Overview
KDOT and MoDOT partnered to create a traffic management system, KC Scout, which covers more than 125 miles of freeway in greater Kansas City.
- About 300 cameras monitor highway conditions
- Imbedded sensors measure and gauge traffic flow
- Electronic message boards update travelers along the freeways and suggest re-route guidance
- Motorists can access a Highway Advisory Radio system or monitor traffic on the KC Scout website
- Ramp meters regulate the rate vehicles enter the freeways from on-ramps
- Comprehensive Bi-State Incident Management Program
Operations Area of Practice
Regional Traffic Signal Operations & Program Management
ITS System architecture
Interagency Agreements / Cooperation / MOUs
Organizational Capability Element
Regional Architectures
Local government/MPO/RTPA cooperation
Content Type
Case Studies & Lessons Learned
Publishing Organization
SHRP2 Program
Objective
Available Tools