Hartford Area ITS Architecture Update

Inventory by Stakeholder


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Most Hartford regional ITS stakeholders can be associated with one or more ITS elements that make up the Hartford transportation system. This table sorts the ITS element inventory by Hartford regional stakeholders. This is a useful way for a stakeholder to quickly identify those ITS elements relevant to them.

StakeholderElementDescription
Amtrak
Amtrak Operations CenterTrain control center for Amtrak service.
Amtrak TerminalAmtrak passenger terminal.
Capitol Region TOC
Capitol Region TOCThe Capitol Regional Traffic Operations Center (RTOC) will be a regionally operated TOC where ConnDOT and municipalities can centralize signal system monitoring and control and share resources. The operations center may be a singular location where munic
City of Hartford
City of Hartford Event CommitteePlanned event information provider.
City of Hartford WebsiteContains information regarding the Greater Hartford area, including roadway construction. In the future, tied in to AVL to provide customers with real time information and potentially to allow online reservations of trips.
City of Hartford Fire Department
City of Hartford Fire Alarms and Signals DivisionDispatch function for Hartford Fire Department.
City of Hartford Fire Alarms and Signals Division Maintenance VehiclesMaintenance vehicles for fire alarms and traffic signals division of City of Hartford Fire Department.
City of Hartford Fire VehiclesRepresents the ITS equipment on City of Hartford Fire Department vehicles.
City of Hartford Office of Emergency Management
Hartford EOCEmergency Operations Center (EOC) for the Greater Hartford area.
City of Hartford Police Department
City of Hartford Police VehiclesRepresents the ITS equipment (e.g. mobile data terminals) in City of Hartford police vehicles.
City of Hartford Public Safety DispatchDispatch function for the Hartford Police Department.
City of Hartford Public Works
Capitol Region TOCThe Capitol Regional Traffic Operations Center (RTOC) will be a regionally operated TOC where ConnDOT and municipalities can centralize signal system monitoring and control and share resources. The operations center may be a singular location where munic
City of Hartford CCTVClosed Circuit Television devices that are operated and maintained by the City of Hartford.
City of Hartford DMSRepresents the City of Hartford's roadway dynamic message signs (DMS). This includes fixed, portable and speed DMSs.
City of Hartford Equipment RepairRepresents the facilities owned by the City of Hartford that configure, service, and repair vehicles and other support equipment used in roadway infrastructure construction and maintenance.
City of Hartford Lane Control SignalsLane control signals for reversible lanes, on the surface streets in the City of Hartford.
City of Hartford Public WorksRepresents the City of Hartford Public Works divisions that perform maintenance and construction.
City of Hartford Public Works VehiclesThe maintenance vehicles that are dispatch by the City of Hartford's Public Works Department.
City of Hartford RWISCity of Hartford road weather information system.
City of Hartford Traffic Operations CenterTraffic Operations Center (TOC) operated by the City of Hartford to manage its ITS roadway devices, including traffic signals, vehicle detectors, dynamic message signs (future), CCTV (future), environmental sensors, and school pager systems. Currently a
City of Hartford Traffic SignalsRepresents the roadway traffic signal devices that are owned and operated by the City of Hartford.
City of Hartford Vehicle DetectorsRepresents vehicle detectors owned by the City of Hartford. Includes loop detectors, etc.
City of Hartford Work Zone EquipmentPortable dynamic message signs, highway advisory radio, and devices used around work zones or construction areas operated by the City of Hartford.
Commercial Vehicle Operators
Commercial VehiclesPrivately owned commercial vehicles. Included in the architecture to cover HAZMAT incident reporting.
Private Fleet Management SystemsIncludes private commercial fleet management operations in the region.
CRCOG
Archived Data UsersMPO Archive Data User.
CRCOG Regional Traffic Count DatabaseMaintained by the CRCOG, regional traffic counts for the Greater Hartford area.
CRCOG Transit Data RepositoryCentralized transit information database for regional sharing
Hartford Regional Traffic Signal Asset Management SystemThis regional asset management system will keep track of traffic signals, their components and the condition of each component. The asset management system will be available to municipalities and coordinated with CTDOT's asset management intuitive.
CT DEEP
CT Department of Environmental ProtectionProvides permitting for HAZMAT and environmental monitoring.
CT DESPP
CSP Emergency VehiclesHighway Patrol vehicles that provide public safety services on state owned roads and highways.
CSP Message CenterThis element provides/initiates Amber Alert in Connecticut from the Connecticut State Police
CSP Office of Administrative ServicesConnecticut State Police function in the region that collects crash information for forwarding to statewide system.
CSP Troop H DispatchDispatches State Police Vehicles using two-way radio communication. Responsible for regional evacuation.
CTDOT
Capitol Region TOCThe Capitol Regional Traffic Operations Center (RTOC) will be a regionally operated TOC where ConnDOT and municipalities can centralize signal system monitoring and control and share resources. The operations center may be a singular location where munic
CTDOT 511 SystemPlanned statewide phone based traveler information system.
CTDOT Anti-Icing EquipmentAnti-icing field equipment which monitors the roadway for freezing conditions and may provide automated treatment of roadway.
CTDOT CCTVClosed Circuit Television devices that are operated and maintained by ConnDOT.
CTDOT CHAMP VehicleThe CHAMP (Connecticut Highway Assistance Motorist Patrol) program is a roadway service patrol operated by Connecticut Department of Transportation in the Greater Hartford Area and along the I-95 Corridor from the New York State Line in Greenwich through
CTDOT CT Crash Records Database UsersConnecticut statewide crash records database.
CTDOT CT Statewide Crash Records DatabaseStatewide crash records. Currently maintained on a ConnDOT mainframe.
CTDOT DMS / HARDynamic Message Signs operated and maintained by ConnDOT. Includes: portable DMS, permanent DMS, and speed warning signs.
CTDOT ESS SensorsEnvironmental sensors deployed in heavily congested areas to measure baseline emissions and future emissions reductions.
CTDOT HOV Control SystemITS field equipment to manage High Occupancy Vehicle lanes.
CTDOT Infrastructure Monitoring Equipment
CTDOT Maintenance District 1ConnDOT maintenance sections for dispatching maintenance vehicles and equipment for maintaining road and ITS equipment owned by ConnDOT.
CTDOT Maintenance VehiclesThe maintenance vehicles that are dispatch by ConnDOT maintenance.
CTDOT Office of CommunicationsConnDOT office responsible for public relations and communications.
CTDOT Park-And-Ride LotsConnDOT operated parking facilities.
CTDOT Public Transportation Management SystemCentral database to maintains databases for transit ridership, vehicle mileage, and transit vehicle maintenance records.
CTDOT Ramp MetersFreeway lane control signals operated by ConnDOT
CTDOT RWIS SensorsRoadway sensors. System includes monitoring and alerting functions, and may be interconnected with other roadway equipment such as DMS to alert motorists.
CTDOT ShopThis facility provides repair and maintenance services for ConnDOT maintenance vehicles and equipment (e.g. portable DMS).
CTDOT Storm CenterConnDOT center that is operated during bad weather conditions.
CTDOT TMC BridgeportConnDOT traffic management center located in Bridgeport.
CTDOT TMC NewingtonOperates and manages ConnDOT's ITS field devices, including traffic signals, vehicle detectors, CCTV, DMS, and environmental sensors.
CTDOT Traffic SignalsTraffic signals in the district owned and operated by ConnDOT.
CTDOT TRANSMIT Field SensorsTransponder readers.
CTDOT Variable Speed Limit SignsVariable Speed Limit Signs deployed and controlled by ConnDOT
CTDOT Vehicle DetectorsTraffic vehicle sensors, including loops, VIVDS, and microwave detectors owned by ConnDOT.
CTDOT Web PageTransportation information web page for ConnDOT. Includes real-time construction, work zone, special event, incident, and traffic information.
CTDOT Work Zone EquipmentWork zone monitoring and alerting equipment owned by ConnDOT. Also portable CMS. Possibly portable CCTV and HAR.
CTfastrak VehiclesCTfastrak is a Bus Rapid Transit system that will serve travelers in central Connecticut. It includes a 9.4-mile guideway dedicated to buses that will serve as the spine of the CTfastrak system. The system includes modern bus rapid transit vehicles with
CTtransit
City of Hartford Regional Smart CardSmart Card used for Transit and other electronic systems.
CTRIDES.COMWebsite providing public transit information for the state of Connecticut. In the future, will be interactive, including fixed route schedules, ride-share matching, and other public transit information.
CTtransit KiosksFuture kiosks to provide real-time transit information.
CTtransit Operations CenterFixed route dispatch functions for CT Transit. Includes computer-aided dispatch and radio communication with buses. Also, operators whose function is to answer telephone calls regarding transit traveler traveler queries about routing, schedule and fares.
CTtransit Ridership DatabaseCT Transit ridership database. Data pulled down from fareboxes.
CTtransit StationsCT Transit bus stations.
CTtransit VehiclesFixed route transit vehicles operated by the CT Transit.
CTtransit WebsiteInclude CT Transit schedules and bus routes. Will include bus vehicle locations (future).
Hartford Fare Management SystemCentral fare management system to process interagency transfers and transit passes
Regional Transit CardFuture electronic payment card
Transit Database UsersUsers of the archived transit databases.
DTN
DTN Weather ServicePrivate weather service provider.
Financial Institution
Financial InstitutionRepresents the financial institutions the regional transit agencies will use as part of electronic fare payment systems.
Greater Hartford Transit District
GHTD Paratransit VehiclesParatransit vehicles operated by the Greater Hartford Transit District.
GHTD Ridership DatabaseGreater Hartford Transit District ridership database.
GHTD Transit DispatchParatransit dispatch functions for the Greater Hartford Transit District. Includes computer-aided dispatch, AVL, IVR and radio communication with buses. AVL and IVR are also used to inform customers of expected bus arrival time.
GHTD Transit WebsiteTransit and Paratransit schedule and fare information. In the future, tied into AVL for real time schedules and possibly traveler information services. www.hartfordtransit.org.
Independent School Districts
Independent School District BusesThe buses owned and operated by the various independent school districts in the region.
Independent School District DispatchDispatch function for each of the Independent School Districts throughout the region. Includes radio communication with school buses.
Local Media
Local Print and Broadcast MediaLocal TV (including cable TV), radio (e.g. 560KLVI), and newspapers.
Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments
RiverCOG Traffic Count DatabaseMaintained by the CRCOG, regional traffic counts for the Midstate Regional Planning Agency.
Metropolitan District Commission
MDC DispatchMaintenance and construction dispatch center for the Metropolitan District Commission.
Middletown Transit District
MTD Ridership DatabaseMilford Transit District transit ridership database.
MTD Transit DispatchFixed route and paratransit dispatch functions for the Milford Transit District. Includes computer-aided dispatch and radio communication with buses.
MTD Transit VehiclesFixed route transit and paratransit vehicles operated by the Milford Transit District.
MTD WebsiteTransit and Paratransit schedule and fare information. In the future, tied into AVL for real time schedules and possibly traveler information services.
Municipal or Regional Government
Municipal and Regional Parking FacilitiesMunicipal and regional parking facilities.
Municipal or Regional Permitting SystemCVO HAZMAT, OS/OW permitting process.
Municipal Traveler Information WebsitesWeb sites providing traveler information, such as road network conditions, construction schedules, and transit information.
Municipal or Regional Public Safety
CAPTAIN SystemThe CAPTAIN system supports emergency vehicle to emergency vehicle communications.
Municipal EOCGeneric municipal emergency operations center (EOC). Represents the EOC in each municipality in the region.
Municipal Fire DispatchMunicipal public dispatch center for fire, and EMS for municipalities in the region.
Municipal Fire VehiclesMunicipal fire vehicles.
Municipal or Regional Public Safety DispatchMunicipal public dispatch center for police and PSAPs for municipalities in the region.
Municipal Police VehiclesMunicipal emergency vehicles including police, fire, and EMS.
Municipal Public Works Department
Capitol Region TOCThe Capitol Regional Traffic Operations Center (RTOC) will be a regionally operated TOC where ConnDOT and municipalities can centralize signal system monitoring and control and share resources. The operations center may be a singular location where munic
Municipal CCTV CamerasRepresents ITS roadway devices that are owned and operated by the smaller municipalities in the Greater Hartford area.
Municipal DMSMunicipally owned and/or operated dynamic message signs.
Municipal GaragesMunicipal vehicle maintenance facilities.
Municipal PWDMunicipal maintenance and construction agency.
Municipal PWD VehiclesThe maintenance vehicles that are dispatch by municipal maintenance organizations.
Municipal RWISMunicipal owned and/or operated road weather information system.
Municipal Speed Monitoring EquipmentSpeed monitoring equipment, such as driver feedback speed signs, owned and/or operated by municipalities.
Municipal Traffic Operations CenterTraffic management center responsible for monitoring and operating a municipality's ITS field equipment, such as traffic signals. Represents cities such as Bristol and New Britain.
Municipal Traffic SignalsMunicipal owned and/or operated traffic signal control field equipment.
Municipal Vehicle DetectorsMunicipal vehicle sensors.
Municipal Work Zone EquipmentWork zone monitoring and alerting equipment owned by the municipalities. Also portable CMS. Possibly portable CCTV and HAR.
Other Municipal Traffic Operations CenterRepresents other traffic management centers responsible for monitoring and operating a municipality's ITS field equipment, such as traffic signals. Represents cities such as Bristol and New Britain.
NOAA
Weather ServicesNational service for national, regional, and local weather information.
Other Public Transportation Providers
Other Public Transportation Providers Ridership DatabasesRepresents ridership databases for other publuc transportation providers.
Other Public Transportation Providers Transit DispatchFixed route and paratransit dispatch functions for other public transportation providers.
Other Public Transportation Providers Transit VehiclesDemand response vehicles operated by the other regional public transportation providers.
Other Public Transportation Providers WebsitesTransit and Paratransit schedule and fare information.
Other States
Other States Maintenance SectionsMaintenance sections in neighboring regions or states.
Other States TMCsTraffic Management Centers in other States.
Private Ambulance
Private Ambulance DispatchDispatch functions for private ambulance companies in the region.
Private Ambulance VehicleThe vehicles dispatched by private ambulance companies.
Private Data Collection Providers
Private Field EquipmentRepresents field equipment deployed by private 3rd party data providers, such as Bluetooth readers to provide travel times.
Private Information Service Providers
Private Sector Traveler Information ServicesPrivate traveler information providers serving the region. This element could, in the future, provide support to the National Traveler Information 511 number since it collects information from a broad array of operating centers. Could also include websit
Private Maintenance Contractor
Private Maintenance ContractorPrivate maintenance contractor for maintaining the roadways and ITS equipment.
Private Taxi Providers
Private Taxi Provider DispatchDispatch function for private taxi providers.
Private Tow/Wrecker Providers
Private Tow/Wrecker DispatchDispatch function for privately owned tow or wrecker service. Based on a rotation list.
Private Tow/Wrecker VehiclesThe tow or wrecker vehicles in the region.
Private Transit Providers
Other Transit SystemsRepresents other transit systems operating outside the region.
Private Transit SystemsCharters, airport shuttle services, Greyhound
Private Transit VehiclesPrivate operated transit providers transit vehicles.
Private Travelers
Private Travelers Personal Computing DevicesIncludes personal and office computers, pagers, and handheld devices used by travelers to receive ITS information.
Private VehiclesVehicles owned by private individuals in the area.
Rail Operators
Rail Operations CentersThe dispatch centers for major railroads in the region.
Rail Operators Wayside EquipmentThe rail operated equipment at highway rail intersections. Interconnect with traffic control.
Regional Emergency and Public Safety Agencies
Greater Hartford Region Incident and Mutual Aid NetworkRegional public safety communications network.
North Central CMED DispatchRegional emergency medical service (ambulance) dispatch.
Regional Medical Center
Regional Medical CenterIncludes regional hospitals.
Regional Medical EMS VehiclesRepresents the ITS equipment (e.g. mobile data terminals) in the Regional Medical Center EMS vehicles.
State of Connecticut
CT Division of Homeland SecurityConnecticut State agency responsible for statewide response to security and emergency threats.
Service AgenciesRepresents the various social service agencies operated by the State of Connecticut.
State Office of Emergency ManagementStatewide Emergency Operations Center
State Traffic CommissionMunicipal Convention and Visitors Bureau has information on upcoming events in the region.
The Rideshare Company
Rideshare Call CenterCall center for transit information, including rideshare services. Provides dispatch functions for the vanpools.
Rideshare VansVans operated by Rideshare. Drivers are volunteers.
Rideshare WebsiteRideshare information web site and traveler information.
Tolland County Public Safety Dispatch
Tolland County Public Safety DispatchPublic safety dispatch center for Tolland county.
TRANSCOM
TRANSCOM OpenReach ServersThe TRANSCOM regional architecture (TRA) is a program. It coordinates the collection and redistribution of traffic flow, origin-destination, incident, construction, equipment status and special event information data between transportation management cent