Intelligent Transportation Systems - City of Oakland

8.3 LONG-TERM PROJECTS
This section represents long-term projects that should be considered for implementation
in the 10 to 20 year time frame of deployment. The long-term projects will build on the
ITS infrastructure developed in the first ten years of deployment. During this time frame,
the City of Oakland should implement their remaining isolated traffic signals on the
central signal system and deploy more ITS devices in critical areas or on priority
corridors where there is a benefit. The main corridors where projects will be deployed by
the end of the long-term time frame are shown in Figure 8.3.
Long-term projects are separated into communications system projects, signal system
projects, ATMS projects, ATIS projects, emergency vehicle and railroad crossing
projects, transit projects, parking guidance projects, and integration projects.
8.3.1 Communications System Projects
• Interconnect the remaining isolated traffic signals and CCTV locations to the TMC.
Remote locations may need to be connected via a wireless link.
• Establish CDPD or other wireless connection from TMC to DMS, TBS and MVDS
devices as necessary.
• Interconnect the traffic signals and CCTV locations on the following priority corridors
to the TMC via fiber optics:
o MacArthur Avenue – Broadway to 35 th Avenue
8.3.2 Signal System Projects
• Replace all the remaining NEMA TS1 controllers and some NEMA cabinets (as
necessary) with new controllers and cabinets and implement them on the new
central signal system.
• Implement VID systems at new traffic signals where applicable.
8.3.3 Arterial Management System Projects
• Make improvements or upgrades to the TMC as necessary. Consider expansion of
TMC into neighboring room.
• Implement CCTV cameras at major intersections on priority corridors as necessary.
• Implement MVDS or VID systems at mid block locations along priority corridors as
necessary.
• Implement additional DMS at major decision points throughout the City.
• Implement additional trailblazer signs on detour routes or evacuation routes.
• Implement ITS at more railroad crossings as necessary.
• Consider opportunities for implementing new parking guidance systems.
8.3.4 Traveler Information System Projects
• Continue coordination efforts with MTC on procedures for including City of Oakland
major incidents and planned events in the 511/TravInfo® system.
• Implement more kiosks at major transit hubs and tourist centers throughout the City.
City of Oakland ITS Strategic Plan
105 September, 2003