Operational Concepts

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Stakeholder: Ohio State University

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
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
Monitor arterial surveillance cameras. Planned
Provide maintenance information to travelers via the City of Columbus Paving the Way Website and private traveler information systems. Planned

Emergency Management for Central Ohio Regional ITS Architecture

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 incident information from regional public safety providers. Planned
Collect and archive traffic and traveler information from the municipal and county public information systems and the state DOT. Planned
Collect and archive transit information from regional transit providers. Planned

Last updated: 10-23-09