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1.0 -
TRAVEL AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
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.
1.6.2 -
TC shall include a Traffic Surveillance function.
1.6.2.2 -
Traffic Surveillance shall include a data collect function to provide the capability to collect data for determining traffic flow and prediction.
1.6.2.4 -
TC shall provide the capability to acquire detailed traffic measurements at specific locations.
1.6.2.4.1 -
Traffic Surveillance shall include a data process function to process the traffic data which are acquired.
1.6.2.5 -
The wide area surveillance shall acquire sufficient data to provide the system with the knowledge of the existing conditions.
1.6.2.5.1 -
The data process function shall combine and process traffic data from multiple sources and times in order to improve the accuracy of the view of the current traffic condition.
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(a) -
In-vehicle navigation.
1.6.4(b) -
Trip planning.
1.6.4(c) -
Routing systems.
1.6.4(d) -
Fleet management 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.
1.7.4 -
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.
1.8.1.6 -
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(f) -
Traffic Control.
1.8.2 -
TDM shall include a processing function.
1.8.2.1 -
The processing function shall provide the capability to generate management and control strategies that facilitate the implementation of policies and regulations designed to address the following:
1.8.2.1(b) -
HOV lanes and ramps.
1.8.2.10 -
The processing function's dynamically generated management and control strategies shall include the parking management and controls to include, but not be limited to, the following:
1.8.2.10(c) -
Variable message signs.
5.0 -
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
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.
5.3.2 -
Disaster Response shall provide a Monitor Alert Levels (MAL) function.
5.3.2.2 -
MAL shall increase system preparedness as the alert level or the likelihood of a disaster increases, taking actions including:
5.3.2.2(c) -
Review and update resource inventories
8.0 -
MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
8.1 -
MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS
8.1.1 -
Maintenance and Construction Operations shall provide a Maintenance Vehicle Fleet Management (MVFM) function to schedule and dispatch, monitor and track location, and monitor operational condition and maintenance requirements of public and contracted fleets of maintenance, construction, and specialized service vehicles. This function includes interactions among Traffic Managers, Supervisors, Dispatchers, Field Crews, Construction Crews, Vehicle Maintenance Crews, Equipment Maintenance Crews, Weather Services Organizations, and Information Service Providers.
8.1.1.6 -
MVFM shall be capable of providing dispatchers and operators of maintenance, construction, and specialized service vehicles with information regarding potential and actual roadway problems.
8.1.1.6.1 -
MVFM shall provide information to dispatchers and vehicle operators, including but not limited to:
8.1.1.6.1(a) -
Congestion
8.1.1.6.1(b) -
Incidents
8.1.2 -
Maintenance and Construction Operations shall provide a Roadway Management (RWM) function to monitor traffic, road surface, and environmental conditions and forecast traffic and road surface conditions to support management of routine and hazardous road condition remediation and to communicate changes in conditions. This function includes interactions among Traffic Managers, Supervisors, Dispatchers, Field Crews, Construction Crews, Asset Managers, Planning Agencies, and Weather Services Organizations.
8.1.2.1 -
RWM shall support a number of different services, including but not limited to:
8.1.2.1(e) -
Repair activities
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