ITS Rocky Mountain conferences are held on even-numbered years with rotating workshops being scheduled on odd-numbered years. This encourages partnering with other groups and subsequently raises the awareness of ITS and the Chapter.
2004 Montana Joint Engineer's Conference November 4-5, 2005. Helena, Montana
The 2004 Annual Meeting was held in conjunction with the 2004 Joint Engineers Conference (JEC) November 4-5, 2004 in Helena, Montana. Sponsored in part by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Montana (ASEC), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE), Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Montana Society of Engineers (MSE), Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), Structural Engineer's Association of Montana (SEAMT), and the ITS Rocky Mountain Chapter, the conference brought together a diverse group of individuals. Session and continuing education units reflected this diversity with topics ranging from AutoCAD Productivity to Fuel Cell Technology and Basics of Intelligent Transportation Systems. Following are presentations from the ITS Sessions sponsored by ITS Rocky Mountain.
Proceedings. The ITS Rocky Mountain Chapter attempted to collect a copy of each speaker's presentation from the ITS sessions. To this end, we were greatly aided by the speakers' willingness to share their presentations. It should be noted that these presentations are the sole property of the originator [speaker] and should not be utilized, modified, etc. without the originators express permission.
Session B2 - Short Course( 1/2 day): How is Advanced Technology Changing Transportation Infrastructure, Driving, and Training Needs? Our transportation infrastructure and systems are changing at a dramatic rate. While the transportation system of today may look like concrete and steel, advanced technology applications are changing the issues associated with the driver, the road, the communication systems and the environment. Smart drivers, smart vehicles, smart roads and smart infrastructure are modifying the way we view transportation and challenging our current imagination for solutions in rural America. These solutions are also challenging our traditional engineering skills and training too. This session introduced participants to the state-of-the- practice in advanced technology and the skills we will need in the future to address rural America's safety, mobility and environmental needs.
Presented by Steve Albert, Western Transportation Institute, Montana State University, Keith Trimels, Mixon Hill, Inc. and Richard Wolff, Montana State University Electrical & Computer Engineering Department How is Advanced Technology Changing Infrastructure, Driving and Training Needs? (3524 KB)
Session C2 - ITS Development: Turning Ideas Into Actions. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) involve the application of new technologies to help ease transportation issues, including weather events, incidents, and traffic congestion. As with anything related to new technologies, it is often very easy to think of a solution to a problem. However, the realities of our environment (geography, finances, political, etc.) often conspire to create difficulties in implementing these ideas. This session showcased ideas that have been implemented throughout the western US, and allowed participants to evaluate the applicability of such solutions for their own transportation issues, as well as discuss the challenges faced with these implementations.
John Hansen, Skyline Products, Inc. DMS and VMS: Practical Applications and Current Affairs of DMS Technology (585 KB)
Russ McCarty and Aaron Cloward, Transcore ITS, Inc. Implementing a Wireless CCTV System (Part A - 2178 KB, Part B - 1939 KB)
Sam Sherman, Utah Department of Transportation IP-based Traffic Signal Systems are here: Ogden Signal Conversion Case Study (3156 KB)
Session D2 - ITS Implementation and Technology: Tools. This session shared innovative and new approaches to implementing ITS and measuring its effectiveness. Topics include use of ad hoc networks to establish communications without existing infrastructure; performance and user acceptance of new HOV lanes; establishing the need for and public acceptance of ramp metering; and establishing a statewide incident response and clearance measurement system.
Richard Wolff, Montana State University Ad Hoc Networks: Communicating where there is no Communications Infrastructure (2217 KB) Dhruvajyoti Lahon, Utah Traffic Lab An Evaluation of the HOV Lanes in the Salt Lake Valley: Traffic Impact, Safety Implication, and User Acceptance (1587 KB)
Ali Imansepahi and Scott Thomas, Colorado Department of Transportation Ramp Metering in Colorado
Session E3 - ITS Operations: Maximizing Effectiveness. This session addressed innovative technology applications that allow operations and maintenance staff and managers to optimize the transportation system during dynamic weather events. Speakers for the session represented vendors and products, practitioners, and the private sector.
Greg Thompson, ThomTech Design Automated Roadway Closure Systems & Mini-Traffic Operations Centers (850 KB)
Ralph Patterson, Utah Department of Transportation Weather Operations and Intelligent Transportation Systems in the State of Utah: A Merging of Technology and the Human Intellect (1676 KB)
Mark Owens, Meridian Environmental Technology, Inc. A Comprehensive Management and Enhancement Vision for the Application of Road Weather Information Systems in Surface Transportation (418 KB)
Session E5 - High Speed Internet Access - Getting onto the Information Superhighway from across the Digital Divide Richard Wolff, Montana State University High Speed Internet Access (3617 KB) Session F3 - Operating Signalized Arterial Corridors for Small to Medium Cities Rick Lane, SRF Consulting Operating Signalized Arterial Corridors for Small to Medium Cities (1654 KB) Dave Kinnecom, Utah Department of Transportation Operating Signalized Arterial Corridors for Small to Medium Cities (2985 KB) David Aden, Town of Parker - Colorado Traffic Signal Operation (2779 KB)
