Inventory
Each stakeholder agency, company, or group owns, operates, maintains or plans ITS systems in the region. The Regional ITS Architecture inventory is a list of "elements" that represent all existing and planned ITS systems in a region as well as non–ITS systems that provide information to or get information from the ITS systems.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Basic Vehicles | This represents basic vehicles that do not have connected vehicle technology. |
| BCRTA BGo Mobile App | BGO app (Econlane add–on integrated mobile ride–hailing) that allows customers to schedule, track and pay for a trip with credit card. Customers can also reserve a trip through the call center where trips are entered into Ecolane. |
| BCRTA Equipment and Fleet Service Facilities | This element represents BCRTA service/repair facilities for equipment and fleet. |
| BCRTA Transit Information Systems | Represents transit traveler information systems managed and operated by BCRTA that provide real–time and static information on fixed–route and demand response transit services. |
| BCRTA Transit System Dispatch | Dispatch center to the Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) public transit vehicles. |
| BCRTA Transit Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals and AVL equipment, in the fixed route transit vehicles running on the Butler County Regional Transit System. |
| BCRTA Traveler Information System | Web site to provide traveler information relating to transit operations. |
| Cincinnati Bridge Monitoring Cameras | Infrastructure monitoring CCTV cameras for monitoring and protection of bridges and not for traffic monitoring. |
| Cincinnati Dynamic Message Signs | Fixed and portable dynamic message signs operated and maintained by the City of Cincinnati. |
| Cincinnati Field Equipment | Equipment used to maintain City of Cincinnati's transportation assets. Includes traffic signals, video cameras and RWIS. |
| Cincinnati Fire/EMS Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals, in the City of Cincinnati's emergency fire and EMS vehicles. |
| Cincinnati Maintenance Garage | Garage to house all roadway repair and snow removal vehicles owned and maintained by the City of Cincinnati. |
| Cincinnati Maintenance Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals, in the maintenance vehicles that are dispatched by the City of Cincinnati Public Services Department. |
| Cincinnati Parking Management | Parking management system for the City of Cincinnati to enable monitoring of parking availability in the area near the stadiums. |
| Cincinnati Police Cameras | Video cameras maintained and operated by Cincinnati Police. Cameras are located along corridors and on bridges. |
| Cincinnati Police Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals, in the City of Cincinnati's law enforcement vehicles. |
| Cincinnati Public Information Office | City of Cincinnati Public Information Officer distributes construction information. |
| Cincinnati Public Services Department | Government agency responsible for performing maintenance of transportation assets owned and maintained by the City of Cincinnati, including traffic signals. |
| Cincinnati Streetcar Rail Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals and AVL equipment, in the light rail transit vehicles. |
| Cincinnati Streetcar Transit Information Systems | Represents transit traveler information systems managed and operated by the City of Cincinnati that provide real–time and static information on the Cincinnati Street Car transit service. |
| Cincinnati Traffic Control Center | Central control and operation of the City of Cincinnati's traffic signals, with future plans for controlling and operating CCTV cameras and DMS. |
| Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber | Information systems for event operators throughout the region. Includes regional universities, Duke Energy Center and other local organizations. |
| Cincy EZPark Mobile Payment | Cincinnati EZPark system (Passport) allows parkers to pay for parking with a mobile device at more than 4,000 on–street parking meters in the city's urban core. Customers are able to see the time remaining directly on their phones. |
| City and County Cameras | Closed–circuit television cameras installed along roadways within cities and counties throughout the Tristate area maintained and operated by operators at the local level. Primarily used for traffic monitoring and incident verification. |
| City and County Connected Vehicle Roadside Equipment | This element represents the Connected Vehicle roadside devices that are used to send messages to, and receive messages from, nearby vehicles using Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) or other alternative wireless communications technologies. Communications with adjacent field equipment and back office centers that monitor and control the RSE are also supported. This device operates from a fixed position and may be permanently deployed or a portable device that is located temporarily in the vicinity of a traffic incident, road construction, or a special event. It includes a processor, data storage, and communications capabilities that support secure communications with passing vehicles, other field equipment, and centers. |
| City and County CV Authorizing Center | The 'Authorizing Center' provides the functionality needed to enable data exchange between and among mobile and fixed transportation users. Its primary mission is to enable safety, mobility and environmental communications–based applications for both mobile and non–mobile users. The Authorizing Center has some jurisdiction over limited access resources; typically this includes roadside application access and radio spectrum licensing. It may be implemented as an autonomous center or as a set of supporting services that are co–located within another center. |
| City and County CV Service Monitoring Systems | Represents one or more center–based systems that provide monitoring, management and control services necessary to other applications and/or devices operating within the Connected Vehicle Environment. These support services enable other applications to provide transportation services. |
| City and County Field Equipment | Represents ITS field equipment owned and operated by the various municipalities and counties, such as traffic signals, traffic sensors, video detection, CCTV cameras and dynamic message signs. |
| City and County Fire/EMS Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals, in municipal and county emergency fire and EMS vehicles. |
| City and County Law Enforcement | Represents central office functions of county and city law enforcement agencies throughout the state, including dispatch of law enforcement vehicles. |
| City and County Maintenance and Construction Center Personnel | Represents Maintenance and Construction Center Personnel that manage and control various maintenance subsystems. |
| City and County Maintenance Operations | The maintenance departments or divisions responsible for maintaining municipal and county roadways and ITS field equipment. |
| City and County Maintenance Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals, in the maintenance vehicles that are dispatched by the maintenance departments for local municipalities and counties. |
| City and County Police/Sheriffs Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals, in municipal and county law enforcement vehicles. |
| City and County Public Information Systems | Represents systems used to disseminate traffic, roadway construction and transit information to the general public, such as websites, interactive voice response (IVR) systems, etc. |
| City and County Traffic Control Center | Central control and operation of other municipalities or county's ITS field equipment, including traffic signals, CCTV cameras and dynamic message signs. Note that City of Fairfield is is planning to upgrade the central system with advanced technology: video detection, dilemma zone detection, backup power, pedestrian countdown signals, preemption, school flashers connected to network, Traffic Adaptive operation. Note that Clermont County is is planning to expand the Adaptive signal network in the Eastgate area to include 10 more intersections. Add emergency vehicle preemption in 3 townships and 3 municipalities in western (urban) Clermont County. Enhanced pedestrian crossing (rectangular rapid flash beacons) at 12 unsignalized pedestrian crossings and 3 hike/bike trail crossings. Note that City of Cincinnati is planning to providing signal interconnect via fiber optic cable.in zone 9 and in downtown. |
| City and County Traffic Data Archives | Represents traffic data archives operated and maintained by county and city public works departments. Data available for general public and for ODOT, INDOT, and KYTC District Offices primarily includes traffic counts and accident reports. |
| Coast Guard Operations Center | Includes management of Coast Guard patrol vessel and air assets for activities like Search and Rescue. |
| Commercial Vehicle Operator | Operators of commercial vehicles. |
| Commercial Vehicles and Barges | Private commercial and fleet vehicles, and maritime barges. |
| Connected/Automated Vehicles | Connected vehicle technology enables cars, trucks, buses, and other vehicles to "talk" to each other with in–vehicle or aftermarket devices that continuously share important safety and mobility information. Fully automated, autonomous, or "self–driving" vehicles are defined by the U.S. DOT's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as "those in which operation of the vehicle occurs without direct driver input to control the steering, acceleration, and braking and are designed so that the driver is not expected to constantly monitor the roadway while operating in self–driving mode." |
| CTC Transit Dispatch | Represents the dispatching, scheduling and traveler information systems for Clermont Transportation Connection. Note that CTC is planning to install an AVL system on all CTC vehicles as well as a GFI electronic fare collection system in all CTC fixed route vehicles. |
| CTC Transit Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals and AVL equipment, in the transit buses operated by CTC. Note that CTC is planning to install an AVL system on all CTC vehicles as well as a GFI electronic fare collection system in all CTC fixed route vehicles. |
| CVG Airport Connected Vehicle Roadside Equipment | Connected vehicle roadside devices operated by the CVG Airport. |
| CVG Airport CV Authorizing Center | The 'Authorizing Center' provides the functionality needed to enable data exchange between and among mobile and fixed transportation users. Its primary mission is to enable safety, mobility and environmental communications–based applications for both mobile and non–mobile users. The Authorizing Center has some jurisdiction over limited access resources; typically this includes roadside application access and radio spectrum licensing. It may be implemented as an autonomous center or as a set of supporting services that are co–located within another center. |
| CVG Airport CV Service Monitoring Systems | The 'Service Monitor System' represents one or more center–based systems that provide monitoring, management and control services necessary to other applications and/or devices operating within the Connected Vehicle Environment. These support services enable other applications to provide transportation services. |
| CVG Airport Parking Management Systems | Represents parking management ITS equipment operated and maintained by the CVG Airport. |
| CVG Emergency Response Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals, in the emergency vehicles operated by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). This includes fire response, ambulance, and airport police vehicles. |
| CVG Operations Center | Dispatches the CVG airport's police, fire department and ambulance services. |
| Cyclists | Cyclist participates in ITS services that support safe, shared use of the transportation network by motorized and non–motorized transportation modes. Representing those using non–motorized travel modes, and in particular bicyclists that sometimes share motor vehicle lanes, cyclists provide input (e.g. a call signal requesting right of way at an intersection) and may be detected by ITS services to improve safety. |
| Drivers | Drivers of vehicles. |
| Emergency Alert System | Formerly the emergency broadcast system, a regional notification system to the general public. Information may include amber alerts, inclement weather, etc. |
| Financial Institutions | Represents the financial institutions the regional transit agencies will use as part of electronic fare payment systems. |
| Fleet and Freight Management Systems | This element refers to centers that coordinate the operation of freight vehicles (including trucks, rail and planes) and can be connected to other modal systems' operations for efficient movement of commercial goods. Most freight management centers report the movement of commercial good through an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system. |
| GoKY | CARS (Condition Acquisition and Reporting System) has been replaced by GoKY, a user–friendly online platform that provides travelers access to reliable, up–to–date information regarding traffic conditions, construction activity, and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's (KYTC) response to weather–related events. The new GoKY website includes reports from KYTC as well as from Waze � a real–time traffic reporting application based on crowdsourced information. |
| Hamilton County Field Equipment | Represents ITS field equipment owned and operated by Hamilton County, such as traffic signals, video detection and dynamic message signs. |
| Hamilton County Fire/EMS Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals, in Hamilton County's fire and emergency vehicles. |
| Hamilton County Maintenance Division | Part of the Engineer's Office, the Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining the roadways maintained by Hamilton County. |
| Hamilton County Maintenance Vehicle | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals, in the maintenance vehicles that are dispatched by the Hamilton County Maintenance Division. |
| Hamilton County Sheriffs Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals, in Hamilton County's law enforcement vehicles. |
| Hamilton County Signal Operations | Operation of traffic signals by Hamilton County |
| Hoosier Helper Safety Service Patrol | Represents the vehicles and their ITS equipment (e.g., mobile data terminals) jointly sponsored by INDOT and Geico to provide roadside assistance to travelers in need. |
| Indiana Motor Carrier Services | The Motor Carrier Services (MCS) department is a specialized business unit within the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) providing support to motor carrier companies in Indiana and beyond. MCS manages the International Fuel Tax Agreement, International Registration Plan, oversize/overweight vehicle permitting and the issuing of USDOT numbers, Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) and the licensing of passenger and household goods transportation providers. |
| Indiana State Police Communications Center | Dispatch center for Indiana's state law enforcement agency. |
| Indiana State Police Posts | Local dispatch centers for Indiana State Police Patrol Vehicles. There are 14 districts throughout the state. |
| Indiana State Police Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals, in Indiana State Police's law enforcement vehicles. |
| Indiana State Police Weigh–in–Motion Stations | Indiana State Police operates fixed and mobile Weigh–In–Motion (WIM) stations throughout the state for commercial vehicle enforcement purposes. This element represents WIM stations in a CV/AV environment that support automated vehicle identification at mainline speeds for credential checking, roadside safety inspections, and weigh–in–motion using two–way data exchange. |
| Indiana Statewide Emergency Operations Center | Emergency operations center for the State of Indiana. |
| INDOT | The 'Certification System' verifies that devices and applications meet standards for participation in the ITS environment. Particular requirements vary depending on the type of certification; applications may be certified for performance and adherence to standards or specifications; devices may be similarly certified, and will also typically be subject to security–related interrogation. |
| INDOT Automated Gate Closure Systems | Represents automated road closure gates owned and operated by the Indiana DOT used for the remote closure of roads, lanes or ramps. Intended to be for areas where ice or snow or other adverse weather conditions exist on a frequent basis and that cause hazardous conditions for motorists. |
| INDOT Cameras | Closed–circuit television cameras maintained and operated by operators at the Statewide TMC in Indianapolis. Primarily used for traffic monitoring and incident verification. |
| INDOT CARS 511 System | CARS (Condition Acquisition and Reporting System) is a road reporting system that creates a multi–state database of highway events. Authorized staff use CARS as a centralized database of incidents and other traffic–related situations at the statewide level to facilitate the sharing of travel information with the public and with external agencies. CARS provides a single point of data entry that supports information dissemination via multiple media. |
| INDOT Certification System | The 'Certification System' verifies that devices and applications meet standards for participation in the ITS environment. Particular requirements vary depending on the type of certification; applications may be certified for performance and adherence to standards or specifications; devices may be similarly certified, and will also typically be subject to security–related interrogation. |
| INDOT Connected Vehicle RSE | INDOT connected vehicle roadside equipment |
| INDOT Cooperative ITS Credentials Management System | The 'Cooperative ITS Credentials Management System' (CCMS) is a high–level aggregate representation of the interconnected systems that enable trusted communications between mobile devices and other mobile devices, roadside devices, and centers and protect data they handle from unauthorized access. Representing the different interconnected systems that make up a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), this physical object represents an end user view of the credentials management system with focus on the exchanges between the CCMS and user devices that support the secure distribution, use, and revocation of trust credentials. |
| INDOT CV Authorizing Center | The 'Authorizing Center' provides the functionality needed to enable data exchange between and among mobile and fixed transportation users. Its primary mission is to enable safety, mobility and environmental communications–based applications for both mobile and non–mobile users. The Authorizing Center has some jurisdiction over limited access resources; typically this includes roadside application access and radio spectrum licensing. It may be implemented as an autonomous center or as a set of supporting services that are co–located within another center. |
| INDOT CV Service Monitor System | Represents one or more center–based systems that provide monitoring, management and control services necessary to other applications and/or devices operating within the Connected Vehicle Environment. These support services enable other applications to provide transportation services. |
| INDOT DDS | The Indiana DOT Data Distribution System that collects, processes, and distributes ITS data, connecting data producers with data consumers and facilitating data exchange. |
| INDOT Dynamic Message Signs | Fixed and portable dynamic message signs operated and maintained by INDOT. |
| INDOT Field Equipment | Represents ITS field equipment owned and operated by INDOT, such as traffic signals, traffic sensors, environmental sensors, video cameras and in the future, dynamic message signs. |
| INDOT Infrastructure Monitoring Sensors | Infrastructure monitoring equipment including IR, cameras and motion detectors. These sensors and detectors are operated by INDOT to monitor and protect infrastructure and facilities, and not for traffic monitoring. These include sensors at bridge footings for barge impacts. |
| INDOT Lane Control Devices | Indiana DOT Lane Control Devices |
| INDOT Maintenance and Construction Center Personnel | Represents Indiana DOT Maintenance and Construction Center Personnel that manage and control various maintenance subsystems. |
| INDOT Maintenance Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals, in the maintenance vehicles that are dispatched by the INDOT Maintenance Garages. |
| INDOT Object Registration and Discovery System | The 'Object Registration and Discovery System' represents one or more center–based applications that provide registration and lookup services necessary to allow objects to locate (for communications purposes) other objects operating within the Connected Vehicle Environment. These registration and discovery services are support services that enable other applications. |
| INDOT Ramp Meters | Aiding in traffic control by only allowing a certain amount of vehicles to enter the highway at a staggered time to avoid congestion. |
| INDOT Rest Area Tourist Information Centers | Represents planned Indiana DOT operated tourist information centers. Centers provide remote traveler support in the form of real–time information related to traffic and weather conditions. |
| INDOT Rest Area Truck Parking Availability System | Represents a truck parking information system to be implemented on interstates across the state. |
| INDOT RWIS Stations | RWIS (Roadway Weather Information System) is operated by the Indiana DOT. |
| INDOT Seymour District Maintenance Garages | Houses all roadway repair and snow removal vehicles operated by INDOT Seymour District. |
| INDOT Speed Monitoring Roadside Equipment | Represents the field equipment that monitors vehicle speeds for enforcement purposes or to advise motorists of their current speeds. |
| INDOT Traffic Data Archive | Statewide archive of traffic data. Includes inputs from traffic counters. |
| INDOT Traffic Operations Center | Central control and operation of the district's ITS field equipment, including traffic signals, CCTV cameras and dynamic message signs. |
| INDOT Traffic Signal Control System | Represent INDOT traffic signal control software. INDOT traffic signal systems range from fixed–schedule control systems to fully traffic responsive systems that dynamically adjust control plans and strategies based on current traffic conditions and priority requests. |
| INDOT Traffic Signal Roadway Equipment | Represents INDOT's traffic signal system field equipment throughout the region, ranging from fixed–schedule control systems to fully traffic responsive systems that dynamically adjust control plans and strategies based on current traffic conditions and priority requests. |
| INDOT Traveler Information System | Includes the deployment of a mobile application to present traffic information from the Indiana DOT Traveler Information System. |
| INDOT Variable Speed Limit Signs | Variable Speed Limit (VSL) signs are an ITS element that aims to increase travel time reliability on Indiana DOT roadways in major metro areas. VSL signs in the field communicate centrally with Indiana DOT, and reduced speeds would be implemented either by TMC operators or can be automated based on the level of traffic detected by nearby Indiana DOT Vehicle Detection Devices. |
| ITS Communications Equipment | This element includes the communications hardware and software that supports secure, reliable communications. It provides the layered protocols and communications services and includes the physical network plant and network hardware that supports ITS communications. It also encompasses security services that protect communications and the management services that support network management. This element allows transportation stakeholders that are implementing their own communications solution to represent this implementation in their ITS architecture. The communications capabilities provided by this element are frequently purchased from a third party provider. When communications is a purchased service, the hardware and software included in this element are largely transparent to transportation stakeholders and may be transparent to the ITS architecture. |
| Kenton County CVO Administration | Department responsible for issuing permits for commercial vehicles. |
| Kentucky Emergency Alert System | Formerly the emergency broadcast system, a regional notification system to the general public. Information may include amber alerts, inclement weather, etc. |
| Kentucky State Police Weigh–in–Motion Stations | Kentucky State Police operates fixed and mobile Weigh–In–Motion (WIM) stations throughout the state for commercial vehicle enforcement purposes. This element represents WIM stations in a CV/AV environment that support automated vehicle identification at mainline speeds for credential checking, roadside safety inspections, and weigh–in–motion using two–way data exchange. |
| Kentucky Statewide Emergency Operations Center | Emergency operations center for the State of Kentucky. |
| KPSC Commercial Vehicle Registration System | Represents an online registration system that provides administrative functions like providing credentials, tax, and safety regulation information to all commercial vehicle operators. The system would issue credentials, collect fees and taxes, and support enforcement of credential requirements. |
| KSP Communications Center | Dispatch center for Kentucky's state law enforcement agency. |
| KSP CRASH Database | Kentucky State Police's Collision Report Analysis for Safer Highways (CRASH) database is a reporting system for all vehicle accidents which occur within the Commonwealth. The database is utilized for such purposes as will improve the traffic safety program in the Commonwealth. |
| KSP Troop Posts | Dispatch center for Kentucky State Police Post vehicles. There are currently 16 posts located throughout the state. |
| KSP Troop Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals, in Kentucky State Police's law enforcement vehicles. |
| KYTC | The 'Certification System' verifies that devices and applications meet standards for participation in the ITS environment. Particular requirements vary depending on the type of certification; applications may be certified for performance and adherence to standards or specifications; devices may be similarly certified, and will also typically be subject to security–related interrogation. |
| KYTC Automated Gate Closure Systems | Represents automated road closure gates owned and operated by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet used for the remote closure of roads, lanes or ramps. Intended to be for areas where ice or snow or other adverse weather conditions exist on a frequent basis and that cause hazardous conditions for motorists. |
| KYTC Central Office | Main hub for KYTC information. |
| KYTC Certification System | The 'Certification System' verifies that devices and applications meet standards for participation in the ITS environment. Particular requirements vary depending on the type of certification; applications may be certified for performance and adherence to standards or specifications; devices may be similarly certified, and will also typically be subject to security–related interrogation. |
| KYTC Cooperative ITS Credentials Management System | The 'Cooperative ITS Credentials Management System' (CCMS) is a high–level aggregate representation of the interconnected systems that enable trusted communications between mobile devices and other mobile devices, roadside devices, and centers and protect data they handle from unauthorized access. Representing the different interconnected systems that make up a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), this physical object represents an end user view of the credentials management system with focus on the exchanges between the CCMS and user devices that support the secure distribution, use, and revocation of trust credentials. |
| KYTC CV Authorizing Center | The 'Authorizing Center' provides the functionality needed to enable data exchange between and among mobile and fixed transportation users. Its primary mission is to enable safety, mobility and environmental communications–based applications for both mobile and non–mobile users. The Authorizing Center has some jurisdiction over limited access resources; typically this includes roadside application access and radio spectrum licensing. It may be implemented as an autonomous center or as a set of supporting services that are co–located within another center. |
| KYTC CV Service Monitor System | Represents one or more center–based systems that provide monitoring, management and control services necessary to other applications and/or devices operating within the Connected Vehicle Environment. These support services enable other applications to provide transportation services. |
| KYTC DDS | The KYTC Data Distribution System that collects, processes, and distributes ITS data, connecting data producers with data consumers and facilitating data exchange. |
| KYTC District 6 Field Equipment | Represents ITS field equipment owned and operated by KYTC, such as traffic signals, traffic sensors, environmental sensors, video cameras and in the future, dynamic message signs. |
| KYTC District 6 Maintenance Garages | Houses all roadway repair and snow removal vehicles operated by KYTC District 6. |
| KYTC District 6 Maintenance Operations | The maintenance departments responsible for maintaining KYTC's roadways and ITS field equipment. Also provides maintenance assets during incidents. |
| KYTC District 6 Maintenance Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals, in the maintenance vehicles responsible for managing and maintaining all KYTC roadways. |
| KYTC District 6 Planning | Transportation planning division responsible for planning traffic management for large events. Also responsible for maintaining traffic counts information. |
| KYTC District 6 Traffic Operations Center | Management of traffic signals operated and maintained by KYTC District 6. |
| KYTC Division of Planning | Manager and owner of KYTC's archive data management systems. |
| KYTC Dynamic Message Signs | Fixed and portable dynamic message signs operated and maintained by KYTC. |
| KYTC Frankfort TOC | Statewide TOC located in Frankfort, KY is the center that monitors and controls traffic and the road network at a statewide level. It performs management of a broad range of transportation facilities including freeway systems, rural and suburban highway systems, and urban and suburban traffic control systems. |
| KYTC Lane Control Devices | KYTC Lane Control Devices |
| KYTC Maintenance and Construction Center Personnel | Represents KYTC Maintenance and Construction Center Personnel that manage and control various maintenance subsystems. |
| KYTC Object Registration and Discovery System | The 'Object Registration and Discovery System' represents one or more center–based applications that provide registration and lookup services necessary to allow objects to locate (for communications purposes) other objects operating within the Connected Vehicle Environment. These registration and discovery services are support services that enable other applications. |
| KYTC Office of Public Affairs | Notifies authorities if incident occurs. Releases news to the public. |
| KYTC Ramp Meters | Aiding in traffic control by only allowing a certain amount of vehicles to enter the highway at a staggered time to avoid congestion. |
| KYTC Rest Area Tourist Information Centers | Represents planned Ohio DOT operated tourist information centers. Centers provide remote traveler support in the form of real–time information related to traffic and weather conditions. |
| KYTC Rest Area Truck Parking Availability System | Represents a truck parking information system on interstates across the state. |
| KYTC RWIS Stations | RWIS (Roadway Weather Information System) is operated by KYTC. KYTC also makes road conditions available to the public via a Web server (https://transportation.ky.gov/sites/GoKY/Pages/home.aspx). |
| KYTC SAFE Patrol | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals, in KYTC's SAFE Patrol vehicles. The KYTC Safety Assistance for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) Patrol is designed to aid motorists and assist with incident management. |
| KYTC Speed Monitoring Roadside Equipment | Represents the field equipment that monitors vehicle speeds for enforcement purposes or to advise motorists of their current speeds. |
| KYTC Traffic Signal Control System | Represent KYTC traffic signal control software. KYTC traffic signal systems range from fixed–schedule control systems to fully traffic responsive systems that dynamically adjust control plans and strategies based on current traffic conditions and priority requests. |
| KYTC Traffic Signal Roadway Equipment | Represents KYTC's traffic signal system field equipment throughout the region, ranging from fixed–schedule control systems to fully traffic responsive systems that dynamically adjust control plans and strategies based on current traffic conditions and priority requests. |
| KYTC Variable Speed Limit Signs | Variable Speed Limit (VSL) signs are an ITS element related to Kentucky's Active Traffic and Demand Management (ATDM) program that aims to increase travel time reliability on KYTC roadways in major metro areas. VSL signs in the field communicate centrally with the KYTC ATMS, and reduced speeds would be implemented either by TMC operators or can be automated based on the level of traffic detected by nearby KYTC Vehicle Detection Devices. |
| KYTC/INDOT/ODOT DDS | The Data Distribution System that collects, processes, and distributes ITS data, connecting data producers with data consumers and facilitating data exchange. |
| KYTC/INDOT/ODOT Wide Area Information Disseminator System | The 'Wide Area Information Disseminator System' represents the center based systems and communications equipment that is used to send messages to equipped vehicles using wide–area wireless communications such as satellite radio, terrestrial FM broadcast subcarrier, or cellular data networks. |
| Local Transit Agency Transit Information Systems | Represents transit traveler information systems managed and operated by local transit agencies that provide real–time and static information on fixed–route and demand response transit services. |
| Local Transit Equipment and Fleet Service Facilities | This element represents SORTA service/repair facilities for equipment and fleet. |
| Local Transit Systems | Represent other municipal or county–operated transit systems not specifically called out in the regional ITS architecture. |
| Local Transit Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals and AVL equipment, in transit vehicles operated by municipal or county transit systems not specifically called out in the regional ITS architecture. |
| Maintenance and Construction Field Personnel | This represents the maintenance and construction personnel in vehicles and in the field. These personnel interface with the vehicle systems. |
| Media Outlets | Represents the information systems that provide traffic reports, travel conditions, and other transportation–related news services to the traveling public through radio, TV, and other media. |
| Mobile Ticketing (Transit App) | Mobile ticketing app using Neoride (Transit App with Ezfare function) that allows customers to plan trips and pay for a bus ride on any fixed route service offered by BCRTA, SORTA, and TANK. |
| Municipal/County Equipment Repair Facility | Maintenance garage housing all roadway repair and snow removal vehicles. |
| National Weather Service | Service for national, regional, and local weather information. |
| ODOT / KYTC Archive | A system of data including things such as traffic counts for further studies and records. |
| ODOT / KYTC Cameras | Closed–circuit television cameras throughout the Tristate area maintained and operated by operators at the Statewide TMC in Columbus. Primarily used for traffic monitoring and incident verification. |
| ODOT / KYTC Connected Vehicle Roadside Equipment | This element represents the roadside equipment that performs Connected Vehicle data collection and dissemination. This element includes the Connected Vehicle message switch that is used to provide access to the roadside equipment from various centers. |
| ODOT / KYTC Electronic Toll Administration | Represents the possible future toll collection administrative systems, including the customer service center. |
| ODOT / KYTC Electronic Toll System | Represents the possible future toll collection field equipment on bridges. |
| ODOT / KYTC HAR | Highway advisory radios used to provide traveler information to the traveling public. |
| ODOT / KYTC Infrastructure Monitoring Sensors | Infrastructure monitoring equipment including IR, cameras and motion detectors. These sensors and detectors are operated by ODOT and KYTC to monitor and protect infrastructure and facilities, and not for traffic monitoring. These include sensors at bridge footings for barge impacts. |
| ODOT / KYTC Traffic Counters | Permanent traffic sensors used to perform traffic counts. |
| ODOT / KYTC Traffic Sensors | Traffic and vehicle sensors owned and operated by the Statewide TMC in Columbus used primarily for monitoring traffic flow conditions on the regional roadways. |
| ODOT / KYTC Traveler Information System | Traveler information system used to provide travel times and delay on the website through either segmented maps or camera images. |
| ODOT 511 Telephone Information Service | Ohio 511 telephone number that provides traveler information on travel times, incidents, and other traveler information made available through the OHGO traveler information website managed by the Ohio Statewide TMC. |
| ODOT ATMS | Ohio DOT's Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS). The ATMS software enables Ohio DOT to monitor and control various ITS field devices from its Statewide Traffic Management Center (TMC) and district offices. The Statewide TMC is located in Columbus at the Ohio DOT Central Office. The Statewide TMC operates traffic management and traveler information systems on Ohio's interstates, freeways, expressways, and state highways in each of the State's major metropolitan areas including Akron/Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton/Springfield, and Toledo. TMC operators can control cameras and post traveler information messages to Ohio DOT's DMS, HAR, and to the OHGO website. TMC operators can also act as liaisons between the Safety Patrol Vehicles and various other public agencies that respond to the scenes of vehicle incidents. For redundancy, it is able to remotely operate district traffic management centers. It also communicates with RWIS Roadside Equipment throughout the state. To support CV applications, the Statewide TMC may also include "CV TMC Application Equipment" for centrally generating and digitally signing CV messages (e.g. J2735 MAP, RTCM, and others). |
| ODOT Automated Gate Closure Systems | Represents automated road closure gates owned and operated by the Ohio DOT used for the remote closure of roads, lanes or ramps. Intended to be for areas where ice or snow or other adverse weather conditions exist on a frequent basis and that cause hazardous conditions for motorists. |
| ODOT Central Office | Central statewide traffic operations center for ODOT. Manages the buckeyetraffic.org website. For redundancy, able to remotely operate district traffic management centers. |
| ODOT Certification System | The 'Certification System' verifies that devices and applications meet standards for participation in the ITS environment. Particular requirements vary depending on the type of certification; applications may be certified for performance and adherence to standards or specifications; devices may be similarly certified, and will also typically be subject to security–related interrogation. |
| ODOT Cooperative ITS Credentials Management System | The 'Cooperative ITS Credentials Management System' (CCMS) is a high–level aggregate representation of the interconnected systems that enable trusted communications between mobile devices and other mobile devices, roadside devices, and centers and protect data they handle from unauthorized access. Representing the different interconnected systems that make up a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), this physical object represents an end user view of the credentials management system with focus on the exchanges between the CCMS and user devices that support the secure distribution, use, and revocation of trust credentials. |
| ODOT CV Authorizing Center | The 'Authorizing Center' provides the functionality needed to enable data exchange between and among mobile and fixed transportation users. Its primary mission is to enable safety, mobility and environmental communications–based applications for both mobile and non–mobile users. The Authorizing Center has some jurisdiction over limited access resources; typically this includes roadside application access and radio spectrum licensing. It may be implemented as an autonomous center or as a set of supporting services that are co–located within another center. |
| ODOT CV Service Monitor System | Represents one or more center–based systems that provide monitoring, management and control services necessary to other applications and/or devices operating within the Connected Vehicle Environment. These support services enable other applications to provide transportation services. |
| ODOT District 8 Field Equipment | Represents ITS field equipment owned and operated by ODOT, such as traffic signals, traffic sensors, warning signs with sensors, environmental sensors, video cameras and in the future, dynamic message signs. |
| ODOT District 8 Maintenance Garages | Houses all roadway repair and snow removal vehicles operated by ODOT District 8. |
| ODOT District 8 Signal Operations | Roadway signals managed and operated by ODOT District 8. |
| ODOT District 8 Traffic Data Archive | Archive of traffic data collected by ODOT District 8. Includes inputs from traffic counters. |
| ODOT Dynamic Message Signs | Fixed and portable dynamic message signs operated and maintained by ODOT. |
| ODOT Event Streaming Platform | The Ohio DOT Event Streaming Platform (ESP) is a Data Distribution System that collects, processes, and distributes ITS data, connecting data producers with data consumers and facilitating data exchange. |
| ODOT Freeway Safety Patrol | The Ohio Department of Transportation offers Freeway Safety Patrol as a good samaritan program to assist stranded motorists on Ohio's interstates. The purpose of the program is to help keep Ohio interstates safe, provide traffic control and medical assistance at crash sites, and offer limited roadside assistance if needed. The Safety Patrol covers interstates, assists motorists, and keeps highways safe by performing the following services: Changing flat tires Fixing minor mechanical problems Removing debris from the road at the scene of an accident Providing minimal amounts of fuel Providing emergency medical assistance |
| ODOT Lane Control Devices | Ohio DOT Lane Control Devices |
| ODOT Maintenance and Construction Center Personnel | Represents Ohio DOT Maintenance and Construction Center Personnel that manage and control various maintenance subsystems. |
| ODOT Maintenance Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals, in the maintenance vehicles that are dispatched by the ODOT Maintenance Garages. |
| ODOT Object Registration and Discovery System | The 'Object Registration and Discovery System' represents one or more center–based applications that provide registration and lookup services necessary to allow objects to locate (for communications purposes) other objects operating within the Connected Vehicle Environment. These registration and discovery services are support services that enable other applications. |
| ODOT Office of Technical Services | Manager and owner of ODOT's archive data management systems. |
| ODOT OHGO Traveler Information System | Represents the statewide traveler information website and mobile application for alerts on traffic incidents, construction, travel times, and other information related to roadways throughout the state. Can be accessed at: http://www.ohgo.com/index. Information provided by this site is updated frequently and comes from a variety of sources, such as pavement sensors, monitoring stations, traffic cameras, and through direct input by Ohio DOT personnel. |
| ODOT Public Information Office | Notifies authorities if incident occurs. Releases news to the public, including maintenance activities. |
| ODOT Ramp Meters | Aiding in traffic control by only allowing a certain amount of vehicles to enter the highway at a staggered time to avoid congestion. |
| ODOT Rest Area Tourist Information Centers | Represents planned Ohio DOT operated tourist information centers. Centers provide remote traveler support in the form of real–time information related to traffic and weather conditions. |
| ODOT Rest Area Truck Parking Availability System | Represents a truck parking information system on I–75 and I–70 across the state. |
| ODOT RWIS Stations | RWIS (Roadway Weather Information System) is operated by the Ohio DOT through 158 weather stations, which provide coverage in all 88 of Ohio's counties. A central service located in Columbus processes the information from each station. Ohio DOT garages use the information collected by the stations to plan their road treatment activities, especially during snow and ice conditions. Ohio DOT also makes road conditions available to the public via a Web server (http://www.ohgo.com/index). The weather stations and sensors are located along interstates, U.S. routes, and state routes. The system comprised 88 wireless weather stations and more than 160 pavement sensors. Two types of weather stations are installed: those located along highways, and those located at county ODOT offices. The stations report a variety of information, including: Air temperature; Precipitation rate/type; Surface temperature; Sub–surface temperature; Wet/dry surface; Dew point Relative humidity; Wind direction and speed; Traffic speeds and counts; Visibility. Data communications between the weather station and the central server at Ohio DOT Statewide TMC is conducted via cellular service in 5–minute intervals. |
| ODOT Speed Monitoring Roadside Equipment | Represents the field equipment that monitors vehicle speeds for enforcement purposes or to advise motorists of their current speeds. |
| ODOT Statewide TMC | Ohio DOT Statewide Traffic Management Center (TMC) is located in Columbus at the Ohio DOT Central Office. The Statewide TMC operates traffic management and traveler information systems on Ohio's interstates, freeways, expressways, and state highways in each of the State's major metropolitan areas including Akron/Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton/Springfield, and Toledo. TMC operators can control cameras and post traveler information messages to Ohio DOT's DMS, HAR, and to the OHGO website. TMC operators can also act as liaisons between the Safety Patrol Vehicles and various other public agencies that respond to the scenes of vehicle incidents. For redundancy, it is able to remotely operate district traffic management centers. It also communicates with RWIS Roadside Equipment throughout the state. |
| ODOT Storage Facilities | Depots and Garages where materials are stored for ODOT. |
| ODOT Traffic Signal Control System | Represent ODOT traffic signal control software. ODOT traffic signal systems range from fixed–schedule control systems to fully traffic responsive systems that dynamically adjust control plans and strategies based on current traffic conditions and priority requests. |
| ODOT Traffic Signal Roadway Equipment | Represents ODOT's traffic signal system field equipment throughout the region, ranging from fixed–schedule control systems to fully traffic responsive systems that dynamically adjust control plans and strategies based on current traffic conditions and priority requests. |
| ODOT Variable Speed Limit Signs | Variable Speed Limit (VSL) signs are an ITS element related to Ohio's Active Traffic and Demand Management (ATDM) program that aims to increase travel time reliability on Ohio DOT roadways in major metro areas. VSL signs in the field communicate centrally with the Ohio DOT ATMS, and reduced speeds would be implemented either by TMC operators or can be automated based on the level of traffic detected by nearby Ohio DOT Vehicle Detection Devices. |
| ODOT Wide Area Information Disseminator System | The 'Wide Area Information Disseminator System' represents the center based systems and communications equipment that is used to send messages to equipped vehicles using wide–area wireless communications such as satellite radio, terrestrial FM broadcast subcarrier, or cellular data networks. |
| ODOT Workzone Safety Devices | Safety devices deployed in work zone. |
| ODPS Crash Database | Ohio Crash Data File traffic crash data. |
| Ohio Mobility Apps | This element represents mobility apps that deliver traveler information to transportation system users. Information provided includes basic advisories, traffic and road conditions, transit schedule information, ride matching information, parking information, etc. |
| Ohio State Highway Patrol Posts | Local dispatch centers for Ohio State Highway Patrol Vehicles. One dispatch center per county. |
| Ohio State Highway Patrol State Communications Center | Dispatch center for Ohio's state law enforcement agency. |
| Ohio State Highway Patrol Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals, in Ohio State Highway Patrol vehicles. |
| Ohio State Highway Patrol Weigh–in–Motion Stations | OSHP operates fixed and mobile Weigh–In–Motion (WIM) stations throughout the state for commercial vehicle enforcement purposes. This element represents WIM stations in a CV/AV environment that support automated vehicle identification at mainline speeds for credential checking, roadside safety inspections, and weigh–in–motion using two–way data exchange. |
| Ohio Statewide EOC/JDF | Emergency operations center for the State of Ohio. |
| OKI Transportation Planning Database | Database containing regional traffic, transit and accident report data. Note that INRIX and HERE data is available to MPO through ODOT and KYTC. |
| On–Board Truck Systems | This element represents the sensory, processing storage, and communications elements that reside within commercial vehicles. These elements provide the commercial vehicle driver with current travel conditions, including truck parking information. Eventually, this subsystem will incorporate connected vehicle communications elements that allow for vehicle to vehicle and vehicle to infrastructure communications. |
| OSU Center of Automotive Research | The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) is the preeminent research center in sustainable and safe mobility in the United States and an interdisciplinary research center in The Ohio State University's College of Engineering. |
| Other City and County Maintenance Dispatch Facilities | Represents maintenance dispatch facilities operated by county and city level public works departments. Facilities dispatch county and city maintenance vehicles that perform a wide variety of functions, from traffic signal and roadway maintenance to snow plow operations in winter months. |
| Other City and County Maintenance Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals, in the maintenance vehicles that are dispatched by the maintenance departments for local municipalities and counties. |
| Other City and County Traffic Control Centers | Represents other municipal or county centers that control and operate ITS field equipment, including traffic signals, CCTV cameras and dynamic message signs. |
| Other ODOT Traffic Operations Center | This element represents the traffic operations functions of an Ohio DOT District and is used to identify the interface from one district's TOC to another's. |
| Other Public Safety Vehicles | Represents the public safety vehicles and their ITS equipment (e.g., mobile data terminals) not specifically called out in the architecture. |
| Parking Management Centers | Parking Management Centers is a Generic Element that represents systems and personnel responsible for electronic monitoring and management of parking facilities throughout the State, including airport and transit parking facilities that have automated parking systems. Facilities represented by this Generic Element include: – The Banks Parking Garage – CVG Parking Facilities – Transit Parking Facilities and Centers – Private/Contracted Parking Facilities |
| Parking Management Systems and Sensors (Private) | This element is a placeholder element representing systems that electronically monitor and management private parking facilities. The system may support a Field–Vehicle Communications link to the Vehicle Subsystem that allows electronic collection of parking fees and monitors and controls parking meters that support conventional parking fee collection. It also includes the instrumentation, signs, and other infrastructure that monitors parking lot usage and provides local information about parking availability and other general parking information. |
| Pedestrians | Pedestrian participates in ITS services that support safe, shared use of the transportation network by motorized and non–motorized transportation modes. Representing those using non–motorized travel modes, pedestrians provide input (e.g. a call signal requesting right of way at an intersection) and may be detected by ITS services to improve safety. |
| Private Ambulance Provider Dispatch | Private ambulance dispatch systems that operate throughout the region. |
| Private Ambulance Provider Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals, in the private vehicles owned and operated by private ambulance providers. |
| Private EV Charging Stations | Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations owned by private entities. |
| Private Fleet and Freight Operators | Represents the private commercial fleet management operations and dispatch systems in the Region. |
| Private Map Update Systems | Represents a provider of map databases used to support ITS services. It supports the provision of the map data that are used directly by vehicles (e.g., roadway and intersection geometry data sets), travelers (e.g., navigable maps used for route guidance and display maps used at traveler information points), system operators (e.g., map data used by Traffic Operators to monitor and manage the road network, and map data used by Fleet Managers to manage a vehicle fleet). It may represent a third–party provider or an internal organization that produces map data for agency use. Products may include simple display maps, map data sets that define detailed road network topology and geometry, or full geographic information system databases that are used to support planning and operations. |
| Private Rail Operations Center | Private rail operations center coordinates the operation of freight trains and is connected to other modal systems' operations for efficient movement of commercial goods. It also exchanges information with traffic management centers, which helps to coordinate rail and traffic management and maintenance operations. |
| Private Tow/Wrecker Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals, in tow or wrecker vehicles. |
| Private Tow/Wreckers Dispatch | Dispatch function for privately owned tow or wrecker service. Based on a rotation list. Note that Ohio DOT operates a statewide Towing & Recovery Incentive Payment program to incentivize heavy tow companies to clear travel lanes after heavy vehicle incidents. |
| Private Traveler Information Systems | Represents the private traveler information providers serving the region. This element could, in the future, provide support to the National Traveler Information 511 number since it collects information from a broad array of operating centers. Could also include a website. |
| Private Vehicles | Vehicles owned by travelers. |
| Private Weather Service Systems | Systems that provide customized transportation weather forecasts or road weather information. |
| Public Agency EV Charging Stations | Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations owned by public agencies and organizations. |
| PUCO Commercial Vehicle Registration System | Represents an online registration system that provides administrative functions like providing credentials, tax, and safety regulation information to all commercial vehicle operators. The system would issue credentials, collect fees and taxes, and support enforcement of credential requirements. |
| Rail Wayside Equipment | The rail operated equipment at highway rail intersections. |
| RAMP Transit Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals and AVL equipment, in the Regional Area Mobility Program (RAMP) transit vehicles. RAMP is a service for disabled citizens and the DayTripper program for seniors over age 60. |
| Regional 911 Call Centers | Represents the Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) for the municipality and/or county. These PSAPs are centers where emergency calls are received and entered into a system database. The center then routes the information to the appropriate public safety agency for dispatch or response. The center is sometimes also the dispatch center. |
| Regional Airports | Regional airports that are owned and operated by the local municipalities or counties where they reside. |
| Regional Medical Centers | Medical centers (e.g. hospitals and trauma centers) throughout the region. |
| Regional Operations Center | Houses warning room, CBRNE, 911 Call Center (for the City of Cincinnati only), EMA, HAZMAT, Crime Stoppers, "Fishbowl", Light Duty Police, Message Mapping Center, and various other emergency management agencies. It is the dispatch for City of Cincinnati Police and Fire Department and also the emergency operations center (EOC) for the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. |
| Regional Public Safety Dispatch Centers | The dispatch center for the appropriate public safety departments and vehicles. |
| Regional Smart Card | Regional electronic payment card. |
| Riverfront Terminals and Operations Centers | Represents the private riverfront management operations and dispatch systems in the Region. |
| School Buses | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals and AVL equipment, in school buses operated by regional school districts. |
| School District Dispatch | Dispatching systems for school districts buses. |
| Smart911 | The software provides citizens with the ability to enter information that they want to make available to 911 emergency telecommunicators through a secure website at www.Smart911.com. Smart911 then delivers this information automatically with any 911 call placed within the jurisdiction to the emergency telecommunicator's work station at the Emergency Communications Center. |
| SORTA ACCESS Smart Card | Electronic payment card with photo I.D. for SORTA ACCESS riders. |
| SORTA ACCESS Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals and AVL equipment, in the paratransit service vehicles operated by SORTA. |
| SORTA Data Warehouse | Future transit archive database. |
| SORTA Equipment and Fleet Service Facilities | This element represents SORTA service/repair facilities for equipment and fleet. |
| SORTA Fixed Route Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals and AVL equipment, in the SORTA fixed–route transit buses. Note that SORTA's goal is to procure enough automated passenger counters (APCs) to cover the entire fleet which will allow them to monitor 100% of the trips that go out on runs each day. The data will be used to determine which routes are meeting board approved standards and which ones do not. As of the beginning of 2016, only 60 buses are equipped with APCs. |
| SORTA Regional Transit Hubs | Traveler information at kiosks at transit stops and intermodal centers; have multimodal information recommendations; traveler information of a more general nature. In the future, may allow transit fare payment using cash and debit/credit cards. |
| SORTA Riverfront Transit Center | Metro's major event bus staging facility – located under 2nd Street. Also used for Charter Bus parking. |
| SORTA Security Cameras | Security cameras maintained and operated by SORTA. Cameras are located on all fleet vehicles. |
| SORTA Transit Dispatch Center | Responsible for dispatching METRO buses. Integrated database, which is used for dispatching, scheduling and traveler information systems. |
| SORTA Transit Information Systems | Represents transit traveler information systems managed and operated by SORTA that provide real–time and static information on fixed–route and demand response transit services. |
| SORTA Traveler Information System | Web site to provide traveler information relating to transit operations. |
| SOSINK Communications Network | Represents the emergency communications network between the Emergency Management Directors in the TRI–EMAD region (Southwest Ohio – Southeast Indiana – Northern Kentucky). The region consists includes the city of Cincinnati and the counties of Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont, Clinton, Brown and Adams in Ohio; Boone, Kenton and Campbell in Kentucky and Dearborn in Indiana. |
| TANK Data Archive | Future transit archive database for TANK. |
| TANK Equipment and Fleet Service Facilities | This element represents TANK service/repair facilities for equipment and fleet. |
| TANK Regional Transit Hubs | Traveler information at kiosks at transit stops and intermodal centers; have multimodal information recommendations; traveler information of a more general nature. In the future, may allow transit fare payment using cash and debit/credit cards. |
| TANK Transit Information Systems | Represents transit traveler information systems managed and operated by TANK that provide real–time and static information on fixed–route and demand response transit services. |
| TANK Transit System Dispatch | Dispatch center to the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky Transit's (TANK) public transit vehicles. |
| TANK Transit Vehicles | Represents the ITS equipment, such as mobile data terminals and AVL equipment, in the fixed route transit vehicles running on the Northern Kentucky Transit System. |
| TANK Traveler Information System | Web site to provide traveler information relating to transit operations. |
| The Banks Intermodal Center | Future site where passengers will be able to travel by both bus and light rail systems |
| TMC Operators | This terminator is a placeholder representing the human entity that may be physically present at public parking lot facility or stationed remotely within a public center that monitors the operational status of the facility. This entity will likely also interface with additional control systems, traffic surveillance system and travel demand management systems to accomplish ITS services. They provide operator data and command inputs to direct systems' operations to varying degrees depending on the type of system and the deployment scenario. Operational services performed by this terminator be automated in the course of ITS deployment. The TMC Operator will be responsible for re–setting the system when parking space counts become out of sync with actual parking availability. |
| Transportation Research Centers | Represents research institutes or research centers that perform transportation–related research. |
| Traveler Information Devices | Personal devices used by the traveling public. Includes PCs, pagers, etc. |
| Travelers | This terminator represents any user commercial vehicle operator that uses transportation services. Interfaces to this terninator provide pre–trip and en–route traveler information supporting trip planning and personal guidance. This terminator differes from the Driver terminator in that it represents both pre–trip and en–route commercial vehicle operators that are not necessarily engaged in the driving task. |
| TRIMARC (KYTC) | TRIMARC is a project of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). TRIMARC operates a 24/7/365 Traffic Operations Center (TOC) in Louisville Kentucky. TOC Operators and staff use an integrated system of Intelligent Transportaton Systems device hardware and software, to analyze traffic conditions and make timely notifications to motorists, of traffic conditions that may negatively affect interstate travel. Incidents may include crashes, disabled motorists, roadwork and other events that can occur on the interstates. We use dynamic messaging signs, camera snapshot views on the TRIMARC website, Notify Every Truck (NET) program, social media and other means to provide real–time information. The TRIMARC TOC monitors traffic in the Louisville Metro area and the Northern Kentucky area, south of Cincinnati, Ohio. We also provide Freeway Service Patrols (FSP), during the workweek rush hour periods, to assist motorists during their time of need. FSP services, when available and provided, are always free to the public. FSP unit response is prioritized by TOC staff members to ensure we address the most critical needs first. TRIMARC works to help travelers avoid delays, plan alternate routes and have a safe travel experience. TRIMARC is helping to realize improved response time by public safety officials, prevent secondary crashes and improve air quality through the reduction of traffic congestion. |
| TRIMARC Freeway Service Patrol (KYTC) | The TRIMARC Freeway Service Patrol, is an interstate–focused, roadside service provided to motorists as part of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's TRIMARC project. FSP units partrol the interstates of Louisville and Northern Kentucky to assist stranded motorists with issues such as dead batteries, flat tires, overheating and running out of gas. TRIMARC FSP technicians carry automotive tools and fluids, to support their work of getting disabled motorists back on the road. Disabled vehicles contribute to congestion and vehicle crashes on the interstates, so we work to get them going as soon as practical. The FSP does not provide wrecker service, but they aid professional towers by providing traffic control. |
| Truck Parking Hybrid Signs | This element is a placeholder representing the dynamic panel signs that are embedded within static signs that indicate the estimated number of available truck parking spaces. These signs function similar to dynamic messages signs but are much more limited in the amount of information that can be conveyed to motorists and are designed specifically for the dissemination of truck parking information. |
| Truck Parking Website | This element disseminates traveler information to drivers via a dedicated website and/or app developed specifically for traveler information needs specific to this project. Information disseminated by the element includes truck parking locations, availability and services information. |
| TV and Radio Stations | Local TV, radio, and newspapers. |
| University of Cincinnati Department of Public Safety | Dispatch center for the University of Cincinnati Police. |
| University of Cincinnati Shuttle Dispatch | Represents a fixed route transit system for the University of Cincinnati, also known as the Bearcat Transportation System. Provides fixed route shuttle services for UC students, faculty and staff on 11 routes. |
| University of Cincinnati Shuttle Vehicles | Represents the fixed route transit vehicles operated by University of Cincinnati. |