Projects List

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The following are a list of ITS projects that have been identified for the region. This list was created from an analysis of the existing Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) for the region and from discussions with the stakeholders. Projects are listed by the lead stakeholder (agency). At the end of each project is a link to the customized market package diagram(s) in the regional ITS architecture that represents the project.

Select the ITS project from the box below to jump to that project description.

Projects List
MORPC TIP Project Name Project Description Stakeholder Market Package Diagrams

102

Signal Phase C

Expand the CTSS to include up to 235 additional intersections and up to 12 new pan-tilt-zoom surveillance cameras. Some coaxial cable will be replaced with fiber-optic cable throughout the system. Constructing of ADA ramps.

City of Columbus ATMS03-1

1373

Regional Signal System Timing Upgrade

Conduct timing studies on major signal locations to improve signalization within Franklin County.

Franklin County ATMS03-3

1376

Paving the Way

SFY08-11, Program Administration, to keep motorists informed on the progress of transportation construction throughout Central Ohio and to improve planning and communication of construction projects.

City of Columbus ATIS01-1
ATIS01-2
MC07-1
MC07-5
MC08-1
MC08-2
MC10-1
MC10-2

1396, 0325

Computer Aided Dispatch / Transit

Computer Aided Dispatch/Advanced Vehicle Location includes Electronic Manifest Interface, Vehicle Component Monitoring and Common Logon. This project needs to be completed to support future ITS projects.

COTA APTS01-1
APTS02-1
APTS06-1
APTS10-1

151

Signal Phase B

Following the framework laid out in the CTSS study, replace the CTSS central computer system and central control software adding up to 350 intersections and installing up to 20 new PTZ surveillance cameras to the new system. Construction of ADA ramps.

City of Columbus ATMS03-1

1532

COTA Smart Card

Smart Card implementation and Fare Box replacement

COTA APTS04-1
APTS04-2

1755

US-40 at Columbia Rd Signalization

Project includes signalization of another intersection outside the planning area, on SR-37 in Fairfield County.

ODOT District 5 ATMS03-2

729

COTA 1 Bus Purchase

Transit Purchase, of replacement bus, (old COTA ITS for $160,000 with MORPC CMAQ)

COTA APTS01-1
APTS02-1

931

Signal Phase A

Install fiber-optic cable, conduit, and field devices along the interstate system to serve as a communications backbone for the new traffic signal system in the region.

City of Columbus ATMS03-1

932

Signal Phase D

Following the framework in the CTSS study, continue the transition of traffic signals on the CTSS from coaxial communications to the proposed fiber-optic communications network. Major work includes the construction of the fiber optic network.

City of Columbus ATMS03-1

N/A

Signal Assessment

Isolated Signal Assessment Project (ISAP)

Franklin County ATMS03-3

N/A

Access to Intersection Information

Install Econolite Software to provide read-only access of intersection information back to OSU T&P and Public Safety dispatch areas.

OSU T&P ATMS03-4

N/A

COTA Smart Card- Assessment

Smart Card/Electronic Fare Payment Preliminary Engineering Design Study.

COTA APTS04-1
APTS04-2

N/A

CAD/AVL Enhancement

Consulting Services for Systems Engineering Design and Specifications for the ITS Communications System (CAD/AVL) replacement project.

COTA APTS01-1
APTS02-1

N/A

COTA Traveler Information

Dynamic Message Signs at Park-n-Rides and Transit Centers with next bus information.

COTA APTS08-1

N/A

US-62 at Walton Parkway Signalization

Install new traffic signalization system including posts and mast arms and associated pavement improvements.

New Albany ATMS03-3

N/A

Signalization Interconnect

Project proposes to interconnect 21 signalized intersections on New Albany's arterial street system, install a traffic signal master computer and closed circuit television monitoring at select locations.

New Albany ATMS03-3

447

On-Board Computers

Install On-board computers in each bus. This will allow for expansion of the system to provide: 1) real-time dispatching, 2)On-board mapping, 3) Electronic fare collection, 4) AVL, 5) passenger information regarding community services available.

DATA APTS01-2
APTS02-2
APTS03-2
APTS04-2

N/A

Central Ohio Traveler Information

Design and manage a multi-modal traveler information system for the Central Ohio region.

MORPC APTS08-1
ATIS01-2
EM06-1
EM06-3
EM06-5
EM06-6
EM10-1

Last updated: 11-02-09