PA Turnpike 10 mile Reconstruction

Design and programming of central software. Integration of the software with a proprietary multi-line dial up communications device ("Communications Control Unit") in Version 1.

In version 2, integration directly with all roadside device modems with the wireless CDPD network to establish and maintain TCP/IP communications between the central software and the roadside devices.

Included documentation, user manuals and demonstration of system functioning for acceptance testing.

I-55 Central Illinois

Modification to central software to provide travel time information from roadside microwave traffic detectors to place the travel times on roadside message boards.  Included the integration of the central software over wireless connections to wireless CDPD modems, troubleshooting of the wireless modems and intervening TCP/IP network

Design and Build of National Traffic Operation Center

Designed and built the National Traffic Operations Center, a central control center for all work zone systems deployed in multiple states. Included the specifications, procurement, installation of a T-1 and 40 dialup lines, set up and programming of firewall, router, CSU/DSU, coordinating turn up of internet service, provision of electrical power, uninterruptible power supplies, network switches and network cabling, back up wireless network communications, integration with wall mount video projection equipment and switching devices, provision of live video "slideshows" from project cameras, integration of central software to support the on-site and remote access to roadside devices deployed in any state. Included training and development of the user guides for operation and troubleshooting of the network and remote roadside devices, along with the operational procedures governing the duty officer functions, coordination with the DOTs.

Lake Springfield Bridge Reconstruction, Springfield, IL

Modifications to the central software used in the above projects to provide sign messages desired by IDOT based on traffic conditions reported by microwave traffic sensors. Integrated roadside signs, traffic sensors, and cameras over CDPD wireless, including troubleshooting of entire system end to end between roadside devices and central software.

Designed and programmed a webservices application to generate real-time traffic condition maps and camera images accessible over the internet. Designed and programmed an email alert software application that sent mail or pager alerts or blackberry text messages to designated IDOT personnel. Email alerts were generated using Windows COM object brokering between the central software and email alert subsystem component. Provided user training, documentation and guides for operation as part of a traffic management center.

The web map from the last update when the project was completed can be seen at http://trafalert.biz/Springfield/i55Springfield.htm The style of this page was consistent in appearance to the IDOT web sites then in use by IDOT.

Rock River Bridge Replacement Moline, IL

Modifications to above central software to provide sign messages appropriate to the unique traffic network of Moline IL and Davenport IA based on the data provided by microwave sensors on various bridge approaches.

Included provision of software and integration of 2 PTZ cameras, one on each side of the Rock River bridge. Communications were integrated via spread spectrum 2.4 GHZ radio through Lantronics Ethernet-serial protocol converters. Included configuration, integration and troubleshooting of the Lantronix devices. Wrote camera scripts for PTZ operations and presets and additionally to provide web access to preset camera views and a web-based historical archive of camera images at 15 min. intervals. See http://trafalert.biz/Moline/AIMSPages.htm for access to these pages (no longer being updated as project is completed).

Additionally included a web-based color coded map of real time traffic conditions linked to the IDOT web site for the I-74 construction. After the first year of operation, expanded the system to include the Mississippi River bridge that integrated an additional 4 CMS, 4 Sensors and 2 PTZ cameras. See the sign map that had been done for this project at http://aimshost.net/Moline/i74signmap.htm on the web.

Trained staff in operation of the system as part of the traffic management center. Provided user documentation and guides.

I70 East Paris Illinois

Modifications of above software to provide sign messages appropriate to the traffic network in eastern Illinois along I-70 and adjacent US 40.

Added components for integrating dialup HARs and HAR Alert Signs into the central software. Included the communications integration, configuration and troubleshooting of Lantronix devices and troubleshooting of all device communications and network operations.

Peace River Bridge I-75 Florida

Modifications to the above software to provide sign and radio messages appropriate to the traffic network on Florida’s I-75 around the Peace River Bridge. Included integration of field radios, signs, cameras and HAR Alert signs over wireless (Analog, pager and CDPD)

See http://trafalert.biz/PB/AIMSPages.htm for the last updated web pages before the devices were removed at the conclusion of the construction.

I-10 Project New Orleans, LA

Modifications to the above software to provide sign and radio messages appropriate to the traffic network in New Orleans. Included integration of signs sensors, cameras and a field radio over wireless (Spread spectrum 5.8 GHZ, Analog, and CDMA).

I40 Lonoke County Arkansas

Provided central system software as above modified for the roadways on I-40 in Lonoke County. Integrated roadside signs, sensors and cameras over a 2.4 GHZ wireless network with Lantronix Ethernet-serial converters. Also included HAR’s integrated over dialup landline and HAR Alert signs over dialup and wireless paging.

Included web site to provide real time traffic conditions, current message board contents, radio broadcast and camera images. Web site was custom designed to match the Traffic web sites of Arkansas. See http://trafalert.biz/Lonoke/CurrentTrafficConditions.htm (no longer being updated as work is complete.)

Also included the software application to provide email/cell phone/pager alerts along with documentation and training of NTOC operations staff to the particular requirements of state of Arkansas for this project.

I70 West Paris Illinois

Modifications of above software to provide sign messages appropriate to the traffic network in eastern Illinois along I-70 and adjacent US 40.

Included components for integrating dialup HARs and HAR Alert Signs into the central software. Both types of devices were on analog wireless. Also included the communications integration, configuration and troubleshooting of Lantronix devices and troubleshooting of all device communications and network operations.

Project web pages: http://trafalert.biz/ParisWest/(no longer being updated as work is complete). Note that the style of this site was custom designed to provide a consistent appearance with IDOT’s latest main web site as of 2003.

I30 Little Rock Arkansas

Provided modifications to the foregoing central software to provide sign and radio messages appropriate to I30 and adjacent route 5 southwest of Little Rock. Integrated roadside signs, sensors and cameras over a 2.4 GHZ wireless network. Also included HARs integrated over dialup analog wireless and HAR Alert signs over dialup with wireless paging.

Included web site to provide real time traffic conditions, current message board contents, radio broadcast and camera images. Web site was custom designed to match the Traffic web sites of Arkansas. See http://trafalert.biz/i30m/CurrentTrafficConditions.htm (no longer being updated as work is complete.)

Also included the software application to provide email/cell phone/pager alerts along with documentation and training of NTOC operations staff to the particular requirements of state of Arkansas for this project.

I40 Little Rock Arkansas

Provided modifications to the foregoing central software to provide sign and radio messages appropriate to I40 north of Little Rock. Integrated roadside signs, sensors and cameras over a 2.4 GHZ wireless network. Also included HAR’s integrated over dialup analog wireless and HAR Alert signs over dialup with wireless paging.

Included web site to provide real time traffic conditions, current message board contents, radio broadcast and camera images. Web site was custom designed to match the Traffic web sites of Arkansas. See http://trafalert.biz/i40m/CurrentTrafficConditions.htm (no longer being updated as work is complete.)

Also included the software application to provide email/cell phone/pager alerts along with documentation and training of NTOC operations staff to the particular requirements of state of Arkansas for this project.

New Orleans Traffic Cameras

At the conclusion of the New Orleans I-10 project LADOTD determined they wished to convert the 8 portable cameras to permanent pole-mount cameras. RTI was contracted to install wireless communications and provide a web site for the images to be seen by the traveling public from the permanent mount cameras along I-10 and I-610.  LADOTD took the cameras off line in the fall of 2009.

Capitol Beltway Enhanced Variable Speed Limit System

VDOT contracted RTI to provide software, hardware, communications and services to control speed limits on the Washington D.C. Capitol Beltway at the Telegraph Road Reconstruction. This project is in the initial deployment phase as of Spring 2008, and involves control of Variable Speed Limit Signs with flashing beacons, traffic sensors, cameras and portable changeable message signs. Motorist advisories are provided via a public web site to inform the motoring public of the current speed limits as well as travel conditions throughout the work area. Sample web pages may be reached from http://trafalert.biz/wwb/cms-conditions-rtt.htm

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation PCCTVs System