ITS
Intelligent Transportation System
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Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are the application
of electronic technologies and communications to improve the operation of
roadway and transit systems. Some examples of ITS are provided below:
Traffic Management Centers
State and municipal traffic management centers (TMCs) provide agencies the
ability
to operate their ITS equipment including closed circuit television
cameras, dynamic
message signs, and traffic signal systems. During incidents traffic
information and
video feeds can be shared with public safety agencies to improve incident
management
capabilities.
Dynamic Message Signs
Posted traveler information messages provide motorists with details about
incidents,
construction, special events, and evacuations.
Closed Circuit Television Cameras
Transportation system operators use video monitoring to detect and verify
incidents,
monitor congestion, and check road conditions in inclement weather. Video
images
from incidents can be shared with public safety dispatchers as well as
emergency
management centers.
Flood Detection Systems
Flood detection equipment detects and notifies transportation and public
safety officials
of flooded roadways. In areas prone to flooding, closure equipment
prevents
cars from driving into flooded roadways.
Work Zone and Special Event Management
Portable dynamic message signs and closed circuit television cameras
facilitate
the implementation of detours and lane closures for work zones and special
events.
Emergency Management
Traffic signal preemption improves emergency vehicle response times and
safety.
Sharing of traffic camera images provides public safety dispatchers the
ability to
verify incidents and determine the appropriate types of response units to
dispatch.
Traffic Signal Systems
Traffic signal systems provide transportation system operators the ability
to monitor
and change signal timing plans from a traffic management center and
facilitate
signal system synchronization.
Transit Management
Automated vehicle location systems integrated with computer aided dispatch
systems facilitate transit management. Transit security technologies, trip
routing,
and reservation systems provide added safety and convenience for transit
patrons.
For more information contact MPO Coordinator at: (423) 757-5216
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