Operational Concepts

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Stakeholder: Columbus Traffic Management Group

Transportation Service Roles/Responsibilities Status

Surface Street Management for Central Ohio Regional ITS Architecture

Adjust signal timing patterns in response to incidents. Existing and Planned
Collect traffic data from the traffic signal system sensors. Existing and Planned
Coordinate traffic signals at rail-intersection grade crossings. Existing and Planned
Monitor the speeds of vehicles traveling through on the arterials. Existing and Planned
Operate traffic signal systems on local arterials and streets owned and operated by the municipality. Existing and Planned
Perform network surveillance for incident detection and verification, and send traffic/incident information and traffic images to local and county public safety agencies and EOCs. Existing and Planned
Provide signal preemption for emergency vehicles. Existing and Planned
Provide signal priority for transit vehicles. Existing and Planned
Coordinate with Rail Operations Planned
Interconnect with traffic signals operated by adjacent jurisdictions. Planned
Monitor and control traffic information devices of other traffic management agencies, such as traffic signal controllers, during certain agreed upon conditions, such as specific hours or during specific emergencies. Planned
Monitor arterial surveillance cameras. Planned
Operate traffic information devices, such as dynamic message signs and highway advisory radios. Planned
Provide maintenance information to travelers via the City of Columbus Paving the Way Website and private traveler information systems. Planned
Provide signal preemption for emergency vehicles. Planned
Provide signal priority for transit vehicles. Planned
Provide traffic and road network information to local transit agencies. Planned
Provide traffic information reports to other traffic management agencies. Planned
Provide traffic information to travelers via traffic information devices on roadways (e.g., DMS and HAR equipment), and through local ISPs and web sites. Planned
Provide traffic information, such as road network conditions, to maintenance and construction agencies. Planned
Provide traffic information, such as road network conditions, to private traveler information systems and the media. Planned
Provide traffic information, such as road network conditions, to public safety agencies. Planned
Suggest a safe driving speed for vehicles traveling on the arterials. Planned

Freeway Management for Central Ohio Regional ITS Architecture

Collect traffic data from highway system sensors. Existing and Planned
Monitor and control highway traffic with traffic sensors, ramp meters and lane control signals. Existing and Planned
Monitor and control traffic information devices of other traffic management agencies, such as dynamic message signs, during certain agreed upon conditions, such as specific hours or during specific emergencies. Existing and Planned
Monitor highway surveillance cameras. Existing and Planned
Monitor the speeds of vehicles traveling on the highway or state-owned arterials. Existing and Planned
Operate traffic information devices, such as dynamic message signs and highway advisory radios. Existing and Planned
Perform network surveillance for incident detection and verification, and send traffic/incident information and traffic images to local and county public safety agencies and EOCs. Existing and Planned
Provide traffic information in a coordinated effort to the statewide TMC, state traveler information system and other traffic management agencies. Existing and Planned
Provide traffic information reports to other traffic management agencies. Existing and Planned
Provide traffic information to travelers via the state DOT website, 511 system, information service providers, and the media. Existing and Planned
Provide traffic information to travelers via traffic information devices on state-owned roadways (e.g., DMS and HAR equipment), and through local ISPs and web sites. Existing and Planned
Provide traffic information, such as road network conditions, information to transit agencies. Existing and Planned
Provide traffic information, such as road network conditions, to information service providers. Existing and Planned
Provide traffic information, such as road network conditions, to maintenance and construction agencies. Existing and Planned
Provide traffic information, such as road network conditions, to public safety agencies. Existing and Planned
Suggest a safe driving speed for vehicles traveling on the highway or state-owned arterials. Existing and Planned

Incident Management for Central Ohio Regional ITS Architecture

Coordinate incident response for incidents on or adjacent to highways and state-operated roads with public safety agencies, and EOCs in surrounding counties and municipalities, including response for scheduled events. Existing and Planned
Coordinate maintenance resources for incidents with other regional maintenance and construction operations, and other state DOT maintenance and construction districts. Existing and Planned
Provide incident information to other traffic management and public safety agencies. Existing and Planned
Provide maintenance resources in response to incidents on highways and state-operated arterials. Existing and Planned
Receive maintenance resource requests for incident response from county fire/EMS/sheriff, local police/fire/EMS, the state highway patrol, and 911 emergency call centers. Existing and Planned
Receive maintenance resource requests for incident response from the state DOT TMC. Existing and Planned
Receive maintenance resource requests for incident response from the traffic operations center. Existing and Planned
Coordinate incident response for incidents on or adjacent to roadways with public safety agencies, and EOCs in surrounding counties and municipalities, including response for scheduled events. Planned
Coordinate maintenance resources for incidents with other municipal and county maintenance and construction systems as well as state DOT maintenance and construction operations. Planned
Provide incident information to other traffic management and public safety agencies. Planned
Provide maintenance resources in response to incidents on arterials. Planned
Receive maintenance resource requests for incident response from county fire/EMS/sheriff, local police/fire/EMS, the state highway patrol, and 911 emergency call centers. Planned

Maintenance and Construction for Central Ohio Regional ITS Architecture

Coordinate a maintenance or construction request from the local TMC. Existing and Planned
Coordinate a maintenance or construction request from the state DOT TMC. Existing and Planned
Coordinate with municipal and county maintenance and construction systems, as well as the state DOT maintenance and construction sections. Existing and Planned
Distribute environmental data to private weather providers, regional TMCs, regional emergency management agencies, regional transit agencies, and county and municipal maintenance sections. Existing and Planned
Distribute work zone information to local transit agencies, local emergency management agencies, private rail operations, the media, and multimodal service providers. Existing and Planned
Manage work zones for all state DOT maintenance and construction activities, and monitor work zone safety with state DOT field devices and vehicles. Existing and Planned
Perform maintenance for ITS field equipment owned by the agency. Existing and Planned
Perform maintenance for ITS field equipment owned by the state DOT. Existing and Planned
Provide maintenance and construction information to state DOT maintenance and construction operations; regional maintenance and construction operations; and the traveling public through portable DMS devices. Existing and Planned
Coordinate with other municipal and county maintenance and construction systems, as well as the state DOT maintenance and construction sections. Planned
Distribute work zone information to local transit agencies, local emergency management agencies, private rail operations, the media, and multimodal service providers. Planned
Manage work zones for all local maintenance and construction activities, and monitor work zone safety with local field devices and vehicles. Planned
Provide environmental data to private weather providers; regional traffic management centers, regional emergency management agencies; regional transit agencies; and county and municipal maintenance sections. Planned
Provide maintenance and construction information to state DOT maintenance and construction operations; regional maintenance and construction operations; and the traveling public through portable DMS devices. Planned

Traveler Information for Central Ohio Regional ITS Architecture

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

Emergency Management for Central Ohio Regional ITS Architecture

Coordinate emergency plans and emergency responses with county EOCs. Includes managing highways and state arterials in response to and under the direction of the county EOC. Existing and Planned
Coordinate evacuation and re-entry plans with the county EOC. Existing and Planned
Dispatch roadway service patrol vehicles that monitor roads that aid motorists, offering rapid response to minor incidents (flat tire, accidents, out of gas) to minimize disruption to the traffic stream. Existing and Planned
Coordinate emergency plans and responses with county EOCs. Includes adjusting signal timing patterns and managing municipal roads in response to and under the direction of the county EOC. Planned
Coordinate evacuation and re-entry plans with the county EOC. Planned

Archived Data Systems for Central Ohio Regional ITS Architecture

Collect and archive traffic information from traffic sensors, including traffic volumes, speeds and occupancy. Existing and Planned
Collect and archive traffic information from traffic signal system sensors, including traffic volumes, speeds and occupancy. Planned

Last updated: 10-23-09