TxDOT Paris District Maintenance and Construction Vehicles Equipment Packages

 

The following equipment packages are associated with the "TxDOT Paris District Maintenance and Construction Vehicles" 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.

 

MCV Infrastructure Monitoring

On-board systems to monitor the condition of pavement, bridges, tunnels, associated hardware, and other transportation-related infrastructure (e.g., culverts). Includes vehicle-based sensors and communications with roadway-based infrastructure monitoring sensors.

 

MCV Roadway Maintenance and Construction

On-board systems that support routine non-winter maintenance on the roadway or right-of-way. Includes landscape maintenance, hazard removal (roadway debris, dead animals), routine maintenance activities (roadway cleaning, grass cutting), and repair and maintenance of equipment on the roadway.

 

MCV Vehicle Location Tracking

On-board systems to track vehicle location and reports the position and timestamp information to the dispatch center.

 

MCV Vehicle Safety Monitoring

On-board systems to detect vehicle intrusions and warn crew workers and drivers of imminent encroachment. Crew movements are monitored so that the crew can be warned of movement beyond the designated safe zone. 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

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

On-board systems that support snow plow operations and other roadway treatments (e.g., salt spraying and other material applications). Supports platooning of snow plows.

 

MCV Work Zone Support

On-board systems that provide communications and support for local management of a work zone.