Kansas City Scout, Kansas and Missouri

Overview

KDOT and MoDOT partnered to create a traffic management system, KC Scout, which covers more than 125 miles of freeway in greater Kansas City.

  • About 300 cameras monitor highway conditions
  • Imbedded sensors measure and gauge traffic flow
  • Electronic message boards update travelers along the freeways and suggest re-route guidance
  • Motorists can access a Highway Advisory Radio system or monitor traffic on the KC Scout website
  • Ramp meters regulate the rate vehicles enter the freeways from on-ramps
  • Comprehensive Bi-State Incident Management Program

Operations Area of Practice

    Regional Traffic Signal Operations & Program Management
    ITS System architecture
    Interagency Agreements / Cooperation / MOUs

Organizational Capability Element

    Regional Architectures
    Local government/MPO/RTPA cooperation

Content Type

Case Studies & Lessons Learned

Publishing Organization

SHRP2 Program

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Prime Contractor
Kittelson & Associates
TOM Chapters
19.4
8.3
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