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December 2001


ITS Advisory Council Established

ITS Office Move

ITS Corridor Master Plans and ITS Program Plan

Systems Engineering

Rule 940

511 Traveler Information

TMC Software Study

ITS Progress Report
District 1

District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
District 6
District 7
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ITS Office
605 Suwannee Street, MS 90
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450
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ITS Progress Reports
This section provides an update on recently completed or on-going ITS projects.

District One

Advanced Traffic Management Systems

Sarasota Signal Retiming Project (197978 1 32 01): This project is retiming 99 signalized intersections that are currently part of either the City of Sarasota or Sarasota County's existing closed loop system. All of the work is complete except for the delivery of the Final Timing Report.
Approx. Completion: March 2002
Contact: Chris Birosak - (863) 519-2507

Manatee Signal Retiming Project (196122 1 32 01): This project is retiming 88 signalized intersections that are currently part of either the City of Bradenton or Manatee County's existing closed loop system. Timing implementation is underway.
Approx. Completion: July 2002
Contact: Chris Birosak - (863) 519-2507

City of Winter Haven Signal Retiming Project (197628 1 32 01): This project is retiming 26 signalized intersections that are currently part of the City of Winter Haven's existing closed loop system. A notice to proceed is scheduled for January 2002.
Approx. Completion: April 2003
Contact: Chris Birosak - (863) 519-2507

Sarasota-Manatee Traffic Signal Systems Alternatives Analysis (202079 1 12 01): This project will provide cost-benefit information associated with the traffic signal systems in the Sarasota/Manatee area for the following alternatives:

Maintain existing systems at full operational capabilities
Upgrade existing systems to closed loop or centralized hybrid systems
Upgrade to an advanced traffic management system with regional traffic management center, real-time traffic monitoring, and video surveillance.

The Final Report is complete. A presentation for the MPO will be scheduled in the first part of 2002.
Approx. Completion: February 2002
Contact: Michael Tako-Nicolaisen - (863) 519-2395

City of Naples/Collier County Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS), Design Group I, Construction (195403 1 52 01): A Hybrid traffic control system utilizing fiber optic cable for communications to 77 intersections was let for construction. This is the first of two projects that are scheduled to construct the ATMS. This project will build the control centers for the city and county and communicate with 77 intersections. Construction began in May 2001 and is continuing on-schedule.
Approx. Completion: September 2002
Contact: Chris Birosak - (863) 519-2507

City of Punta Gorda/Charlotte County Advanced Transportation Management System, Design Group I, Construction (193821 1 52 01):  A Hybrid traffic control system utilizing fiber optic cable for communications to 53 intersections was let for construction. This is the first of two projects that are scheduled to construct the ATMS. This project will build the control center for the county and communicate with 53 intersections. Completion of the system is on hold pending the resolution of some items by the contractor.
Approx. Completion: Unknown 
Contact: Chris Birosak - (863) 519-2507

City of Naples/Collier County Advanced Transportation Management System, Design Group II, Design (195403 2 32 01):  This project will expand the signalized signal system to an additional 77 intersections and install video at 50 locations for monitoring traffic. This is the second of two projects that were scheduled to construct the ATMS. Design began in July 2001 and is continuing on-schedule. 30% Plans have been received.
Approx. Completion: March 2003
Contact: Chris Birosak - (863) 519-2507

City of Punta Gorda/Charlotte County Advanced Transportation Management System, Design Group II, Design (193824 1 32 01): This project will expand the signalized

signal system to an additional 44 intersections and install video at 40 locations for monitoring traffic. This is the second of two projects that are scheduled to construct the ATMS. The NTP is scheduled for December 2001.
Approx. Completion: March 2003
Contact: Chris Birosak - (863) 519-2507

Incident Management
Road Ranger Service Contract, Alligator Alley (Unknown, part of asset management contract):
Service contract for I-75 along Alligator Alley that provides service from the US 27 toll booth in Broward County through Collier County to Exit 18 in Lee County.
Approx. Completion:  Will remain in effect for the 7-year term of the asset management contract.
Contact: Rick Marino - (863) 519-2323

Road Ranger Service Contract, Lee County (408998 1 72 01):  Service contract for I-75 in Lee County that provides service from Exit 18 to Exit 23.
Approx. Completion: December 2002
Contact: Bill Mendell - (941) 656-7811

Road Ranger Service Contract, Charlotte County/Sarasota County (409000 1 72 01): Service contract for I-75 in Charlotte County and Sarasota County that provides service from Exit 31 to Exit 37.
Approx. Completion: December 2002
Contact: Bill Mendell - (941) 656-7811

Road Ranger Service Contract, Polk County (408999 1 72 01): Service contract for I-4 in Polk County that provides service from the Hillsborough County Line to the Osceola County Line.
Approx. Completion: February 2002
Contact: David Barthle - (863) 519-4315

I-75 Incident Management Project Plan for Collier and Lee Counties (202062 1 12 01): This project involves preparation of an incident management project plan for the I-75 Corridor. An operational concept is developed identifying the functions of an ITS, the roles and responsibilities of the agencies involved, and the location and

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