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Equipment Package: ISP Emergency Traveler Information |
| Description: |
This equipment package collects and provides emergency information to the public, including wide-area alerts and evacuation information. Building on functionality included in other ISP equipment packages, this equipment package provides emergency alerts, information on evacuation zones and evacuation requirements, evacuation destinations and shelter information, available transportation modes, and traffic and road conditions at the origin, destination, and along the evacuation routes. In addition to general evacuation information, personalized information including tailored evacuation routes, service information, and estimated travel times is also provided based on traveler specified origin, destination, and route parameters. Updated information is provided throughout the evacuation and subsequent reentry as status changes and plans are adapted. |
| Included In: |
Cross County Connection TMA Systems
NJDOT STOC
RIMIS IEN
TRANSCOM Communications Center Servers
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| Processes: |
1.1.4.6 - Provide Traffic Data Retrieval Interface
6.1.1 - Provide Trip Planning Information to Traveler
6.1.4 - Provide ISP Operator Interface for Trip Planning Parameters
6.5.1 - Collect and Update Traveler Information
6.5.3 - Register Yellow Pages Service Providers
6.5.5 - Manage Emergency Traveler Information
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| User Service Requirements: |
1.0 -
TRAVEL AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
1.1 -
PRE-TRIP TRAVEL INFORMATION
1.1.0 -
ITS shall include a Pre-Trip Travel Information (PTTI) capability to assist travelers in making mode choices, travel time estimates, and route decisions prior to trip departure. It consists of four major functions, which are, (1) Available Services Information, (2) Current Situation Information, (3) Trip Planning Service, and (4) User Access. Information is integrated from various transportation modes and presented to the user for decision making.
1.1.1 -
PTTI shall provide travelers with Available Services Information on travel, for their use.
1.1.1.1 -
PTTI shall provide users with available services information that is timely.
1.1.1.1.1 -
PTTI shall provide users the latest available information on transit routes.
1.1.1.1.2 -
PTTI shall provide users the latest available information on transit schedules.
1.1.1.1.3 -
PTTI shall provide users with the latest available schedule adherence information.
1.1.1.1.4 -
PTTI shall provide users the latest available information on transit transfer options.
1.1.1.1.5 -
PTTI shall provide users the latest available information on transit fares.
1.1.1.1.6 -
PTTI shall provide users information on accessing ridematching services.
1.1.2 -
PTTI shall provide the capability for users to access the Current Situation Information on transportation systems.
1.1.2.1 -
PTTI shall provide the latest available information on the current status of transportation services.
1.1.2.1.1 -
Real-time information provided by PTTI shall include the current condition of any incidents, including rural incidents such as high winds, extreme temperature, and falling rocks.
1.1.2.1.2 -
Real-time information provided by PTTI shall include the current status of any accidents or incidents.
1.1.2.1.3 -
Real-time information provided by PTTI shall include the current condition of any road construction.
1.1.2.1.4 -
Real-time information provided by PTTI shall include any currently recommended alternate routes.
1.1.2.1.5 -
Real-time information provided by PTTI shall include the current speeds on specific routes.
1.1.2.1.6 -
Real-time information provided by PTTI shall include current parking conditions in key areas.
1.1.2.1.7 -
Real-time information provided by PTTI shall include the schedules for any current or soon to start events.
1.1.2.1.8 -
Real-time information provided by PTTI shall include the current weather situation.
1.1.3 -
PTTI shall include a Trip Planning Service.
1.1.3.1 -
PTTI trip planning service shall provide the users with information needed for planning an upcoming trip.
1.1.3.1.1 -
Based on user specified parameters PTTI shall provide users with a calculated itinerary.
1.1.3.1.2 -
Based on user specified parameters PTTI shall provide users with transportation mode choices.
1.1.3.1.3 -
Based on user specified parameters PTTI shall provide users with real-time travel conditions for time of inquiry and estimated conditions for estimated time of travel.
1.1.3.1.4 -
Based on user specified parameters PTTI shall provide users with one or more alternate itineraries in addition to the primary calculated itinerary.
1.1.3.2 -
PTTI shall provide the capability for users to specify transportation parameters that are unique to their individual needs.
1.1.3.3 -
In addition to the user specified parameters PTTI shall use additional factors when planning trips.
1.1.3.3.1 -
PTTI shall consider current travel conditions when calculating a trip itinerary.
1.1.3.3.2 -
PTTI shall consider predicted travel conditions when calculating a trip itinerary.
1.1.4 -
PTTI shall provide the capability for User Access.
1.1.4.1 -
PTTI shall provide the capability for users to access the system from multiple distributed locations.
1.1.4.1.1 -
PTTI shall provide the capability for users to access the system from their homes.
1.1.4.1.2 -
PTTI shall provide the capability for users to access the system from their place of work.
1.1.4.1.3 -
PTTI shall provide the capability for users to access the system from major trip generation sites.
1.1.4.1.4 -
PTTI shall provide the capability for users to access the system from personal portable devices.
1.3 -
ROUTE GUIDANCE
1.3.0 -
ITS shall include a Route Guidance (RG) function. Route Guidance will provide travelers with directions to selected destinations. Four functions are provided, which are, (1) Provide Directions, (2) Static Mode, (3) Real-Time Mode, and (4) User Interface.
1.3.1 -
RG shall include the capability to Provide Directions to travelers.
1.3.1.2 -
The Provide Directions function shall issue directions to travelers based on information about current conditions of transportation systems.
1.3.1.2.1 -
Current transportation system conditions upon which directions to travelers is based shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1.3.1.2.1(d) -
Events taking place that influence travel routes.
1.3.1.2.1(d).1 -
Street closures.
1.3.1.2.1(d).2 -
Pedestrian events.
1.3.1.2.1(d).3 -
No pedestrian zones.
1.4.0 -
ITS shall include a Ride Matching and Reservation (RMR) function. Ride Matching and Reservation will provide travel users with information on rideshare providers. Three major functions are provided, which are, (1) Rider Request, (2) Transportation Provider Services, and (3) Information Processing. This will also include a billing service to the providers.
1.4.1 -
RMR shall include a Rider Request capability.
1.4.1.3 -
Rider Request shall provide the traveler with the available ridesharing options, based on the traveler's request and specified itinerary.
1.4.3 -
RMR shall include an Information Processing function.
1.4.3.1 -
Information Processing shall quickly match preferences and demands of requesting travelers with the services available from providers.
1.4.3.3 -
Information Processing shall link together the services available from all travel modes including, but not limited to, the following:
1.4.3.3(a) -
Bus.
1.4.3.3(b) -
Rail.
1.4.3.3(c) -
Vanpools.
1.4.3.3(d) -
Express bus.
1.4.3.3(e) -
Commercial providers.
1.4.3.3(f) -
Specialized service.
1.5 -
TRAVELER SERVICES INFORMATION
1.5.0 -
ITS shall include a Traveler Services Information (TSI) function. Traveler Services Information provides travelers with service and facility data for the purpose of assisting prior to embarking on a trip or after the traveler is underway. The functions which are included in this capability are Information Receipt and Information Access. This will provide the traveler with a "yellow pages" type of capability.
1.5.1 -
TSI shall include an Information Receipt function for the collection of information to be provided to travelers.
1.5.1.1 -
Information Receipt shall provide and maintain a database of local area services available to travelers.
1.5.1.2 -
Information Receipt provides the capability to acquire current information relating to traveler services available in the local area.
1.5.1.3 -
Information Receipt shall be capable of being integrated with Pre-Trip Planning information.
1.5.2 -
TSI shall include an Information Access function that allows travelers to access the available information.
1.5.2.2 -
Information Access shall provide the capability for travelers and centers to request and receive information about the location of facilities and the quality of specific services provided in an area to include but, not be limited to, the following:
1.5.2.2(d) -
Hours of operation information.
1.5.2.2(e) -
Tourist activities information.
1.5.2.2(f) -
Daily or special events information.
1.5.2.2(g) -
Local shelter/medical facility availability information including level of service provided.
1.5.2.2(h) -
Nearest gas station information.
1.5.2.2(i) -
Local care facility information.
1.6 -
TRAFFIC CONTROL
1.6.0 -
ITS shall include a Traffic Control (TC) function. Traffic Control provides the capability to efficiently manage the movement of traffic on streets and highways. Four functions are provided, which are, (1) Traffic Flow Optimization, (2) Traffic Surveillance, (3) Control, and (4) Provide Information. This will also include control of network signal systems with eventual integration of freeway control.
1.6.3 -
TC shall include a Device Control function.
1.6.3.4 -
Device Control shall communicate control data to the following devices.
1.6.3.4.1 -
Traffic Surveillance shall include a data process function to process the traffic data which are acquired.
1.6.4 -
Device Control shall provide traffic control information to other elements of the ITS, including but not limited to the following:
1.6.4(b) -
Trip planning.
1.6.4(c) -
Routing systems.
1.7 -
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
1.7.0 -
ITS shall include an Incident Management (IM) function. Incident Management will identify incidents, formulate response actions, and support initiation and ongoing coordination of those response actions. Four major functions are provided, which are, (1) Incidents Identification, (2) Response Formulation, (3) Response Implementation, and (4) Predict Hazardous Conditions.
1.7.1 -
Incident Management shall provide an Incident Identification function to identify incidents.
1.7.1.1 -
The Incident Identification function shall include the capability to identify predicted incidents.
1.7.1.1.1 -
The Incident Identification function shall use information from the following types of sources, where available, to identify predicted incidents:
1.7.1.1.1(e) -
Weather information sources.
1.7.1.1.1(f) -
Transportation providers.
1.7.1.1.1(g) -
Sponsors of special events.
1.7.4 -
IM shall provide the capability to Predict Hazardous Conditions, including the time and location of hazardous conditions that may cause an incident.
1.8 -
TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT
1.8.1 -
TDM shall include a communications function.
1.8.1.2 -
The communications function shall include the capability to send information and rates needed to implement management and control strategies that respond to changing environments, conditions, and policy needs to include, but not limited to, the following locations of action:
1.8.1.2(d) -
Employment sites.
1.8.1.2(e) -
Toll facilities.
1.8.1.3 -
TDM shall provide the capability to receive information and rates needed to implement management and control strategies that respond to changing environments, conditions, and policy needs to include, but not limited to, the following locations of action:
1.8.1.3(a) -
Parking facilities.
1.8.1.3(e) -
Toll facilities.
1.8.1.3(f) -
Travel (and traveler) information facilities.
1.8.1.6 -
The communications function shall include the capability for two-way communications with other ITS user services including, but not limited to, the following:
1.8.1.6(a) -
Pre-Trip Planning.
1.8.2 -
TDM shall include a processing function.
1.8.2.3 -
Strategies developed by the processing function shall include the guidance for the operation of physical systems that:
1.8.2.3(c) -
Collect fees.
1.8.2.4 -
The processing function shall provide the capability generate guidance for the pricing and control for locations of action that include, but are not limited to, the following:
1.8.2.4(a) -
Parking facilities.
1.8.2.4(f) -
Travel information facilities.
2.0 -
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
2.3.0 -
ITS shall include a Personalized Public Transit (PPT) function.
2.3.1 -
The PPT shall include a Rider Request function.
2.3.1.2 -
Rider Request shall provide the capability for an individual to specify a rider's special equipment or handling requirements.
2.4.0 -
ITS shall include a Public Travel Security (PTS) function to create an environment of safety in public transportation, including bus transit systems and passenger rail systems.
2.4.3 -
PTS shall include a Personal Sensors Items (PSI) function.
2.4.3.1 -
PSI for ridematching shall include the capability for participants to be identified.
2.4.3.2 -
PSI shall provide the capability for riders to use electronic payment to eliminate the need for passengers to carry cash and to reduce cash handling.
5.0 -
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
5.1 -
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION AND PERSONAL SECURITY
5.1.3 -
ENPS shall include a Remote Security and Emergency Monitoring (RSEM) function to create an environment of safety in secure areas.
5.1.3.4 -
RSEM shall include a Monitor Alert Levels (MAL) function.
5.1.3.4.3 -
MAL shall increase system preparedness as the likelihood of an incident increases, including:
5.1.4 -
ENPS shall include a Wide Area Alert (WAA) function to notify the public in emergency situations using ITS driver information and traveler information capabilities.
5.1.4.1 -
WAA shall notify transportation operators and information providers when an emergency situation occurs that requires public notification.
5.1.4.1.1 -
The WAA notification shall identify the originator, the nature of the emergency, the geographic area affected by the emergency, the effective time period, and information and instructions necessary for the public to respond to the alert.
5.1.4.1.2 -
The WAA shall provide necessary information for emergencies including, but not limited to, child abductions, severe weather watches and warnings, military activities, civil emergencies, other natural and human-caused disaster advisories, and law enforcement warnings.
5.1.4.2 -
WAA shall use available dynamic message signs, highway advisory radio, in-vehicle displays, 511 and other telephone information systems, traveler information web sites, transit vehicle information systems, message display boards, and other information systems to provide the WAA information to the public.
5.1.4.2.1 -
WAA shall tailor the information provided for individual driver and traveler information systems, limiting messages to short notifications for human-factors limited devices like dynamic message signs.
5.1.4.3 -
WAA shall keep the WAA initiator apprised of the current status of public notification, including an accounting of the driver and traveler information resources that are being utilized.
5.1.4.4 -
WAA shall notify transportation operators and information providers when public notification is no longer required.
5.1.5 -
ENPS shall include a Protect Sensitive Traveler Information (PSTI) function to inhibit distribution of traveler information that is deemed to be sensitive.
5.1.5.1 -
PSTI shall notify transportation operators and information providers when access to information from ITS surveillance and sensor systems must be restricted.
5.1.5.2 -
The PSTI notification shall identify the geographic area, time, specific devices, and/or other information necessary to determine the traveler information that must be protected.
5.1.5.3 -
PSTI shall restrict access to traveler information for the affected area until access restrictions are removed.
5.1.5.4 -
PSTI shall notify transportation operators and information providers when traveler information access restrictions are removed.
5.3 -
DISASTER RESPONSE AND EVACUATION
5.3.0 -
ITS shall provide a Disaster Response and Evacuation (DRE) function that provides for effective, coordinated management of the surface transportation system during all types of disasters including natural disasters (hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, severe winter storms, tsunamis, etc.), terrorist acts, and other catastrophic events (e.g., nuclear power plant disasters). Two primary subservices are provided: (1) Disaster Response and (2) Evacuation Coordination. The Disaster Response Subservice provides support for planning, transportation management, resource sharing, and information coordination between transportation agencies and principal responding agencies (emergency management, public safety, and other allied agencies) to improve the effectiveness and safety of a disaster response. The Disaster Response Subservice consists of eight major functions: 1) Coordinate Response Plans, 2) Monitor Alert Levels, 3) Detect and Verify Emergency, 4) Assess Infrastructure Status, 5) Coordinate Response, 6) Critical Service Restoration, 7) Manage Area Transportation, and 8) Disaster Traveler Information. The Evacuation Coordination (EC) Subservice efficiently manages an evacuation and provides evacuees with the information they need during evacuation and subsequent reentry to the evacuated area. The Evacuation Coordination (EC) subservice includes four additional major functions: 9) Evacuation Planning Support, 10) Evacuation Traveler Information, 11) Evacuation Transportation Management, and 12) Evacuation Resource Sharing.
5.3.10 -
Evacuation Coordination shall include an Evacuation Traveler Information (ETI) function.
5.3.10.1 -
ETI shall be accessible to users from multiple distributed locations, including, but not limited to:
5.3.10.1(a) -
homes,
5.3.10.1(b) -
public buildings,
5.3.10.1(c) -
evacuation shelters,
5.3.10.1(d) -
rest areas,
5.3.10.1(e) -
hotels,
5.3.10.1(f) -
restaurants,
5.3.10.1(g) -
airports and other mode terminals, and
5.3.10.1(h) -
wireless devices (in-vehicle and handheld).
5.3.10.2 -
ETI shall identify mandatory and voluntary evacuation zones and any special evacuation requirements for each zone.
5.3.10.3 -
ETI shall provide a list of alternative evacuation destinations.
5.3.10.4 -
ETI shall provide shelter information including:
5.3.10.4(a) -
Location
5.3.10.4(b) -
Time of operation
5.3.10.4(c) -
Vacancy
5.3.10.4(d) -
Available facilities including accommodations for people with special needs, such as pets, disabilities and elderly.
5.3.10.5 -
ETI shall provide recommended evacuation and reentry route(s) based on:
5.3.10.5(a) -
Real-time and forecast traffic and road conditions.
5.3.10.5(b) -
Traveler-specified route parameters.
5.3.10.6 -
ETI shall provide the recommended evacuation start time for a selected evacuation origin and destination based on:
5.3.10.6(a) -
The travel time required for the trip.
5.3.10.6(b) -
The capability of the evacuation network to handle evacuation demand based on current and future network conditions.
5.3.10.6(c) -
The existing and forecast conditions at the evacuation origin and destination.
5.3.10.7 -
ETI shall identify reentry times for those jurisdictions that have cleared an area for reentry.
5.3.10.8 -
ETI shall provide road and traffic conditions on evacuation routes including:
5.3.10.8(a) -
Current and forecast speed and travel times
5.3.10.8(b) -
Incident information
5.3.10.8(c) -
Current and forecast road, bridge and lane closure information.
5.3.10.8(d) -
Advisories of hazardous conditions such as flooding, malfunctioning traffic signals, debris and falling objects.
5.3.10.8(e) -
Current and forecast weather information
5.3.10.9 -
ETI shall provide information for transportation modes including buses, airlines, trains, ferries, and ships Including:
5.3.10.9(a) -
The availability of transportation mode services.
5.3.10.9(b) -
Arrival and departure information for available transportation services.
5.3.10.10 -
ETI shall provide general evacuation guidance information to travelers, including guidance/tips for trip preparation, trip duration and trip return.
5.3.10.11 -
ETI shall provide information regarding traveler services available along evacuation routes and at evacuation destinations including:
5.3.10.11(a) -
Lodging,
5.3.10.11(b) -
Restaurants,
5.3.10.11(c) -
Stores,
5.3.10.11(d) -
Hospitals and medical services
5.3.10.11(e) -
Rest areas
5.3.10.11(f) -
Vehicle fueling stations
5.3.10.12 -
ETI shall provide emergency public information including diversion information and information on refuges of last resort and other safe havens if emergency termination of an in-progress evacuation is necessary.
7.0 -
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
7.1 -
ARCHIVED DATA FUNCTION
7.1.0 -
ITS shall provide an Archived Data Function to control the archiving and distribution of ITS data. The Archived Data User Service provides the Historical Data Archive Repositories and controls the archiving functionality for all ITS data with five major functions: 1) the Operational Data Control function to manage operations data integrity; 2) the Data Import and Verification function to acquire historical data from the Operational Data Control function; 3) the Automatic Data Historical Archive function for permanently archiving the data; 4) the Data Warehouse Distribution function, which integrates the planning, safety, operations, and research communities into ITS and processes data products for these communities; and 5) the ITS Community Interface which provides the ITS common interface to all ITS users for data products specification and retrieval. ADUS helps achieve the ITS information goal of unambiguous interchange and reuse of data and information throughout all functional areas.
7.1.3 -
The Archived Data Function shall include a Data Import and Verification (DIV) function to acquire historical data from the Operational Data Control function.
7.1.3.1 -
DIV shall be capable of importing selected ITS Operational data from the ITS Operational Repositories.
7.1.3.1.8 -
DIV shall be capable of importing ITS Vehicle and Traveler data to include:
7.1.3.1.8(e) -
Parking and roadway pricing change data.
7.1.3.1.8(g) -
Service requests
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Last updated: 02-11-05 |
