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WSRTC

WSRTC Charter (2010-05)
This document represents the governing principles of the WSRTC. The Consortium was officially established in 2010.

WSRTC Mission, Vision and Goals Statement (2010-05)
This document represents the primary purpose of the WSRTC.

Final Report, TPF-5(241), Western States Rural Transportation Consortium (pdf)
This document is the final report for the first phase of the WSRTC, TPF-5(241).

Steering Committee Meetings

Meeting Agenda (pdf) - June 13, 2023
Meeting Presentation (pdf) - June 13, 2023
Meeting Minutes (pdf) - June 13, 2023

Meeting Agenda (pdf) - June 14, 2022
Meeting Presentation (pdf) - June 14, 2022
Meeting Minutes (pdf) - June 14, 2022

Meeting Agenda (pdf) - April 7, 2022
Meeting Presentation (pdf) - April 7, 2022
Meeting Minutes (pdf) - April 7, 2022

Meeting Agenda (pdf) - October 5, 2021
Meeting Presentation (pdf) - October 5, 2021
Meeting Minutes (pdf) - October 5, 2021

Meeting Agenda (pdf) – March 9, 2021
Meeting Presentation (pdf) – March 9, 2021
Meeting Minutes (pdf) – March 9, 2021

Meeting Agenda (pdf) – March 10, 2020
Meeting Minutes (pdf) - March 10, 2020

Meeting Agenda (pdf) – June 18, 2019
Meeting Presentation (pdf) – June 18, 2019
Meeting Minutes (pdf) – June 18, 2019

Meeting Agenda (pdf) – June 19, 2018
Meeting Presentation (pdf) – June 19, 2018
Meeting Minutes (pdf) – June 19, 2018

Meeting Agenda (pdf) – March 13, 2018
Meeting Minutes (pdf) - March 13, 2018

Meeting Agenda (pdf) – June 20, 2017
Meeting Presentation (pdf) – June 20, 2017
Meeting Minutes (pdf) – June 20, 2017

Meeting Agenda (pdf) – June 21, 2016
Meeting Presentation (pdf) – June 21, 2016
Meeting Minutes (pdf) – June 21, 2016

Meeting Agenda (pdf) – March 15, 2016
Meeting Minutes (pdf) – March 15, 2016

Meeting Agenda (pdf) – June 16, 2015
Meeting Presentation (pdf) – June 16, 2015
Meeting Minutes (pdf) – June 16, 2015

Meeting Agenda (pdf) – June 17, 2014
Meeting Presentation (pdf) – June 17, 2014
Meeting Minutes (pdf) – June 17, 2014

Meeting Agenda (pdf) – August 28, 2013
Meeting Presentation (pdf) – August 28, 2013
Meeting Minutes (pdf) – August 28, 2013

Meeting Agenda (pdf) – June 18, 2013
Meeting Presentation (pdf) – June 18, 2013
Meeting Minutes (pdf) – June 18, 2013

Meeting Agenda (pdf) – March 8, 2013
Meeting Presentation (pdf) – March 8, 2013
Meeting Minutes (pdf) – March 8, 2013

Meeting Agenda (pdf) - September 19, 2012
Meeting Presentation (pdf) - September 19, 2012
Meeting Minutes (pdf) - September 19, 2012

Meeting Agenda (pdf) - June 12, 2012
Meeting Presentation (pdf) - June 12, 2012
Meeting Minutes (pdf) - June 12, 2012

Meeting Agenda (pdf) - February 9, 2012
Meeting Presentation (pdf) - February 9, 2012
Meeting Minutes (pdf) - February 9, 2012

Meeting Agenda (pdf) - August 31, 2011
Meeting Presentation (pdf) - August 31, 2011
Meeting Minutes (pdf) – August 31, 2011

Meeting Agenda (pdf) - June 14, 2011
Meeting Presentation (pdf) - June 14, 2011
Meeting Minutes (pdf) - June 14, 2011

Meeting Agenda (pdf) - November 9, 2010
Meeting Minutes (pdf) - November 9, 2010

Outreach and Conference Presentations

Synthesis of Western U.S. Automated Safety Warning Systems (pdf)
This presentation was given in the Automated Safety Warning Systems session of the 2013 National Rural ITS Conference, August 25-28, 2013, in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

The Western States Rural Transportation Consortium—An Implementers Pooled-Fund to Tackle the Challenges of Rural ITS (pdf)
This presentation was given in the Multi-Agency Collaboration: Leveraging Resources and Improving Services for the Traveling Public session of the 2012 National Rural ITS Conference, September 16-19, 2012, in Biloxi, Mississippi.

The Western States Rural Transportation Consortium – A Partnership to Advance Rural ITS (pdf)
This presentation was given in the Rural ITS Applications session of the 2012 Northwest Transportation Conference, February 7th–9th, in Corvallis, Oregon.

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COATS

California Oregon Advanced Transportation Systems Phase VIII: Final Report (2023-01)
This report summarizes the work completed for continued Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) demonstration, evaluation and technology transfer in rural northern California and southern Oregon. This work was completed under the eighth phase (Phase VIII) of the California and Oregon Advanced Transportation Systems (COATS) project.

California and Oregon Advanced Transportation Systems (COATS) Phase 7: Final Report (2020-01)
This document summarizes the work completed for continued Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) demonstration, evaluation, and technology transfer in the western states region. This work was completed under the seventh phase (Phase 7) of the California and Oregon Advanced Transportation Systems (COATS) project.

California and Oregon Advanced Transportation Systems (COATS) Phase 6: Final Report (2016-06)
This document summarizes the work completed for continued Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) demonstration, evaluation and technology transfer in the western states region. This work was completed under the sixth phase (Phase 6) of the California and Oregon Advanced Transportation Systems (COATS) project.

Data Quality for Aggregation and Dissemination of DOT Traveler Information: An Analysis of Existing System Best Practices (2016-08)
This is the research report for the Data Quality for Aggregation and Dissemination of DOT Traveler Information task completed under COATS Phase 6.

Evaluation of the Fredonyer Pass Icy Curve Warning System (2016-02)
This final report presents the results of the evaluation of the Fredonyer Pass Icy Curve Warning System. The project was conducted as part of COATS Phase 6.

Data Quality for Aggregation and Dissemination of DOT Traveler Information: Best Practices (2015-08).
This presentation was given in the Improvements to Traveler Information Systems & Data session of the 2015 National Rural ITS Conference, August 9-12, 2015, in Snowbird, Utah.

Prospective Deployment Recommendations and Sources for Bluetooth Readers (2015-08-26)
In this report, the project team identified the highest priority locations for deploying Bluetooth readers. Additionally, recommendations were given concerning the specific Bluetooth equipment to deploy.

California and Oregon Advanced Transportation Systems (COATS) Phase 5: Final Report (2014-08)
This document summarizes the work completed under Phase 5 of the COATS project which used ITS experience and institutional knowledge of stakeholders in the region, combined with technology transfer activities from the Western States Rural Transportation Technology Implementers Forum (WSRTTIF) and incubator projects.

Regional Integrated Corridor Management Planning Final Report (2014-08)
This is the Final Report for the Regional Integrated Corridor Management project conducted under COATS Phase 5.

Survey of Western State Safety Warning Devices (2014-06)
This is the Final Report for the Survey of Western State Safety Warning Devices project conducted under COATS Phase 5.

Synthesis of Western U.S. Automated Safety Warning Systems (2013-08-28)
This presentation was given in the Automated Safety Warning Systems session of the 2013 National Rural ITS Conference, August 25-28, 2013, in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

California and Oregon Advanced Transportation Systems Phase 4: Final Report (2011-06)
This document summarizes the work completed under Phase 4 of the COATS project which continued Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) demonstration, evaluation, and technology transfer in the COATS region.

COATS IV Rural Deployment Assistance: Analysis and Recommendations for Optimization and Deployment of WeatherShare and Related Web-Based Projects (2011-04-13)
This document presents the findings and recommendations of the project team for the Rural Deployment Assistance task of COATS Phase IV.

Radar Speed Trailer Deployment Warrants (2011-01-12)
The information provided in this document represents a summary of past research and results that have been conducted specific to radar speed signs.

Development of Radar Speed Sign Warrants (2011-08-29)
This presentation was given in the ITS Safety Applications in a Rural Environment session of the 2011 National Rural ITS Conference, August 28th-31st, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Guidance for Radar Speed Sign Deployments paper (2012-01)
This paper was submitted for inclusion in the 91st Annual Transportation Research Board’s Meeting Compendium.

Guidance for Radar Speed Sign Deployments poster (2012-01-21)
This poster was displayed in the Advances in Traffic Control Devices session at the 91st Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, January 22-26, 2012, in Washington, D.C.

Effective Deployment of Radar Speed Signs (2010-12)
This is the Final Report for the Radar Speed Trailer Deployment Warrants project conducted under COATS Phase IV.

Speed Impacts of an Icy Curve Warning System paper (2012-01)
This paper was submitted for inclusion in the 91st Annual Transportation Research Board’s Meeting Compendium.

Speed Impacts of an Icy Curve Warning System presentation (2012-01-21)
This presentation was given in the Weather Impacts on Surface Transportation session of the 91st Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, January 22-26, 2012, in Washington, D.C.

Safety Effects of Icy Curve Warning Systems paper (2012-01)
This paper was submitted for inclusion in the 91st Annual Transportation Research Board’s Meeting Compendium.

Safety Effects of Icy Curve Warning Systems poster (2012-01-21)
This poster was displayed in the Highway Safety Management Improvement Through Research session at the 91st Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, January 22-26, 2012, in Washington, D.C.

Evaluation of the Fredonyer Pass Icy Curve Warning System (2011-06)
This is the final report for the evaluation of the Fredonyer Pass Icy Curve Warning System.

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Integration of Aviation AWOS with RWIS

Integration of Aviation Automated Weather Observation Systems (AWOS) with Roadside Weather Information Systems (RWIS), Phase II, Final Report (2015-12-09)
This is the final report for Phase II of the Integration of Aviation AWOS with RWIS project.

Integration of Aviation Automated Weather Observation Systems (AWOS) with Roadside Weather Information Systems (RWIS) Phase 2: Final Report Presentation
This final report presentation was given in conjunction with the Caltrans DRISI October Research Connection Event, October 21st, 2015.

Aviation WeatherShare Poster for 2014 California Aviation Day (2014-04-23)
This poster was presented at the 2014 California Aviation Day event in Sacramento, California, April 23, 2014.

Integration of Aviation Weather Information Systems with Roadside Weather Information Systems for Rural Air Fields and Heliports (2011-08-29)
This presentation was given in the RWIS Integration and Applications session of the 2011 National Rural ITS Conference, August 28th – 31st, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Integration of Aviation Weather Information Systems with Roadside Weather Information Systems poster (2011-01-24)
This poster was presented in the Impacts of Weather on Surface Transportation poster session of the 90th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, January 23-27, 2011.

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Automated Safety Warning Controller

Automated Safety Warning Controller Phase 2 Final Report (2013-03-22)
This document presents a summary of Phase 2 of this project.

Automated Safety Warning Controller Phase 2 Management and Maintenance Guide (2013-03-22)
This document contains information about the security and logins used by the controller application; the directory structure of controller; information about the key files that control the behavior of controller; and step by step instructions for setting up a controller unit.

Automated Safety Warning Controller Phase 2 System Testing Plan and Summary and System Evaluation Plan and Summary (2013-03-22)
This document presents a summary of system testing and evaluation, including a summary of the original plans for system testing and evaluation.

Automated Safety Warning Controller Phase 2 System Development Summary (2013-03-22)
This document presents a summary of the development conducted in this second phase of the project.

Automated Safety Warning Controller Phase 2 Controller Message Protocol Definition Document (2013-03-22)
This document provides a detailed description of the protocol used by Satellite Operations Center Command System (SOCCS) Automated Controller to configure and manage the Automated Safety Warning Controller.

Automated Safety Warning Controller Phase 2 Review Summary and Recommendations (2011-02-16)
This document outlines the recommendations for Phase 2 improvements and enhancements.

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Integrated Corridor Management (ICM)

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One Stop Shop (OSS)

Expansion of the Western States One Stop Shop for Rural Traveler Information
This presentation was given in the Using Partnerships to Improve Traveler Information session of the 2015 National Rural ITS Conference, August 9-12, 2015, in Snowbird, Utah.

One Stop Shop Phase 2 Poster (2014-4-29)
This is the poster for phase 2 of the One Stop Shop project.

Rural Traveler Information Phase 1: Rural Traveler Information Needs Assessment and Pilot Study – Final Report (2010-12-31)
This is the final report for phase 1 of the One Stop Shop project.

One Stop Shop (OSS) and WeatherShare Update – January 12th, 2011 (expanded version)
A condensed version of the material for the January 12th, 2011, update was placed on the site. The update included a link to an expanded, comprehensive version which is this document. Note that this is a large file (20 MB).

Western States OSS for Rural Traveler Information -- Requirements Document (2010-12)
The Requirements document translates the system concept / concept of operations into a series of statements describing what the system shall do, and will indicate what optional features may be added if time and budget permit.

Western States OSS for Rural Traveler Information -- System Concept Document (2010-11)
The System Concept documents at a high level the “vision” for the system, including general functionality as related to identified stakeholder groups, as well as the anticipated technical system details.

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Professional Capacity Building for Communication Systems (PCB)

Final Report: Professional Capacity Building for Communications, Phase 5 (2023-03-31) (pdf)
This is the final report for Phase 5 and the overall project. It includes the training course and evaluation summaries, and critical elements of the needs assessment and gap analysis, curriculum, and list of identified training providers. As the last report for the project, it also includes a summary of the project's accomplishments and lasting impact.

Professional Capacity Building for Communications Curriculum Scope and Sequence (Revised for Project Phase 5) (2023-03-31) (pdf)
This document contains the revised curriculum scope and sequence for training in ITS communications which was developed during this project.

Professional Capacity Building for Communications Phase 5: Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis (2021-07-30) (pdf)
This report describes the design and results of the needs assessment working meeting held with Caltrans senior functional managers. Next steps are suggested as well.

Final Report: Professional Capacity Building for Communications, Phase 4 (2019-06-28) (pdf)
This is the final report for Phase 4 of the Professional Capacity Building for Communications project. It includes the training course and evaluation summaries, and critical elements of the curriculum and list of identified training providers.

Professional Capacity Building for Communications Curriculum Scope and Sequence (Revised for Project Phase 4) (2019-06-28) (pdf)
This document contains the revised curriculum scope and sequence for training in ITS communications which was developed during this project.

Final Report: Professional Capacity Building for Communications, Phase 3 (2015-12-21) (pdf)
This is the final report for Phase 3 of the Professional Capacity Building for Communications project. It includes the training course and evaluation summaries, the results of the needs assessment and gap analysis, and critical elements of the curriculum and list of identified training providers.

Professional Capacity Building for Communications Curriculum Scope and Sequence (Phase 3 Revised) (2015-12-21) (pdf)
This document contains the revised curriculum scope and sequence for training in ITS communications which was developed during this project.

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Redding Responder

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WeatherShare

WeatherShare Quick Start Guide (2008)
This Guide provides an easy introduction to the WeatherShare site and its functionality.

One Stop Shop (OSS) and WeatherShare Update – January 12th, 2011 (expanded version)
A condensed version of the material for the January 12th, 2011, update was placed on the site. The update included a link to an expanded, comprehensive version which is this document. Note that this is a large file (20 MB).

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WSRTTIF

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