CALTRANS SR-12 Corridor Report
CALTRANS Press release describing project
The ITS equipment includes five electronic message signs and four closed-circuit television cameras installed collectively on SR-12 and I-5 that will help drivers make informed travel decisions. Nearly 2,300 Caltrans cameras monitor freeways across California. These cameras offer live streaming video available to the public via the web at http://video.dot.ca.gov.
Drivers elsewhere in California also benefit from smart corridor projects and ITS technology:
- The Interstate 80 Smart Corridor: In 2012, work began on an $80 million technology-laden project on I-80 in the Bay Area. When completed, traffic signals on surface streets will be in better synch with onramp meters and computerized highway signs, helping cars and buses better share the road during rush hour.
- The San Mateo Smart Corridor: Caltrans and 10 San Mateo cities are partners in this project. Electronic message signs will guide motorists through detour routes during incidents; sensors will provide information about the volume of traffic; and closed-circuit TV cameras will allow Caltrans and the cities to look at the traffic flow and determine the most effective way to reroute motorists during major congestion.
- Smart Message Signs: This summer, Caltrans used smart electronic message signs to let motorists know about traffic incidents and roadwork while it worked on State Route 60 in the heart of Los Angeles.
- QuickMap: This year, Caltrans created and launched an exciting ITS innovation called QuickMap. From the Caltrans website (www.dot.ca.gov) the public can access images from nearly 1,000 freeway cameras and see messages posted on more than 700 electronic highway message signs using an interactive map that displays incidents, lane closures, traffic speeds, and more on roadways throughout the state of California.
No comments:
Post a Comment