State Patrol Mobile Data Communications Network: Final Report and Local Evaluation, Phase 3

Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office2006PDFTech ReportVerhyen, John F.Wisconsin. Dept. of Transportation. Social Media Peer Exchange Planning TeamUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationWisconsinEmergency communication systemsMicrowave communication systemsTelecommunicationsEmergency managementSafetyInfrastructureEvaluation and assessmentMobile communication systemsFHWA-JPO-06-067NTIS-PB2008107519ITS-2005(132)The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has implemented a statewide digital microwave backbone infrastructure that is used to transport communications voice and data information for 172 public safety agencies throughout the State of Wisconsin. The information that is transported on the microwave system includes but is not limited to: routine daily voice communications, incident voice communications, driver license, license plate, criminal history, road sensor and Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN) information. Other low bandwidth roadway data that has or will be earmarked for transport by the statewide backbone infrastructure are included as well. The transported information is or will be available to Transportation Operating Centers (TOC), dispatch centers, public safety vehicles and emergency management centers. In completing this local evaluation, we reviewed the goals and documented how the goals were met or why they were not. This was done during the planning, procurement, and implementation process used in continuing the \u201cWisconsin State Patrol Mobile Data Communications Network Phase II\u201d 2nd allocation system infrastructure upgrade. This report also presents a project overview, challenges and lessons learned for implementation of ITS support equipment and technologies for the \u201cWisconsin State Patrol Mobile Data Communications Network Phase II\u201d 2nd allocation data system.119