Presentation - 2004 Ohio DOT Update

2004 Ohio DOT Update

(for Annual TRB Committee ABJ20, January 11, 2005)

Completed the Functional Re-classification of highways.

As a result of the 2000 Census, it was necessary to adjust the boundaries of the state's urban areas, to conform to the decennial census results. The functional classification of highway routes in and near these urban areas is also updated as part of this process. The updating process was complex and involved gathering detailed information from Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO's) and other local authorities throughout the state, recording and mapping all the changes, verifying the final product, and then submitting the results to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for approval. In 2004, using real-time Geographic Information System (GIS) and computer database capabilities, a team with membership from the Office of Urban and Corridor Planning and the Office of Technical Services completed the latest update in less time and with more accuracy than in any previous attempt. Because of the team approach, and the automated processes employed, Ohio's results were among the first to be formally submitted and accepted by FHWA. This past year's HPMS submittal reflected all changes to the urban boundaries and function reclassification.

Initiated the Ohio Location Based Response System (LBRS).

The ODOT Office of Technical Services (OTS) participated in a pilot project initiated by the statewide Ohio Geographically Referenced Information Program (OGRIP) to begin acquiring a precise, integrated statewide inventory of all Ohio public roads. The final inventory will be useful for many purposes, including situation assessment and routing capabilities in response to emergency events occurring anywhere in the state. The initial pilot project, in which OTS participated extensively, involved the inventory and mapping of all roads in Fairfield County by a contractor using automated, van-mounted Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment. OTS worked extensively with the Fairfield County auditor's office and with the contractor to ensure that the information collected would be in a form that was compatible with existing state databases and GIS models. After the data was collected, OTS performed quality-control checks, and worked with the contractor to resolve differences between existing ODOT records and the newly-collected data. Additional counties have begun the LBRS survey process, and OTS will continue to work with them to ensure that useful, high-quality inventories are being produced.

Production of a new 2004 Ohio Rail Map.

The Office of Technical Services (OTS) and the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) collaborated to produce a new map of the Ohio railway network, in 2004. The new map was unique, in that this year it was put together by electronically superimposing railway information on the framework of the existing state highway map, which is produced biennially by OTS. This merging of rail and highway data produced a rail map in which the accuracy of the "rail" features was enhanced by referencing them to the already very accurate OTS highway map and GIS. In addition to improving the map's accuracy, the process of using existing base data files is more cost-effective, and will make future rail maps cheaper and easier to produce. The new rail map is being distributed by the ORDC.

Access Ohio 2004-2030 Statewide Transportation Plan.

In May, The Office of Urban and Corridor Planning released the draft document Access Ohio 2004-2030. Access Ohio 2004-2030 is Ohio's new statewide, long range, multi-modal transportation plan. The fiscally constrained plan establishes the framework for investing on Ohio's highway, transit, rail, aviation, bicycle, pedestrian and waterway systems for the next 25 years.

Statewide Model.

Work continues on the development of Ohio's statewide model which is to be completed in spring of 2006. A preliminary version will be delivered in September of 2005 for testing and final development.

Customer Satisfaction Survey.

The University of Cincinnati's Institute for Policy Research (IPR) conducted a customer satisfaction survey for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). The survey was conducted in August and September 2004 and included the following groups: ODOT Central staff; ODOT District staff; elected officials; county engineers; planners; transit systems and members of the trucking industry. Conclusions were summarized from the following areas:

Transportation Issues Facing Ohio
Overall Ratings of Ohio's Roads and Highways
General Transportation Issues in Ohio
Roadway Maintenance and Safety Issues
Roadway Construction Issues
Protection the Environment and Roadway Safety Issues
Relations with Local Government Officials
Public Transportation
Transportation Characteristics of Respondents

Maintenance Contract for Permanent ATR's and WIM's Initiated.

A two-year, $1.1 million contract was executed to repair and maintain statewide Automated Traffic Recorder (ATR's) locations.

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2004 Ohio DOT Update (for Annual TRB Committee ABJ20, January 11, 2005) Completed the Functional Re-classification of highways. As a result of the 2000 Census, it was necessary to adjust the boundaries of the state's urban areas, to conform to the decennial census results. The functional classification of highway routes in and near these urban areas is also updated as part of this process. The updating process was complex and involved gathering detailed information from Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO's) and other local authorities throughout the state, recording and mapping all the changes, verifying the final product, and then submitting the results to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for approval. In 2004, using real-time Geographic Information System (GIS) and computer database capabilities, a team with membership from the Office of Urban and Corridor Planning and the Office of Technical Services completed the latest update in less time and with more accuracy than in any previous attempt. Because of the team approach, and the automated processes employed, Ohio's results were among the first to be formally submitted and accepted by FHWA. This past year's HPMS submittal reflected all changes to the urban boundaries and function reclassification. Initiated the Ohio Location Based Response System (LBRS). The ODOT Office of Technical Services (OTS) participated in a pilot project initiated by the statewide Ohio Geographically Referenced Information Program (OGRIP) to begin acquiring a precise, integrated statewide inventory of all Ohio public roads. The final inventory will be useful for many purposes, including situation assessment and routing capabilities in response to emergency events occurring anywhere in the state. The initial pilot project, in which OTS participated extensively, involved the inventory and mapping of all roads in Fairfield County by a contractor using automated, van-mounted Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment. OTS worked extensively with the Fairfield County auditor's office and with the contractor to ensure that the information collected would be in a form that was compatible with existing state databases and GIS models. After the data was collected, OTS performed quality-control checks, and worked with the contractor to resolve differences between existing ODOT records and the newly-collected data. Additional counties have begun the LBRS survey process, and OTS will continue to work with them to ensure that useful, high-quality inventories are being produced. Production of a new 2004 Ohio Rail Map. The Office of Technical Services (OTS) and the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) collaborated to produce a new map of the Ohio railway network, in 2004. The new map was unique, in that this year it was put together by electronically superimposing railway information on the framework of the existing state highway map, which is produced biennially by OTS. This merging of rail and highway data produced a rail map in which the accuracy of the "rail" features was enhanced by referencing them to the already very accurate OTS highway map and GIS. In addition to improving the map's accuracy, the process of using existing base data files is more cost-effective, and will make future rail maps cheaper and easier to produce. The new rail map is being distributed by the ORDC. Access Ohio 2004-2030 Statewide Transportation Plan. In May, The Office of Urban and Corridor Planning released the draft document Access Ohio 2004-2030. Access Ohio 2004-2030 is Ohio's new statewide, long range, multi-modal transportation plan. The fiscally constrained plan establishes the framework for investing on Ohio's highway, transit, rail, aviation, bicycle, pedestrian and waterway systems for the next 25 years. Statewide Model. Work continues on the development of Ohio's statewide model which is to be completed in spring of 2006. A preliminary version will be delivered in September of 2005 for testing and final development. Customer Satisfaction Survey. The University of Cincinnati's Institute for Policy Research (IPR) conducted a customer satisfaction survey for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). The survey was conducted in August and September 2004 and included the following groups: ODOT Central staff; ODOT District staff; elected officials; county engineers; planners; transit systems and members of the trucking industry. Conclusions were summarized from the following areas: Transportation Issues Facing Ohio Overall Ratings of Ohio's Roads and Highways General Transportation Issues in Ohio Roadway Maintenance and Safety Issues Roadway Construction Issues Protection the Environment and Roadway Safety Issues Relations with Local Government Officials Public Transportation Transportation Characteristics of Respondents Maintenance Contract for Permanent ATR's and WIM's Initiated. A two-year, $1.1 million contract was executed to repair and maintain statewide Automated Traffic Recorder (ATR's) locations.

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