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ParkZen Parking Occupancy Under Validation
As part of the Smart Parking Insight initiative, a key component of RM3P’s Commuter Parking Information Services (CPIS) program element, VDOT contracted with ParkZen, a crowdsourced parking occupancy solution firm to provide commuter parking occupancy data services....
RM3P Sustainability: Path to Permanent Stewardship
In January 2024, the RM3P Executive Committee approved the RM3P Sustainability Plan to guide the program’s transition to permanent stewardship over the next several years. RM3P Sustainability focuses on establishing the framework, resources, and leadership required to...
Charting RM3P’s Future: RM3P Independent Evaluations
An independent evaluation of RM3P is being led by the Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), under the guidance and direction of the RM3P Evaluation Committee. The Evaluation Committee includes representatives from VDOT, DRPT, NVTA, the Fredericksburg Area...
Fall 2024 Digest
The Regional Multi-Modal Mobility Program (RM3P) is making impressive strides to advance the much-awaited development of its program elements – Data-Exchange Platform (DEP), Artificial Intelligence-Based Decision Support System (AI-DSS), Commuter Parking Information...
VDOT Partners with Traffic Demand Firm to Transform Commuting
In March 2024, VDOT, in consultation with DRPT, executed a contract with Metropia, Inc. to develop and deploy the DI services as part of the RM3P initiative. This important milestone follows months of exploration exercises and coordination with stakeholders and...
DI Development Underway
The goal of motivating users to change their travel behaviors, choices, and habits is difficult and challenging to achieve. Metropia, the prime contractor, has expertise as well as practical experience from previous efforts aimed at motivating commuters to change...
“Parking” Announcement: VDOT is Calling Local Innovators
VDOT is calling local innovators and forward-thinkers to test this innovative crowdsourcing solution. Download the free ParkZen app, below, and help fellow drivers park with ease at the following commuter lots: Stringfellow Park & Ride Lot, Backlick Road...
Acknowledgement Corner
AI-DSS Early Adopters The Artificial Intelligence-Based Decision Support System (AI-DSS) project team gives a huge shout out to its Early-Adopters – a small group of key regional stakeholders who are embracing AI-DSS with open arms. The AI-DSS Early-Adopter...
RM3P on the Move
This year the RM3P Management team has participated and led sessions at various regional meetings and conferences. These include the following: May 9, 2024 | 30th Annual Intelligent Transportation Society of Virginia (ITSVA) Conference RM3P held a 90-minute...
Spring 2024 Digest
The Regional Multi-Modal Mobility Program (RM3P) is making steady progress developmentally and is beginning to wrap up its outstanding procurement activities. This edition of the Digest focuses on the Artificial Intelligence-Based Decision Support System (AI-DSS) –...