Benefits and Description
The existing Columbus
Traffic Signal System (CTSS) was conceived and initiated in the 1970's and
provided state-of-the-art control for its time. The system allows for
monitoring and operation of more than 1,000 signalized intersections,
co-existence/operation of traffic surveillance cameras, and emergency
pre-emption. The City of Columbus is implementing infrastructure changes
to migrate the CTSS to an open architecture that can serve central Ohio
stakeholders with system connectivity and interoperability. Future
investments for the CTSS will continue to build upon previous investments as
specified by the Columbus Traffic Signal System Assessment and Strategic Plan,
November 2005. CTSS Phase E is the fifth phase in a series of projects to
migrate all Columbus traffic signals to a new central traffic control
system. This project includes approximately 220 signalized intersections
including 14 Franklin County intersections.
This phase replaces outdated traffic signal controller and communications
equipment. Fiber optic cable communications will be used to communicate
to the intersections. Existing traffic surveillance cameras will be
upgraded and new surveillance cameras are added to this phase. This
phase expands the ability for interagency data exchange for the Department of
Public Service and Department of Technology as part of the Citywide
Connectivity and TechColumbus goals with other agencies in the metropolitan Columbus
region. The design will support regional integration activities and the
communications approach recommended by the Signal System Assessment and
Strategic Plan.
Schedule:
Design: June
2016 - Autumn 2018
Construction: Spring 2019 - Spring 2022
Status: Construction
Costs:
Design: $2.55
million
Construction: $12.2 million
$11 million paid for with Congestion, Mitigation & Air Quality funds
Contact Information:
Project Manager for
Design: Ryan Bollo, P.E., tel. (614) 645-3946
Construction Engineer:
Jacob Slechter, PE tel. (614) 724-2625
Designer: HNTB Ohio, Inc.
Construction Contractor: Gudenkauf
Project Limits include, but are not limited
to:
I-70 west from Hilliard Rome Rd. to I-270
(west side)
SR-104 from I-71 to US-23
I-71 from I-270 (south side) to Greenlawn Ave.
I-71 from I-270 (north side) to Gemini Pkwy.
SR-161 from I-270 (east side) to New Albany
Rd.
Upgraded signalized corridors include – S High St, Gantz Rd,
Norton Rd, Frank Rd, Refugee Rd, Courtright Rd, Hamilton Rd, Walker Rd, Alton
Darby Creek Rd, Hilliard Rome Rd, Trabue Rd, Roberts Rd, McKinley Ave, Dublin
Rd, Riverside Dr, Hayden Run Rd, Fisher Rd, Hard Rd, Smoky Row Rd, Linworth Rd,
Wilson Bridge Rd, N Fourth St, Summit St, Indianola Ave, Weber Rd, Leonard Ave,
E Fifth Ave, Sunbury Rd, Stelzer Rd, Polaris Pkwy, Gemini Pkwy, New Albany Rd,
Campus View Blvd, Agler Rd, Westerville Rd, Easton Way, Morse Crossing, Easton
Loop, Dublin Granville Rd.