Projects
The Regional ITS Architecture provides a starting point for project definition. It provides an overall framework that shows how anticipated projects will integrate with each other and with existing systems. This page lists all the ITS projects that have been mapped to the regional ITS architecture.
| Project | Status | Timeframe | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVL on Maintenance Vehicles | Future | Medium to Long | This represents procurements and installations of AVL systems on roadway maintenance and construction vehicles, including snowplows, for county, city and other local agencies within the region that don't currently have AVL systems or wish to add AVL to additional vehicles. Remote vehicle health monitoring and diagnostic capabilities may be included in this project. |
| City of Akron East Market Street Traffic Signal Upgrade | Planned | Medium (2028) | This project includes upgrades to the East Market Street corridor in the City of Akron, including roadway improvements as well as the reconstruction of 5 traffic signals and the installation of fiber interconnect between the signals. (PID# 116462) |
| City of Akron North Main Street Complete Streets | Planned | Short (2025) | This project includes various upgrades to the North Main Street corridor in the City of Akron, including roadway improvements (i.e., pavement reconstruction) as well as the addition of the following ITS elements: (1) Traffic signals (upgrades to signal equipment and coordination/ interconnecting of signals), (2) Wayfinding signage, and (3) Fiber optic cable. Fiber Optic lines are proposed to create the backbone of the future implementation of Smart City technology along the corridor (PID# 112716). |
| City of Akron Rubber City Heritage Trail Phase 3 | Future | Medium | This project includes upgrades to the Rubber City Heritage Trail in the City of Akron, including pavement reconstruction as well as the addition of the following ITS elements: (1) Wayfinding signage and (2) HAWK Pedestrian Signal. The HAWK pedestrian signal will be added at the trailhead start, which intersects with East Exchange Street. |
| City of Akron Traffic Signal Upgrade and Timing Optimization | Future | Medium to Long | This project represents the City of Akron's effort for traffic signal upgrade/modernization and signal timing optimization. The traffic signal upgrade and modernization effort include upgrades, installation or reconstruction of traffic signals, controllers, detection systems, EVP, interconnects, pedestrian signals and other improvements for traffic signal operations and safety. This project also includes developing and implementing optimized signal timing plans, reprogramming the City's existing traffic signal control system software to optimize traffic signal timing and coordination between signals, as well as developing and implementing transit signal priority (TSP) plans to improve the speed and reliability of transit services. |
| City of Cuyahoga Falls Traffic Signal Upgrade | Future | Medium to Long | This represents various roadway improvement and traffic signalization upgrade projects on various routes within the City of Cuyahoga Falls. Projects may include installation or reconstruction of traffic signals, fiber interconnect, pedestrian hybrid beacons and other improvements for traffic signal operations and safety. This includes but is not limited to the following projects: (1) Portage Trail Extension West Widening Project and (2) State Road Phase II Improvements. |
| City of Cuyahoga Falls Wyoga Lake Road Improvements and Traffic Signal Upgrade | Planned | Short (2026) | This project includes upgrades to the Wyoga Lake Road corridor in the City of Cuyahoga Falls, including pavement reconstruction as well as the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Wyoga Lake Road and the Walsh High School main entrance. Pedestrian hybrid beacons may also be considered for this project. (PID# 116742) |
| City of Hudson Adaptive Signals Improvement Outside Downtown | Future | Medium | This project will upgrade the existing traffic signal system in the City of Hudson that are outside of the downtown area to an adaptive traffic signal system. This is a second phase of the citywide adaptive signals improvement initiative for the City. Upgrades include replacing or upgrading traffic signals, controllers, and other equipment to support an adaptive central traffic signal system, as well as installing interconnect between the signals, pedestrian signals, CCTV cameras, and specialized loop detectors at intersections for bicycle detection. This project will also install EVP equipment on City of Hudson Police vehicles. |
| City of Hudson Downtown Adaptive Signals Improvement | Planned | Short (2026) | This project will upgrade the existing traffic signal system in the City of Hudson downtown area to an adaptive traffic signal system. Upgrades include replacing or upgrading traffic signals, controllers, and other equipment to support an adaptive central traffic signal system, pedestrian signals, CCTV cameras, and specialized loop detectors at intersections for bicycle detection. This project will also install EVP equipment on City of Hudson Police vehicles. (PID# 116924) |
| City of Hudson SR–91 and Terex Road Turn Lane Improvements | Planned | Short (2026) | This project includes upgrades to the State Route 91 and Terex Road intersection in the City of Hudson, including pavement reconstruction as well as signal timing updates. (PID# 116929) |
| City of Kent East Main Street Improvements (POR–59–2.14) | Planned | Short (2025) | This project includes various roadway improvements and traffic signalization upgrades at 3 signalized intersections along East Main Street (State Route 59) in the City of Kent. ITS upgrades also include RRFB signage (PID# 112026). |
| City of Macedonia Highland Road and Valley View improvements and Traffic Signal Upgrade | Planned | Short (2025) | This project will include various roadway intersection improvements and the installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Highland Road (County Route 111) and Valley View Road in the City of Macedonia. This includes installation of EVP, video detection, and pedestrian signals with countdown timers (PID# 113161). |
| City of Macedonia Ravenna Road/Shepard Road Intersection Traffic Signal Coordination and Interconnects | Planned | Short (2025) | This project includes various roadway improvements and the interconnection of the traffic signals at Ravenna Road/Shepard Road and Broadway Avenue/Pettibone Road (PID# 113165). The coordination of the traffic signals can reduce congestion and delays in the area. |
| City of Stow Darrow Road (SR 91) Corridor Signal Operations Improvement | Planned | Short (2025) | This project includes upgrades to the Darrow Road (State Route 91) corridor in the City of Stow, including various roadway improvement as well as upgrading traffic signals to a coordinated system and installing PCM display boards. (PID# 102745) |
| City of Stow Graham Road and Fishcreek Road Intersection | Planned | Short (2023) | This project includes upgrades to the Graham Road and Fishcreek Road intersection in the City of Stow, including pavement reconstruction, signal timing updates, and pedestrian signals (PID# 111728). |
| City of Stow Kent Road (SR 59) Corridor Signal Operations Improvement | Planned | Short (2025) | This project includes upgrades traffic signals along the Kent Road (State Route 59) corridor in the City of Stow, including replacing and upgrading existing traffic signal equipment with new controllers and signal infrastructure, as well as installing pedestrian signals, video detection, and EVP. (PID# 116990) |
| City of Stow Traffic Signal Upgrades | Future | Medium to Long | This represents a group of future projects that will modernize the City of Stow's traffic signal system through replacements or upgrades of traffic signals and signal operations improvements. This includes replacing or upgrading traffic signals, controllers, and other equipment as well as interconnecting traffic signals for coordinated operations. Traffic signal controllers will be upgraded to support advanced features, including signal actuation and EVP. Other project upgrades include pedestrian signals, detection systems, and various roadway improvements. |
| City of Streetsboro SR 303/14 Traffic Signal Upgrade | Planned | Short (2026) | This project includes upgrades to the State Route 303 / State Route 14 / Ranch Road (County Route 111) intersection in the City of Streetsboro, including the removal of the westbound slip lane, installation of a new traffic signal, vehicle detectors, and pedestrian signals. (PID# 117173) |
| City of Twinsburg Traffic Signal Upgrades | Future | Medium to Long | This project will modernize existing traffic signals through replacements or upgrades in the City of Twinsburg. Other upgrades include pedestrian signals and interconnect, as well roadway intersection improvements. This project includes but is not limited to the following projects: (1) SR–91 Center Turn Lane (Ravenna to Tinkers Plaza) Minor Arterial and (2) SUM–91–19.12 (I–480/SR 91 Interchange). |
| METRO RTA Bus Transit Signal Priority Study | Future | Short | This project will study key BRT corridors in Summit County to analyze the effectiveness of these corridors in enhancing travel for bus passengers in the area. A number of roadway improvements and ITS technology upgrades will be considered for this project that will benefit both transit and other vehicular travel throughout BRT corridors, including Transit Signal Priority (TSP). |
| METRO RTA Electric Bus Replacement | Planned | Short (2026) | This project will include the replacement of 2 existing CNG buses with 2 new battery–powered electric buses as well as the installation of an electric vehicle (EV) charging station at METRO RTA's transit bus facility. (PID# 117253) |
| METRO RTA Electric Bus Replacement Program | Future | Medium to Long | METRO RTA plans to purchase addition battery–powered electric buses to replace older buses in the future. This project represents procurement of additional electric buses for METRO RTA beyond 2027. This may also include installation of additional electric vehicle charging stations at METRO RTA's transit bus facility to accommodate the increasing size of electric vehicle fleet. |
| Mobile Weather Sensors on Snowplows | Future | Medium to Long | This represents installation of mobile weather sensors on snowplows that are operated by local agencies. Mobile weather sensors are mounted on snowplows and are typically integrated with AVL systems to gather location–specific road weather conditions data to assist in winter maintenance operations. Agencies expressed desire for such installation include Akron, Barberton, Green, Hudson, and Richfield. |
| Municipal Traffic Signal Upgrades and Coordination | Future | Medium to Long | This represents a group of roadway improvement and traffic signalization upgrade projects on various routes within the municipalities and townships that are not specifically called out in the Architecture. Projects may include installation or reconstruction of traffic signals, fiber interconnect, EVP, video detection systems, loop detectors, pedestrian signals, traffic signal controller upgrades, signal timing optimization and coordination, and other improvements for traffic signal operations and safety. This includes but is not limited to the following projects: (1) SR–82–700–305 Intersection Improvement (Village of Hiram); (2) Munroe Falls Avenue Reconstruction Project (City of Munroe Falls); (3) Cleveland Massillon Road Phase 3 (City of Norton); (4) State Route 303 / State Route 176 Intersection Improvement (City of Richfield); and (5) Wheatley Road Improvement Project (City of Richfield). |
| ODOT Active Traffic Management Implementation | Future | Long | This project will implement the recommendations from the ODOT Statewide Active Traffic Management (ATM) Study conducted in 2016. The ATM Study recommends two ATM strategies – dynamic ramp metering and dynamic hard shoulder running – along I–76 and I–77 in the Akron metropolitan area. |
| ODOT CCTV Upgrades and Expansion | Future | Short to Long | This represents replacing or upgrading existing as well as installing new CCTV cameras and lowering units along ODOT roadways within the region. |
| ODOT DMS Upgrades and Expansion | Future | Short to Long | This represents replacing or upgrading existing as well as installing new DMS along ODOT roadways for disseminating traveler information. |
| ODOT Rest Area Truck Parking Availability System | Future | Medium | ODOT has implemented a rest area truck parking availability system along I–70, I–75 and US 33 in other parts of the state. This project will upgrade the rest areas along I–76, I–77 and I–271 in Summit and Portage counties by adding truck parking spaces and modernizing amenities. This project will also install a rest area truck parking availability system at those rest areas. |
| ODOT RWIS Station Expansion | Future | Long | This project will install additional Road Weather Information System (RWIS) Stations at strategical locations along ODOT roadways within the region. This project may also consider testing mobile RWIS units. |
| Ohio Statewide CV/AV Architecture | Planned | 2020 – 2035 | The Ohio Statewide Connected / Automated Vehicle (CV/AV) Architecture is a roadmap for the deployment and integration of CV / AV / ITS technologies throughout the state of Ohio for the next 15 years. The geographic boundary of the Architecture covers the entire state of Ohio. The Ohio Statewide CV/AV Architecture provides a framework for institutional agreements and technical integration of CV/AV technology implementation projects in the state. It supports effective and efficient deployment of CV/AV projects that address the transportation problems and needs in the state. The purpose of the Ohio Statewide CV/AV Architecture is to illustrate and document the integration of CV/AV technologies and ITS systems to allow planning and deployment to occur in an organized and coordinated process. The Architecture helps guide the planning, implementation, and integration of ITS and CV/AV technologies deployed and managed by multiple types of agencies that provide transportation services within the state. |
| OTIC ITS Cameras | Future | Short | OTIC will install ITS cameras to monitor mainline traffic. Cameras will be installed at 8 maintenance building locations, 14 service plaza locations and toll plazas. |
| OTIC Weigh–in–Motion Scales | Future | Short | This project will Install fixed weigh–in–motion (WIM) stations at selected mainline locations along the Ohio Turnpike to measure the weight of passing commercial vehicles in real–time and alert law enforcement of violations. This project will also include procurement of portable WIM scales. |
| Overheight Vehicle Detection Systems | Future | Medium to Long | This represents the deployment of overheight detection systems that can provide warnings to trucks of low clearances ahead that could be hit by the trucks. Alternate routes for the trucks could be recommended to trucks so they can alter the travel around the low clearance overpasses. Agencies expressed needs for such systems include Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson, Lakemore and Ravenna. |
| Parking Space Availability and Wayfinding Systems | Future | Medium to Long | This project will install smart parking management systems in parking facilities. Smart parking management systems will include technology to monitor and manage parking spaces and provide information on available parking spaces to drivers approaching the facilities. Parking availability information and wayfinding/route guidance can be provided to drivers through dynamic signages. The information can also be provided through websites and mobile apps. Several agencies including Akron, Cuyahoga Falls and Hudson, have expressed a need for such systems. |
| PARTA Clean Diesel Bus Replacement | Planned | Short (2026) | This project will replace 3 of PARTA's existing diesel buses with 3 new low floor Clean Diesel buses. The new buses will be equipped with a number of ITS technologies including automatic vehicle location (AVL) devices and mobile bus fare ticket validation. (PID# 116416) |
| RWIS Stations at Strategic Locations | Future | Medium to Long | This project will install Road Weather Information System (RWIS) stations at strategical locations along primary roadways within the region. This project may also consider testing mobile RWIS units. Several agencies have expressed the desired to have or expand their road weather data collection capabilities, including Akron, Barberton, Green, Hudson, Kent and Portage County. |
| Stow Silver Falls Cuyahoga Falls Bikeway Connector | Planned | Short (2025) | This project will include the addition of 2 pedestrian signals and the relocation/reconstruction of a bike path that will be located in the cities of Stow and Cuyahoga Falls and the Village of Silver Lake near Graham Road (PID# 113016). The relocation of the bike path and inclusion of pedestrian signals will separate users from the roadway and help improve pedestrian safety in the area. |
| Summit County Traffic Signal Upgrades | Future | Medium to Long | This represents various roadway improvement and traffic signalization upgrade projects on various routes within Summit County. Projects may include installation or reconstruction of traffic signals, pedestrian signals, vehicle detectors, EVP and other improvements for traffic signal operations and safety. This includes but is not limited to the following projects: (1) SUM–OLDE 8 (CH 16) & E Highland Rd (CH 111); (2) SUM–Valley View Rd (CH 25) & Chaffee Rd (CH 159) Intersection; (3) SUM–Valley View Rd; (4) SUM – Valley View at Olde Eight Road Intersection; (5) SUM – South Main Street Phase IV; (6) SUM – Cleveland Massillon Road at Ridgewood Road – North Intersection and (7) SUM – Cleveland Massillon Road at Ghent Road. |
| Traffic Cameras at Strategic Locations | Future | Medium to Long | This represents future deployment of CCTV cameras by various municipal and county agencies in the region. CCTV cameras will be installed at strategical locations for traffic surveillance, traffic flow monitoring and traffic incident detection and verification. Several agencies have expressed the desire to have or expand their camera coverage areas, including but not being limited to Aurora, Barberton, Green, Kent, Lakemore, Richfield, Twinsburg, and Portage County. |