Transportation Engineering and Safety Conference 2024

Fiber optic communications play a crucial role within the operation of freeway and arterial traffic systems.  Fiber optics enable real-time communication between traffic signal systems and central control systems, ensuring efficient traffic flow and minimizing delays. Real-time data transmission helps transportation agencies make informed decisions, optimize routes, and improve overall safety.  Toll collection systems rely on seamless communication between toll booths, cameras, and backend servers to drive accurate toll calculations and efficient revenue collection.  Additionally, fiber optic networks support vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication. Ultra-low latency fiber networks are essential for reliable V2X communication, improving road safety and enabling innovations in transportation.

In this session, hear from speakers from PennDOT and the PA Turnpike regarding how they will leverage fiber optic and broadband communications to efficiently operate their roadway networks. Additionally, Kokosing Construction will provide insight into construction of PA Turnpike’s network based on their perspective as the prime contractor on a 165-mile fiber deployment between Harrisburg and New Stanton.

Topic 1:   PA Turnpike Fiber Optic & Broadband Deployment Initiatives
Speaker: Brittany Piazza

Topic 1: PA Turnpike Fiber Optic Design-Build – A Contractor’s Perspective
Speaker: Mitchell Radigan

Topic 3:   Pennsylvania Broadband Update
Speaker: Brandon Peters