Description

Adverse weather is our common enemy in road maintenance, traffic, and emergency operations. Transportation agencies are well aware of the operational and logistical challenges of such weather. Many agencies are fighting this age-old battle by implementing Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS). This requires that critical personnel be well-informed of the impacts and considerations of deploying RWIS. The goal of this course is to, not only discuss RWIS initiatives and considerations, but through workshops, exercises, and self-assessments, explore individual state and local deployment challenges which will leave participants with an action plan tailored for their specific needs.

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Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the value of regional and national RWIS Initiatives
• Explain how RWIS can benefit your region
• Identify and discuss key considerations when installing an RWIS
• Develop an Action Plan and identify the steps to successfully integrate an RWIS, considering your particular operations

Audience

This course is designed for Traffic, Operations/ITS and Safety Engineers; Maintenance Personnel; and Planners who are involved in RWIS or ITS Systems from Federal, State and Local Transportation Agencies.

Length

Approximately 4 hours.  

Course Outline

Course Introduction

Lesson 1. National/Regional Overview

• Lesson Introduction
• Learning Outcomes
• RWIS Helps You Do Your Job Better
• RWIS Components
• Your RWIS Data Collection Items
• RWIS Timeline
• Priorities of RWIS Initiatives
• RWIS Programs
• What Is the Aurora Program?
• The Impact of Aurora
• What Is the MDSS?
• The Impact of MDSS
• What Is Clarus System?
• The Impact of Clarus
• What Is IntelliDriveSM?
• The Impact of IntelliDriveSM
• Knowledge Check
• Learning Outcomes Review
• Lesson 1 Quiz

Lesson 2.  RWIS Benefits for Local Road Networks

• Lesson Introduction
• Learning Outcomes
• RWIS Benefits: Real World Results
• Knowledge Check
• Summary of RWIS Benefits
• Exercise: Your RWIS Benefits
• Learning Outcomes Review
• Lesson 2 Quiz

Lesson 3. RWIS Design & Deployment of RWIS Equipment

• Lesson Introduction
• Learning Outcomes
• RWIS Siting/Location
• RWIS Power
• RWIS Communication
• RWIS Communication Considerations
• RWIS Communication NTCIP Standards
• Knowledge Check
• Learning Outcomes Review
• Lesson 3 Quiz

Lesson 4. Integration, Data Format & Equipment Maintenance

• Lesson Introduction
• Learning Outcomes
• Device Integration
• Device/System Integration
• Data Format and Usage
• Challenges of Data Formatting
• Data Formatting Considerations
• Text-based Data Formatting
• Data Format: Text-based Example
• Web-based Data Formatting
• Data Format: Web-based Example
• Data Integration
• Data Integration Benefits
• RWIS Equipment Maintenance
• Learning Outcomes Review
• Lesson 4 Quiz

RWIS Case Study Workshop

Lesson 5. Procurement Issues

• Lesson Introduction
• Learning Outcomes
• Cost Implications of New RWIS Initiatives
• Procurement Options Example
• Keys To Procurement Success
• Procurement Approach Model
• Learning Outcomes Review
• Lesson 5 Quiz