Inventory	Element Description
ITS Inventory (PDF Version)
AHP Weigh in Motion Sites	Weigh in motion sites on AHTD highways that are operated by the Arkansas Highway Police.
AHTD Asset Management System	The asset management system (sign inventory, ITS equipment inventory, maintenance equipment inventory, etc.) owned and operated by AHTD.
AHTD CCTV Cameras	Closed Circuit Television cameras owned and operated by AHTD on the interstate highways throughout the Region. Includes CCTV cameras in the tunnel.
AHTD District 4 Construction and Maintenance Operations	Oversees maintenance and construction of AHTD roadways within the District.
AHTD District 4 TMC	Handles regional maintenance and construction coordination, including interstate, for District 4. Performs traffic management function for AHTD managed highways and arterials within the District.
AHTD District 9 Construction and Maintenance Operations	Oversees maintenance and construction of AHTD roadways within the District.
AHTD District 9 TMC	Handles regional maintenance and construction coordination, including interstate, for District 9. Performs traffic management function for AHTD managed highways and arterials within District 9.
AHTD Equipment Repair Facility	Equipment repair facilities which communicate with vehicles for preventive maintenance.
AHTD Field Equipment	Includes dynamic message signs, portable equipment, and traffic counters.
AHTD Headquarters	Represents AHTD's district roadway maintenance and construction operations.
AHTD Highway Conditions Reporting System	The AHTD system that provides detailed construction closures, detours, restrictions, permit and weather information. Accessible to public by: Internet, which provides access to information by route, county or district. Includes contact information, and the phone number for construction, closures, hazards, detour information.
AHTD I-540 Tunnel Emissions Monitoring System	Emissions and other monitoring sensors. Includes heat sensors and vapor monitors in the tunnel.
AHTD Maintenance and Construction Vehicles	Maintenance and construction vehicle on-board systems for vehicle tracking and maintenance logging.
AHTD Maintenance Archive	Collects data from AHTD traffic and maintenance data collection equipment, as well as provides traffic and maintenance data to the MPOs and other archive users.
AHTD Motorist Assist Patrol (MAP) Dispatch	The Freeway Service Patrol dispatch function that assist troubled motorists on freeways in the region.
AHTD Motorist Assist Patrol Vehicles	Vehicles of the freeway service patrol that assist troubled motorists on freeways in the region.
AHTD Public Information Office	The office provides the official interface between AHTD traffic and maintenance departments and interests outside the departments such as the media and the AHTD website.
AHTD Resident Engineers Office	Oversees highway construction operations in the district.
AHTD Roadside HAZMAT Detectors	ITS field sensors that detect HAZMAT situations on AHTD roads.
AHTD Security Monitoring Field Equipment	Security monitoring field equipment includes sensors and surveillance devices that monitor transportation infrastructure and public areas.
AHTD Statewide TMC	Handles statewide maintenance and construction coordination, including interstate. Performs traffic management function in Little Rock for AHTD managed highways and arterials.
AHTD Storage Facilities	Equipment and materials storage facilities for AHTD.
AHTD Toll Authority CSC	Customer Service Center for AHTD Toll Authority operated toll roads to process the electronic toll transactions.
AHTD Toll Authority ITS Field Equipment	ITS roadside field equipment, including probe detection equipment along the AHTD Toll Authority operated toll roads.
AHTD Toll Authority Toll Plaza Equipment	Represents the electronic toll collection equipment in toll plazas operated by the AHTD Toll Authority.
AHTD Toll Authority Traffic Management Center	Performs traffic management function for all toll roads in the region maintained by AHTD. Handles regional maintenance and construction coordination for the toll roads.
AHTD Toll Authority Website	Web site and information portal (including account information) for customers using electronic toll tags on AHTD Toll Authority operated toll roads.
AHTD Website	Transportation information website for AHTD. Presently includes current traffic and road network conditions. In the future will include real-time construction, work zone, special event, incident, and traffic information.
Archive Data Users	Represents systems that make use of various archive data collected in the Region.
Arkansas 511 System	Planned statewide phone based traveler information system.
Arkansas Highway Police Dispatch	Manage weigh stations (4 in the state) and work zone enforcement. Hazardous materials and commercial vehicle safety laws are enforced. There is one central dispatch in Little Rock, AR.
Arkansas Highway Police Vehicles	Emergency vehicles dispatched from the Arkansas Highway Police dispatch center.
Arkansas State EOC	Statewide emergency operations center located in Conway, AR.
Arkansas State Police Dispatch Troop L	Dispatch of Arkansas Highway Patrol Troop L. Dispatch center located in Springdale, AR. Are a PSAP for Washington County 911 operations.
Arkansas State Police Headquarters	This is the State Police Headquarters located in Little Rock, Arkansas - they are responsible for sending out Amber Alerts throughout the state.
Arkansas State Police Vehicles	Emergency vehicles dispatched from the Arkansas State Police dispatch center.
ASP Statewide Crash Records Information System	AHTD statewide database of vehicle crash/accident records. Inputs to this system is provided by elements in the Region.
Bella Vista Fire/EMS Vehicles	Represents the ITS-devices (i.e., mobile data terminals) onboard the Bella Vista fire vehicles.
Bella Vista ITS Field Equipment	ITS field equipment owned and operated by Bella Vista including any and all equipment distributed on and along the roadway which monitors and controls traffic.
Bella Vista Police Dispatch	Dispatch function for Bella Vista. Includes dispatch for police, fire and EMS departments.
Bella Vista Police Vehicles	Represents the ITS-devices (i.e., mobile data terminals) onboard Bella Vista law enforcement vehicles.
Bella Vista Public Works Department	Represents Bella Vista's roadway maintenance operations.
Bella Vista Traffic Operations Center	Operation of traffic signal systems, CCTV cameras, and other ITS operations in Bella Vista.
Bella Vista Website	Transportation information website for the City of Bella Vista. In the future will include real-time construction, work zone, special event, incident, and traffic information.
Benton County Central Communications	The public safety answering point (PSAP) for Benton County. One of four PSAPs in Benton County, provides the dispatch functions in Benton County except for Bentonville, Rogers, and Siloam Springs.
Benton County EOC	Represents the Benton County Emergency Operations Center.
Benton County ITS Field Equipment	ITS field equipment owned and operated by Benton County, including any and all equipment distributed on and along the roadway which monitors and controls traffic. Includes traffic signals, and DMS.
Benton County Traffic Management Center	Operation of ITS, including traffic signals, CCTV cameras and DMS for Benton County.
Bentonville Emergency Communications Center	Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) and dispatch function for the City of Bentonville. Includes dispatch for police, fire and EMS departments.
Bentonville Fire/EMS Vehicles	Represents the ITS-devices (i.e., mobile data terminals) onboard the City of Bentonville fire and emergency medical services (EMS) vehicles.
Bentonville ITS Field Equipment	ITS field equipment owned and operated by the City of Bentonville, including any and all equipment distributed on and along the roadway which monitors and controls traffic. Includes traffic signals, dynamic message signs (fixed and portable), and CCTV cameras.
Bentonville Parking Management System	Equipment for managing and monitoring the City of Bentonville's on-street parking, parking garages and parking lots.
Bentonville Police Vehicles	Represents the ITS-devices (i.e., mobile data terminals) onboard the City of Bentonville law enforcement vehicles.
Bentonville Traffic Operations Center	Operation of traffic signal systems, CCTV cameras, and other ITS operations in the City of Bentonville.
Bentonville Transportation Division	Represents the City of Bentonville's roadway maintenance operations.
Bentonville Website	Transportation information website for the City of Bentonville. In the future will include real-time construction, work zone, special event, incident, and traffic information.
Bi-State MPO Archive Data	The regional data warehouse for the Bi-State MPO.
Commercial Vehicles	Represents ITS equipment on privately owned commercial vehicles.
County Asset Management System	The asset management system (sign inventory, ITS equipment inventory, maintenance equipment inventory, etc.) owned and operated by the counties within the geographic region.
County EMS Vehicles	Represents the ITS-devices (i.e., mobile data terminals) onboard county emergency medical services (EMS) vehicles.
County Equipment Repair Facility	The maintenance shop for all roadside equipment owned and operated by the counties within the Region. Used to communicate with vehicles for preventive maintenance.
County Maintenance and Construction Vehicles	Maintenance and construction vehicles owned and operated by the counties within the Region. In the future they may include ITS devices that provide the sensory, processing, storage, and communications functions necessary to support maintenance and construction operations.
County Maintenance Operations	Represents the Region's county roadway maintenance operations, including Benton County Road Department and Washington County Road Department.
County Sheriff Vehicles	Represents the ITS-devices (i.e., mobile data terminals) onboard county law enforcement vehicles.
County Website	Information website for the county, including transportation and emergency information. In the future will include real-time construction, work zone, special event, incident, and traffic information.
Fayetteville Central Dispatch	Dispatch function for Fayetteville. Includes dispatch for police, fire and other city departments/services for Fayetteville. Are a PSAP for Washington County 911 operations.
Fayetteville Fire Vehicles	Represents the ITS-devices (i.e., mobile data terminals) onboard the City of Fayetteville fire vehicles.
Fayetteville ITS Field Equipment	ITS field equipment (CCTV cameras, field sensors, traffic signals, etc.) that are owned and operated by the City of Fayetteville.
Fayetteville Parking Management System	Equipment for managing and monitoring parking garages and parking lots.
Fayetteville Police Vehicles	Represents the ITS-devices (i.e., mobile data terminals) onboard the City of Fayetteville law enforcement vehicles.
Fayetteville Traffic Operations Center	Operation of traffic signal systems, CCTV cameras, and other ITS operations in the City of Fayetteville.
Fayetteville Transportation Division	Represents the City of Fayetteville's roadway maintenance operations.
Fayetteville Website	Transportation information website for the City of Fayetteville. In the future will include real-time construction, work zone, special event, incident, and traffic information.
Financial Institution	Represents the financial institutions the regional transit agencies will use as part of electronic fare payment systems.
Independent School District Buses	The buses owned and operated by the various independent school districts in the Region.
Independent School District Dispatch	Dispatch function for each of the Independent School Districts throughout the Region. Includes radio communication with school buses.
Local Data Archives	Data archives maintained by local agencies.
Local Print and Broadcast Media	The Media element represents the information systems that provide traffic reports, travel conditions, and other transportation-related news services to the traveling public through radio, TV, and other media.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Dispatch	Dispatch function for the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Municipal Asset Management System	The asset management system (sign inventory, ITS equipment inventory, maintenance equipment inventory, etc.) owned and operated by the municipalities (cities and towns) within the geographic Region.
Municipal Convention and Visitors Bureau	The regional event promoter for the municipalities within the Region.
Municipal Equipment Repair Facility	The maintenance shop for all roadside equipment owned and operated by the municipalities within the Region. Used to communicate with vehicles for preventive maintenance.
Municipal ITS Field Equipment	ITS field equipment (CCTV cameras, field sensors, traffic signals, etc.) that are owned and operated by the municipalities within the Region.
Municipal Maintenance and Construction Vehicles	Maintenance and construction vehicles owned and operated by the municipalities within the Region. In the future they may include ITS devices that provide the sensory, processing, storage, and communications functions necessary to support maintenance and construction operations.
Municipal or County Permitting System	Represents permitting systems operated at the county or municipal level.
Municipal Public Safety Dispatch	EMS, fire, and police dispatch functions for the municipalities within the Region.
Municipal Public Safety Vehicles	Represents the ITS-devices (i.e., mobile data terminals) onboard municipal emergency vehicles including police, fire, and EMS.
Municipal Public Works	Represents the municipalities' roadway maintenance operations that are within the Region.
Municipal Traffic Operations Center	Includes traffic signal system in Lowell.
Municipal Website	Transportation information website for the municipalities within the Region. In the future it may include real-time construction, work zone, special event, incident, and traffic information.
National Weather Service	National service for national, regional, and local weather information.
Northwest Arkansas Regional Mutual Aid Network	The disaster information system and emergency information reconciliation network run by the regional public safety agencies in the event of a natural or man-made disaster.
NW Arkansas Maintenance and Construction Mutual Aid Network	Represents the AHTD's district roadway maintenance operations that are in adjacent regions.
NW Arkansas Regional Airport	Represents the ITS systems at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport.
NW Arkansas Regional Airport Authority Parking System	Equipment for managing and monitoring parking garages and parking lots operated and maintained by the NW Arkansas Regional Airport Authority.
NW Arkansas Regional Airport Emergency Management	Provides emergency services for the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, including fire and police.
NW Arkansas Regional Airport Emergency Vehicles	Represents the ITS-devices (i.e., mobile data terminals) onboard the emergency vehicles operated by NW Arkansas Regional Airport including police, fire, and EMS.
NW Arkansas Regional Airport Toll Plaza Equipment	Represents the electronic toll collection equipment in toll plazas operated by the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Toll Road Authority.
NW Arkansas Regional Airport Toll Road Customer Service Center	Customer Service Center for the toll roads operated by the Northwest Arkansas regional Airport Authority to process the electronic toll transactions.
NW Arkansas Regional Airport Toll Road ITS Field Equipment	ITS field equipment (CCTV cameras, field sensors, dynamic message signs, etc.) that are owned and operated by the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority.
NW Arkansas Regional Airport Toll Road TMC	Performs traffic management function for all toll roads in the region maintained by Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Toll Road Authority. Handles maintenance and construction coordination for the toll roads.
NW Arkansas Regional Airport Website	Website containing real-time flight schedules and surface transportation information, including weather conditions, traffic conditions, transit information, and parking availability.
NW Arkansas Regional Joint Traffic Management Center	Possible future regional traffic management center for coordinating traffic operations in the region.
NWARPC MPO Data Archive	The regional data warehouse for NWARPC.
NWARPC Virtual Data Warehouse	The regional data warehouse for NWARPC, providing access to the NWARPC MPO's own data archive and other data archives in the region.
NWARPC Website	The NWARPC website that includes archived planning information, schedules, TIPs, STIP, and other planning data.
Oklahoma State Police Dispatch	Dispatch function for the Oklahoma State Police.
Other AHTD District TMCs	Traffic Management Centers in the other Arkansas regions that handle regional maintenance and construction coordination, including interstate. They also performs traffic management function for AHTD managed highways and arterials within their perspective region.
Ozark Regional Transit Archive	Archive of transit data including ridership and other operations information.
Ozark Regional Transit Demand Response Transit Vehicles	Demand response transit vehicles operated by Ozark Regional Transit.
Ozark Regional Transit Dispatch	Provides fixed route and demand response dispatch functions for Ozark Regional Transit, including a Commuter Express Route.
Ozark Regional Transit Fixed Route Transit Vehicles	Transit vehicles include ITS devices that support the safe and efficient movement of passengers. These systems collect, manage, and disseminate transit-related information to the driver, operations and maintenance personnel, and transit system patrons.
Ozark Regional Transit Kiosks	Kiosks (public informational displays supporting various levels of interaction and information access) operated by Ozark Regional Transit.
Ozark Regional Transit Security Monitoring Field Equipment	Surveillance cameras at Ozark Regional Transit stops and terminals.
Ozark Regional Transit Website	Ozark Regional Transit Website includes route, schedule, and fare information for the system. In the future it could include demand-response scheduling requests.
Private Fleet Operations	Fleet dispatch systems for private commercial vehicle firms.
Private HAZMAT Security Provider	Private information service provider. Responsible for collecting HAZMAT cargo and information from commercial vehicle carriers, receiving spill and emergency notifications from HAZMAT vehicles in distress, and coordinating with public safety agencies in the event of a HAZMAT incident.
Private Long Distance Bus Company Operations	Represents private bus lines that travel through the region, including Greyhound.
Private Sector Traveler Information Services	Information service providers that provide traffic information, weather conditions, transit information, and general broadcast information to the traveling public.
Private Tow/Wrecker Dispatch	Dispatch function for privately owned tow or wrecker service. Based on a rotation list or a selected contractor.
Private Tow/Wrecker Vehicles	Represents the ITS-devices (i.e., mobile data terminals) onboard the tow or wrecker vehicles in the Region.
Private Travelers Personal Computing Devices	The equipment an individual owns and can personalize with their choices for information about transportation networks. An Internet-connected PC is an example.
Private Vehicles	Vehicles owned by private individuals in the area.
Private Weather Services	Private weather companies which are disseminators of weather information.
Public Tourism Websites	National Forestry, State Forestry, Army Corps of Engineers, and Arkansas Parks and Tourism Website.
Public/Private Ambulance Dispatch	Dispatch functions for public/private ambulance companies in the Region.
Public/Private Ambulances	Represents the ITS-devices (i.e., mobile data terminals) onboard ambulance vehicles that operate within the Northwest Arkansas region.
Rail Operations Centers	The rail operation centers that are located within the Region. These centers handle freight rail and passenger rail.
Rail Operators Rail Cars	Rail-based commercial vehicles.
Rail Operators Wayside Equipment	The rail operated equipment at highway rail intersections. Interconnect with traffic control.
Razorback Transit Archive	Transit data archive for Razorback Transit. Archived transit data includes ridership and other operational information.
Razorback Transit Demand Response Vehicles	Represents ITS systems in Razorback Transit demand responsive vehicles. Includes on-board voice annunciation equipment.
Razorback Transit Dispatch	Dispatch function for the University of Arkansas's transit service.
Razorback Transit Fixed Route Vehicles	Represents ITS systems in Razorback Transit fixed-route vehicles. Includes on-board voice annunciation equipment.
Razorback Transit Kiosks	Kiosks owned and operated by Razorback Transit.
Razorback Transit On-board Voice Annunciation	Represents the voice annunciation system on Razorback Transit vehicles.
Regional Medical Centers	Medical centers that are located within the Region (hospitals) or within the adjacent regions.
Regional Mobility Authority CSC	Customer Service Center for toll roads operated by the Regional Mobility Authority to process the electronic toll transactions.
Regional Mobility Authority ITS Field Equipment	ITS field equipment owned and operated by the Regional Mobility Authority, including any and all equipment distributed on and along the roadway which monitors and controls traffic. Includes traffic signals, CCTV cameras and DMS.
Regional Mobility Authority TMC	Operation of ITS, including traffic signals, CCTV cameras and DMS for the Regional Mobility Authority.
Regional Mobility Authority Toll Plaza Equipment	Represents the electronic toll collection equipment in toll plazas operated by the Regional Mobility Authority.
Regional Mobility Authority Website	Web site and information portal (including account information) for customers using electronic toll tags on toll roads operated by the Regional Mobility Authority.
Regional Smart Card	Smart Card used for Transit and other electronic systems (i.e. parking) throughout the Region.
Rest Area/Truck Stop/Visitor Center Kiosks	Remote traveler support provides access to traveler information at transit stations, transit stops, other fixed sites along travel routes (e.g., rest stops), and major trip generation locations.
River Valley Transportation Providers	Local transit operators in the Fort Smith Region.
Rogers Fire/EMS Vehicles	Represents the ITS-devices (i.e., mobile data terminals) onboard the City of Rogers fire and EMS vehicles.
Rogers ITS Field Equipment	ITS field equipment (CCTV cameras, field sensors, traffic signals, etc.) that are owned and operated by the City of Rogers.
Rogers Parking Management System	Equipment for managing and monitoring the City of Roger's on-street parking, parking garages and parking lots.
Rogers Police Dispatch	Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) and dispatch function for the City of Rogers. Includes dispatch for its police, fire and EMS departments.
Rogers Police Vehicles	Represents the ITS-devices (i.e., mobile data terminals) onboard the City of Rogers law enforcement vehicles.
Rogers Street Department	Represents the City of Rogers' roadway maintenance operations.
Rogers Traffic Operations Center	Operation of traffic signal systems, CCTV cameras, and other ITS operations in the City of Rogers. Also operates traffic signals for Avoca.
Rogers Website	Transportation information website for the City of Rogers. In the future will include real-time construction, work zone, special event, incident, and traffic information.
Rural Fire Departments	Rural fire departments, including volunteer fire departments.
Rural Fire Vehicles	Represents the ITS-devices (i.e., mobile data terminals) onboard rural fire vehicles.
Service Agency	Agencies that help subsidize the funding for paratransit operations for special case citizens to ensure that these citizens have transportation to and from where they need to go (generally the hospital).
Siloam Springs Fire/EMS Vehicles	Represents the ITS-devices (i.e., mobile data terminals) onboard the City of Siloam Springs fire and EMS vehicles.
Siloam Springs ITS Field Equipment	ITS field equipment (CCTV cameras, field sensors, traffic signals, etc.) that are owned and operated by the City of Siloam Springs.
Siloam Springs Police Dispatch	Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) and dispatch function for the City of Siloam Springs. Includes dispatch for police, fire and EMS departments.
Siloam Springs Police Vehicles	Represents the ITS-devices (i.e., mobile data terminals) onboard the City of Siloam Springs law enforcement vehicles.
Siloam Springs Public Works	Represents the City of Siloam Springs roadway maintenance operations.
Siloam Springs Traffic Operations Center	Operation of traffic signal systems, CCTV cameras, and other ITS operations in the City of Siloam Springs
Siloam Springs Website	Transportation information website for the City of Siloam Springs. In the future will include real-time construction, work zone, special event, incident, and traffic information.
Springdale Dispatch	Dispatch function for Springdale. Includes dispatch for police, fire and EMS departments. Are a PSAP for Washington County 911 operations.
Springdale Fire/EMS Vehicles	Represents the ITS-devices (i.e., mobile data terminals) onboard the City of Springdale fire and EMS vehicles.
Springdale ITS Field Equipment	ITS field equipment (CCTV cameras, field sensors, traffic signals, etc.) that are owned and operated by the City of Springdale.
Springdale Parking Management System	Equipment for managing and monitoring the City of Springdale's on-street parking, parking garages and parking lots.
Springdale Police Vehicles	Represents the ITS-devices (i.e., mobile data terminals) onboard the City of Springdale law enforcement vehicles.
Springdale Public Works	Represents the City of Springdale roadway maintenance operations.
Springdale Traffic Operations Center	Operation of traffic signal systems, CCTV cameras, and other ITS operations in the City of Springdale. Also manages traffic signals for adjacent municipalities.
Springdale Website	Transportation information website for the City of Springdale. In the future will include real-time construction, work zone, special event, incident, and traffic information.
Traveler	Represents the private traveler who is a user of the transportation system
University of Arkansas Parking System	Equipment for managing and monitoring parking garages and parking lots operated by the University of Arkansas.
University of Arkansas Police	Represents the dispatch function for the law enforcement provider for the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville.
University of Arkansas Police Vehicles	Represents the ITS-devices (i.e., mobile data terminals) onboard the University of Arkansas law enforcement vehicles.
University of Arkansas Transit and Parking Website	Transportation information website for the University of Arkansas. In the future will include real-time construction, work zone, special event, incident, and traffic information.
Washington County Central EMS Dispatch	Dispatch function for rural fire, EMS, and search and rescue services for Washington County. Includes EMS for Fayetteville. Are a PSAP for Washington County 911 operations.
Washington County Central EMS Vehicles	Represents the ITS-devices (i.e., mobile data terminals) onboard the EMS vehicles dispatched within Washington County. Includes EMS vehicles dispatched for Fayetteville.
Washington County EOC/911 Operations	Represents the Washington County Emergency Operations Center.
Washington County ITS Field Equipment	Traffic signals, Dynamic Message Signs owned and operated by Washington County, including portable signs.
Washington County Sheriff Dispatch	Dispatches Sheriff's department and municipal police, except for Fayetteville and Springdale. Is a PSAP for Washington County 911 operations.

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