Lenoir city intelligent transportation system: phase II - intelligent transportation system

This $251,645 Formula Grant award to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is funded through the Federal Highway Administration's Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205) program. The award will be used to implement Phase II of the Lenoir City Intelligent Transportation System project, which includes the installation of dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) devices, advanced traffic controllers with cellular modems/batteries, and radar detection equipment at 23 locations. These enhancements are designed to improve traffic flow and reduce emissions in the project area. The grant award will enable TDOT to further expand its intelligent transportation system capabilities within Tennessee, building upon previous investments in ITS infrastructure across the state.

Project description

2018 cmaq award: phase II includes additional features not included in phase I to enhance traffic flow and to reduce emissions. Dedicated short range communications (DSRC) with advanced traffic controllers (ATC) with cellular modems / batteries will be installed along with radar detection devices at 23 locations.