TxDOT San Angelo District DMS Equipment Packages

 

The following equipment packages are associated with the "TxDOT San Angelo District DMS" 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.

 

Roadway Equipment Coordination

This equipment package coordinates field equipment that is distributed along the roadway by supporting communications directly between the field equipment. This includes coordination between remote sensors and field devices (e.g., Dynamic Message Signs) and coordination between the field devices themselves (e.g., coordination between traffic controllers that are controlling adjacent intersections.).

 

Roadway Infrastructure Monitoring

This equipment package monitors the condition of pavement, bridges, tunnels, associated hardware, and other transportation-related infrastructure (e.g., culverts). It includes sensors that monitor the infrastructure and the communications necessary to report this data to a center or vehicle-based maintenance system.

 

Roadway Speed Monitoring

This equipment package monitors vehicle speeds. If the speed is determine to be excessive, then roadside equipment can suggest a safe driving speed. Environmental conditions may be monitored and factored into the safe speed advisories that are provided to the motorist. This equipment package can also provide an enforcement function, reporting speed violations to an enforcement agency.

 

Roadway Traffic Information Dissemination

This Equipment package provides the roadside elements of traffic information dissemination including DMS, HAR, and talking pedestrian signs.