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Roadway Work Zone Traffic Control Equipment Package

Architecture Geographic Scope

Description:

This equipment package directs activity in work zones, controlling traffic through portable dynamic message signs (DMS) and informing other groups of activity (e.g., ISP, TM, other maintenance and construction centers) for better coordination management. Work zone speeds and delays are provided to the motorist prior to the work zones

 

Included in:

TxDOT Childress District Portable Field Equipment

Processes:

1.2.7.9Process Roadway Information Data
1.3.1.3Process Traffic Images
  

User Service Requirements (fully or partially addressed):

1.0TRAVEL AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
1.5TRAVELER SERVICES INFORMATION
1.5.2TSI shall include an Information Access function that allows travelers to access the available information.
1.5.2.5Information Access shall provide the capability for travelers to access the TSI information via any of, but not limited to, the following methods:
1.5.2.5(a)Highway advisory radio.
1.6TRAFFIC CONTROL
1.6.3TC shall include a Device Control function.
1.6.3.3The Device Control function shall provide the capability to exercise control over those devices utilized for traffic control.
1.6.3.3.2Device Control shall include the capability to dynamically control traffic signing.
1.6.3.4Device Control shall communicate control data to the following devices.
1.6.3.4(c)Information signs.
1.7INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
1.7.1Incident Management shall provide an Incident Identification function to identify incidents.
1.7.1.2The Incident Identification function shall include the capability to identify existing (both planned and unplanned) incidents.
1.7.1.2.2The Incident Identification function shall determine and continuously monitor at least the following characteristics of each existing incident:
1.7.1.2.2(a)Type (including Terrain Hazards).
2.0PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
2.2EN-ROUTE TRANSIT INFORMATION
2.2.1TI shall include an Information Distribution function that disseminates information to travelers.
2.2.1.2Information Distribution shall include a User Interface feature.
2.2.1.2.1User Interface shall provide the capability for users to access travel related information at fixed locations.
2.2.1.2.1.3Fixed location user interface shall provide the capability to utilize local ATM networks to provide travel information to users.
2.2.1.2.2User Interface shall provide the capability for users to access travel related information at mobile locations.
2.2.1.2.2.1Mobile Location user interfaces shall provide the capability for users, either one passenger at a time or to a group environment, to access travel related information while on board transit vehicles.
2.4PUBLIC TRAVEL SECURITY
2.4.2PTS shall include a Security Sensors (SS) function.
2.4.2.2SS shall include both video and audio systems at key locations, including rest areas, to monitor activities.
8.0MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
8.1MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS
8.1.3Maintenance and Construction Operations shall provide a Work Zone Management and Safety (WZMS) function, which provides support for the effectiveness, safety, and efficiency of roadway operations during all work zone activities. This function includes interactions among Traffic Managers, Supervisors, Dispatchers, Field Crews, Construction Crews, Public Safety Organizations, Information Service Providers, and Travelers.
8.1.3.1WZMS shall monitor, control, and direct activity in the vicinity of work zones.
8.1.3.1.1WZMS shall provide information about work zones, including but not limited to:
8.1.3.1.1(a)Anticipated delays
8.1.3.1.1(b)Alternate routes
8.1.3.1.1(c)Suggested speed limit
8.1.3.2WZMS shall support the management of data about work zones.
8.1.3.2.4WZMS shall provide information on work zone activities to other agencies, including but not limited to:
8.1.3.2.4(e)Traffic management systems
8.1.3.3WZMS shall provide systems that communicate reliable, accurate, and timely traveler information, including but not limited to:
8.1.3.3(a)Location, including lane closure information
8.1.3.3(b)Alternate route / detour
8.1.3.3(c)Work zone speed limit
8.1.3.3(d)Delay
  
The detailed process and user service requirement traceability information on this page was extracted from the National ITS Architecture. Consult the National ITS Architecture web site for more information.

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