Summary of Operation Green Light Regional Advanced Traffic Management System Software

Mid America Regional Council (MARC)

Contact Information

Organization:	Mid America Regional Council (MARC)
Contact person:	raymond webb
Title:	Traffic Operations Manager
Phone:	(816) 701-8358
E-mail:	rwebb@marc.org
Organization address:	600 Broadway, Suite 200
	Kansas City, MO    64105

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Pre-Application Information

PA Project title/name:	Operation Green Light Regional Advanced Traffic Management System Software
PA Agency type:	MPO
PA Agency Name:	Mid America Regional Council (MARC)
PA Primary project mode:	Operations
PA Secondary project mode:	--Select--
PA Project type:	Road & Bridge - Traffic Flow
PA Project description:	Project encompasses the region and the 27 OGL partner agencies (as of September 2020) in the KC region using a shared arterial management software. This project looks to capitalize on advanced arterial management technology system software that is shared for the entire region as well replacing from 0 to 30 obsolete traffic signal controllers (depending whether they have been upgraded by project implementation time).
PA Connected KC 2050 Project Number:	Yes
PA Connected KC 2050 underlying strategies selected
Centers and corridors Climate protection and resilience New funding sources Prioritize investments Data and technology
PA Strategies Description:	With advances in ITS capabilities, new system software and advanced traffic signal controllers provide for the ability to leverage connected vehicle technologies for increase performance. This allows the region to leverage efficiencies in operations costs by sharing a central signal system across the region rather than individual agencies having their own system provides regional cost efficiencies. The strategies include prioritizing investments as noted how the sharing of resources allows for cost sharing. The data and technology strategy provides for the ability to build technology upon the existing network systems of fiber and wireless as well as existing server systems in place.
PA Complete Streets Description:	Traffic signal systems complement complete streets with bike and pedestrian strategies. Advances in signal detection systems increase pedestrian access and safety due to the traffic signal controller and central system software having abilities to communicate to the car or bike and pedestrian via in-car, mobile devices, and roadside devices. This can lead to better bike and ped efficiencies.
PA Safety:	The signalized intersection can be made safer by keeping clearance intervals up to date and following best practices. Advances in traffic signal controller technology and advanced detection technology has ability to increase intersection safety with advanced vehicle detection to address the dilemma zone for vehicles. Updated clearance intervals ie yellow, red and pedestrian intervals can be modified to increase safety if needed. Leading pedestrian intervals can be implemented in areas where pedestrian / vehicle concerns exist.
PA Air Quality:	The Clean Air action plan suggests to apply emerging technologies including expanding Operation Green Light traffic signals. This would lead to better timed signals and lead to fewer emissions such as NOx, CO and HC with coordinating traffic signals as well as finding and reporting traffic signal malfunctions that lead to inefficiencies.
PA Conservation:	N/A
PA Environment:	N/A
PA Funding
CMAQ STP/STBG TAP/STP Set Aside
PA Travel Lane:	False
PA Congestion Management Measures Selected:

Access Management:

Left Turn Restrictions

Curb Cut and Driveway Restrictions

Turn Lanes and New or Relocated Driveways and Exit Ramps

Interchange Modifications

Minimum Intersection/Interchange Spacing

Frontage Roads and Collector-Distributor Roads

Roadway Restrictions

Access Control to Available Development Sites

Intersection Turn Lanes

Roundabout Intersections

New Grade-Separated Intersections

Active Transportation

New Sidewalks and Designated Bicycle Lanes on Local Streets

Improved Bicycle Facilities at Transit Stations and Other Trip Destinations

Design Guidelines for Pedestrian-Oriented Development

Improved Safety of Existing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities

Exclusive Non-Motorized Rights-of-Way

Bike Sharing Programs

Promoting Bicycle and Pedestrian Use Through Education and Information Dissemination

Adopting and Implementing a Complete Streets Policy

Highway

Increasing Number of Lanes without Highway Widening

Geometric Design Improvements

HOV Lanes

Super Street Arterials

Highway Widening by Adding Lanes

Acceleration/Deceleration lanes

Hill Climbing Lanes

Grade separated railroad crossings

New Freeways

New Arterial Streets

New Collectors and Local Streets

Land Use

Mixed-Use Development

Infill and Densification

Transit-Oriented Development

Trip Reduction Strategies

Transportation Management Associations

Parking

On-Street Parking and Standing Restrictions

Employer/Landlord Parking Agreements

Preferential or Free Parking for HOVs and Parking Management

Location-Specific Parking Ordinances

Park and Ride Lots

Advanced Parking Systems

Local and Regional Excise Taxes

Parking Facility Management Information Signs

Regulatory>

Trip Reduction Ordinance

Congestion Pricing

Auto Restriction Zones (Pedestrian Malls)

Truck Restrictions

Arterial Access Management

Carbon Pricing /Motor Fuel Tax

Emissions -based vehicle registration fees

VMT fee

Traffic Impact Fee

Pay-As-You-Drive (PAYD) Insurance (state level)

TDM

Alternative Work Hours

Telecommuting

Ridesharing

Guaranteed Ride Home Policies

Alternative Travel Mode Events and Assistance

Public Education Campaigns

Traditional Toll Roads

Non-traditional Toll Roads

Car Sharing

Transit

Reducing Transit Fares

Increasing Bus Route Coverage or Frequencies

Park-and-Ride Lots

Light, Heavy, and Commuter Rail

Employer Incentive Programs

Electronic Payment Systems and Universal Farecards

Realigned Transit Service Schedules and Stop Locations

Intelligent Transit Stops

Transit intersection queue jump lanes and signal priority

Enhanced Transit Amenities

Dedicated Rights-of-Way for Transit

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

Express Bus Service

Local Circulator

Transportation Operations and Management

Traffic Signal Coordination and Modernization

Reversible Traffic Lanes

Freeway Incident Detection and Management Systems

Ramp Metering

Highway Information Systems

Advanced Traveler Information Systems

Service Patrols

Restricting Turns at Key Intersections

Converting Streets to One-Way Operations

Targeted and Sustained Enforcement of Traffic Regulations

Special Events and Work Zone Management

Road Weather Management

Traffic Surveillance and Control Systems

Electronic Toll Collection (ETC)

Cordon Area Congestion Fees

Roadway Signage Improvements

Communications Networks and Roadway Surveillance Coverage

Transit Vehicle Travel Information

PA CMT Description:	Traffic Signal Coordination and Modernization requires a central software system in order to make real time changes to traffic signals. This allows for traffic signals to be changed to respond to work zones, incidents, freeway diversions, signal malfunctions or other special traffic events. Traffic surveillance complements the signal systems to allow for real-time monitoring to determine the proper response plan to incidents and work zones as well as the ability to diagnose intersection maintenance issues. Traffic Surveillance and Control Systems are part of a fully operational system that provides for enhanced capabilities of a central system. This provides a traffic system operator to be more efficient at responding to real time traffic concerns.
PA SOV Capacity:	N/A
PA Pre-application Statement:	No changes made
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PA Pre-Application Staff Alignment:
PA Pre-Aplication Policy Concerns:

General Information

G1. TIP Number:	9700978
G2. State:	Regional (bistate)
G3. Multiple agencies / jurisdictions?	Yes This project is part of the OGL program of which comprises of 27 total agencies. MoDOT, Kansas City Mo, Bonner Springs, Fairway, Lansing, Leavenworth, Leawood, Lenexa, Merriam, Mission, Mission Woods, Olathe, Overland Park, Prairie Village, Shawnee, Westwood, Unified Government of Wyandotte County, Belton, Blue Springs, Gladstone, Grandview, Independence, Kansas City, Lee’s Summit, Liberty, North Kansas City
G4 Project contact:	Raymond Webb, Mid American Regional Council, 600 Broadway, KC MO 64105. 816-474-4240
G5 Purpose and need:	Arterial Traffic signal system software is the key to efficient operations of traffic signal and connected systems. Advances in signal systems allow for more efficient operations. This project support the regions ability to consider capitalizing on advances in arterial management systems.
G6. Origin and ending
Route:   From:   To:   Length (Miles):	0.00000
G7 Functional Classification:	Principal Arterial
G8 Connected KC 2050 Decade?	2020
G9 Muli-Agency Plan?	No
G10 Included in a CIP?	No
G11 Planning stage:	Preliminary Plan
G12 Reviewed by state DOT?	No
G13 Right-of-Way acquisition:	All acquired or none needed
G14 ROW by local public agency process manual?	No
G15 Other unique local goals and objectives?	No
G16 Transportation Disadvantaged Population:
G17 Relevant Public Engagement:	The OGL partners led by a technical group, have developed with aid from a consultant, concept of operations and system engineering requirements to allow for the ability to define needs for the next central system.
G18 Planned Public Engagement:	n/a
G19 Sustainable Places Criteria:	---------------- Complete Street Design---Connected Street Network----------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ------
G19.1 Describe PSP relationship:	The categories are unclear where arterial management systems are placed, however well operated signal system support, bike, car, pedestrian and transit facilities by monitoring and supporting the network.
G20 Implements Sustainable Places Initiatives?	No N/A
G21 Serves Regional Activity Center?	No High-Intensity and More_Walkable Centers It may be debatable if traffic signal system serves activity centers. Just stating here that traffic signals provide access for pedestrians, bicycles, cars, trucks, transit, and railroad.
G22 Environmental justice tracts?	No
G23 Reduces greenhouse gas emissions?	Yes By decreasing the amount of time motorists have to idle at intersections, Operation Green Light helps reduce emissions that contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone, the Kansas City area’s main air pollutant. A number of studies can be found on MARCs website showing the emissions benefits as can also be found on FHWA.
G24 Natural Resource information:
G25 Community Links at Watershaed Scale:
G26 Explain local land use or comprehensive plans:

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Project Financial Information

CMAQ Federal amount	960000
CMAQ Match amount:	240000
CMAQ Year requested:	2023
STP Federal amount:	960000
STP Match amount:	240000
STP Year requested:	2023
Source of Local Match:	Local funds will come from the 27 local agencies that comprise the OGL program. the match will be prorated based on the number of intersections each agency has in the program
Explain:
Scope Change:	With less funding, it might required the existing OGL budget to be utilized if there are any funds that would be available. Without the amount requested it possible the project would not be possible.
Cost by area:
Engineering:	30000
Equipment Purchase:	60000
Right-of-Way:	0
Other:	0
Utility Adjustment/Relocation:	0
Program Implementation/Construction (including Construction Engineering/Inspection):	1110000
Contingency:	0
Total Estimated Project Cost:	1200000
Cost Breakdown by mode:
Highway:	%
Transit:	%
Bike:	%
Pedestrian:	%
Other:	100  %

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Supporting Documents

• File 1: 51_ProjID-ATMS software cost split A.pdf
• File 2: 51_ProjID-ATMS software cost split B.pdf
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