Modernizing the Signage System at the Eisenhower Tunnel
CDOT decreases the total cost of ownership and increases efficiency with 2070 traffic controller upgrade.
Completed in 1979 as one of the last major pieces of the Interstate Highway System, the Eisenhower & Johnson Tunnel System is a dual-bore, four-lane vehicular tunnel located approximately 60 mi west of Denver, CO.
Since its initial installation, Skyline’s traffic control signage system has been driven by 170/470 traffic controllers, which no longer meet the demands of today’s transportation professionals.
In 2016, CDOT made the decision to upgrade the entire control system to non-proprietary 2070 controllers. The 2070 controllers allowed CDOT to use current technology, operate signs more efficiently, and respond to issues faster and more easily.
Customer Success Metrics
An Aging Signage System
Over time, the existing signage system had become plagued by frequent malfunctions and inoperable signs.
Technically Obsolete Hardware
The existing signs had become technically obsolete,
making maintenance inefficient and procurement
nearly impossible.
No Flexibility
The current static mount signs offered no flexibility in its messaging and no adaptability to changing circumstances.
No Diagnostic Data
Each message was verified visually, and diagnosing
a failed sign had to be done at the sign itself.
DIA’s overall strategic plan calls for a “finely-tuned facility, providing a well-choreographed and seamless journey for airlines and passengers.” Recognizing that the customer’s “journey” starts when they arrive at the airport to park, DIA made the decision to overhaul its existing parking management system to foster an experience that was both seamless and efficient for its customers.
