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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Andover Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measure (ATSPM) Upgrades | Near Term | This project consists of controller and ancillary equipment upgrades to selected intersections in the City of Andover to allow ATSPM implementation. | |
| City of Andover DMS | Near Term | This project would install DMS on the City of Andover's arterials. | |
| City of Andover Fiber Network Expansion | Near Term | The project will also deploy fiber optic cable to areas that currently do not have fiber optic cable network. Deployment of this project will expand the existing network which will allow more connectivity and redundancy within the network. | |
| City of Andover Smart Work Zones(SWZ) System | Near Term | This project will install ITS equipment and system that would leverage the information from the ITS equipment to improve operations within and around the work zones in the City of Andover area. | |
| City of Wichita Arterial DMS | Existing | 0 to 2 years. | This project would install DMS on the City of Wichita's arterials. |
| City of Wichita Fiber Network Expansion | Near Term | 0 to 2 years. | The project would deploy fiber optic cable to areas that currently do not have fiber optic cable network. Deployment of this project will expand the existing network which will allow more connectivity and redundancy within the network. |
| KDOT Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) Project | Near Term | 0 to 2 Years | In this project, KDOT will study an Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) strategy with coordination from surrounding cities. This study would identify the parallel arterial corridors that would be utilized in managing traffic during incidents and other emergency situations. The freeway will be studied for ramp metering, dynamic speed limits, hard shoulder running, and similar other TSM&O improvements. On the arterials, Connected Vehicle capabilities at the intersections and Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) will be deployed. |
| KDOT Smart Work Zones(SWZ) System | Near Term | 0 to 2 years. | This project will install ITS equipment and system that would leverage the information from the ITS equipment to improve operations within and around the work zones in the Wichita Metropolitan Planning Organization (WAMPO) area. |
| KDOT Truck Overturn Prevention System(TOPS) | Existing | This project represents the Truck Overturn Prevention System (TOPS) located on south K–96. Using sensors TOPS measures a truck's traveling speed along the curve from EB K–96 to EB US 54 and if it is going too fast ,the TOPS displays a message to warn the truck driver to slow down. | |
| Sedgwick County Fiber Optic Network | Medium Term | 5 to 10 years | Fiber Optic cable network installed to connect field devices with the Sedgwick County's traffic management center. |
| Suburban Communities Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measure (ATSPM) Upgrades | Near Term | This project consists of controller and ancillary equipment upgrades to selected intersections in the suburban communities to allow ATSPM implementation. | |
| Suburban Community DMS | Medium Term | 5 to 10 years. | This project would install DMS on the suburban communities' arterials. |
| Suburban Community Fiber Network Expansion | Near Term | 0 to 2 years. | The project will deploy fiber optic cable to areas of the individual suburban community that currently do not have fiber optic cable network. Deployment of this project will expand the existing network which will allow more connectivity and redundancy within the network. |
| WAMPO Area Multi–Modal Transportation System | Medium Term | The purpose of this project is to intelligently manage multimodal transportation flows in the communities included in the WAMPO area with a vision to improve safety and mobility by building smarter infrastructure. Installation of ATSPM technology, CV road side units (RSU), CV on–board units (OBU, and development of safety applications for hand held smart devices are included in this project. The installation of this equipment is strategically located along priority corridors that provide access to parking facilities during ingress and egress of events | |
| Wichita Area AVL/MDC | Existing | 2006 | This project includes the procurement and installation of Mobile Data Computers (MDC) which shall be an integral component in the implementation of a Public Safety Automatic Vehicle Location System (AVL) for the Wichita Area. Deployment of the AVL system will furnish a considerably robust enhancement to the coordination, integration and interoperability of the current response system. Through new information and communication technology, the AVL system will significantly increase the ability in information–sharing, interoperability, real–time communication networks, and joint operational policies, plans, and procedures among the various local and state entities. The AVL element will be a joint project between the City of Wichita, Sedgwick County, and KDOT. The project involves the integration of emergency and public safety vehicles thus enhancing the interoperability of location and communication capabilities of local, state, and federal service providers. The AVL system will provide a centralized command and control location for day–to–day operations and emergencies that may arise. The City of Wichita, Sedgwick County, and Kansas Department of Transportation have also developed a plan for an Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) and upgrade to the Traffic Signal Systems for the region . Through the use of the automated vehicle location system, the capabilities of emergency responders will realize a faster response to emergencies ensuring safer roads for the public. The Automatic Vehicle Location System along with the computer–aided dispatch and in–vehicle route guidance capability will greatly improve the emergency response and alleviate incident–related traffic congestions in the region. The AVL system for the Wichita–Sedgwick County region will be located in the existing Sedgwick County Emergency Communication facility. Sedgwick County has developed plans for the construction of a new facility that will house the Sedgwick County Emergency Communications Center and Emergency Operations Center, as well as the Kansas Department of Transportation Traffic Operations Center. Various security measures such as surveillance cameras and access controlled entry points will be utilized to ensure that the site will be protected. For near – future projects, in addition to the current projected expenditure for procurement of the MDC's, the Wichita Area has received funding from state, county and city sources for an ITS application to conduct the aforementioned study which shall determine the integration of the entire region's traffic signal system. |
| Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WAMPO) Connected Vehicle (CV) Initiative | Medium Term | 5 to 10 years. | The project will implement various Connected Vehicle (CV) applications for the WAMPO area. The project's CV applications will focus on safety and mobility for multiple modes of travel, including cars, buses and pedestrians and also for emergency vehicles. |
| Wichita Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measure (ATSPM) Upgrades | Near Term | This project consists of controller and ancillary equipment upgrades to selected intersections in the City of Wichita to allow ATSPM implementation. | |
| Wichita Traffic Operations Center | Near Term | Project architecture representing the Wichita Traffic Operations Center view of the Regional ITS Architecture |