Unit Cost Entry

Unit Cost Element - Design & Development

Unit Cost Component - VDOT Administrative/Engineering Costs

Richmond, Virginia, USA

Description

VDOT Administrative/Engineering Costs

Cost Type

Actual

Data Date

2003

Reported Units



Units

Lump Sum (LS)

Year (Dollars)

2003

Capital Cost per Unit ($)

$37,000.00

O & M Cost per Unit ($)



Lifetime

years


Notes

Unit cost data came from conversation with Rob Alexander of VDOT on April 6, 2006 - Source did not include Unit costs.

Source

Challenges Faced and Tactics Used to Integrate Real-Time State Police CAD Data with the VDOT Richmond District Smart Traffic Center: Lessons Learned Document

Author: Robison, David, Matt Sargent, and Steve Beckwith

Correspondence with Robb Alexander , Virginia DOT, on April 6, 2006

Published By: Virginia DOT

Prepared by Open Roads Consulting, Inc. for the Virginia DOT

EDL Number: 14115

URL: https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov
/view/dot/4228

Related System Cost ID: 2006-00095


Unit Cost Details

Capital Cost per Unit: $37,000.00

O&M Cost per Unit:

Year (Dollars): 2003

Lifetime: years

Lessons From This Source

Anticipate last minute technical glitches when integrating computer aided dispatch (CAD) and transportation management center (TMC) systems and plan accordingly from the start of the project.

Anticipate the need for additional training during the initial post-deployment period to help ensure that system operators are familiar with all new features and procedures.

Balance project goals against the constraints and capabilities of project partners.

Develop early deployment and rapid prototyping strategies to improve the project development process.

Foster efficiency and joint commitment by promoting an open and cooperative relationship among all parties involved in the project.

Application Areas

Intelligent Transportation Systems > Emergency Management > Response & Recovery > Response Management

Intelligent Transportation Systems > Traffic Incident Management > Mobilization & Response > Automatic Vehicle Location / Computer-Aided Dispatch

Related Unit Cost Subsystems

Other System Wide

Keywords

automated vehicle location, computer aided dispatch, automatic vehicle locator, AVL, CAD, AVL/CAD

ID: 2010-00594