Use of Moneys in the Innovation and Technology Transportation Fund, Virginia Department of Transportation
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Letter from Stephen C. Brich, Commissioner of Highways, to Governor Youngkin and the members of the General Assembly, submitting the 2024 report on the use of moneys in the Innovation and Technology Transportation Fund (ITTF) under Section 33.2-1531 of the Code of Virginia. It states that ITTF moneys are to be used solely for funding pilot programs and fully developed initiatives related to high-tech infrastructure improvements, meaning projects that reduce congestion, improve mobility, improve safety, provide up-to-date travel data, or improve emergency response. The report's project status summary shows 36 active projects valued at $117M as of August 31, 2024. It lists the Arlington County Dynamic Parking Pricing project at a project cost of $5,099,284.
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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street (804) 482-5818
Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219 Fax: (804) 786-2940
December 1 7, 2024
The Honorable Governor Glenn Youngkin
Members of the Virginia General Assembly
Dear Governor Youngkin and Honorable Members of the General Assembly:
Section 33.2-1531 of the Code a/Virginia directs the Commissioner of Highways to report
annually on the use of moneys in the Innovation and Technology Transportation Fund
(ITTF). ITTF monies are to be used solely for the purposes of funding pilot programs and fully
developed initiatives related to high-tech infrastructure improvements. The term "high-tech
infrastructure improvements" pertains to projects or programs that reduce congestion, improve
mobility, improve safety, provide up-to-date travel data, or improve emergency response.
In accordance with§ 33.2-1531 of the Code a/Virginia, I am submitting the attached report to
you which serves to report on the use of the moneys in the ITTF over the past year. If you
have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (804) 387-0037.
Sincerely,
Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
Commissioner of Highways
c: The Honorable W. Sheppard Miller III
G. Michael Fitch, Ph.D.
Mr. E. Kevin Gregg
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WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
TABLE OF 3 What is the ITTF
CONTENTS
4 ITTF Focuses
5 Projects Status
6 Project Updates
9 Select Project Fact Sheets
22 FY25 ITTF Projects
40 Appendix
Cover Photo: Downtown Richmond Virginia
Section 33.2-1531 created the Innovation and Technology Transportation Fund (ITTF).
ITTF monies are to be used solely for the purposes of funding pilot programs and
fully developed initiatives pertaining to high-tech infrastructure improvements.
“High-tech infrastructure improvements” relate to projects or programs that reduce
congestion, improve mobility, improve safety, provide up-to-date travel data, or improve
emergency response.
Section 33.2-1531 of the Code of Virginia directs the Commissioner of Highways to report
annually on the use of monies in the Innovation and Technology Transportation Fund.
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ITTF Focuses
Per Code of Virginia Section 33.2-1531, ITTF projects must address one or more goals: reduce congestion, improve mobility, improve safety,
provide up-to-date travel data, and improve emergency response.
The ITTF provides funding specifically for the purposes of funding pilot programs
and fully developed initiatives pertaining to high-tech infrastructure improvements:
The ITTF program enhances
road safety through innovative The ITTF program advances mobility
technologies and strategies, through investments in smart
IMPROVING
aligning with the agency’s SAFETY infrastructure and transportation
commitment to reducing crashes. innovation, creating a more connected
and accessible transportation network for
the Commonwealth.
IMPROVING
IMPROVING MOBILITY
TRAVELER
INFORMATION
ITTF
The ITTF program empowers
PURPOSES
travelers with real-time updates on
road conditions, closures, and road
impacting events, facilitating more The ITTF program leverages technology
informed and efficient travel. and data-driven approaches to optimize
traffic flow, reduce bottlenecks, and
improve overall congestion for the
REDUCING traveling public.
ENHANCING CONGESTION
EMERGENCY
RESPONSE
The ITTF program integrates technology
to expedite first responders’ access to
incident information, to enable swift and
effective responses to critical situations.
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IMPROVING
SAFETY
IMPROVING
MOBILITY
ACTIVE PROJECTS ITTF FOCUS AREAS
IMPROVING
TRAVELER
INFORMATION
ITTF
PURPOSES
as of August 31, 2024
36 $117M
Active Projects Active Projects Value
REDUCING
ENHANCING CONGESTION
EMERGENCY
RESPONSE
COMPLETED PROJECTS PROJECT STATUS SUMMARY
November 2023 – August 2024 The duration of each project varies based on its complexity. A simple ITTF project
18 may be completed within a year. Complex projects may take multiple years to complete.
Completed Projects
NEW PROJECTS 7 8 20
19 $48M Scoping/Study Design Installation
Projects Projects Value
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PROJECT UPDATES
This section features significant projects that have
multi-year evaluations.
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Arlington County
Dynamic Parking Pricing Overview
Location Arlington County
VDOT District Northern Virginia
ITTF PURPOSES Route US-1, Clarendon Blvd., Wilson Blvd., Fairfax Dr.
City/County Arlington County
Category Advanced Mobility Technology
Project Cost $5,099,284
Installation completed 10/2023.
2024 UPDATE 2024 Milestones Evaluation extended to collect data through mid-2025.
VDOT and Arlington County are evaluating the Arlington County Dynamic Report expected by October 2025.
Parking Pricing.
The first two quarters consisted of a steady roll-out of the system, with
growing use. Roadway Characteristics: US-1 in Arlington (2023 data)
Four quarters of data will be collected to conduct the full evaluation. Annual Vehicle Hours of Delay 8,400
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Arlington County-managed project aims to implement a data-driven,
Benefits
variable-pricing system and a traveler information system for parking on Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
metered blocks in Arlington County’s two Metrorail corridors (Rosslyn-Ballston Vehicle Hours Lower delay with fewer repeated trips looking
Congestion
and Pentagon City/Crystal City) and in up of Delay(VHD) for parking
to three County-owned, off-street parking Increased Reduced double parking will open travel
areas within those corridors that are Congestion
Road Capacity lanes
regulated using parking meters.
Increased
The system includes technology to detect
Public can access Arlington County website
Information Parking
parking space occupancy, integrate with about parking cost and availability
Information
the existing payment methods, and apply
dynamic pricing for 4,563 metered on-street
spaces and three off-street, paid-parking
facilities in the two major Metrorail corridors
in Arlington.
The project’s purpose is to improve the user
experience with metered parking.
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I-95 Variable Speed Limit
(VSL) System Overview
Location I-95 in Spotsylvania County/City of Fredericksburg
VDOT District Fredericksburg
ITTF PURPOSES Route I-95
City/County Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Caroline
Category Advanced Roadway Technology
Project Cost $2,404,000 (ITTF Funding for the I-95 VSL Algorithm)
Year 2 evaluation conducted.
2024 UPDATE 2024 Milestones
Project complete.
VDOT’s Research Council continues to monitor the success of the I-95 VSL
system, which continues to yield positive results.
Roadway Characteristics
Project Purpose 2021
Crashes 2023–2024 2022–2023
VDOT has installed variable speed limits on the I-95 northbound corridor between Pre-Implementation
mile markers 115 and 130 in Caroline and Spotsylvania Counties. This is to address Total Crashes 247 286 291
crashes caused by unexpected speed differentials when encountering congestion or
Fatal + Injury Crashes 51 58 67
lane-impacting events. LED signs displaying variable speed limits between 35 mph
and the posted speed limit (65 or 70 mph), along with dynamic message boards, Daily Traffic Volume 50K – 63K 49K - 57K 47K – 57K
provide real-time information to drivers. The speed limits are reduced only when
necessary based on traffic speed and volume data collected by vehicle detectors.
Enforcement authorities have access to real-time changes in the posted speed limits. Benefits
Project Description Safety 2023 – 2024
(ITTF Funded Portion for I-95 VSL) Total Crashes -44 crashes from year prior to activation (-15.1%)
Develop the algorithms for the I-95 Variable Speed Limit technology. Fatal + Injury Crashes -16 crashes from year prior to activation (-23.9%)
From 115 to 130 (15 miles), VSL is located on I-95 NB. It includes: Rear End Crashes -58 crashes from year prior to activation (-32.5%)
Algorithm Enhancements for Work Zones Mobility (based on data from 6 AM-8 PM)
Automated Detector Monitoring and Alerts In 2023-24, average travel times over the entire week have declined 6.3% versus
Active System Management the year prior to VSL activation. Sunday average travel time has declined 14.8%.
System Evaluation Support
In 2023-2024, reliability has improved by an average of 17.5% over the entire
Project Description week.
(Other Funding Sources for I-95 VSL)
System integration
I-95 VSL Infrastructure (detectors, signs, cameras)
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SELECT PROJECT
FACT SHEETS
Projects that have either:
Completed scoping studies
Completed the design phase
Finished the installation
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Big Walker Mountain Tunnel (BWMT) and East River Mountain Tunnel
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
Location Mountain tunnels on I-77 at WV/VA border and near Bland/Wythe County line
VDOT District Bristol
Route I-77
Description City/County Bland County
Category Advanced Roadway Technology
Design of an automated traffic management control system
to quickly and safely stop interstate traffic from entering the Project Cost Big Walker Mountain Tunnel East River Mountain Tunnel
tunnels during emergency closures or unplanned operational Design $360,294 (ITTF) $603,611(ITTF)
closures. System components include: Construction $8.5M (non-ITTF) $9.3M (non-ITTF)
Dynamic message signs to alert traffic of the tunnel closure Completed design plans.
2024 Milestones
Variable speed limit signs and warning signs Identified alternative funding sources for installation.
Automatic gates, traffic signal, stop bar, alarm bells, and This project is being considered for Special Structures funding.
Delivery Date
cameras at the stopping point prior to the tunnel entrance Upon receiving funding, a delivery date will be defined.
Manual gates at the nearby interstate on ramps Roadway Characteristics (2023 data)
Design of median crossovers at the tunnel portals.
Metrics Big Walker Mountain Tunnel East River Mountain Tunnel
Deployment of advanced communication and tunnel closure
Annual Vehicle Hours of Delay 95,858 (MM41-67) – I-77 and tunnels
technologies will mitigate the impact of tunnel events. The
Annual Cost of Delay $4.01M (MM41-67)
mountain tunnels have limited support resources due to their
topography. Median Incident Duration 11 minutes 34 minutes
Daily Traffic Volume 15381 16347
Installation funding is anticipated to be made available through
VDOT’s Special Structures funding. # Work Zones @ Tunnel 17 4
# Tunnel Incidents Requiring
267 6
Lane Closures
Benefits
Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
Fewer events
Secondary
Safety Eliminates need for control room operator to leave post to
Incidents
support interstate traffic closure
Vehicle Hours
Congestion Reduction in VHD
of Delay (VHD)
Emergency Response Time Shorter Incident Response Time
Response Clearance Time Reduced Clearance Times
Travel Data # Notifications Improved situational awareness with traffic stoppage alerts
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Safety Data Analytics System
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
Location Statewide
VDOT District Statewide
Route N/A
Description City/County Statewide
Category Furnish Travel Information
The purpose of this project was to develop a data system to support
transportation safety analytics projects. The project improves safety by Project Cost $2,183,578
facilitating analytics projects that will result in data-driven recommendations 2024 Milestones Deployment completed.
for transportation safety improvements to: Delivery Date July 2024
Make timely, relevant, and trusted data and information available from the
system of record in accessible formats to support decision making and This pilot successfully highlighted the importance of easy data access across
proactive communication to stakeholders and the public. different program areas within the agency. Since the commencement of this pilot,
Streamline workflows by reducing duplication of data, saving time
VDOT has initiated a systematic program for data mastering including:
associated with data requests, and automating recurring reporting and Declaring data as an asset in a Department Memorandum
compliance-related activities. Developing a Master Data Roadmap
Reduce time spent tracking and validating data.
Maintain data security and confidentiality while improving transparency.
Combine data from disparate programs to facilitate pattern identification, Projected Benefits
promote insights, and improve reporting and visualizations. The pilot data system (called Transportation Data hub) is now available for use by
safety analytics projects.
It is anticipated that future analytics projects using the data system will yield
recommendations for transportation safety improvements. The pilot data system will
allow projects to gather needed data more efficiently. The pilot system can be used
to support development of various analytical tools:
MPO Safety Tool
Metropolitan regional and jurisdictional data-driven safety-planning and
TRANSPORTATION target-setting model based on crash-outcome, socio-economic, population,
travel, and resource-spending factors.
DATA HUB Systemic Tool
The Systemic Tool is a data-driven process based on analytical techniques to
identify widely dispersed, high-risk roadway features associated with target
collision types for fatal and serious injury crashes. Low-cost countermeasures
can then be broadly implemented across the system at those locations.
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Regional Multi-Modal Mobility Program (RM3P) Northern Virginia Dynamic Incentivization
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
Location Greater Northern Virginia
VDOT District Northern Virginia
Route Multiple Routes
Description City/County District Wide
Category Advanced Mobility Technology
This project is part of the larger RM3P, which includes an AI-based
Decision Support System, a Commuter Parking Information System, and Project Cost $3,500,000
a Data-Exchange Platform. 2024 Milestones Contract Awarded to Metropia in March 2024.
Dynamic Incentivization is a data-driven system that will incentivize drivers Delivery Date September 2026
to modify their travel mode choices and behaviors based on real-time travel
events and conditions impacting mobility in the Northern Virginia area. Roadway Characteristics – All of Northern Virginia District
The incentives will be offered dynamically, when the transportation system (2023 data)
is congested, to encourage travelers to modify their travel modes and time of Annual Vehicle Hours of Delay 8M
travel, thereby reducing the impact of adverse events and benefitting overall
transportation network performance for all users. Annual Vehicle Hours Cost of Delay $216M
The incentives will be offered by regional agencies, business partners, and Total # Incidents/Year 3,564
third-party providers. The incentives may include free or discounted consumer
Median Incident Duration 28 minutes
products, discounts on transportation costs, and opportunities to save for
larger rewards. Daily Traffic Volume Varies by road
The effort extends the incentivization concepts, previously used in Northern
Virginia only during major construction projects, to responding day-to-day to Benefits
significant recurring and non-recurring congestion events. Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
The Dynamic Incentivization project is jointly managed by the Virginia Improved travel times with travel
Department of Transportation and the Department of Rail & Public behavior changes, reducing volumes
Transportation. Travel Time Index
A 3% - 10% improvement in reliability
Mobility
Dynamic Project Partnering Agencies with all RM3P projects
Incentivization HOT/HOV Lane Use
Increase in usage
Transit Use
Vehicle Hours of Delay May be reduced from 132K to 700K
(VHD) hours per year with all RM3P programs
Congestion
Changes in volumes during peak periods
Volume
or events
Regional TDM Reward # Incentives Used
Travel Data Increased awareness
Partners Contributors # Users
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Regional Multi-Modal Mobility Program (RM3P) Commuter Parking Information System
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
Location Greater Northern Virginia, Fredericksburg
VDOT District Northern Virginia, Fredericksburg
Route Multiple Routes
Description City/County District Wide
Category Advanced Mobility Technology
The Parking project is part of the larger Regional Multi-Modal Mobility
Program (RM3P), which includes an AI-based Decision Support System, Project Cost $2,800,000
Dynamic Incentivization, and a Data-Exchange Platform. Contract Awarded to ParkZen in August 2024.
2024 Milestones
Launch Proof-of-Concept Phase in November 2024.
The Commuter Parking Information System (CPIS) will provide a real-time,
app-based parking information system that provides reliable information about The three-year service will initially become available in early
parking availability at lots serving bus, vanpool, and carpool commuters. Delivery Date 2025 and it will be rolled out incrementally over the next 2-3
years as more lots are deployed.
The CPIS will use crowd-sourcing technology that does not require additional
infrastructure at individual parking lots. Roadway Characteristics – All of Northern Virginia District
Ultimately, the project will provide occupancy data at more than 50 commuter (2023 data)
parking lots in Northern Virginia and Fredericksburg. The system will be Annual Vehicle Hours of Delay 8M
scalable to additional parking facilities under the terms of a cooperative
purchasing agreement. Annual Vehicle Hours Cost of Delay $216M
Initially, the project will be rolled out to six commuter parking lots during a Total # Incidents/Year 3,564
six-month proof-of-concept phase, during which the technology will be tested Median Incident Duration 28 minutes
and validated. If the proof-of-concept is successful, the technology will then
be deployed at the remaining parking lots. Daily Traffic Volume Varies by road
Nearly 40 partners and stakeholders are supporting VDOT in the CPIS
initiative, including VRE, WMATA, MWCOG, NVTA, FAMPO, and numerous Benefits
counties and cities. Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
Commuter Parking Improved travel times with travel behavior
Information System changes, reducing volumes
Mobility Travel Time Index
A 3% - 10% improvement in reliability
with all RM3P projects
Vehicle Hours of Delay May be reduced from 132K to 700K
(VHD) hours per year with all RM3P programs
Congestion Increase in commuter lot use –
Commuter Parking Lot
reduction in overall single-occupant
Usage
vehicles
Increased awareness of parking
Travel Data # system users
availability at commuter lots
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Animal Detection Warning System Study
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
Location Southwest Virginia
VDOT District Bristol
Route U.S. 460 (Kentucky state line to Grundy)
Description City/County Buchanan County
Category Advanced Roadway Technology
Study focused on the feasibility of using animal detection and driver warning
systems with an emphasis on preventing elk strikes along Route 460 in Project Cost Study - $170K; Pilot Project - $640K
Buchanan County. The population of elk is increasing in this area of Virginia Study completed August 2024.
2024 Milestones
after being reintroduced by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Pilot project scheduled.
between 2012 and 2014. Delivery Date December 2026
Findings of the study indicate that a pilot test would be feasible on Route
460. Several potential technologies were identified, including radar, short
and long-range thermal cameras, and buried cable systems. Roadway Characteristics
A reduction in animal-vehicle collisions may occur when similar animal (2023 data for identified route above)
detection technologies are introduced. Daily Traffic Volume 3,458
Total # Animal Strikes/Year 6
Total # Incidents/Year 60
Benefits
Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
Animal Collisions Fewer events
Safety
Photo Credit: Nicholas Huff Secondary Incidents Fewer events
Travel Data # Notifications Improved situational awareness
Photo Credit: Mark Hill
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Real Time Information for Commercial Vehicles
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
Location Statewide
VDOT District Statewide
Route Statewide
Description City/County District Wide
Advanced Mobility Technology
Independent data providers have developed travel information apps, Category
Commercial Vehicles
including those for the commercial vehicle (CV) industry.
Project Cost $1,000,000
Advanced warning information about upcoming stopped travel queues and
VDOT sponsored pilot test of data.
advance congestion warning may enable commercial vehicles to adjust their 2024 Milestones
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alerts (Drivewyze) data from INRIX.
routes or speeds in a timely manner, which may prevent rear-end collisions
or commercial vehicle volumes on congested highways. Awarded contract task order to provide service through
Delivery Date
January 2025.
VDOT and other states along the east coast are participating in purchasing
a service with a third-party commercial vehicle information app. This
VDOT-paid service sponsors the inclusion of free stopped queue and
congestion alerts to commercial vehicles using the Electronic Logging Roadway Characteristics – All Interstates (2023 data)
Device (ELD) feature from Drivewyze, a 3rd party app. Number of tractor trailer crashes 7,336
Through Drivewyze, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alerts service aims to Annual vehicle hours of delay 17.7M
reduce crashes and fatalities related to secondary crashes, work zones, and
emergency events. This is accomplished by leveraging existing capabilities
in a novel way to provide real-time alerts to trucks on their ELD and mobile Benefits
apps that are traveling on certain Virginia corridors and locations. Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
The Virginia Transportation Research Council will complete an evaluation of Fewer rear-end collisions as commercial
Safety Reduction in Crashes
service’s impact on mobility and safety. vehicles are warned of approaching queues
Improved reliability with less delay caused
Mobility Travel Time Index
by incidents
Less delay with fewer incidents by
Vehicle Hours of Delay
Congestion preventing rear-end collisions & providing
(VHD)
rerouting opportunities
Travel Data # Notifications Increased usage of travel information apps
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I-664 / Route 17 Corridor Management Phase I – Development
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
I-664 Corridor between US 17 in Suffolk to Warwick Blvd in
Location
Newport News
VDOT District Hampton Roads
Route US 17, US 60 (Warwick Boulevard), I-664
Description
City/County Newport News, Suffolk
A corridor management program will provide greater tools to manage traffic
Category Advanced Roadway Technology
with changing volumes due to incidents. In Newport News and Suffolk, traffic
patterns may change when incidents occur on one of the two James River Project Cost $118,280
Crossings (US 17 and I-664). Scoping completed April 2024.
2024 Milestones
Project advancing to design.
The planned system includes advanced traffic signal technology to provide
longer green cycles during incidents, message signs to promote re-routing, Delivery Date September 2025
camera monitoring systems, and traffic detectors. Together, these tools will
enable VDOT to manage the travel corridor between Newport News and Suffolk. Roadway Characteristics (2023 data)
I-664 US 17 (I-664 – US 60 US 60
Metrics
(Exit 5 – 9) Warwick Blvd) (US 17 – I-664)
Annual Vehicle Hours of Delay 468K 80K 6.3K
Annual Cost of Delay $19.6M $3.3M $264K
# Incidents 1,419 479 N/A
Median Incident Duration 14 Minutes 15 Minutes N/A
Daily Traffic Volume 32,262 24,890 12,890
Benefits
Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
Safety Secondary Incidents Fewer events
May provide a 3% - 10% improvement
Mobility Travel Time Index
in reliability
Vehicle Hours of Delay May be reduced from 8K to 45K hours
Congestion
(VHD) per year
Faster detection with increased camera
Emergency Incident Detection Time
monitoring
Response
Incident Response Time Shorter Incident Response Time
Travel Data # Notifications Improved situational awareness
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Route 288 Hard Shoulder Running
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
Location Greater Richmond
VDOT District Richmond
Route 288
Description City/County Goochland, Powhatan
Category Advanced Roadway Technology
Deployment of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) infrastructure and
necessary pavement improvements to implement the use of Hard Shoulder Project Cost $26,298,570 ITTF & $8,000,000 CVTA funds
Running (HSR) on State Route 288 northbound between Route 711 Preliminary scoping completed.
2024 Milestones
(Huguenot Trail) in Powhatan County and Route 6 (Patterson Avenue), in Concept of operations completed, May 2023.
Goochland County. Delivery Date April 2028
Technologies include lane control, traffic detectors, message signs,
automated incident detection cameras, and changeable speed limit signage.
The HSR will provide additional capacity during peak travel periods.
Roadway Characteristics – Patterson Ave to Robious Rd
(2023 data)
Annual Vehicle Hours of Delay 18K
Annual Cost of Delay $536K
Median Incident Duration 48 minutes
Daily Traffic Volume 52,253
Benefits
Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
Secondary Incidents Fewer events
Safety
Crash Rates Fewer events
Mobility Travel Time Index Improved Travel Time Index
Vehicle Hours
Congestion Reduction in VHD
of Delay (VHD)
Emergency Incident Detection Time Faster Incident Detection Time
Response Incident Response Time Shorter Incident Response Time
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Advanced Work Zone Technology
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
Two test sites located in the Staunton District (I-81 SB at
Location
MM 288-294) and in the Culpeper District (I-66 WB at MM 32).
VDOT District Culpeper, Staunton
Route I-81 SB at MM 288-294 and I-66 WB at MM 32
Description
City/County Fauquier, Shenandoah
Zipper Merge with Queue Warning Systems is an advanced work zone
Category Advanced Roadway Technology
safety strategy. This system notifies motorists using portable message
signs and traffic sensors of stopped or slow traffic based on the travel Project Cost $600,000
speed leading up to the work zone. It also directs the motorist to use both 2024 Milestones Pilot tests completed.
travel lanes until reaching a defined merging point, and then alternate The evaluation report is under review through the National
vehicles in a zipper manner into the open travel lane. Delivery Date Cooperative Highway Research Program for release by
August 2025.
The Zipper Merge with Queue Warning Systems can reduce the length of
work zone backups by as much as 40%.
VDOT piloted a Zipper Merge and Queue Warning Systems on a bridge
rehabilitation site on southbound I-81, south of the Tom’s Brook interchange.
VDOT plans to test the Zipper Merge and Queue Warning Systems strategy
at other locations and prepare an evaluation of the project.
Roadway Characteristics – Interstate Highway System
# Incidents 138,494
# Work Zone Incidents 3,018
Benefits
Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
Reduced Collisions
Fewer events
in Work Zones
Safety
Reduced Collisions in
Fewer events
Traffic Queues
Mobility Travel Time Index Improved travel time reliability
Vehicle Hours
Congestion Reduction in VHD
of Delay (VHD)
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Transportation Technologies Identity and Access Management
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
Location Statewide Tool
VDOT District Statewide
Route N/A
Description City/County N/A
Category Advanced Transportation Technologies
Traveler information and traffic management systems are dependent
on reliable data. Project Cost $1,361,000
Implemented system.
VDOT operates over 10,000 transportation technology devices, such 2024 Milestones
Evaluation underway.
as traffic cameras, traffic data monitors, message signs, etc. VDOT
also provides real-time information to the public via 511 and alerts. Delivery Date Evaluation report is expected by October 2025.
Third-party travel information providers also use VDOT data.
Multiple parties have operation and maintenance roles to keep the Benefits
transportation technology devices functioning reliably and accurately. Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
An identity and access management system with new associated Reduce from average of 4 business days to
processes was deployed to improve security for VDOT’s transportation Time to provision provision to under 1 business day to provision
technology environment (network, systems, devices, etc.), which will: to get travel data account and other required access and
permissions
Provide greater automation and efficiencies in the provisioning
of access to key traffic operations systems and other assets Travel data The identity access management system
Reduce errors when access is provisioned, which will improve
Accuracy of identity, and corresponding process updates are now
account, and system enforcing input of accurate user/identity
system security
access attributes and other associated information
Improve ongoing monitoring of accounts and access to meet with minimal data quality issues
security policy objectives
Ensure privileged access requirements are being met
Improve system reliability
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Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM) Program – Foundational Projects
ITTF PURPOSES
Overview
Location Statewide
Category Signal Detection Upgrades
Description Foundation Projects Cost $8,131,000
Eight foundational projects completed.
VDOT has a master plan to implement advanced technologies based
on the ATSPM. 2024 Milestones 7 remaining projects are in the design or
installation phase.
ATSPM will offer VDOT the ability to manage its traffic signal program
proactively by updating signal retimings based on performance and data. Delivery Date ATSPM targeted completion is December 2025.
In order to advance ATSPM, VDOT must provide foundational
projects such as: high speed communications to the signals,
advanced traffic controllers, and ATSPM Software.
Benefits – for the complete ATSPM Program
Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
VDOT established multiple projects to advance the ATSPM. The
following table defines the foundational projects completed in 2023. Safety Collisions Reduced number and reduced severity
The ATSPM’s full deployment is funded by multiple funding sources.
Mobility Travel Time Reliability Improved reliability with vehicle detection
The VDOT Central Signal System will benefit from these real-time
data communication projects. Vehicle Hours
Congestion Less delay waiting for traffic lights
of Delay (VHD)
Emergency First responders able to reach incidents
Incident Duration
Response faster with emergency vehicle preemption
Information for Increased real-time intersection operation
Information
Connected Vehicles data without additional cost
Benefits – for the foundational projects
Statewide Traffic Signal System Status
January 2022 Statewide Traffic SignalSeptember
System 2024
Status
50% 50%
3,137 Traffic Signals Statewide
58% 3,184 Traffic Signals Statewide
High Speed Communications (2506 – 80%) With ITTF 33%
High Speed Communications (3064 – 96%)
ATC / D4 Migration (2808 – 90%) and Other ATC / D4 Migration (3184 – 100%)
KITS Deployment (Configured – 2915 – 93%) 25% 75% 73%
80% Funding KITS Configured (3184 – 100%)
KITS Live (3064 – 96%)
25%
96%
75%
KITS Deployment (Live – 1829 – 58%)
ATSPM (Active – 196 – 6%) 90% ATSPM Configured (2314 – 73%)
ATSPM Active (1043 – 33%)
100%
93% 100% 96%
6%
100% 100%
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20 | 2024 ITTF
ATSPM Program – Foundational Projects Completed
2024 ATSPM Program – Foundational Projects Completed
# Project Name Description Date Completed
Installed updated cabinets and infrastructure at signals along Route 1
1 Signal Technology: Route 1 January 2024
in Fredericksburg District.
Installed fiber optic lines to support advanced signal strategies along Route 1
2 Fiber Communication for Signals: Route 1 January 2024
in Spotsylania County.
Installed fiber optic lines to support advanced signal strategies at multiple
3 Fiber Communications for Signals: Staunton District February 2024
locations in VDOT’s Staunton District.
Installed fiber optic lines to support advanced signal strategies along Route 234
4 Fiber Communications for Signals: Route 234 March 2024
in Prince William County.
Installed fiber optic lines to support advanced signal strategies along Route 50
5 Fiber Communications for Signals: Route 50 March 2024
in Fairfax County.
Installed updated cabinets and infrastructure at signals along Route 1
6 Signal Technology: Route 1 March 2024
in Stafford County.
Installed fiber optic lines to support advanced signal strategies
7 Fiber Communications for Signals: Richmond District April 2024
at multiple locations in VDOT’s Richmond District.
Installed fiber optic lines to support advanced signal strategies
8 Fiber Communications for Signals: Fredericksburg District April 2024
at multiple locations in VDOT’s Fredericksburg District.
21 | 2023 ITTF
FY25 ITTF
PROJECTS
22 | 2024 ITTF
(T-UPC: T-29233)
Big Walker Mountain Tunnel (BWMT): Permanent Tunnel Work Zone / Lane Closure Technology
verview Existing Characteristics (2023) ITTF Evaluation Ratings
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
Bristol District Overall
Vehicle Hours of Delay Location14,000 Big WalkerProject Rating
Mountain Tunnel 70
Closure Technology
tact Sean Grinnell, Aleia Warren Cost of Delay $592,000
VDOT District Projected Value-to-Cost Ratio
Bristol 3.1
ext Rural Total Crashes Route 30 I-77
Impact Medium
Description I-77 City/County Bland County
VMT 19,431,000 Innovation Medium
Autonomous Truck Mounted Attenuator
es This project uses innovative solutions
Bland Countyfor managingTravel
frequent laneIndex
Time closures Complexity Medium
Innovative 1.21
Elements Smart Work Zone Technology
st Existing Characteristics (2023) ITTF Evaluation Ratings Automated Flagger Device
at BWMT, which happened 434 times in 2022 due to maintenance, debris
$2,250,000
removal, and emergencies. Innovative Elements Project Cost $2,250,000
ation (PE & Hours
CN) 48 Months Overall
Vehicle of Delay
Current 14,000
methods involve a manual system where atunnel control Project
Autonomous TMA Rating 2024
room Smart work zone 70 Automated
Six flaggerProgram
device
Milestones Added to VDOT’s Year Improvement
operator physically closes the lane. Potential solutions to be considered include technology
Cost of Delay $592,000 Projected Value-to-Cost Ratio
using an autonomous Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA), smart work zone Delivery Date 3.1
December 2026
connected technology, or an automated flagger
Total Crashes 30 device. Impact Medium
VMT 19,431,000 Innovation Roadway Characteristics
Medium (2023 data)
I-77 (MM41–67)
Travel Time Index 1.21 Complexity Medium
Annual Vehicle Hours of Delay 92K
Innovative Elements Annual Cost of Delay $3.8M
Autonomous TMA Smart work zone Automated flagger device BWMT (Tunnel Only)
technology Annual Vehicle Hours of Delay 11K
Annual Vehicle Hours Cost of Delay $458K
Total # Incidents/Year 29
Average Daily Traffic Volume 15,381 5
Benefits
Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
Automating the lane-closure process
Safety Collisions improves the safety of both responders
and the traveling public
Emergency Response Time Automating the lane-closure process
Response Clearance Time improves response time
23 | 2024 ITTF
5
I-77 Traffic Queue Detection
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
Location Southwestern Virginia Interstates
VDOT District Bristol, Salem
Route I-77 (from I-81 to West Virginia State Line)
Description City/County Multiple
Innovative Elements Queue Detection
This project is to implement a Traffic Queue Detection system on I-77 that
alerts travelers about traffic congestion and provides estimated arrival times Project Cost $1,700,000
through existing dynamic message signs. 2024 Milestones Added to VDOT’s Six Year Improvement Program
The system can be localized to tunnel vicinities or extended to the I-81/I-77 Delivery Date December 2026
corridors in the District.
Roadway Characteristics – I-77 from I-81 to the
West Virginia State Line (2023 data)
Annual Vehicle Hours of Delay 94K
Annual Vehicle Hours Cost of Delay $3.9M
Total # Incidents/Year 754
Average Daily Traffic Volume 14,936
Benefits
Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
Advance queue detection and warning
Safety Collisions
improves safety
Vehicle Hours Advance queue detection and warning
Congestion
of Delay (VHD) mitigates congestion
Improving informational alerts to
# Response Plans
Travel Data travelers regarding anticipated queuing
# Notifications
is the primary objective
I-77 Northbound traffic heatmap
24 | 2024 ITTF
Big Walker Mountain Tunnel (BWMT): Tunnel Thermal Detection
aracteristics (2023) ITTF Evaluation Ratings
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
elay 14,000 Overall Project Rating 78 Location Big Walker Mountain Tunnel
$592,000 Projected Value-to-Cost Ratio 8.9 VDOT District Bristol
Impact Low Route I-77
30
Description City/County Bland
19,431,000 Innovation Low
Thermal Detection Cameras
This project is to install fiber optic detection technology with supporting Innovative Elements
1.21 Complexity Low Fiber-based Thermal Detection System
el Thermal Detection (UPC 125208)
thermal detection cameras within the tunnels at BWMT to more effectively
Project Cost $875,000
detect vehicle fires.
2024 Milestones Added to VDOT’s Six Year Improvement Program
This will replace the current system where a control room operator manually
monitors CCTV footage for signs of smoke and crashes. The Delivery Date December 2026
Existing
new system will offer greater reliability and Characteristics
faster fire detection. (2023) ITTF Evaluation Ratings
Bristol District Overall Project Rating
Vehicle Hours of Delay 14,000Roadway Characteristics (2023 data) 78
Sean Grinnell, Aleia Warren Projected Value-to-Cost
Cost of Delay $592,000 I-77Ratio
(MM41–67) 8.9
Rural Total Crashes Impact
30Annual Vehicle Low
Hours of Delay 92K
I-77 VMT Innovation
19,431,000Annual Cost of Delay Low
$3.8M
Bland County Travel Time Index 1.21 Complexity Low
$875,000
BWMT (Tunnel Only)
Annual Vehicle Hours of Delay 11K
CN) 18 Months
Annual Vehicle Hours Cost of Delay $458K
Total # Incidents/Year 29
Average Daily Traffic Volume 15,381
nts 9
meras
etection system
Benefits
Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
Enhanced ability to detect vehicle fires
Safety Collisions and inform first responders leads to
improved traveler safety
Enhanced ability to detect vehicle fires
Emergency Response Time
and inform first responders leads to
Response Clearance Time
improved incident response
9
25 | 2024 ITTF
(T-UPC: T-29233)
Big Walker Mountain Tunnel (BWMT): Hazardous Materials Placard Reader
verview Existing Characteristics (2023) ITTF Evaluation Ratings
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
Bristol District Overall
Vehicle Hours of Delay Location14,000 Big WalkerProject Rating
Mountain Tunnel 70
tact Sean Grinnell, Aleia Warren Cost of Delay $592,000
VDOT District Projected Value-to-Cost Ratio
Bristol 3.1
ext Rural Total Crashes Route 30 I-77
Impact Medium
Description I-77 City/County Bland
VMT 19,431,000 Innovation Medium
Innovative Elements Computer Vision
es This project will install hazardous material (HAZMAT)
Bland County placard
Travel Time readers
Index in the 1.21 Complexity Medium
Project Cost $875,000
st(UPC 125206)
BWMT to identify and classify the type of hazardous material transported at
$2,250,000
any given time. Innovative Elements 2024 Milestones Added to VDOT’s Six Year Improvement Program
ation (PE & CN) 48 Months Delivery Date December 2026
The readers, which have been tested with a 96-99% accuracy
Autonomous rate,TMA
will Smart work zone Automated flagger device
provide essential information during accidents. Approximately 300+ HAZMAT technology
Existing vehicles use
Characteristics (2023)
the tunnel daily. ITTF Evaluation Ratings
The
Vehicle Hours project is an extension of
of Delay the completedOverall
14,000 Virginia Tech Rating
Project Transportation Roadway Characteristics (2023 data)
86
Institute/VDOT Transportation Research Council research projects.
Cost of Delay $592,000 Projected Value-to-Cost Ratio 9.8 I-77 (MM41–67)
Total Crashes 30 Impact Annual Vehicle Hours of Delay
Medium 92K
VMT 19,431,000 Innovation Medium
Annual Cost of Delay $3.8M
Travel Time Index 1.21 Complexity Low BWMT (Tunnel Only)
Innovative Elements Annual Vehicle Hours of Delay 11K
Computer vision Annual Vehicle Hours Cost of Delay $458K
Total # Incidents/Year 29
Average Daily Traffic Volume 15,381
5
Benefits
Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
Improved safety resulting from
Safety Collisions enhanced situational awareness of
HAZMAT from proposed technology
Improved incident response
Emergency Response Time resulting from enhanced first responder
Response Clearance Time situational awareness of HAZMAT from
proposed technology
11
26 | 2024 ITTF
Statewide Sidewalk and Crosswalk Management Tool
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
Location Statewide
VDOT District Statewide
Route Multiple
Description City/County Multiple
Remote Sensing Technology
This project intends to use innovative aerial/remote sensing technologies
Innovative Elements Machine Learning
combined with automated sensing to create an inventory of sidewalk
Interactive Map
facilities and crosswalks across Virginia, displayed in an interactive map
format for public access. Project Cost $350,000
2024 Milestones Added to VDOT’s Six Year Improvement Program
This comprehensive data, including sidewalk width, crosswalk presence,
length of each feature, and maintenance responsibility, will aid in travel Delivery Date March 2026
planning, identify infrastructure gaps, assist in pedestrian trip forecasting,
inform ADA compliance, and improve overall safety and mobility for all modes. Roadway Characteristics (2023 data)
Confirmed Miles of Sidewalk 4,078
Estimated Miles of Sidewalk 20,000+
Total Pedestrian Crashes 1,540
Total Pedestrian Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI)
550
Crashes
Benefits
Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
Improved understanding of pedestrian
Safety Collisions facilities will reduce infrastructure gaps
leading to safer pedestrian networks
Response Time Mobility benefits from resultant
Mobility
Clearance Time investments in pedestrian facilities
The primary purpose of this project
# Response Plans is to improve the collection and
Travel Data
# Notifications dissemination of data related to
pedestrian facilities statewide
27 | 2024 ITTF
Statewide Transportation Technology Fiber Communication Deployment
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
Location Statewide
VDOT District Statewide
Route Multiple
Description City/County Multiple
ATSPM Expansion
The project seeks to expand the buildout of state-owned fiber to connect Innovative Elements
CAV Applications
priority transportation technology devices, provide redundant communication
rings to promote communications resiliency, expand Automated Traffic Signal Project Cost $25,000,000
Performance Measures (ATSPM) capabilities, and support the application of 2024 Milestones Added to VDOT’s Six Year Improvement Program
advanced transportation technologies along priority corridors in the future, Delivery Date 10-36 Months (Variable by Site)
including, but not limited to, Connected Autonomous Vehicles.
16 sites have been identified.
Project Characteristics (2023 data)
Miles of Fiber 348.6
# Location
Devices Directly Impacted 105
BRO1 460-83-58-19 Point Coal Loop ($898K)
Devices Indirectly Impacted 215
BR05 US 11 Bristol Point ($738K)
CU02 US29 Culpeper Central ($253K) Benefits
FR01 US17 / VA 218 to District Office ($1,985K) Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
FR04 I-95 VSL ($1,246K) Number of Improved safety as a direct result of reduction
Safety
Collisions of the total number of collisions
FR06 VA3 to Culpeper ($144K)
Response Time Improved response time as a direct result of
HR01 17 Hampton Roads Coleman Bridge ($6,410K) Mobility
Clearance Time the fiber communication
HR07 VA 7 603, US 60 Williamsburg ($634K)
Vehicle Hours Lower vehicle hours of delay due to more resilient
LY03 US 29 Lynchburg North to Culpeper ($521K)
Congestion
of Delay (VHD) networks
LY04 US 58 Danville – South Boston ($131K) # Response Plans Increased number of notifications leading to more
Travel Data
# Notifications robust travel data
NV01 I-66 WMATA NoVA ($106K)
NV02 US 29 Gainsville ($270K)
NV04 District Hubs (Node 9 to 12) ($1,299K)
RI01 I-295 from 250 to I-95 ($920K)
ST02 I-81 Staunton North Gap ($7,882K)
ST03 I-81 / I-66 Osprey ($1,790K)
28 | 2024 ITTF
Northern Virginia Traffic Signal Controllers
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
Location Northern Virginia
VDOT District Northern Virginia
Route Multiple
Description City/County Multiple
Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures Advancement
This project expands the ATSPM program by installing controllers and central Innovative Elements
Updated CPUs
processing unit enhancements throughout Northern Virginia.
Project Cost $2,000,000
The resulting ATSPMs will provide congestion and mobility benefits to the
2024 Milestones Added to VDOT’s Six Year Improvement Program
area.
Delivery Date November 2025
This project will provide full deployment of ATSPMs in the Northern Virginia
District, which will allow for advanced strategies to improve mobility.
Project Characteristics – All Northern Virginia District
(2023 data)
Total VDOT Signals 1,477
Advanced Transportation Controllers
850
Replacements
Benefits
Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
The updated platform will advise VDOT on
Safety Collisions
where safety improvements can be made.
Response Time The updated platform will advise VDOT on
Mobility
Clearance Time where mobility improvements can be made.
Vehicle Hours The updated platform will advise VDOT on
Congestion
of Delay (VHD) where congestion improvements can be made.
# Response Plans Improvement in traveler experiences is
Travel Data
# Notifications anticipated as a secondary benefit of ATSPMs.
29 | 2024 ITTF
ATSPM ProjectsATSPM
on US 29, VA 3, US
Projects 25029,
on US (UPC 125829)
VA 3, US 250
iew ITTF PURPOSES Existing Characteristics (2023)Overview ITTF Evaluation Ratings
Location Central Virginia
Culpeper District Vehicle Hours of Delay VDOT District Overall Culpeper
596,000 Project Rating 98
Troy Austin Cost of Delay $24,900,000
Route Projected Value-to-Cost
US-29, Ratio
VA-3, US-250 11.2
25829) Rural/Suburban
Description Total Crashes City/County
70 Impact Charlottesville/Orange & Madison High
Counties
US 29, VA 3, US 250 VMT and formulate an updated 132,900,000 LIDAR Detection/Data-Collection
Innovation High
This project aims to acquire detection equipment
Innovative Elements AI Processing Near Misses
Charlottesville/Orange
coordination plan & to
Madison Counties
implement Automated Traffic SignalIndex
Travel Time Performance US 29 – 1.3 Complexity MediumMetrics
aracteristics Metrics
(2023)(ATSPM) for enhancedITTF Evaluation
real-time
Ratings
traffic data and improved signal
Automated Traffic Signal Performance
$873,000 VA 3 – 1.3
The objectives8. Project Cost $873,000
of Delay timings.596,000 ATSPM
are to alleviate
Overall Projects on USsafety,
congestion, enhance
Project Rating 29,98and
VA 3, US 250
US 250 (UPC 125829)
– 2.5
improve emergency response. Additionally, the project aims to enhance the
12 Months 2024 Milestones Added to VDOT’s Six Year Improvement Program
$24,900,000 Projected Value-to-Cost Ratio 11.2
overall driver experience by exploring the use of innovative technologies. Delivery Date August 2025
70
These technologies Impact
include Innovative and
LIDAR detection/data-collection Elements
High
AI
Project
processors Overview
to identify
132,900,000 “near misses” between
Innovation vehicles and verify
LIDAR red
detection/data-collection
High Existing
AI Characteristics
processing near misses (2023)
ATSPM ITTF Evaluation Ratings
light-running events. Compliance with EO-30 (AI) will be required.
dex US Proposed
29 – 1.3 By Complexity Culpeper District
Medium Roadway Characteristics
Vehicle Hours of Delay (2023 data)
596,000 Overall Project Rating
VAPoint-of-Contact
3 – 1.3 Troy Austin Annual Vehicle Hours of Delay 596,000
Cost of Delay $24,900,000 Projected Value-to-Cost Ratio
US 250 – 2.5
Location Context Rural/Suburban Total
Cost Crashes
of Delay $24,900,000 Impact
70
Routes US 29, VA 3, US 250 VMT
Total Crashes 132,900,000
70 Innovation
Elements
Cities/Counties Charlottesville/Orange & Madison Counties Travel Daily
Time Traffic
Index Volume US 29132,900,000
– 1.3 Complexity M
ion/data-collection AI processing near misses ATSPM Average
Estimated Cost $873,000 VA 3 – 1.3
Travel Time Index US 250US
– 29
2.5 – 1.3, VA 3 – 1.3, US 250 – 2.5
Expected Duration
12 Months
(PE & CN)
Innovative Elements
Benefits
LIDAR detection/data-collection AI processing near
19
misses ATSPM
Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
Improved safety as a direct result of mobility
Safety Collisions
and congestion improvements
Response Time Improved mobility through real-time
Mobility
Clearance Time adjustments to signal timings
Vehicle Hours Improved congestion mitigation through
Congestion
19 of Delay (VHD) real-time adjustments to signal timings
# Response Plans Use of real-time data streams to make
Travel Data
# Notifications decisions to improve congestion and mobility
30 | 2024 ITTF
I-81 Quick Look Advanced Monitoring Display
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
Location Traffic Operation Centers
VDOT District Bristol, Salem, Staunton
Route I-81
Description City/County All counties on I-81 Corridor
Advanced Video Tool
This project will implement a feature to display the status of the I-81 Corridor Innovative Elements
Advanced Traffic Management Systems Enhancements
(Bristol, Salem and Staunton). This feature will visually indicate the flow of
traffic using color codes: green for normal flow, yellow for slowing, red for Project Cost $500,000/District ($1,000,000 Total)
creeping, and black for stopped traffic. The display, in the form of a ribbon, 2024 Milestones Added to VDOT’s Six Year Improvement Program
will allow traffic operation center staff to interpret traffic conditions within Delivery Date October 2025
the system.
The proposed technology has been implemented in Pennsylvania and was
Roadway Characteristics – All I-81 (2023 data)
recommended in the VDOT I-81 Advanced Technologies Study.
Metrics Salem Staunton
Annual Vehicle Hours of Delay 426K 453K
Annual Vehicle Cost of Delay $17.8M $18.9K
Total # Incidents/Year 5,135 7,839
Vehicle Miles Traveled 1.3B 1.7B
# of Miles 172.8 302
Benefits
Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
By alerting staff to changes in traffic conditions,
Vehicle Hours
Congestion responses to improve congestion can be
of Delay (VHD)
implemented faster.
The primary purpose of this project is to make
# Response Plans
Travel Data existing travel data usable in real time to VDOT
# Notifications
staff.
31 | 2024 ITTF
Hampton Roads Signal Preemption
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
Location Hampton Roads
VDOT District Hampton Roads
Route Multiple
Description City/County York
Innovative Elements Signal Preemption
The Hampton Roads Transportation Operations Subcommittee (HRTO) aims
to standardize a preemption scheme across Hampton Roads to minimize Project Cost $175,000
delays for emergency vehicles at traffic signals. 2024 Milestones Added to VDOT’s Six Year Improvement Program
The project will validate the entities preempting signals and identify any Delivery Date December 2025
unauthorized sources.
Its goal is to fill gaps in signal preemption coverage, particularly in urban
areas, improving safety and consistency for emergency response vehicles.
Project Characteristics – Route 17 York County (2023 data)
Number of Signals (require preemption) 9
Total Crashes 50
Average Daily Traffic Volume 30,943
Benefits
Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
Safety improvements resulting from
Safety Collisions
faster incident response times
Emergency Response Time Signal preemption is a proven strategy
Response Clearance Time to improve incident response times.
32 | 2024 ITTF
Mobile Crash / Fire Notification Tools
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
Location Hampton Roads
VDOT District Hampton Roads
Route Multiple
Description City/County Multiple
Advanced CCTV trailers
The project will develop and deploy advanced portable camera trailers Innovative Elements
Computer Vision Alarms
at strategic locations to better detect crashes and other major incidents.
Project Cost $500,000
This is aimed at overcoming limitations in current detection systems for
2024 Milestones Added to VDOT’s Six Year Improvement Program
more rapid responses.
Delivery Date October 2025
The capabilities and effectiveness of this system will be evaluated during
the implementation.
The project will test the system on I-664 in the vicinity of Monitor Merrimac Roadway Characteristics – All Hampton Roads District
Memorial Bridge Tunnel.
(2023 data)
Work Zone Related Crashes 1,136
Work Zone Related Killed or Seriously
33
Injured Crashes
Benefits
Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
Automatic detection of crashes in
work zones allows for faster response
Safety Collisions
times by first responders which, in
turn, contributes to incident safety.
Automatic detection of crashes in work
Emergency Response Time
zones leads to faster response times by
Response Clearance Time
first responders.
33 | 2024 ITTF
I-664 / Route 17 Bridge Road Integrated Corridor Management Phase II – Development
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
Location Hampton Roads James River Crossings
VDOT District Hampton Roads
Route I-664, US-17, US-60
Description City/County Newport News, Norfolk
29, VA250
Corridor
3, US 3,Phase
USII of the
Management
Management (UPC
250 (UPC
Route
125048)
125048)
17 Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) Innovative Elements
Integrated Corridor Management
Automated Control and Notification Systems
project is focused on further developement of traffic control assets
for enhanced management of a key detour route that handles Project Cost $4,840,000
approximately 28,000 vehicles daily. A concept of operations study, 2024 Milestones Added to VDOT’s Six Year Improvement Program
Existing Characteristics
using ITTF (2023)
(2023)
funds, has been completed.
ITTF Evaluation Ratings
sting Characteristics ITTF Evaluation Ratings Delivery Date September 2025
Vehicle Hours
The of Delay
project 695,000
aims to improve communications toOverall
drivers Project Rating
and incident 92
cle Hours of Delay 695,000 Overall Project Rating 92
Cost of management
Delay using automated control and notification
$29,073,000 systems,
Projected Value-to-Cost Ratio 1.9
Roadway Characteristics (2023 data)
of Delay connected with$29,073,000 Projected
local Transportation Value-to-Cost
Operation Centers. The Ratio 1.9
Total Crashes 270 Impact Medium I-664 US 17 (I-664 – US 60 US 60
l Crashes estimated cost of this phase
270 is $4.84 million, which will cover design, Medium
Impact Metrics
VMT construction, and project oversight.
223,351,000 Innovation Medium (Exit 5 – 9) Warwick Blvd) (US 17 – I-664)
T 223,351,000 Innovation Medium Annual Vehicle Hours of Delay 468K 80K 6.3K
Travel Time Index 1.26 Complexity Low
el Time Index 1.26 Complexity Low Annual Cost of Delay $19.6M $3.3M $264K
I-664/Bridge Road Integrated Corridor Management Operations Concept # Incidents 1,419 479 N/A
Median Incident Duration 14 Minutes 15 Minutes N/A
Daily Traffic Volume 32,262 24,890 12,890
Benefits
Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
Response Time Improved mobility choice made possible by the
Mobility
Clearance Time ICM system
An important objective of ICM is to reduce
Vehicle Hours
Congestion congestion by informing motorists of alternative
of Delay (VHD)
routes.
Emergency Response Time A primary aim of this project is to improve incident
Response Clearance Time management using automated control systems.
# Response Plans The software system will provide drivers with
Travel Data
29
29
# Notifications travel data.
34 | 2024 ITTF
High-Speed Signal Communications for Lynchburg District
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
Location South Central Virginia
VDOT District Lynchburg
Route 11 Intersections
Description City/County Campbell, Halifax, Pittsylvania, Prince Edward, Bedford
Innovative Elements Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measure (ATSPM)
The project aims to implement high-speed communications for real-time
control and management of transportation systems in Lynchburg, improving Project Cost $1,246,800
latency, safety, mobility, and emergency response. It involves the use of 2024 Milestones Added to VDOT’s Six Year Improvement Program
ATSPMs for real-time data collection and signal timing adjustments, and Delivery Date December 2025
encrypted communications for enhanced security.
Location Location
24 @ 122: 9017: Bedford County 460 @ 122: 9022: Bedford County Roadway Characteristics
29B @ 726: 7102: Pittsylvania County 460B @ 15: 7301: Prince Edward County
(2023 data for VDOT’s Lynchburg District):
Metric US 29 US 460 US 501
29B @ 40: 7105: Pittsylvania County 501 @ JP: 1541: Campbell County
Annual Vehicle Hours of Delay 20,000 12,000 11,000
29B @ 57: 7104: Pittsylvania County 501 @ 654: 4102: Halifax County
Cost of Delay $830,000 $480,000 $460,000
122 @ 655: 9018: Bedford County 622 @ 682: 1513: Campbell County
Average Daily Volume 20,000 18,000 13,000
654 @ 659: 4111: Halifax County
Benefits
Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
This project aims to provide the infrastructure
Response Time
Mobility necessary to deploy ATSPMs, which improve
Clearance Time
mobility.
Vehicle Hours
Congestion Less traffic signal delay
of Delay (VHD)
35 | 2024 ITTF
Traffic Signal Technical Upgrades and Corridor Retiming Enhancements
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
Location South Central Virginia
VDOT District Lynchburg
Route US-221, US-460, US-501, US-29
Description City/County Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell, Lynchburg
Innovative Elements SmartMicro Radar Detection
The project improves traffic flow and safety at signalized
intersections by using real-time performance measures to identify Project Cost $735,000
unused green time and potential malfunctions. 2024 Milestones Added to VDOT’s Six Year Improvement Program
The project will use SmartMicro Radar Detection sensors and Delivery Date December 2026
MioVision 360 cameras, which provide detailed traffic data and
can detect up to 256 vehicles simultaneously.
This data-driven approach will support traffic signal timing
optimization, thereby reducing congestion, emissions, and fuel Project Characteristics –
consumption and increasing safety. Number of Impacted Intersections
Amherst County 7
Appomattox County 4
Bedford County and Lynchburg 10
Campbell County 3
Benefits
Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
Number of
Safety Reduced number of collisions
collisions
Response Time
Mobility Faster clearance and response times
Clearance Time
Vehicle Hours
Congestion Reduced vehicle hours of delay
of Delay (VHD)
36 | 2024 ITTF
Ramp Preemption System
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
Location Greater Richmond
VDOT District Richmond
Route Multiple
Description City/County Chesterfield, Goochland, Henrico, New Kent, Richmond
76) Innovative Elements Ramp Preemption
This project will implement Queue Detection Systems on signalized interstate
ramps in the Richmond District to prevent traffic congestion from affecting Project Cost $750,000
mainline routes. 2024 Milestones Added to VDOT’s Six Year Improvement Program
Existing Characteristics (2023) ITTF Evaluation Ratings
Expansion of the current I-95 system aims to enhance traffic flow on other Delivery Date December 2026
Crashes at Rampslimited-access routes. 620 Overall Project Rating 72
Projected value to cost ratio Project Characteristics – All Richmond District (2023 data)
9.6
COUNTY WITH NUMBER Impact Crashes at Ramps
Low 620
OF LOCATIONS
Innovation Annual Vehicle Hours of Delay
Low 1.87M
Chesterfield – 14
28 Complexity Low
Goochland – 3
Locations
Henrico – 8 Benefits
Innovative Elements
New Kent – 1 Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
Powhatan – 2
Ramp preemption By mitigating backups onto the
Safety Collisions mainline, this project reduces the
likelihood of rear-end collisions.
This project reduces congestion
Vehicle Hours
Congestion by getting stopped vehicles off of
of Delay (VHD)
the interstate routes.
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Red Light Extend on High Speed & High-Volume Truck Routes
Project Overview Existing Characteristics (2023) ITTF Evaluation Ratings
Proposed By
ITTF PURPOSES Richmond District Overview
Crashes at Intersections 12,500 Overall Project Rating
Point-of-Contact Rob Vilak Location Greater Richmond
Crashes Involving Heavy 812 Projected value to cost ratio
VDOT District
Vehicles at Intersections Richmond
Location Context Urban Impact
Route Multiple
Routes Multiple Innovation
Description City/County Multiple
Cities/Counties Richmond Real-Time Detection Complexity Me
This project proposes to install or modify vehicle detection systems at traffic Innovative Elements
Estimated Cost red-light duration when large, fast-moving $500,000
Innovative Elements Integration with Signals
signals to extend vehicles are
& High Volume Truck
identified, Routes
thereby (UPC
reducing
Expected Duration (PE & CN) the risk125374)
of crashes. 36 Months
Project Cost
Real-time detection
$500,000
Integration with signals
2024 Milestones Added to VDOT’s Six Year Improvement Program
Initially piloted at Route 460 & Cox in Dinwiddie, the expansion will focus on
high-speed, truck-heavy intersections. Intersections will be evaluated and Delivery Date December 2026
Existingprioritized
Characteristics (2023)
accordingly. ITTF Evaluation Ratings
Crashes at Intersections 12,500 Overall Project Rating 74Project Characteristics – All Richmond District
Crashes Involving Heavy 812 Projected value to cost ratio 14.8
(2023 data)
Vehicles at Intersections
Impact LowCrashes at Intersections 12,500
Innovation LowCrashes Involving Heavy Vehicles 812
at Intersections
Complexity Medium
Innovative Elements
Real-time detection Integration with signals
Benefits
Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
This project specifically aims to improve
safety at intersections by reducing
Safety Collisions
the likelihood of conflicts with heavy
vehicles.
COUNTY WITH NUMBER
OF LOCATIONS
Amelia – 2
Chesterfield – 21
Dinwiddie – 3
61
Goochland – 3
Locations
Hanover – 8
Henrico – 9
New Kent – 2
Powhatan – 6
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Prince George – 7
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Portable Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Camera for Incident Monitoring
ITTF PURPOSES Overview
Location Greater Roanoke
VDOT District Salem
Route Multiple
Description City/County Multiple
Innovative Elements Portable Intelligent Transportation Systems
This project proposes a portable, robust, and waterproof camera system to
improve incident management on roadways. Project Cost $100,000
2024 Milestones Added to VDOT’s Six Year Improvement Program
This quick deploy portable camera system will provide a real-time feed of
a roadway incident directly to the Traffic Operations Center (TOC), offering Delivery Date December 2025
onstruction and Regional TMP
ent Monitoringvisibility
(T-UPC: and situational
T29336)awareness where no camera coverage is available.
This system will be easier and faster to deploy than other portable camera
systems.
Existing Characteristics
The system will also(2023)
record incidents forITTF Evaluation
post-incident Ratingsfacilitating
analyses, Roadway Characteristics – All Salem District (2023 data)
ct improvements in processes and faster clearance times. Total Crashes 11,369
Total Crashes 11,369 Overall Project Rating 78
d Number of CCTVs 125 Projected value to cost ratio 78.0 Number of CCTVs 125
n Impact Low
Innovative Elements
e Innovation Low
e Portable CCTVs
Complexity Low
0
hs
Benefits
Focus Metrics Anticipated Results
Live camera footage of high-risk areas will
Emergency Response Time
provide the Traffic Management Center with the
Response Clearance Time
ability to respond to incidents faster.
# Response Plans The primary purpose of this project is to
Travel Data
# Notifications increase the video coverage of the District.
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APPENDIX
The Appendix contains a list of all active
ITTF projects effective August 31, 2024.
Completed projects are excluded.
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Appendix
Tentative
# UPC VDOT District Description $ Current Phase
Delivery Date
Improved Communications for I-664 Monitor Merrimac Memorial
1 105388 Hampton Roads $620,448 Installation 12/2024
Bridge Tunnel
2 107058 Hampton Roads Newport News Citywide Signal Retiming $1,910,000 Design 11/2026
Monitor Merrimac Memorial Bridge Tunnel Traffic & Safety
3 108666 Hampton Roads $7,123,664 Installation 03/2026
Improvements
4 109506 Statewide Community Wide Adaptive Signal Systems $3,172,507 Installation 01/2025
Active Traffic Management System Enhancements Advancing
5 111892 Statewide $12,233,789 06/2025
(Releases 1, 2, 3, & 4) Release 4
6 112895 Statewide Statewide Advanced Traffic Signal Controllers $3,000,000 Installation 01/2025
7 115832 Northern Virginia Arlington County Dynamic Parking Pricing $5,099,284 Evaluation 12/2025
8 115854 Statewide Arterial Operations Program Management Dashboard $1,250,000 Installation 03/2025
9 115855 Statewide High Speed Communications Design Arterials – Statewide $749,110 Installation 01/2025
10 116803 Statewide High Speed Communication Arterials – Northwest $490,000 Installation 07/2025
11 116811 Statewide High Speed Communication Arterials – Southwest $300,000 Installation 12/2025
12 117436 Culpeper Afton Mountain Safety Improvements for I-64 $3,410,586 Installation 05/2025
13 119199 Statewide Smarter Lighting Initiative $500,000 Design 12/2025
14 119332 Statewide Data Driven Management Program for Pavement $300,000 Design 01/2025
15 119404 Statewide Tunnel Speed Guide Lights $1,000,000 Installation 08/2025
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Tentative
# UPC VDOT District Description $ Current Phase
Delivery Date
16 119406 Statewide Automated Speed Enforcement Pilot $1,500,000 Installation 06/2025
17 119408 Lynchburg High-Water Monitoring System – Lynchburg $550,000 Scoping 07/2026
Regional Multi-Modal Mobility Program –
18 119720 Statewide $8,390,000 Installation 11/2027
Decision Support System & AI Tool
19 119721 Statewide Regional Multi-Modal Mobility Program – Dynamic Incentivization $3,500,000 Installation 09/2026
Smart Parking Data Collection, Validation & Outreach
20 120369 Statewide $4,800,000 Installation 11/2027
(an RM3P activity)
21 120820 Staunton High Speed Communications for Signals $750,000 Installation 12/2024
22 121564 Statewide Leveraging Connected Car Data for Improved Safety $500,000 Scoping 12/2025
23 121643 Statewide Smart Intersection Deployment Support $1,000,000 Design 05/2026
24 121648 Culpeper Interchange Lighting at Exit 99 $2,640,000 Scoping 07/2028
Northern Virginia/Fredericksburg Cooperative Freeway
25 121653 Statewide $3,000,000 Scoping 08/2026
Management
26 121654 Statewide Develop and Implement a Statewide Network Operating Center $1,000,000 Installation 12/2025
Regional Multi-Modal Mobility Program –
27 121667 Statewide $5,000,000 Installation 09/2028
Supporting Data Services
Real-Time Information Dissemination for Commercial Motor
28 121668 Statewide $1,000,000. Installation 06/2026
Vehicles
29 121670 Statewide Advanced Road Weather Information Systems Study $500,000 Scoping 08/2026
30 121698 Northern Virginia Dynamic Ramp Metering for I-66 & I-395 $1,100,000 Scoping 09/2025
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Appendix
Tentative
# UPC VDOT District Description $ Current Phase
Delivery Date
Resiliency Improvements for Timely Travel Data Systems –
31 121712 Statewide $650,000 Installation 06/2025
Network Operation Center
Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures – Technical
32 121775 Lynchburg $720,000 Design 08/2025
Upgrades and Enhancements
33 121822 Statewide Statewide Fiber Network Stability Enhancements $2,987,095 Installation 12/2024
$26,298,570
Hard Shoulder Running Technology Implementation for (ITTF)
34 122147 Richmond Design 04/2028
State Route 288 $8,000,000
(Other)
35 122451 Statewide High Speed Communications for Advanced Technology Signals $475,000 Design 12/2024
36 122764 Hampton Roads Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Over-Height Technology $9,100,000 Design 07/2026
New Project –
37 125029 Hampton Roads Hampton Roads Signal Preemption $175,000 12/2025
Added in 2024
I-664 / Route 17 Bridge Road Integrated Corridor Management New Project –
38 125030 Hampton Roads $4,840,000 9/2025
Phase II Added in 2024
New Project –
39 125032 Hampton Roads Mobile Crash / Fire Notification Tools $500,000 10/2025
Added in 2024
New Project –
40 125206 Bristol Big Walker Mountain Tunnel – Hazmat Placard Reader $875,000 12/2026
Added in 2024
New Project –
41 125207 Bristol I-77 Traffic Queue Detection $1,700,000 12/2026
Added in 2024
New Project –
42 125208 Bristol Big Walker Mountain Tunnel – Thermal Detection $875,000 12/2026
Added in 2024
New Project –
43 125374 Richmond Red Light Extend on High Speed & High Volume Truck Routes $500,000 12/2026
Added in 2024
New Project –
44 125376 Richmond Ramp Preemption System $750,000 12/2026
Added in 2024
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Appendix
Tentative
# UPC VDOT District Description $ Current Phase
Delivery Date
Bristol, Salem, New Project –
45 125726 I-81 Quick Look Advanced Monitoring System $1,000,000 10/2025
Staunton Added in 2024
New Project –
46 125829 Culpeper ATSPM Projects on US 29, VA 3, US 250 $873,000 8/2025
Added in 2024
Traffic Signal Technical Upgrades and Corridor Reiming New Project –
47 126014 Lynchburg $735,000 12/2026
Enhancements Added in 2024
New Project –
48 126015 Lynchburg High Speed Communications for Lynchburg District Signals $1,246,800 6/2026
Added in 2024
Big Walker Mountain Tunnel – Permanent Work Zone / Lane New Project –
49 126100 Bristol $2,250,000 12/2026
Closure Technology Added in 2024
Statewide Transportation Technology Project 10 to 36 months
New Project –
50 126129 Statewide $25,000,000 (varies per each of the
NOTE: There are 16 breakout projects. Added in 2024
16 breakout projects).
New Project –
51 126225 Bristol Animal Detection Warning System Pilot $640,000 12/2026
Added in 2024
New Project –
52 126241 Hampton Roads HRBT Over-Height Systems Integration $4,000,000 1/2027
Added in 2024
New Project –
53 126454 Salem Portable ITS Camera for Incident Monitoring $100,000 12/2025
Added in 2024
New Project –
54 T29378 Statewide Statewide Sidewalk and Crosswalk Management Tool $350,000 3/2026
Added in 2024
New Project –
55 T29379 Northern Virginia Northern Virginia Traffic Signal Controllers $2,000,000 11/2025
Added in 2024
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2024
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