March 27, 2007 – Hill FarmsMarch 28, 2007 – NE Region

Wisconsin LCS Lane Closure Planning System

LCS Oversight Group Meeting

Steven Parker - TOPS LabMichael Runnels - TOPS Lab

Doug Dembowski - WisDOT STOC

Traffic Operations and Safety (TOPS) LaboratoryUniversity of Wisconsin - Madison

Wisconsin LCS ObjectivesWisconsin LCS Objectives

Provide online planning system for lane closures and restrictions on state highways

Provide closure and restriction data to other business processes such as 511 and OSOW

Integrate historical traffic flow data and capacity information to calculate available closure thresholds

Integrate with existing WisDOT GIS roadway network data

Archive LCS data in the WisTransPortal at TOPS Lab

Wisconsin Lane Closure Planning Wisconsin Lane Closure Planning Process FlowchartProcess Flowchart

TMP

PS&E

Request

Analysis

Approval

Notification

Start / Stop

LCS

Wisconsin LCS Information FlowWisconsin LCS Information Flow

LCS Planning And Approval

Process

ClosureRequest

WisTransPortalData Archive

Construction Map

OSOW

STOC IMS

511 Travel Info

Email List

Traffic CountData

Wisconsin LCS Project PlanWisconsin LCS Project Plan

Customize and merge capabilities from two existing LCS systems:

CalTrans Lane Closure System: Online lane closure permitting system used statewide in California

ODOT Permitted Lane Closure System: Ohio DOT online system for determining workzone windows based

on historical ADT and other factors

Change focus from Permitting to Planning

Additional Enhancements: Special events tracking Managed email distribution lists Integration with WisDOT STN highway data

Wisconsin LCS Project TimelineWisconsin LCS Project Timeline

1. Prototype CalTrans LCS 10/15/06 – 12/15/06

2. Requirements Gathering / FRD 12/15/06 – 4/15/07

3. LCS Application Development 4/15/07 – 12/15/07

4. LCS Pilot Testing 12/15/07 – 4/15/08

5. Onsite LCS Training 12/15/07 – 4/15/08

6. Final LCS Release 4/15/08

7. Maintenance Period 4/15/08 – 7/15/08

CalTrans LCS Login PageCalTrans LCS Login Page

CalTrans LCS CalTrans LCS Request Closure PageRequest Closure Page

CalTrans LCS CalTrans LCS Approve Closures PageApprove Closures Page

CalTrans LCSCalTrans LCSOther FunctionsOther Functions

SearchSearch Search for any request or closure in the system by Search for any request or closure in the system by

various parametersvarious parameters EditEdit

Allows authorized users to modify a requestAllows authorized users to modify a request StatusStatus

Allows authorized users to view the status of approved Allows authorized users to view the status of approved requests and/or update the working status of a closurerequests and/or update the working status of a closure

AdminAdmin Allows authorized users to add users, post messages, Allows authorized users to add users, post messages,

update system elements (type of work, facilities), and update system elements (type of work, facilities), and manage policy rolesmanage policy roles

ODOT Permitted Lane ClosureODOT Permitted Lane ClosureAvailable Workzone WindowsAvailable Workzone Windows

ODOT Permitted Lane ClosureODOT Permitted Lane ClosureAvailable Workzone WindowsAvailable Workzone Windows

Wisconsin LCS RequirementsWisconsin LCS Requirements Closure / Restriction Types

Construction Maintenance Permit Special Event Incident

LCS User Roles Regional Traffic Supervisor (RTS) Regional Traffic Engineer (RTE) STOC Operator Project Manager (PM) Maintenance Coordinator (MC) Permit Coordinator (PC) Inspector Requestor Viewer

Wisconsin LCS RequirementsWisconsin LCS RequirementsLane Closure Status LevelsLane Closure Status Levels

Wisconsin LCS RequirementsWisconsin LCS RequirementsUser Role FlowchartsUser Role Flowcharts

Construction Maintenance

Wisconsin LCS Requirements Wisconsin LCS Requirements Proposed FeaturesProposed Features

Special EventsSpecial Events Add/Update/Delete special events by authorized users All users will be able to search for and view special events Examples: Brewer Games, Packer Games, Concerts

Email Distribution Automated email listing all active Closures and Special Events Users can self-subscribe to distribution reports and customize by:

State, Region, and County Weekly, Daily, or On Change

Authorized users will have the ability to add/edit/delete subscriptions Location ElementsLocation Elements

Enter closure locations based on intersection or milepostEnter closure locations based on intersection or milepost Standardize locations to WisDOT GIS (STN)Standardize locations to WisDOT GIS (STN)

Enhanced Capabilities to Group Closure Details Enhancements to Search and Reporting Capabilities

Wisconsin LCS SummaryWisconsin LCS Summary

Super thin-client system that can be run from almost any web browser using any internet connection

Designed as a hierarchal system with users having different roles and privileges

The main goals of Wisconsin LCS are: Create, Approve, and Track Lane Closures, Restrictions,

and Special Events Provide accurate and current decision making data

(capacity charts) Distribute closure reports to subscribed persons and

systems (511, etc.) Accessibility to current closure information any time,

anywhere

WisTransPortal OverviewWisTransPortal Overview

Wisconsin Transportation Data HubWisconsin Transportation Data Hub Safety and Operations Data ArchivingSafety and Operations Data Archiving Real-Time Agency Data SharingReal-Time Agency Data Sharing Data Integration and AnalysisData Integration and Analysis Online Traffic Engineering Applications Online Traffic Engineering Applications UW-Madison Transportation ResearchUW-Madison Transportation Research

WisTransPortalWisTransPortal

MONITOR ATMS

Incoming Data

RWIS

Other WeatherInformation

MetaManagerCrash Information

V-SPOCV-SPOC

Performance ReportsPerformance Reports

TRADAS PlanningData

WisLCATSWisLCATS

Crash Mapping/Analysis ToolboxCrash Mapping/Analysis Toolbox

Lane Closure SystemLane Closure System

Public SafetyInformation

Video Archive ToolVideo Archive Tool

Traffic Camera Video

Control Room Operations PrototypingControl Room Operations Prototyping

511511

Internal Condition Reporting System*Internal Condition Reporting System*

External Condition Reporting System*External Condition Reporting System*

Traveler Information WebsiteTraveler Information Website

VII-FutureVII-Future

Planning Count Station Data

Public Safety Data Interpreter*Public Safety Data Interpreter*

Public Safety Data Sharing NetworkPublic Safety Data Sharing Network

Exte

rnal

App

licat

ionsInternal Applications

Ramp Meter Retiming WorkbookRamp Meter Retiming Workbook

Electronic Detour Map*Electronic Detour Map*

Multi-State Coalition Data (GCM, NWP)

Transportation Research ApplicationsTransportation Research Applications

ITS and Traffic Safety Data Clearinghouse ToolsITS and Traffic Safety Data Clearinghouse Tools

WisTransPortal OverviewWisTransPortal Overview

WisTransPortal WisTransPortal V-SPOC Detector Data FacilityV-SPOC Detector Data Facility

Wisconsin LCS Wisconsin LCS Project Contact InformationProject Contact Information

TOPS:TOPS:Steven T. Parker, PhDIT Program ManagerTraffic Operations and Safety LaboratoryUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison1415 Engineering DriveMadison, WI 53706Phone: 608-265-4921Email: sparker@engr.wisc.edu

WisDOT:WisDOT:Doug Dembowski, PEFreeway OperationsStatewide Traffic Operations CenterWisconsin Department of TransportationSuite 1200633 W. Wisconsin Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53203Phone: 414-227-2149E-mail: douglas.dembowski@dot.state.wi.us