Initiatives
Communications
Traveler Information
Incident Mgmt
Transportation Mgmt
Traffic Signal System
Transit Priority
Transit Ops & Mgmt
ITS Benefits
Common Questions
Vancouver Area Smart Trek
VAST Initiatives
ITS elements recommended for implementation in Clark County have been organized by the following:
- Communications Infrastructure
- Traveler Information
- Incident Management
- Transportation Management
- Traffic Signal System
- Transit Priority
- Transit Operation and Management
Each initiative is often dependent on elements from another initiative and involves functions and issues that span all initiatives.
For example, communications infrastructure is required to provide real-time traveler information. This same infrastructure can be used to dynamically adjust traffic signals and/or advise transit operators of alternate routes. Each initiative is summarized in the following sections and presents a set of strategies developed to achieve the vision and goals of the VAST Program. Many of the systems and projects identified in the strategies require a coordinated and integrated effort by the regional stakeholders to best meet the needs of the citizens.
The following information is provided within each initiative:
Needs: Transportation needs identified through stakeholder interviews and workshops.
Criteria: In which effectiveness of each project can be evaluated.
Strategies: Steps developed to meet the identified needs and achieve the vision and goals of the VAST Program.
The strategies listed under each initiative have not been prioritized in any order other than how they were developed to address the identified needs.
