President's Corner
Jim Barbaresso
When I think about ITS Michigan, I think of it as an organization that facilitates ITS development and deployment. We have an opportunity to establish an environment that not only saves lives and improves mobility, but also that can be the launch pad for workforce development in Michigan.
Therefore, during the next 12 months, I would like to focus on outreach and collaboration to expand our membership and the impact of our organization on transportation safety, congestion relief, job growth, and state and national transportation policy.
Link to the Vision
Detroit, Michigan. – The ITS Michigan Board of Directors met at their annual meeting on May 16 to elect new officers. For the 2008-2009 year, the non-profit organization will be led by,
| President | Jim Barbaresso |
| Vice President | Snehamay Khasnabis |
| Treasurer | James Schultz |
| Secretary | James Schultz |
The newly elected president, Jim Barbaresso is Vice President and National Director of Intelligent Transportation Systems for HNTB Corporation. He has 31 years of experience in transportation planning, operations, and Intelligent Transportation Systems. Jim started his career in the public sector with the Road Commission for Oakland County, Michigan, where he helped establish the landmark FAST-TRAC program, one of the nation’s first and largest ITS operational tests. In 1996, after 18 years in the public sector, Jim joined the ITS consulting community, where he has been involved in many challenging ITS projects. Jim has been a leader in ITS planning, design and deployment in Michigan and throughout the country. Jim continues to work on the cutting-edge of the transportation technology with his involvement in IntelliDrive and other national initiatives.
Vice President, Snehamay Khasnabis, Ph.D., P.E. is Professor of Civil Engineering at Wayne State University and has been with Wayne State 33 years. Dr. Khasnabis is holder of many honors and professional society memberships. He is very active within the university, professional organizations and the community.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Khasnabis, S., Mishra, S., Brinkman, P.A., Safi, C. “Ownership, Tenure and Governance Issues Related to a Proposed International River Crossing Connecting USA and CANADA”. Compendium of Papers, 11th World Conference on Transportation Research, University of California Berkeley, June 24-28, 2007.
Khasnabis, S., Dhingra, S.L., Mishra, S., and Safi, C. “Emerging Private-Sector Roles for Transportation Asset Management in India”, Compendium of Papers, Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C., 2008.
Kar, K., and Khasnabis, S., “Effective Usage of Harmful Events Data in Transportation Safety Management”, To be published in the Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2009.
Jim Schultz, the newly elected secretary and treasurer, is ITS Program Manager for the Michigan Department of Transportation in the Metro Region Office. Mr. Schultz has been very active on the ITS Michigan board in a variety of positions over many years. Jim's work activities are evenly distributed between public and private sectors. Private sector activities focused on international management consulting for several industries: auto manufacturers, financial institutions and developers. Problems addressed included: location analysis and logistics. Public sector experience is related to transportation planning and operations at the state (both NY and MI), regional (SEMCOG), and county (RCOC) levels. He has served as both a member and chair of various civic and community groups including: homeowners, city planning and engineering, chamber of commerce and church. Jim has numerous affiliations in the Detroit Metro area.
The ITS Michigan Chapter welcomes new members who are interested in providing insight on current ITS projects as well as developing ideas for the future strategic direction of ITS in Michigan.
The old membership polls can be reached by going to Upcoming Events then to the right column Past Polls hyperlink or by ....clicking here. They can also be reached by using the General Archive link in the right column.
Often we are asked about past articles that disappear from the from page(s). These do not disappear into the electronic ether of the internet but are maintained on the site as archives monthly and yearly. You can find them by going to "Upcoming events" ==> "Home Page Archives (rightmost grey box)". In addition, using the General Archive link in the right column will take you there. Thanks for all the questions regarding what happens to outdated articles.
The MDOT Office of Communications and the MDIT Web Services team, in cooperation with the state's Center for Shared Solutions & Technology Partnerships and the ITS program office within the MDOT Division of Operations, have been working for months to add new features to the MI Drive Web site. As always, motorists can find lane closures, traffic speed data and other information on the Mi Drive site at: www.michigan.gov/drive.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) estimates issuance of RFP DTFH61-09-R-00029 for the Michigan IntelliDrive Test Bed Operation and Maintenance within 60 days or later of this notice. A Pre-Proposal Conference will be held in Detroit, Michigan. Time and exact location will be specified in the RFP. Any questions pertaining to this notice shall be e-mailed to charles.kotch@dot.gov. Answers to all questions received, will be discussed and documented at the Pre-Proposal Conference. No questions will be answered prior to the conference. Click for article.
ITS on the West Side by Lou Davenport. Most people are aware of the MITS Center in downtown Detroit and the extensive network of ITS devices deployed throughout the Detroit metropolitan area, but what is MDOT doing with ITS on the west side of the state? Complete presentation.
Traffic Technologies Article: An array of ITS technologies is being put to good use in the Detroit area. Behind the scenes efforts of several orgainzations, working together, is the most impressive aspect. Read the article.
Installation of IP-based Ethernet Communication System, Kent County, JN 105796A. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking proposals from qualified firms for ITS installation and integration services to convert existing analog and serial field devices to IP based ethernet communications in the Grand Rapids area. The Request for Proposals and scope of services is posted on MDOT's website under ITS Services at: http://www.mi.gov/mdot/0,1607,7-151-9625_32842---,00.html. Proposals are due July 22, 2009.
Presentations given at the ITS America Annual Meeting
MDOT IntelliDrive Program Update
by Gregory D. Krueger - MDOT
IntelliDriveSM Strategic Plan 2009by Gregory D. Krueger - MDOT
The MDOT TARUT Study is a three year effort to explore how satellite and other remote sensing data can address the needs of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The study, jointly funded by MDOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will combine data from fine detail, high-resolution remote sensing systems and other assets with advanced geospatial analysis techniques to examine transportation concerns. The data will come from civil agencies, commercial firms, and the Department of Defense (DoD), as appropriate to meet the study's goals and objectives....Associated Article
The Michigan-Ohio (MIOH) University Transportation Center (UTC) is a coalition of five regional universities improving transportation. The MIOH UTC partner institutions are the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM), Bowling Green State University (BGSU), Grand Valley State University (GVSU), The University of Toledo (UT), and Wayne State University (WSU)....Article Link
The MDOT Grand Region has posted an RFP for ITS Services on the MDOT Vendor/Consultant Services site. Please see the site for details on the RFP: Link to RFP
A pledge to raise the visibility of ITS both within the transportation community and on Capitol Hill came yesterday from the new head of the US DoT"s Research and Innovation Technology Administration (RITA). Link to Article
The Enterprise Mobility Solutions business of Motorola has announced the latest addition to its innovative Mesh Wide Area Network (MWAN) portfolio - the Vehicle Mounted Modem (VMM) 4300.
Designed to deliver wireless broadband connectivity at highway speeds, the company says the VMM 4300 provides public transportation organisations and public safety agencies with the opportunity to extend mobile applications and video to buses, trains, public works vehicles and police cars for increased productivity and improved safety...Motorola Article
The Connected Vehicle Proving Center, a state-launched, independent initiative to advance and attract to the state industries engaged with development of safer, more efficient vehicles and roads, is moving to the University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Engineering and Computer Science from its original home at Ann Arbor's Center for Automotive Research, an independent, non-profit research organization the expanded article is here.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is working to roll out a fiber optic-based Intelligent Transportation System to gauge and improve traffic flow using real-time data from road sensors, cameras, and traffic control systems. Already, the department can monitor and interact with more than 22 freeway miles in the Grand Rapids area from its West Michigan Traffic Management Center, linked by 17 cameras, 10 message signs, and four variable-speed signs, and the system will cover 62 miles in all when it is completed in 2011. Link to document.
November 18, 2008 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) today announced plans to deploy advanced technologies along the Telegraph Road corridor in Oakland County to accelerate the research and development of next-generation vehicle safety and mobility applications. The plan includes activating between 20 and 30 wireless Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) radios to broadcast basic traffic signal information ...more.
The Transportation Funding Task Force (TF2) released its formal report today. The report says Michigan needs to at least double its current investment in transportation to prevent a loss of up to $1 billion in federal funds each year, and to adequately maintain Michigan's highways, roads, bridges, passenger transportation, freight transportation and aviation systems. The report also lists both short-term and long-term funding alternatives. The complete report is posted online at: TF2 Report is here.
The ITS Joint Program Office of the US Department of Transportation’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration announces the availability of the Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII) Michigan Test Bed for external research and testing purposes. Follow this link for full details
Global warming, rising fuel prices, international competition, HOV lanes, HOT lanes – what’s next? To find out, join WTS on September 11 for Transportation Today and Tomorrow, a dynamic policy seminar to explore transportation issues in an every-changing transportation world. Examining major trends – from international commerce to demographic shifts to modal neutrality – leading industry experts will present their latest thoughts, findings and feelings on the future of transportation at this pivotal moment in time. Join us September 11 in Washington DC for this exclusive opportunity to learn about tomorrow’s transportation today. All sessions will be plenary presentations by the panelists, followed by interactive discussions. click here for more information and to register click here
ITS America approved the election of new board members Randy Iwasaki, Caltrans; Patrick McGowan, Telvent Farradyne; and Peter Sweatman, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. Congratulations Peter.
May 5th in Detroit The Honorable Mary E. Peters will focus on the challenges facing the nation’s transportation network, and how local, state and national leaders can take advantage of new technology and approaches to unleash a new wave of transportation investments in this country.
Detroit Economic Club Article click here
ITS Michigan Board of Director Jim Barbaresso has been highlighted in the February/March issue of Traffic Technology International. Jim has a long history of ITS advocacy locally here in Michigan and Nationally and Internationally as well. He has been on the cutting edge of ITS deployment in Michigan in public and private positions. For the rest of the story click here.
SEMCOG University is a series of free workshops for local elected leaders. SEMCOG members can take advantage of a variety of training opportunities free-of-charge and close to home. This year, you will find workshop sessions held in a variety of locations throughout the region.
http://www.semcog.org/SEMCOG_University.aspx
...ITS America 2009 Annual Meeting
...Drive Page
...Michigan Department of Transportation ITS Page
...MDOT Park-And-Ride locations
The MDOT ITS Strategic Plan dated 3 September 2004 has been posted on the State of Michigan ITS website. This document has also been obtained by ITS Michigan and is available from this website in the original Adobe PDF format.
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