Thinking Inside the Box Traffic Controllers for Traffic

Thinking Inside the Box: Traffic Controllers for Traffic Analysis Bill Ische Sr. Business Development Manager Trafficware Group, LLC Sugar Land, TX 1

Trafficware Overview Synchro Controllers Patriot v 76 Features Summary Software Hardware Services 2

Synchro Studio and Traffic Signal Controllers Overview Synchro Controllers Patriot v 76 Features Summary • Synchro allows for basic traffic controller input • Synchro calculations are deterministic • HCM and other analysis tools use controller settings • Accurate controller settings are critical • Sim. Traffic mimics basic signal functions • Basic Signal Timings • Coordination • Volume-Density Settings 3

Trafficware CI Overview Synchro Controllers Patriot v 76 Features Summary • • Trafficware Controller Interface Hardware-in-the-loop (HILS) Connects to Controller’s SDLC Port Primary Applications • Training • Testing Advanced Controller Logic 4

Trafficware Virtual Controller Overview Synchro Controllers Patriot v 76 Features Summary • • • Emulates an actual Signal Controller Software-in-the-loop (SILS) Implemented into Sim. Traffic Performs exactly like a field controller Perform advanced simulation and analysis 5

Trafficware Controllers Overview Synchro Controllers Patriot v 76 Features Summary • Software-based • Synchro Studio • Virtual Controller • Hardware-based 6

Trafficware (Naztec) 980 ATC Overview Synchro Controllers Patriot v 76 Features Summary • • • ~100 x Faster than Trafficware 980 NEMA ~80 x Faster than 2070 Controller 8 line x 40 column display Ethernet Capabilities USB Memory Device Support 7

Trafficware ATC Overview Synchro Controllers Patriot v 76 Features Summary • • • ATC 5. 2 b Compliant (Considers Draft ATC 6. 0) 16 line Display NEMA TS 2 (Type 1 or Type 2) or 2070 4 x 10/100 Ethernet Ports USB Memory Device Support 8

Trafficware Controller Software Overview Synchro Controllers Patriot v 76 Features Summary • • Trafficware Patriot v. 76 Controller Software NTCIP Based Unified Controller Software (ATC & 2070) Unlock Modules 9

Feature 1: High-Resolution Data Logging Overview Synchro Controllers Patriot v 76 Features Summary • Feature Release Date Today! • 1/10 Second Data Logging Resolution • Framework allows for advanced functionality • Detailed data for post-processing • Future TW development • Can Construct Purdue Coordination Diagrams Image Source: Day, Haseman, Premachandra, Brennan, Wasson, Sturdevant and Bullock 10

Feature 2: Extensive Data Logging Overview Synchro Controllers Patriot v 76 Features Summary • Signal Timing Data • Traffic Counts • Allows for Analysis and Performance Tools • Report Generation • Time-Space Diagrams • Measures of Effectiveness 11

Feature 3: Support for Advanced Functionality Overview Synchro Controllers Patriot v 76 Features Summary • Controller Software has Advanced Functionality • • Transit Signal Priority Adaptive Signal Control (Synchro. Green) Traffic Responsive Emergency Priority 12

Summary Overview Synchro Controllers Patriot v 76 Features Summary • • • Trafficware has many controller types Traffic controller logic is comprehensive More than just timers Supports modules and advanced functionality Utilize reporting/recording features 13