Operational Concepts: ODOT

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The following are the roles and responsibilities, by functional area or by project, for the ODOT.
Functional Area or Project Roles and Responsibilities Status

Freeway Management for Youngstown-Warren

Monitor traffic sensors on expressways Planned
Operate lane control system Planned
Operate traffic information devices on expressways (e.g. DMS and Highway Advisory Radios- HAR) Planned
Provide traffic information report to other agencies Planned

Generic

   Interconnect with signal systems in adjacent jurisdictions. Not Planned

Incident Management for Youngstown-Warren

Perform limited network surveillance for detection and verification of incidents Planned
Operate Freeway Service Vehicles (future) Planned
Provide incident information to travelers via traffic information devices on expressways (e.g. DMS and Highway Advisory Radios- HAR) Planned

Incident Management for Youngstown-Warren -ODOT Service Patrol

Operate Freeway Service Vehicles (future) Planned

Maintenance and Construction for ODOT Maintenance Vehicle Upgrade

Track maintenance vehicles Planned

Maintenance and Construction for Youngstown-Warren

Provide maintenance of state highways in the region including snow and ice control and pavement maintenance. Planned
Track maintenance vehicles Planned

Signal Upgrades along Evacuation Routes

Interconnect with signal systems operated by counties or municipalities adjoining the ODOT systems Planned
Operate traffic signal systems for municipality owned arterials Planned
Operate traffic signal systems for Village of Lordstown Planned
Operate traffic signal systems on state owned arterials. Planned

Surface Street Management for Youngstown-Warren

Interconnect with signal systems operated by counties or municipalities adjoining the ODOT systems Planned
Operate traffic signal systems on state owned arterials. Planned

Traveler Information Delivery Methods

Provide interactive traveler information, including trip planning services, through the Web site and regional kiosks at rest areas, visitor centers, and service plazas. Planned
Provide traffic and maintenance information for region to the public via Buckeye Traffic Planned
Provide traveler information through DMS, including CVO information (future) Planned
Provide traveler information to other private sector information providers Planned

Traveler Information for ODOT

Provide interactive traveler information, including trip planning services, through the Web site and regional kiosks at rest areas, visitor centers, and service plazas. Planned
Provide traveler information to other private sector information providers Planned

Traveler Information for Youngstown-Warren

Provide traffic and maintenance information for region to the public via Buckeye Traffic Planned
Provide traveler information through DMS, including CVO information (future) Planned
Provide traveler information to other private sector information providers Planned

Last updated: 01-30-14