TxDOT Maintenance and Construction Vehicles Equipment Packages

 

The following equipment packages are associated with the "TxDOT Maintenance and Construction Vehicles" element.   Select the "Details" icon to see the detailed process specifications that support each equipment package, or consult the National ITS Architecture web site for more information.

 

MCV Infrastructure Monitoring

This on-board equipment package monitors the condition of pavement, bridges, tunnels, associated hardware, and other transportation-related infrastructure (e.g., culverts). It includes vehicle-based sensors that directly monitor the infrastructure, communications that allow roadway-based infrastructure monitoring sensors to be controlled and read, and data communications that allows collected infrastructure condition information to be reported back to a center.

 

MCV Roadway Maintenance and Construction

This equipment package includes the on-board systems that support routine non-winter maintenance on a roadway system or right-of-way. Routine maintenance includes landscape maintenance, hazard removal (roadway debris, dead animals), routine maintenance activities (roadway cleaning, grass cutting), and repair and maintenance of both ITS and non-ITS equipment on the roadway (e.g., signs, traffic controllers, traffic detectors, dynamic message signs, traffic signals, etc.).

 

MCV Vehicle Location Tracking

This equipment package tracks vehicle location and reports this location to a dispatch center.

 

MCV Vehicle Safety Monitoring

This equipment package detects vehicle intrusions in the vicinity of the vehicle and warns crew workers and drivers of imminent encroachment. Crew movements are also monitored so that the crew can be warned of movement beyond the designated safe zone. This equipment package can be used for stationary work zones or in mobile applications where a safe zone is maintained around the moving vehicle.

 

MCV Vehicle System Monitoring and Diagnostics

This equipment package includes on-board sensors capable of monitoring the condition of each of the vehicle systems and diagnostics that can be used to support vehicle maintenance.

 

MCV Winter Maintenance

This equipment package supports snow plow operations and other roadway treatments (e.g., salt spraying and other material applications).