KIPDA Regional ITS Architecture

Projects By Stakeholder

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The following are a list of ITS projects that have been identified for the region. This list was created from an review of the existing Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) for the region and from discussions with the stakeholders. Projects are listed by stakeholder (agency).

Short term projects are scheduled for the next 5 years. Long term projects are scheduled for more than 5 years.

Select the stakeholder in the box below to jump to that agency's ITS projects.

Projects By Stakeholder
Stakeholder Project Name Project Status Timeframe Project Description
Human Transportation Services
La Grange Local Transit Expansion Planned Short This project will expand local transit within La Grange.
INDOT
INDOT Connected Vehicle Applications Planned Long This project aims to implement a current smartphone application, which uses 3rd party probe data in order to detect queues - within police, maintenance, and emergency vehicles on the Indiana roadways.
INDOT I-64 ITS Expansion Existing Long This project will expand the ITS devices along Interstate 64 west of Georgetown, Indiana.
INDOT ITS Field Device Replacement Planned Long This project will replace old, damaged CCTVs, DMS, and sensors with new ones.
INDOT Signal Interconnect Upgrade Planned Long This project will add new additional interconnects, to and from traffic signal controllers, along the Indiana roadways.
INDOT Signal Modernization Planned Long This project plans to maximize the use of existing traffic signals by (1) increasing communications from the TMC to the signals, either through an improved wireless network or through fiber and by (2) optimizing signal timing in relation to the new downtown bridge volume counts.
INDOT Travel Time DMS Expansion Planned Long This project aims to add DMS showing travel times and alternate routes available, based on demand, within the Southern tier of Indiana.
INDOT Variable Speed Sign Upgrade Planned Long This project will introduce variable speed limit signs to Indiana arterials in order to manage and control the flow of traffic.
INDOT ITS Field Device Expansion Planned Short This project will increase the number of ITS devices on the Indiana roadway, such as CCTVs, DMS, and sensors.
KYTC
Utility Coordination Planned Long Coordination between the transportation and utility sectors in regards to asset maintenance and construction.
Louisville Metro Enhanced Data Collection Capabilities Planned Long This project will enhance Louisville Metro's data collection capabilities, which would incorporate data collection from city, state, and counties as well as third party data vendors.
KYTC Maintenance Vehicle AVL Planned Short This project will add AVL capability for KYTC Maintenance Vehicles.
Regional Truck Parking Information and Management System (TPIMS) Planned Short Interstate truck parking system that will provide parking information to commercial vehicles.
KYTC/INDOT
KYTC/INDOT RiverLink Tolling Planned Short The new tolling system is in effect in each direction, to/from Kentucky and to/from Indiana. Toll rates depend on the size of the vehicle, determined by the number of axles and the height of the vehicle. Drivers with transponders and prepaid RiverLink accounts pay the lowest rates. The operation is all-electronic tolling, with no cash tolls. Drivers must set up a prepaid RiverLink account to get a transponder, or use an E-Z Pass transponder. Drivers without accounts and transponders receive an invoice in the mail.
Local Governments
Louisville Metro Enhanced Data Collection Capabilities Planned Long This project will enhance Louisville Metro's data collection capabilities, which would incorporate data collection from city, state, and counties as well as third party data vendors.
Shelby County Early Warning Signs Planned Long This project will add DMS before freeway ramp entrances, telling drivers whether or not to take another route due to congestion, construction, etc.
Oldham County Arterial DMS Planned Short This project will provide drivers with up to date information in order to influence travel patterns to avoid congestion when there is an incident, special event, etc., along I-71.
Local Media
Shelby County Early Warning Signs Planned Long This project will add DMS before freeway ramp entrances, telling drivers whether or not to take another route due to congestion, construction, etc.
Louisville Metro Government
Louisville Metro Smart City Data Integration Planned Long This project will form a connection between all agencies within the Louisville metro and Southern Indiana area, enabling data integration and data sharing to support Smart City applications.
Louisville Metro Traffic
Louisville Metro BikeShare Existing Long This project develops a bikeshare capability allowing users to pickup and dropoff bicycles at a series of bike stands.
Louisville Metro Connected Vehicle Applications Planned Long This project will install CV applications along the Louisville arterial network.
Louisville Metro Electrical Vehicle Charging System Planned Long Louisville Metro will partner with LG&E to develop Electric Vehicle Charging stations.
Louisville Metro Enhanced Data Collection Capabilities Planned Long This project will enhance Louisville Metro's data collection capabilities, which would incorporate data collection from city, state, and counties as well as third party data vendors.
Louisville Metro Smart City Data Integration Planned Long This project will form a connection between all agencies within the Louisville metro and Southern Indiana area, enabling data integration and data sharing to support Smart City applications.
Louisville Metro Travel Information Kiosks Planned Long This project will implement generic traveler information stations, including bikeshare and traffic info, within the Louisville metro area.
Louisville Metro Adaptive Signal System Existing Short This project allows signal timing optimization based on live traffic demands. In addition, this project will use video to analyze traffic flow at intersections and adjust timing based on historical data obtained by the video. This video can also be utilized for traffic counts. Currently, one system exists on KY-1747 Hurstbourne, 5 signals from Linn Station to Bluegrass.
Louisville Metro and WAZE Coordination Planned Short The objective of this project is to provide seamless real-time and historic data exchange between Louisville Metro and WAZE, the world's largest community based traffic and navigation application. This data can than be used for traffic counts and also for planning purposes.
Louisville Metro Arterial Technology Expansion Planned Short This project will add new cameras and dynamic message signs along the Louisville arterials.
Louisville Metro Controller Replacement Planned Short This project aims to replace outdated and/or broken controller units with new ones in the Louisville metro area.
Louisville Metro Fiber Upgrade Planned Short This project will install new, upgraded fiber to connect additional CCTV and signals in the Louisville metro area.
Louisville Metro New Dixie Highway Planned Short This project aims to achieve a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) like system, which will have 40 signals equipped with Transit Signal Priority (TSP), new cameras, new DMS, and new BRT stops located from City Hall in Louisville to the end of Dixie Highway. Hardened Fiber will also run along this 17 mile stretch. The project will also provide safer pedestrian connectivity facilities and roadway design improvements which will increase driver safety.
Louisville Metro Vehicle Detection Upgrade Planned Short This project aims to replace induction loop detectors with new forms of detection technology.
TARC Dixie BRT Planned Short This project will develop new stops, with signage, transit signal priority, and kiosks at major stations.
Mid America Association of State Transportation Officials (MAASHTO)
Regional Truck Parking Information and Management System (TPIMS) Planned Short Interstate truck parking system that will provide parking information to commercial vehicles.
Private Commercial Carriers
Regional Truck Parking Information and Management System (TPIMS) Planned Short Interstate truck parking system that will provide parking information to commercial vehicles.
Private Traffic Information Providers
Louisville Metro Enhanced Data Collection Capabilities Planned Long This project will enhance Louisville Metro's data collection capabilities, which would incorporate data collection from city, state, and counties as well as third party data vendors.
Louisville Metro and WAZE Coordination Planned Short The objective of this project is to provide seamless real-time and historic data exchange between Louisville Metro and WAZE, the world's largest community based traffic and navigation application. This data can than be used for traffic counts and also for planning purposes.
Regional Truck Parking Information and Management System (TPIMS) Planned Short Interstate truck parking system that will provide parking information to commercial vehicles.
Regional Utilities
Utility Coordination Planned Long Coordination between the transportation and utility sectors in regards to asset maintenance and construction.
TARC
TARC Electrical Vehicle Charging Expansion Planned Short This project will expand the number of on-street charging stations for TARC electric vehicles.
Louisville Metro Smart City Data Integration Planned Long This project will form a connection between all agencies within the Louisville metro and Southern Indiana area, enabling data integration and data sharing to support Smart City applications.
TARC Automatic Annunciators Planned Long This project will place automatic annunciators, complete with voice and visual display, in each ITS system on every TARC transit vehicle.
TARC Fare System Improvement Planned Long This project will implement a single smart card, between the TARC system and its four partner companies, for ease of access.
TARC ITS Hardware Replacement Planned Long This project will assess current hardware along the TARC system and make replacements based on life cycle age and ability to perform.
TARC Passenger Counters Planned Long This project will place additional passenger counters within the TARC system.
TARC Real Time Planned Long This project aims to integrate Real Time information at transit stops.
TARC Wireless Router Expansion Existing Long This project aims to provide passenger Wi-Fi on TARC transit vehicles, at stops, and at main stations. Currently 102 buses have already been equipped with Wi-Fi capability.
Louisville Metro New Dixie Highway Planned Short This project aims to achieve a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) like system, which will have 40 signals equipped with Transit Signal Priority (TSP), new cameras, new DMS, and new BRT stops located from City Hall in Louisville to the end of Dixie Highway. Hardened Fiber will also run along this 17 mile stretch. The project will also provide safer pedestrian connectivity facilities and roadway design improvements which will increase driver safety.
TARC Dixie BRT Planned Short This project will develop new stops, with signage, transit signal priority, and kiosks at major stations.
Travelers
INDOT Connected Vehicle Applications Planned Long This project aims to implement a current smartphone application, which uses 3rd party probe data in order to detect queues - within police, maintenance, and emergency vehicles on the Indiana roadways.
Louisville Metro Connected Vehicle Applications Planned Long This project will install CV applications along the Louisville arterial network.
Louisville Metro Electrical Vehicle Charging System Planned Long Louisville Metro will partner with LG&E to develop Electric Vehicle Charging stations.
TARC Automatic Annunciators Planned Long This project will place automatic annunciators, complete with voice and visual display, in each ITS system on every TARC transit vehicle.
TARC Fare System Improvement Planned Long This project will implement a single smart card, between the TARC system and its four partner companies, for ease of access.
TARC Wireless Router Expansion Existing Long This project aims to provide passenger Wi-Fi on TARC transit vehicles, at stops, and at main stations. Currently 102 buses have already been equipped with Wi-Fi capability.
TRIMARC Connected Vehicle Implementation Planned Long This project will implement connected vehicle applications to provide safety and mobility improvements.
KYTC/INDOT RiverLink Tolling Planned Short The new tolling system is in effect in each direction, to/from Kentucky and to/from Indiana. Toll rates depend on the size of the vehicle, determined by the number of axles and the height of the vehicle. Drivers with transponders and prepaid RiverLink accounts pay the lowest rates. The operation is all-electronic tolling, with no cash tolls. Drivers must set up a prepaid RiverLink account to get a transponder, or use an E-Z Pass transponder. Drivers without accounts and transponders receive an invoice in the mail.
Regional Truck Parking Information and Management System (TPIMS) Planned Short Interstate truck parking system that will provide parking information to commercial vehicles.
TRIMARC
Utility Coordination Planned Long Coordination between the transportation and utility sectors in regards to asset maintenance and construction.
Louisville Metro Smart City Data Integration Planned Long This project will form a connection between all agencies within the Louisville metro and Southern Indiana area, enabling data integration and data sharing to support Smart City applications.
TRIMARC Connected Vehicle Implementation Planned Long This project will implement connected vehicle applications to provide safety and mobility improvements.
TRIMARC Expansion of devices beyond Jefferson County Planned Long This project will add surveillance and DMS devices on interstates outside of Jefferson County.
TRIMARC Expansion of devices on Outbound Lanes Planned Long This project will add CCTV and DMS on outbound interstate.
TRIMARC Arterial Dynamic Message Signs (ADMS) Planned Short This project will provide drivers with up to date information in order to influence travel patterns to avoid congestion when there is an incident, special event, etc.
TRIMARC CCTV Expansion Planned Short This project will install new cameras to enhance coverage area and monitor all interstate miles in the Metro area.
TRIMARC Dedicated Communications Network with Fiber Backhaul Planned Short This project will upgrade current system to fiber optic (in order to simplify operations, increase capacity, improve reliability, flexibility, and decrease reoccurring costs).
TRIMARC DMS Expansion and Refurbishment Planned Short This project will expand TRIMARC DMS coverage, specifically along the outbound lanes from downtown Louisville, and along circumferential Routes I-264 and I-265.
TRIMARC Dual ITS/Homeland Security CCTV Planned Short This project will install cameras to cover traffic on the bridges between Louisville and Indiana, and could also be used by the Coast Guard use for homeland security purposes.
TRIMARC Expansion of Freeway Service Patrol Program (FSP) Planned Short This project will expand the FSP program to improve coverage and operations.
TRIMARC Expansion of Traffic Sensors Planned Short This project will install sensors to enhance monitored coverage area and provide data for travel time calculations to be co-located with CCTV devices. Additionally, these sensors can be standalone or co-located with other state owned equipment. It is recommended radar units also have embedded video.
TRIMARC Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) and Flasher Units Planned Short This project will install additional Highway Advisory Radio Transmitters (to boost signal strength and enhance coverage throughout the Metro area). Existing transmitters would be redistributed and receive an auxiliary power system, with a fiber backhaul (decrease HAR download times).
TRIMARC I-265 Coverage Planned Short This project will add surveillance and DMS devices on I-265.
US Coast Guard
TRIMARC Dual ITS/Homeland Security CCTV Planned Short This project will install cameras to cover traffic on the bridges between Louisville and Indiana, and could also be used by the Coast Guard use for homeland security purposes.