Hot Lanes Presentation

ITS Georgia Presentation
Mike Holt, PE, PTOE
World Fiber Technologies
January 28, 2011
Presentation Overview
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Project Background
HOT Lane Description
Tolling Operations
Construction Challenges
Progress Photos
I-85 Express Lanes Conversion
Project Background
ƒDemonstration project funded by the USDOT Congestion Reduction
Demonstration (CRD) Program Grant, awarded to Georgia on November
21, 2008
ƒCRD converts approximately 16 miles of the existing High Occupancy
Vehicle (HOV) lanes between Chamblee Tucker Road in DeKalb County
and Old Peachtree Road in Gwinnett County, plus 2 miles along SR 316,
to High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes
ƒPurpose is to provide the most effective use of the managed lanes along
portions of I-85 and SR 316 north of Atlanta in order to provide reliable
travel times in this corridor.
Project Need
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VMT are forecast to increase by 50% between 2005 and 2030 in the
20-county transportation planning area, yet roadway capacity is
planned to increase by <25%
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Travelers along the peak directional traffic flow of I-85 must allow
an additional 33% to 47% of their travel time as a “buffer” to ensure
on-time arrival
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On I-85, peak directional HOV Lane density increased from 17 VPM
to 26 VPM between 2002 and 2008, along with a corresponding
drop in LOS
What is a HOT Lane?
ƒ High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes use a combination of occupancy
requirement and tolling (i.e. pricing) to manage traffic demand
ƒ Maximizes usage of a limited peak period resource
ƒ HOV to HOT conversion is relatively inexpensive and quick
compared to adding capacity
Operational HOT Lanes
Legend
SR 167
Washington
Completed
Proposed/Under
Construction
SR 217
Portland
I-394
Minneapolis
I-680 / I-880
Alameda
I-35W
Minneapolis – St. Paul
SR 1
Santa Cruz
SR 85 & US 101
Santa Clara
I-10, I-110, I-210
Los Angeles
Lincoln Tunnel
New Jersey
I-25
Denver
I-15
Utah
I-95
Maryland
C-470
Denver
I-95, 395, 495
Virginia
I-40
North Carolina
SR 91
Orange County
I-15
San Diego
I-35
San Antonio
I-30
Dallas
I-10
Houston
Loop 1
Austin
US 290
Texas
` Expwy
Tampa
I-95
Miami
Tolling
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Open Road Tolling
In-lane readers/gantries in the Express
Lane will read the “Peach Pass”
transponder and submit information back
to SRTA to deduct the proper toll amount
from customer account, per trip
Registration for the Peach Pass
transponder will start 60 days before the
Express Lanes open
Peach Pass Transponder
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A small, thin electronic sticker
tag, similar to the Cruise Card,
that adheres to the vehicle’s
windshield or an external bumper
mount for certain vehicles
All Express Lane users will need
to register for a Peach Pass
transponder
Cruise Card users will be able to
use the Express Lane under new
Peach Pass Account Agreement
Peach Pass Transponder
Dynamic Pricing
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Express lane will be “dynamically priced”, so the toll will
fluctuate based on congestion levels
Dynamic pricing enables the Express Lane to provide more
reliable travel times (designed to average 45 mph)
The estimated average trip length of 6-7 miles, with typical toll
prices ranging from $.60 to $6.00 depending on congestion
Express Lanes will operate 24/7
Pricing and Toll Range
Estimated Weekday Average Toll Rate
Opening Year 2011
27%
Non-Tolled
64%
Less than $5.00
7%
$5.00 - $10.00
2%
$10.00 - $15.00
Projected average toll amounts are based on recent
traffic and revenue study; actual amounts may vary.
Violations & Enforcement
Toll Violation Types:
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Not registered or no Peach Pass
Improper entry/exit into Express Lane
(cross double white lines)
Occupancy violation (not paying the toll
when driving with less than 3 occupants)*
*Dept of Public Safety visual enforcement
Violation fee = $25 plus toll amount:
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Additional associated traffic fines may be
issued by law enforcement
Existing technology used to alert law
enforcement of Peach Pass customers in
“toll free” mode
Customers must enter and exit the Express
Lane at proper lane breaks; not
double-white line
Types of Express Lane Users
Non-Tolled
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Transit
3 or more person carpools
Motorcycles
Alternative Fuel Vehicles
(AFV)*
Emergency vehicles
Tolled
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Single drivers
2 person carpools
Prohibited
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Trucks with more
than 6 wheels
*AFV Vehicles must have the proper license plate (does not Include hybrids)
•All vehicles must be registered before using the Express Lanes, including exempt/nontolled vehicles
•Customers can change their toll status from toll to toll-free based on number of people
in their vehicle (e.g. 3 persons or more ride free)
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Operation of Express Lanes
Prior to using the Express lanes, all drivers must complete the
following steps:
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Drivers must register as either toll exempt, which includes:
• HOV3+ (transit and vanpools are also exempt)
• State registered alternative fuel vehicles (AFV’s)
• Motorcycles
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A toll lane customer, which includes vehicles with 2 or fewer occupants
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After completing registration, drivers will receive a Peach Pass
transponder similar to the GA 400 cruise card, to place on the
windshield of their vehicles
Operation of Express Lanes
How will tolls be charged?
Confirmation gantries located at regular intervals along the Express Lane
system communicate with the transponder in the driver’s vehicle to :
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Record the driver’s entry
and exit from the Express
Lane
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Deduct toll amounts from
the driver’s account
Operation of Express Lanes Signs
With their account activated and the transponder in place, drivers are now
ready to use the Express Lanes at their convenience.
In order to better aid drivers’ use of the Express Lanes, the following
types of signs will be posted :
Operation of Express Lanes
Entrance Signs
Entering the Express
Lane –
Purple and green Express
Lane Entrance signs indicate
upcoming designated entry
or “weave” areas in the
Express Lane system.
Operation of Express Lanes
Exit Signs
Exiting the Express
Lane –
Green exit signs provide
drivers with information about
the destinations that are
accessible from upcoming
Express Lane system exits.
Operation of Express Lanes
Variable Toll Rate Signs
Posting Toll
Rates –
Variable toll rate
signs located at
intervals along
the Express Lane
corridor post the toll
amounts for
upcoming
destinations.
Construction Overview
Project includes the following construction components:
ƒInstallation of an underground conduit and pull box network for fiber
optic communications and power service
ƒInstallation of over 140,000 feet of fiber optic cables for Ethernet
communications
ƒInstallation of 51 overhead sign structures and gantries
ƒInstallation of 35 horizontal and vertical extension arms to existing
structures
ƒInstallation of fiber optic networking equipment in device cabinets and
existing Hub buildings
Tolling Equipment
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Rate signs
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras
License plate recognition (LPR) cameras
Automated vehicle identification (AVI) scanners
Telecom interface
Wireless redundant path communications
Construction Timeline
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September-October: material submittals, proofing duct, ECB rehabs,
directional boring, guardrail installation
November: directional boring, pulling fiber, guardrail, outside
foundations
December: pulling fiber, outside foundations, power service poles,
removing barrier wall
January: removing barrier wall, inside foundations, replace barrier
wall, strain poles
February: inside foundations, replace barrier wall, cabinets, structures,
drop cables, fiber splicing
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March: cabinets, structures, field switches, fiber testing
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April-July: sign structures (non-tolling), pavement markings
Construction Challenges
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Duct proofing – no as-built plans
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Conduit installation – boring through paved shoulders & rock
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Median foundation installations – existing drainage, lighting circuits
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Subcontractor coordination
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Traffic control – restrictive hours for lane closures:
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NB lane closures allowed between 9 am - 2 pm
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SB lane closures allowed between 10 am - 3 pm
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Nighttime closures allowed between 8 pm - 5 am (SB) & 10 pm - 5 am (NB)
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No weekend daytime closures
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Weekend marathons: 9:00 pm Friday - 5:00 am Monday
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Traffic pacing: 11:00 pm – 4:00 am
Construction Yard
Structural Materials Yard
Boom Truck
Pressure Digger
Conduit Installation
Directional Boring
Outside Foundations
Median Foundations
Weekend Work
Jan. 22, 2011
Drilled Shaft Excavation
Median Work
Jan. 27, 2011
Conclusion
ƒ Completion date of July 31, 2011
ƒ Project is on schedule
ƒ Ongoing coordination between WF,
GDOT, SRTA, ETC, Jacobs
QUESTIONS?