ITS Element: OTC Maintenance and Construction Vehicles

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Description: Represents the ITS equipment, e.g., mobile data terminals, on snow plows and other maintenance vehicles that are owned and operated by OTC.
Status: Existing
Stakeholder: Ohio Turnpike Commission
Mapping: Maintenance and Construction Vehicle
Other MCV

Interfaces:

OTC Maintenance Dispatch
Market Packages: MC01 - Maintenance and Construction Vehicle and Equipment Tracking - Ohio Turnpike Commission
MC02 - Maintenance and Construction Vehicle Maintenance - Ohio Turnpike Commission
MC07 - Roadway Maintenance and Construction - Ohio Turnpike Commission
MC08 - Work Zone Management - Ohio Turnpike Commission
Functional Requirements:

MCV Roadway Maintenance and Construction

  • The maintenance and construction vehicle shall monitor materials information including remaining quantity and current application rate of materials on the vehicle.
  • The maintenance and construction vehicle shall respond to control information from the center to allow remote operation of the on-board vehicle systems. These systems include routine maintenance equipment for cutting, repairs, hazard removal, etc.
  • The maintenance and construction vehicle shall respond to dispatch information from the center, presented to the vehicle operator for acknowledgement and returning status.
  • The maintenance and construction vehicle shall send operational data to the center including the operational state of the maintenance equipment (e.g., blade up/down, spreader pattern), types and quantities of materials used for construction and maintenanc
  • The maintenance and construction vehicle shall track the location and status of safety systems on-board the vehicle.

MCV Vehicle Location Tracking

  • The maintenance and construction vehicle shall send the time stamped vehicle location to the controlling center.
  • The maintenance and construction vehicle shall track its current location.

MCV Vehicle System Monitoring and Diagnostics

  • The maintenance and construction vehicle shall collect vehicle diagnostics and operating status data from the maintenance vehicle platform including engine temperature, mileage, tire wear, brake wear, belt wear, and other operational status measures as we
  • The maintenance and construction vehicle shall send the vehicle diagnostic and safety information to an equipment repair facility.
  • The maintenance and construction vehicle shall send the vehicle diagnostic and safety information to the controlling maintenance center.
  • The maintenance and construction vehicle shall use the diagnostic and status information to support scheduling vehicle maintenance, monitoring safety status, and informing the vehicle operator of the conditions.

MCV Work Zone Support

  • The maintenance and construction vehicle shall collect inputs from field personnel and from work zone devices on-board the maintenance and construction vehicle and send them to the controlling center.
  • The maintenance and construction vehicle shall monitor, operate, and control work zone devices located at or alongside the roadway. The devices operated on board the vehicle include driver information devices (e.g. dynamic message signs) and work zone int
  • The maintenance and construction vehicle shall provide an interface for field personnel to input status of their work zone activities.

Last updated: 03-17-10