interconnect between Lucas County and the City of Toledo to allow signal timing coordination across jurisdictional boundaries. |
| City of Toledo Arterial Monitoring | Planned | Short | This project will add detection capabilities to key arterials in the City of Toledo, potentially including Bluetooth. In addition, Centracs SPM will be installed to collect data and send alerts on unsafe and inefficient traffic operations to traffic operations staff. |
| City of Toledo CCTV Expansion | Planned | Short | This project will install additional CCTV cameras at strategic locations throughout the City. |
| City of Toledo Fiber Optic Expansion | Planned | Short | This project will expand the City of Toledo's fiber optic network to connect to additional traffic signals and CCTV cameras. |
| City of Toledo Maintenance Vehicle AVL | Planned | Short | This project will install an AVL system for the City of Toledo's maintenance vehicles to track vehicle locations. Remote vehicle health monitoring and diagnostic capabilities will be included. |
| City of Toledo Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection and Warning System | Planned | Long | This project will deploy intersection–based equipment to detect the presence of pedestrians and bicyclists and potential conflicts with vehicles in crosswalk areas at signalized intersections. Upon detection, systems could provide warnings to vehicles through a Connected Vehicle application, or to pedestrians and bicyclists through roadside warning devices or smartphone applications. |
| City of Toledo Public Safety Vehicle AVL | Planned | Short | This project will install an AVL system on City of Toledo's police and fire vehicles and ambulances. |
| City of Toledo Red–Light Running Prevention | Planned | Short | This project will enhance and expand the red–light running technology to discourage red–light violations and improve intersection safety. |
| City of Toledo Smart Work Zones | Planned | Long | This project will procure smart work zone technology for use in work zone management for future construction projects. The purpose of the technology is to optimize safety and mobility in and around work zones, and provide real time data (speeds, volumes, delay/travel times, etc.) that could be viewed traffic operations and maintenance staff. Real time data can be shared with the public through DMS, a web interface and social media. |
| City of Toledo Traffic Data Archive | Planned | Long | This project will create an advanced data archive system to store and manage traffic–related data (volumes, speeds, turning movements, etc.) collected by the City. The data archive will serve as a central data storage and a data clearinghouse for data access and distribution to City departments and other agencies within the region. The data archive will have data management and analytic tools to allow the City staff and other authorized users to mine, aggregate, extrapolate and analyze data from multiple sources. |
| City of Toledo Traffic Information Website | Planned | Long | This project will create a website to provide traffic information on City streets and links to traveler information websites by ODOT and neighboring cities and counties. The website will provide current traffic conditions, construction and detours, incidents, snowplow locations, and other information. |
| City of Toledo Traffic Signal Controller Upgrade | Planned | Short | This project will upgrade traffic signal controllers to Advanced Traffic Controllers (ATCs) that can support advanced features, Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM), adaptive traffic signal control, and future connected vehicle applications. *Potential connected vehicle applications are included in the DriveOhio Statewide CV/AV Project. |
| City of Toledo Video to Central System | Planned | Short | This is an on–going project and will upgrade communications for the City of Toledo to Ethernet, which will allow the City to bring intersection video back to the central system. Cameras from 12 intersections along Monroe are connected to the central system. The City has begun the process to connect to more cameras. |
| City of Toledo Wrong Way Vehicle Detection and Warning System | Planned | Long | This project will install wrong way vehicle detection and alerting systems at locations that are prone to wrong way vehicles. |
| Lucas County 911 Center Consolidation and Video Wall Upgrade | Planned | Short | This project will merge and consolidate 911 services in Lucas County with the goal of creating a safer and more effective and efficient countywide system. The PSAP consolidation is scheduled at the end of 2021. Upon consolidation, the Lucas County 911 Center will look into accessing County and ODOT traffic cameras and reconfiguring the center for a video wall. |
| Lucas County CCTV Replacement | Planned | Long | This project will upgrade CCTV cameras for Lucas County. |
| Lucas County Fiber Expansion | Planned | Long | This project will install fiber to connect additional CCTV and signals. |
| Lucas County Signal Replacement and Upgrades | Planned | Short | This project will modernize Lucas County's existing, traffic signals through replacements or upgrades. This includes replacing or upgrading traffic signals, controllers, and other equipment. Equipment upgrades can include Advanced Traffic Controllers (ATCs) that can provide advanced features and support future connected vehicle applications. This is an on–going effort and is a long–term goal for the county. |
| Lucas County Wireless Communications Expansion | Planned | Long | This project will expand the current wireless communications networks for traffic operations. Expansion of the wireless communications network will allow for Lucas County to connect and control additional traffic signals and CCTV cameras. |
| MDOT I–75 Fiber Optic Expansion | Planned | Short | MDOT will upgrade its traveler information system for I–75 in Monroe County by adding fiber communication to all of MDOT devices within the next 5 years. Currently, most of the devices have localized communication only such as cell or cable communications. |
| MDOT I–75 ICM | Planned | Long | This project will manage I–75 using an Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) strategy. |
| ODOT Advanced Transportation and Demand Management | Planned | Long | This project will implement an ATDM strategy on highways in District 2. Dynamic ramp metering was recommended from a statewide ATDM study in 2016. Future strategies for consideration may include dynamic lane control and additional cameras. |
| ODOT Destination Dynamic Message Signs | Planned | Long | This project will add Destination Dynamic Message Signs (DDMS) on ODOT freeways. These signs will provide travel times to travelers to specific destinations. |
| ODOT Expansion of Arterial Monitoring System | Planned | Long | This project will expand the ODOT Freeway Management System (FMS) to include arterials in the TMACOG region. |
| ODOT Fiber Expansion | Planned | Long | This project will expand fiber on ODOT facilities to connect additional devices. Dedicated conduits for future ITS needs are been placed in freeway barrier walls as part of reconstruction projects. |
| ODOT Signal Coordination | Planned | Short | This project will coordinate signals between, ODOT and multiple other jurisdictions in the TMACOG region. Signal coordination along SR 51 (Woodville Rd) from Maumee River to Northwood was completed. Currently ODOT is exploring coordination with Cities of Toledo and Sylvania. |
| ODOT Wrong–Way Driving | Planned | Long | This project will deploy wrong–way driving solutions, including sensors to detect wrong–way drivers, alerts to ODOT and public safety, and dynamic signage to warn vehicles. As of 2021, no locations in the Toledo area have been identified as hot spots or with a need. |
| Ohio Statewide CV/AV Architecture | Planned | 2020 – 2035 | The Ohio Statewide Connected / Automated Vehicle (CV/AV) Architecture is a roadmap for the deployment and integration of CV / AV / ITS technologies throughout the state of Ohio for the next 15 years. The geographic boundary of the Architecture covers the entire state of Ohio. The Ohio Statewide CV/AV Architecture provides a framework for institutional agreements and technical integration of CV/AV technology implementation projects in the state. It supports effective and efficient deployment of CV/AV projects that address the transportation problems and needs in the state. The purpose of the Ohio Statewide CV/AV Architecture is to illustrate and document the integration of CV/AV technologies and ITS systems to allow planning and deployment to occur in an organized and coordinated process. The Architecture helps guide the planning, implementation, and integration of ITS and CV/AV technologies deployed and managed by multiple types of agencies that provide transportation services within the state. * This project architecture was modified to fit within the structure of the Toledo Regional ITS Architecture. |
| OTIC ITS Cameras | Planned | Short | OTIC will install ITS cameras to monitor mainline traffic. Cameras will be installed at 8 maintenance building locations, 14 service plaza locations and toll plazas. |
| OTIC Queue Warning System | Planned | Long | This project will install queue detection and warning systems at locations where queues may be formed, such as on approaches to toll plazas, exist ramps and bottlenecks. |
| OTIC Traffic Detection System | Planned | Long | This project will install technology at strategic locations along Turnpike to collect traffic counts, vehicle classifications and travel time data. |
| OTIC Weigh–in–Motion Scales | Planned | Short | This project will Install fixed weigh–in–motion (WIM) stations at selected mainline locations along the Ohio Turnpike to measure the weight of passing commercial vehicles in real–time and alert law enforcement of violations. This project will also include procurement of portable WIM scales. |
| Regional Traffic Signal Coordination and Timing Optimization | Planned | Long | This project will interconnect between Lucas County and municipalities within the county to allow signal timing coordination across jurisdictional boundaries. |
| TARTA APC System | Planned | Short | This project will install an automated passenger counter (APC) system on TARTA's fixed route buses. This project will be implemented as part of the AVL system upgrade project. |
| TARTA AVL System Upgrade | Planned | Short | This project will upgrade TARTA's AVL system. TARTA currently has AVL on all fixed route buses. The current system has limited features (location data). This project will replace the current AVL system to provide more functions, including integration GRFS–RT and providing real time and seat/bike rack capacity information. |
| TARTA Camera Upgrade and Coordination | Planned | Short | This project will upgrade the camera systems for TARTA (at transit facilities and on buses) and potentially allow the capability to share video feeds with public safety agencies. |
| TARTA Downtown Information Kiosks and Displays | Planned | Short | This project will install traveler information kiosks and displays at downtown stops to provide static information (such as route and schedule information) and real–time bus arrival/departure information. This project is planned as part of the AVL system upgrade project. |
| TARTA On–board Annunciators | Planned | Short | Only part of TARTA's fixed route fleet has working annunciators to call out intersections. This project will install annunciators to additional fixed route buses. This project will be part of the AVL system upgrade project. |
| TARTA Payment System Upgrade | Planned | Short | This project will upgrade payment systems to include smartcards and/or mobile payment instruments. Additionally, TVMs would be added to key locations in Toledo. |
| TARTA Radio System | Planned | Short | TARTA's current radio system is a single location with no backup towers. If something were to happen all communication would be down to the buses. TARTA is looking into moving to a system such as MARCs or adding its own co–locations with other organizations. |
| TARTA Transit Signal Priority | Planned | Long | TARTA is interested in implementing transit signal priority (TSP) but will need to gather more information from the City of Toledo to determine the needs. |
| TARTA Vehicle Health Monitoring System | Planned | Long | This project will install a system allowing TARTA to remotely monitor the health conditions of buses. On–board condition sensors will be installed to monitor system status and transmit critical status information to TARTA's transit operations center and/or garages/maintenance facilities. The system will collect and process data such as vehicle mileage, engine temperature, oil pressure, brake wear, internal lighting, etc. and transmit vehicle maintenance data to garages to be used for remote diagnosis and scheduling future vehicle maintenance. |
| TARTA Wireless Communications Upgrade | Planned | Short | This project will upgrade the wireless communications networks for TARTA. This project will provide enhanced data and voice communications capabilities to TARTA vehicles to allow ITS equipment to provide wireless and connect back to corporate network. |
| TMACOG Enhanced Data Collection Capabilities | Planned | Long | This project will enhance TMACOG data collection capabilities, which would incorporate data collection from city, state, and counties as well as third party data vendors. |
| Toledo–Lucas County Port Authority Parking Management Systems | Planned | Short | This project will install smart parking management systems in parking garages and lots in downtown Toledo and facilities that support special event parking. Smart parking management systems will include technology to monitor and manage parking spaces and provide information on available parking spaces to drivers approaching the facilities. The systems also have electronic payment collection capabilities that collect parking fees from in–vehicle equipment, contact or proximity cards, or any smart payment device. |