摘要: |
The Grand Forks/East Grand Forks (GF/EGF) Area's Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Strategy Plan is an effort by the GF/EGF Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and its partners to develop a plan for deploying ITS that will improve traffic flow and traffic management in the region, resulting in a safer, more efficient transportation system. This plan will also provide valuable input to the region during the transportation planning process that will help to incorporate ITS into transportation planning and capital improvements projects, thereby ensuring that ITS components are integrated with the transportation system consistent with the area's overall transportation needs. Study objectives and tasks were as follows: Review past and present public/private metropolitan ITS-related activities and plans and collect public needs/comments on ITS; Analyze currently available ITS infrastructure in the area and identify deficiencies or unique opportunities for ITS in the metropolitan transportation system; Engage the public in the preparation of the plan through a variety of methods; Prepare a conceptual ITS network that integrates all appropriate projects and their technical and institutional aspects; Provide an estimate of the costs, funding sources and a strategy to secure funding associated with the operation/maintenance of the recommended alternative(s), including road authority designation; and Document the plan in a report. A public hearing on the GF/EGF Area's ITS Strategy Plan was held on November 7, 2000. The purpose of this hearing was to seek comments, ideas, support and participation in the study. Attendance at the public hearing was low, but those who did attend provided valuable in-depth discussion of transportation issues in the region. Information gathered at the hearing has been incorporated into the appropriate areas of this plan. |