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Barrier System Management Equipment Package

Description:

Remotely controls barrier systems such as gates and other systems that manage entry to roadways, transportation facilities and infrastructure.

Included in:

City of Victoria Traffic Operations Center
Municipal Traffic Operations Center
Other TxDOT District TMCs
TxDOT Headquarters (Austin) Maintenance Division
TxDOT Houston TMC (TranStar)
TxDOT San Antonio TMC (TransGuide)
TxDOT Yoakum District Office -Traffic

Functional Requirements:

1	The center shall remotely control barrier systems for transportation facilities and infrastructure. Barrier systems include automated or remotely controlled gates, barriers and other systems that manage entry to roadways.
2	The center shall collect barrier system operational status.
3	The center shall collect barrier system fault data and send to the maintenance center for repair.
4	The center shall accept requests for barrier system activation from other centers and from center personnel to support emergency response and detours.

User Service Requirements (fully or partially addressed):

1.0	TRAVEL AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
1.6	TRAFFIC CONTROL
1.6.0	ITS 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.
1.6.1	TC shall include a Traffic Flow Optimization function to provide the capability to optimize traffic flow.
1.6.1.7	Implementation of the Control function shall include strategies that account for at least the following:
1.6.1.7(a)	Human factors.
1.6.3	TC shall include a Device Control function.
1.6.3.3	The Device Control function shall provide the capability to exercise control over those devices utilized for traffic control.
1.6.3.3.4	Device Control shall include the capability to exercise dynamic control over the infrastructure (such as reversible-lanes, turning restrictions, etc.).
1.6.3.4(e)	Human operator support.
5.0	EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
5.1	EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION AND PERSONAL SECURITY
5.1.3	ENPS shall include a Remote Security and Emergency Monitoring (RSEM) function to create an environment of safety in secure areas.
5.1.3.4	RSEM shall include a Monitor Alert Levels (MAL) function.
5.1.3.4.3	MAL shall increase system preparedness as the likelihood of an incident increases, including:
5.1.3.4.3(a)	Activating physical security systems and implementing security procedures
5.1.3.5	RSEM shall include a Physical Security System (PSS) function.
5.1.3.5.2	PSS shall allow system operators to monitor and control operation of the physical security system devices, including operator override.
5.1.3.5.3	PSS shall provide current status of the system including readiness and activation to operators.
5.1.3.5.4	PSS shall warn travelers of impending security system deployment via local information systems.

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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