CV-Sync TSMO Award
ITE—A Community of Transportation Professionals is pleased to announce that Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and ADVANTEC Consulting Engineers have received a 2024 Transportation Achievement Award in the Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) category for the CV-Sync Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Smart Region Project, which has significantly advanced transportation efficiency, safety, and sustainability in the Coachella Valley. The Transportation Achievement Awards recognize excellence in the advancement of transportation to meet human needs, by entities concerned with transportation, such as governmental agencies, Tribes, legislative bodies, consulting firms, industry partners, and other organizations. Awards are presented in five categories: Complete Streets, TSMO, Safety, Planning, and Traffic Engineering.
Project Scope and Description. The CV-Sync project is a comprehensive initiative aimed at transforming the Coachella Valley into a Smart Region through the implementation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). This project involves upgrading legacy traffic signal controllers, traffic management systems, and communication networks to provide inter-agency traffic signal synchronization across the region. Phase I of the project, completed in June 2023, spanned three major regional roadways: Highway 111, Ramon Road, and Washington Street.
Application of Innovative Concepts. CV-Sync is a prime example of applying innovative concepts to address transportation challenges. The project features advanced technologies such as connected and automated vehicles (CAV), Big Data analytics, Integrated Corridor Management, and Smart Cities initiatives. The implementation includes a complex network of nine Traffic Operation Centers (TOCs) and one Regional Traffic Management Center (RTMC), equipped with closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi arterial management systems, and enhanced detection systems for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists. This innovative approach minimizes the need for extensive roadway construction, focusing instead on leveraging technology to improve traffic flow and safety.
Implementation of a Challenging Transportation Program. The development and implementation of CV-Sync involved overcoming numerous challenges, including coordinating across multiple jurisdictional boundaries and integrating advanced technologies in innovative ways. The project required collaboration among 17 agencies and entities, including local governments, Tribal Nations, and federal and state transportation authorities. The use of a secured fiber optic communications network and advanced traffic signal controllers facilitated real-time traffic management, significantly enhancing the region’s transportation infrastructure.
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2024 Excellence in Transportation Awards
Acknowledgements: Eric Cowle, Program Manager, CVAG; and Carlos Ortiz, P.E., PTOE (M), Chief Executive Officer. ADVANTEC Consulting Engineers