Artificial Intelligence-Based Decision Support System (AI-DSS)

Overview

The purpose of this RM3P program element (project) is to develop, deploy, and operate a multi-agency, multi-modal Artificial Intelligence-Based Decision Support System (AI-DSS) for enhancing transportation incident management in Northern Virginia (NoVA) & Fredericksburg.

The AI-DSS is furnished as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), providing the functionality to evaluate current travel conditions; predict congestion in the designated AI-DSS transportation network; help transportation agency operators make data informed decisions in managing both recurring and non-recurring congestion that affects their respective transportation networks, i.e., transit, arterial, freeway conditions, and parking availability; as well as to make recommendations on the actions to be taken optimally to respond to the transportation disruptions in the region.

AI-DSS is built around five subsystems: (i) Rules Engine, (ii) Modeling Engine, (iii) Response Plans, (iv) Predictive Engine, and (v) Interactive Graphical User Interface. It is leveraging data from the RM3P Data-Exchange Platform (DEP) as well as additional data provided by the AI-DSS Supplier.

Meet the Team

Candice Gibson, P.E., VDOT

AI-DSS Business Owner & PM

Jeff Adler, P.E.

AI-DSS Partner Technology PM

Project Organization Structure

Executive Oversight
Observes and monitors AI-DSS progress in relation to other RM3P projects.
Program Management
Oversees the Project Management Team to ensure the project remains on-schedule and maintains cross-coordination among RM3P projects.
Project Management Team
Oversees and directs Supplier activities and deliverables to ensure on-time delivery that meets Agency goals.
Steering Committee
Advisory group to VDOT Project Management Team; provides expertise and guidance to effectively and efficiently achieve project outcomes; makes key decisions, as necessary.
Change Management Board
Reviews change requests that may potentially impact the project scope, schedule, or budget.
Stakeholder Guidance Panel
Committee of subject-matter experts that functions as both an advisory and advocate group for AI-DSS.
Evaluation Team
Furnishes guidance on evaluation approach for mainstreamed RM3P performance monitoring, including Dashboard.
Project Controls Team
Furnishes support to the AI-DSS PM Team to implement structured processes for gathering and analyzing project data for the purposes of keeping schedules and costs on track.

Participating Regional Agencies

YOUR INVOLVEMENT HELPS MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

We’re building a tool that leverages stakeholder collaboration to improve transportation service for our traveling public. And we’re doing so by recommending response plans designed to aid regional operating agencies in responding to transportation events proactively. These are the participating agencies today, but we would love for you to join our growing ecosystem!

Project Goals

Roadmap

FEB – DEC 2020

Solutioning

VDOT and the agency Subject-Matter Experts (SMEs) partnered together to develop baseline scope, needs, and requirements. Industry feedback was also gathered through a Request for Information (RFI) process, based on which the VDOT procurement approach was refined.

JAN – JUL 2021

Pre-Procurement

VDOT developed the Statement of Work (SOW) in collaboration with the regional partners and guidance from VDOT’s Administrative Services Division (ASD) and Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA).

AUG 2021 – OCT 2023

Procurement & Team Selection

VDOT followed a two-step procurement process of issuing Request for Qualifications (RFQ), followed by Request for Proposals (RFP). Proposal Evaluation was coordinated with agency SMEs, followed by Negotiations and Contract Package development done under ASD, VITA, Information Technology Division (ITD) and Office of Attorney General (OAG) supervision.

NOV 2023 – OCT 2026

Development
Development phase is being conducted using the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), scalable approach; incremental and phased into 5 Epics of varied lengths to include Initial Release, Functionality Development, Base Service, Expanded Northern Virginia Service, and Fredericksburg Expanded Service.

Early Adopters (Feb 2025 – May 2026):

The Early-Adopter Team consists of key regional stakeholders – VDOT TOC, VDOT Signals, AI-DSS Steering Committee, MATOC, PRTC/OmniRide, Fairfax Connector, and WMATA – who have played a critical role during the deployment of AI-DSS in the I-95 Polygon Pilot Area. In Spring 2025, the team expanded to include additional stakeholders – Arlington County, City of Alexandria, Prince William County, Loudoun County, Express/Tolling partners, and additional Transit Partners (i.e. ART, DASH, Loudoun Transit, Fairfax CUE – as the AI-DSS development expanded to NoVA.

DEC 2024 Onwards

Evaluation

Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC) will establish a comprehensive set of performance measures through ongoing Evaluation, including examining Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) using dashboards and standard reports.

NOV 2026 – NOV 2027

Implementation

This is the period of operation with all subsystems (i.e., response engine, rules engine, prediction engine, modeling engine, and graphical user interface) fully developed and functional for the entire project area.

OCT 2026 – OCT 2027

Transition to Future Steward

Plan for and transition program-element to permanent steward, including development of a Transition Plan and communication with Future Steward and VDOT executives before transition.

DEC 2027 Onwards

Ongoing Ops

After the initial development and implementation, the Supplier will move on to provide Ongoing Operational Support services to continue to work with VDOT in identifying future enhancements and maintaining levels of service.

Contact Us

Candice Gibson

Phone: (800)-FOR-ROAD (367-7623)

Email: AI-DSS@vdot.virginia.gov