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TxDOT San Antonio TMC (TransGuide) Equipment Packages

Architecture Geographic Scope

 

The following equipment packages are associated with the "TxDOT San Antonio TMC (TransGuide)" element.   Select the "Details" icon to see the detailed requirements associated with each equipment package, or consult the National ITS Architecture web site for more information.

 

Barrier System Management

Remotely controls barrier systems such as gates and other systems that manage entry to roadways, transportation facilities and infrastructure.

 

Safeguard System Management

Remotely controls safeguard systems such as blast shields and tunnel exhaust systems that are used to mitigate the impact of incidents on transportation infrastructure.

 

TMC Freeway Management

Remotely controls ramp meters, mainline metering, and lane controls on freeways based on upstream and downstream traffic flow and ramp queue length algorithms.

 

TMC Regional Traffic Control

Coordination between traffic management centers in order to share traffic information between centers as well as control of traffic management field equipment. This may be used during incidents and special events and during day-to-day operations.

 

TMC Signal Control

Remotely controls traffic signal controllers to implement traffic management strategies at major intersections and on main highways for urban areas, based on traffic conditions, incidents, emergency vehicle preemptions, pedestrian crossings, etc.

 

TMC Traffic Information Dissemination

Controls dissemination of traffic-related data to other centers, the media, and travelers via the driver information systems (DMS, HAR) that it operates.

 

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