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Demonstrating ITS Across the Border

Demonstrating ITS Across the Border. Lorcan Scanlon Transport Canada June 10, 2003. The Key ITS Border Problem. Reconciling the often conflicting missions of transportation and inspection stakeholders . Factors Driving Cross-Border Interest in ITS . Demand for Enhanced Security

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Demonstrating ITS Across the Border

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  1. Demonstrating ITSAcross the Border Lorcan Scanlon Transport Canada June 10, 2003

  2. The Key ITS Border Problem Reconciling the often conflicting missions of transportation and inspection stakeholders

  3. Factors Driving Cross-Border Interest in ITS • Demand for Enhanced Security • Need to Deal with Changing Traffic Levels • Need for Process Enhancement In the Short Term • Need to Manage Traffic Emergencies

  4. Cross-Border ITS R&D Priorities( BTOA Survey) • Proactive Traffic Management • Integrating Tolls with Inspection Processes • Enhancing Safety and Security

  5. Partnership and Collaboration • Co-location of US and Canadian agencies • Create a consensus on common data sets • Inter-operable technology between agencies • Inter-regional communication

  6. Candidates Sites for ITS Demonstration • Thousand Islands Bridge • Niagara Falls Bridge Commission • Detroit Tunnel • Peace Bridge

  7. Thousand Islands Bridge • Top 5 or 6 in terms of traffic • Taking an increasing share of cross-border traffic from Quebec • Not on NEXUS or FAST Priority List • Need for: Traffic Monitoring Camera Systems VMS on 401

  8. Niagara Falls Bridge Commission • Timely Prediction of Traffic Volume • Need Integrate TT with OBP • Use GPS/transponders for Weather and Traffic Detroit Tunnel • Need to Integrate Toll with NEXUS Peace Bridge • Off-site Pre-Arrival Processing

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