anchor Description
This project provides for the Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS) in the County. ATMS deploys infrastructure elements to conduct real-time management and operations of the County's transportation system, comprised of more than 900 traffic signals. This project focuses on several elements that provide control, monitoring and traveler information to reduce recurring and non-recurring congestion, vehicle travel times on corridors within the network, and crashes. The emphasis of the project is route safety and efficiency of mobility, along with providing optimal travel time choices. Another important aspect of this project is the focus on improvements to pedestrian walkability by creating a safer walking environment through utilization of selected technologies and compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
anchorCost Change
Addition of funding for FY31 and FY32 for this ongoing project.
anchor Justification
ATMS provides real-time monitoring, control, and traveler information in an effort to reduce traffic congestion and travel time, improve safety, and defer the need to construct new roads. ATMS emphasizes safety and efficiency of mobility to include mode, route, and travel time choices. ATMS supports public safety and directly impacts the movement of people and goods throughout the County's transportation system. This project was initiated in response to a growing demand to enhance options and amenities within the County's transportation network
anchorOther
This project includes the traffic element that focuses on reducing traffic congestion and travel time and improving safety. This project will help the County achieve its Vision Zero goals to reduce deaths and serious injuries on County roadways to zero by 2030.
anchorDisclosures
Expenditures will continue indefinitely.
The County Executive asserts that this project conforms to the requirement of relevant local plans, as required by the Maryland Economic Growth, Resource Protection and Planning Act.
anchorCoordination
Developers, Department of Technology and Enterprise Business Solutions, Department of Police, Federal Transit Administration, Federal Highway Administration, FiberNet, Maryland State Highway Administration, Virginia Department of Transportation, Other Local Governments, Other Private Entities, Traffic Signals project, Traffic Signal System Modernization project, Montgomery County Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee, Citizen's Advisory Boards, Montgomery County Planning Board