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TMC Speed Monitoring Equipment Package

 Architecture Geographic Scope

Description:

 Remotely monitors vehicle speeds, and informs an enforcement agency if excessive speeds are detected; primarily used in work zones.

 

Included in:

 TxDOT Lufkin District TMC

Functional Requirements:

1The center shall remotely control vehicle speed sensors typically placed in work zones; control parameters may include environmental and traffic conditions.
2The center shall collect operational status for the vehicle speed sensors; the status shall include logged information including measured speeds, warning messages displayed, and violation records.
3The center shall provide the capability to notify an enforcement agency when vehicle speeds in the work zone are in excess of the posted speed limit or are creating an unsafe condition based upon the current environmental or traffic conditions.
4The center shall collect fault data for the vehicle speed sensors for repair.
  

User Service Requirements (fully or partially addressed):

1.0TRAVEL AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
1.6TRAFFIC CONTROL
1.6.0ITS shall include a Traffic Control (TC) function. Traffic Control provides the capability to efficiently manage the movement of traffic on streets and highways. Four functions are provided, which are, (1) Traffic Flow Optimization, (2) Traffic Surveillance, (3) Control, and (4) Provide Information. This will also include control of network signal systems with eventual integration of freeway control.
1.6.1TC shall include a Traffic Flow Optimization function to provide the capability to optimize traffic flow.
1.6.1.7Implementation of the Control function shall include strategies that account for at least the following:
1.6.1.7(a)Human factors.
1.6.3TC shall include a Device Control function.
1.6.3.4(e)Human operator support.
5.0EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
5.1EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION AND PERSONAL SECURITY
5.1.3ENPS shall include a Remote Security and Emergency Monitoring (RSEM) function to create an environment of safety in secure areas.
5.1.3.5RSEM shall include a Physical Security System (PSS) function.
5.1.3.5.2PSS shall allow system operators to monitor and control operation of the physical security system devices, including operator override.
5.1.3.5.3PSS shall provide current status of the system including readiness and activation to operators.
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.
8.1.3.1.2WZMS shall provide support for automated speed enforcement around work zones.
  
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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