Implementation of Variable Speed Signs

Cory Edgar, P.Eng., PTOE, PE

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Variable SpeedMaster
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System

Rural Highway Safety and

Speed Review (2014)

Highway 99: Sea to Sky

Highway
Highway 5: Coquihalla
Highway
Highway 1: Revelstoke Area

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Selection Master
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Rationale

More than one climatic zone

Significant changes in elevation

Maximum speed limits

Ideal conditions.
Adjust to suit.
Adjusted speed is not necessarily apparent.

Variable Speed Limit Systems will improve safety in adverse

weather conditions.

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Concept of Operations
Sign Technology Review
Detailed Design
Early Procurement
Construction
Software Development
Testing and Commissioning

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of Operations
Road Weather Subsystem
Pavement Condition (Grip Factor)
Visibility
Traffic Subsystem
85th% Traffic Speed
Traffic Density
Lowest Speed Selected
RTMC Operator Input

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of Operations
Integration of Intelligent Transportation Devices
Dynamic Message Signs (DMS)
Road Weather Information System (RWIS)
Pavement Condition and Temperature Sensors
Visibility Sensors
Variable Speed Limit Signage
Web Cameras
Road Side Control Cabinets
DriveBC and RWIS Integration
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Variable Master
Speed Limittitle
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Regulatory Hybrid LED Sign

Flashing Beacon
Spacing ~ 5km
Sign Technology Review

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Variable Master
Speed Limittitle
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Information
Infrared Light
Pavement Temperature
Pavement Condition
Grip Factor
Visibility
Spacing ~ 10 km
Both Directions of Travel

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Per-vehicle real-time
data for VSLS logic
Historical volume, speed,
occupancy and
classification by length
and speed

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Cabinets
Power Distribution
Cellular Modem
Data Logger
Sign Control
UPS

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Cabinets

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Dynamic MasterSigns
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Event Driven
Manual Control

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Grouping
Traffic Responsive Subsystem

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Grouping
Road Weather Responsive Subsystem

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Grouping

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Field Devices
Factory Acceptance Testing
Pre-integration Testing and Configuration
Field Integration
Software
Lab Acceptance Testing
System Acceptance Testing
User Acceptance Testing

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Interface

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Dashboard

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Details

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