Okaloosa County BOCC — August 4, 2014 — 4-2 Traffic — reading text

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA SERVICE AREA: TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: TRAFFIC DIVISION PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Traffic Engineering/Operations Division’s mission is to administer, manage, maintain and operate the Advanced Traffic Control System (ATCS), this includes the safe and efficient continuous operation of all signalized intersections. A Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) joint program assists with the expenses associated with the administration and operations of the ATCS. The Traffic Divisions will work closely with the public, FDOT, local governments, contractors, and designers to help manage and provide within our means the safest system and highest level of service for the traveling public. REVENUE: Traffic Division is funded within the County Transportation Trust Fund. Supporting revenue of the County Transportation Trust Fund is: fuel tax, intergovernmental revenue, charges for services, miscellaneous revenues, and transfers. Additional funding for the Traffic division comes from an annual FDOT joint program. EXPENDITURES: Expenditures Budget FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 Category Actual $ Actual $ Original $ Approved $ Personal Services 307,246 308,436 326,839 342,451 Operating Expenses 110,781 114,623 170,594 172,841 Capital Outlay 45,282 23,326 32,200 42,200 Reserves 0 0 0 0 Total 463,309 446,385 529,633 557,492 HISTORICAL STAFFING SUMMARY: Category FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 Full-time 5 5 5 5 Part-Time 0 0 0 0 Relief 0 0 0 0 Total 5 5 5 5 MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS LAST YEAR:  Managed and coordinated traffic signal and vehicle detection operations for the FDOT SR 20 in Bluewater Bay area resurfacing project.  Assisted FDOT in the design of traffic signals for the US 98 widening project in Destin  Managed the removal and relocation of the ATCS fiber optic communication systems headend from Shalimar Annex to a new location which included the replacement of networking switching equipment.  Managed and coordinated traffic signal operations with FDOT consultants overseeing construction projects: US90/SR 85 EB right turn lane, US 98/Airport Rd WB right turn lane, two mastarm replacements (Jonquil and Yacht Rd), and US 98/Cody Ave flyover project.  Assisted the FDOT during construction of US 98/Cody Ave flyover project as related to traffic signal systems.  Ensure proper functionality of all components of signalized intersections; maintaining all communications equipment in both the field and office; and overseeing all construction projects in the County related to any resurfacing, signal, or utility work. PROGRAM GOAL: Traffic Engineering Goals: Long Range Goal: The engineering division will continue to manage the ATCS and signalized intersections in a direction encouraging enhancement and upgrades of the existing systems. Short Range Goals: 1. Seek new technologies used in Intelligent Transportation Systems. 2. Manage existing timings and adjust as necessary. 3. Implement these newer technologies in the ATCS. 4. Seek additional video and traffic monitoring capabilities. 5. Improve traffic flow along major arterials with emphasis on peak AM and PM traffic. 6. Plan and design for a traffic operations management center. Traffic Operations Goals: Long Range Goal: The operations division will continue providing a high standard of customer service, and maintenance operations. Short Range Goals: 1. Continue working closely with citizens to maintain efficient operations. 2. Continue working closely with contractors and designers. 3. Continue meeting industry standards to maintain a high quality product. 4. Continue upgrading and integrating newer technologies into the existing ATCS. 5. Improve operations and reduce maintenance costs at critical intersections – a critical intersection is defined as one that requires law enforcement traffic control during power outages and/or equipment failures that cause flashing operation. 6. Protect and locate all underground utilities associated with the system (both fiber and copper); ensure proper functionality of all components of signalized intersections; maintain all communications equipment in both the field and office; and oversee all construction projects in the County related to any resurfacing, signal, or utility work. KEY OBJECTIVES: 1. Ensure budgetary, personnel and purchasing functions comply with County policies and procedures. 2. Provide timely and courteous assistance to citizens. 3. Provide effective and thorough review of all signal design and timing activities. 4. Continue the addition of closed circuit cameras for monitoring only traffic conditions and operations. 5. Continue to evaluate more effective alternatives for traffic signal maintenance. 6. Provide timely response to Public works, County Administrator and County Commission and requests. 7. Monitor and assess future needs for Intelligent Transportation System through use of state of the art technology. 8. Operate and maintain continuously 181 traffic control devices of which 126 are signals 43 school beacons 268 highway lights and safeguards over 100 miles of underground utilities. PERFORMANCE MEASURES: Actual Estimated Adopted Performance Measures FY12/13 FY13/14 FY14/15 Number of Employees 6 6 6 Input Operating Budget $167,000 $170,594 $172,841 Capital Outlay $32,200 $32,200 $42,200 Routine Intersection Inspections planned 1,824 1,824 1,770 Traffic Signal Timing Issue Citizen/Sheriff 134 122 0 Emergency Issue: flash or dark 83 72 0 Output Utility Locate Tickets Issued: 4,104 3,824 5,000 Incident: Traffic Equip Damage 16 12 0 Plan review, Project inspections 8 10 0 Efficiency Routine Intersection Inspections completed 1,747 1,748 1,770 Utility Locate Tickets that Require Processing 1,180 1,180 1,100 Effectivenes Routine Inspections 96% 96% 100% Funding Ratio FDOT to County 1.57 : 1 1.56 : 1 1.79 : 1