Hartford Area ITS Architecture Update

Element Expanded Functional Requirements: CTDOT Variable Speed Limit Signs

Functional Area: Roadway Variable Speed Limits
  1. The field element shall monitor traffic and environmental conditions along the roadway.
  2. The field element shall autonomously calculate and set variable speed limits based on current conditions by lane.
  3. The field element shall receive commands from the controlling center that establish speed limits by lane.
  4. The field element shall display the current speed limits per lane to drivers.
  5. The field element shall display additional information such as basic safety rules and current traffic information to drivers.
  6. The field element shall collect operational status of the variable speed limit field equipment and report the operational status to the controlling center.
  7. The field element shall monitor and report faults to the controlling center.