SunGuide Software Users Group Meeting

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Welcome to the SunGuide Software Users Group Meeting on August 11, 2022. Explore topics like the use of graphics for DMS messaging, FDOT policies, approved DMS graphics, and more. Understand the guidelines for displaying messages on dynamic message signs. Get insights on the approval process for alternative messages and graphics. Participate in discussions and share your questions and comments.

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SunGuide Software Users Group Meeting August 11, 2022 1

WELCOME ATTENDEE ROLL CALL SunGuide Software Users Group 2

Use of Graphics for DMS Messaging Dana Knox Highway Signing Program Manager SunGuide Software Users Group 8/11/2022 3

Graphics for DMS Messages o Central Office has received an inquiry regarding the establishment of a library of graphics to be used on DMSs for event messaging. o Use of graphics for DMS messaging, whether for PSAs, events, travel times, etc., must follow established FDOT policies and guidelines. o Use of graphics on DMSs should be standardized across all districts for statewide consistency. 8/11/2022 4 SunGuide Software Users Group

FDOT Policies on DMS Messaging o Topic No.: 000-750-015-f: Displaying Messages on Dynamic Message Signs Permanently Mounted on the State Highway System (Effective: March 8, 2019) o Transportation Management Center Standard Operating Guidelines: Section 4 - Dynamic Message Sign Guidelines Appendix C - Color Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) Guidelines o The Library of Approved Safety Messages for DMS can be found at: https://www.fdot.gov/traffic/trafficservices/dms 8/11/2022 5 SunGuide Software Users Group

FDOT-Approved DMS Graphics 8/11/2022 6 SunGuide Software Users Group

Graphics for DMS Messages o Requests for the use of any other graphics or alternative messages must be submitted to the Central Office for approval. o Use of alternative messages must be approved by the Director of the Traffic Engineering and Operations Office prior to displaying the message. o Any current DMS messages using graphics or alternative messaging not previously approved by the Director should no longer be displayed. 8/11/2022 7 SunGuide Software Users Group

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? SunGuide Software Users Group 8/11/2022 8

SG-6367 LCS module for SunGuide Tucker Brown SunGuide Software Users Group 9 8/11/2022

Enhancement o A request has been submitted to add a Lane Control System (LCS) to SunGuide. D2 requested, as hardware is being put in place. CFX also has a need ( 24). o Tennessee DOT (who uses a variant of SunGuide) has created an LCS module integrated with response plans. o Meets the control aspects and will have functionality to automatically suggest response plans based on incidents. 8/11/2022 10 SunGuide Software Users Group

Demo Clay Weston SwRI 8/11/2022 11 SunGuide Software Users Group

Enhancement o Are any other districts interested in LCS? o If so, does the functionality demonstrated from the TDOT LCS SunGuide module meet your needs? 8/11/2022 12 SunGuide Software Users Group

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? SunGuide Software Users Group 8/11/2022 13

SG-6347 Addition of FDLE Alert Type to Replace AMBER, LEO, and SILVER Alerts Tucker Brown SunGuide Software Users Group 14 8/11/2022

Enhancement o Potential 2-part fix o Part 1 Released as a script with no code changes: Script to add FDLE Alert event type Ceased Use AMBER, Blue, and Silver Alert event types Add attributes to the system for AMBER, Blue, Silver, and Purple Alerts Add the correct attribute to older events for consistency in reporting. 8/11/2022 15 SunGuide Software Users Group

Enhancement o Part 2 Code changes: Clean up Response Plan Template configurations to remove the Ceased Use types and add the new type to the location- less response plan configurations. Account for SAE codes and publishing to 511. Should not normally be published. o Part 2 would be released in the next Hotfix. 8/11/2022 16 SunGuide Software Users Group