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 |
|---|---|
| Airborne Emergency Response Service | Airborne Emergency Response Services is a collection of medivac services providing aerial transport of critically injured from incident locations. |
| Archived Data User Systems | Archived Data User System represents the systems users employ to access archived data. The general interface provided allows a broad range of users (e.g. planners, researchers, analysts, operators) and their systems (e.g. databases, models, analytical tools, user interface devices) to acquire data and analyses results from the archive. |
| Basic Commercial Vehicle | Basic Commercial Vehicle represents the commercial vehicle that hosts the on-board equipment that provides ITS capabilities. It includes the heavy vehicle databus and all other interface points between on-board systems and the rest of the commercial vehicle. This vehicle is used to transport goods, is operated by a professional driver and typically administered as part of a larger fleet. Commercial Vehicle classification applies to all goods transport vehicles ranging from small panel vans used in local pick-up and delivery services to large, multi-axle tractor-trailer rigs operating on long haul routes. |
| Basic Vehicle | Basic Vehicle represents a complete operating vehicle. It includes the vehicle platform that interfaces with and hosts ITS electronics and all of the driver convenience and entertainment systems, and other non-ITS electronics on-board the vehicle. Interfaces represent both internal on-board interfaces between ITS equipment and other vehicle systems and other passive and active external interfaces or views of the vehicle that support vehicle/traffic monitoring and management. External interfaces may also represent equipment that is carried into the vehicle (e.g., a smartphone that is brought into the vehicle). Internal interfaces are often implemented through a vehicle databus, which is also included in this object. Note that 'Vehicle' represents the general functions and interfaces that are associated with personal automobiles as well as commercial vehicles, emergency vehicles, transit vehicles, and other specialized vehicles. |
| Border Inspection Administration | Border Inspection Administration represents back-office systems and databases run by domestic and foreign governmental agencies responsible for the regulation of trade, and the enforcement of customs and immigration laws. These agencies include U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its counterparts in Canada and Mexico. DHS includes components like Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Other agencies include secondary trade agencies (e.g., U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, other USDOT departments, etc.), and agencies from other trading nations. The systems they manage coordinate activities related to the border crossings. These systems support import/export cargo processing and enforcement operations at the border, including programs such as FAST, Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), Nexus (Canada), SENTRI (Mexico), and US-VISIT. |
| Border Inspection Systems | 'Border Inspection System' represents data systems used at the border or, in Kansas City, a foreign trade zone for the inspection of people or goods. It supports immigration, customs (trade), agricultural, and FDA inspections as applicable. It includes sensors and surveillance systems to identify and classify drivers and their cargo as they approach a border crossing, the systems used to interface with the back-office administration systems and provide information on status of the crossing or events. |
| Commercial Vehicle Driver | The 'Commercial Vehicle Driver' represents the people that operate vehicles transporting goods, including both long haul trucks and local pick-up and delivery vans. This physical object is complementary to the Driver physical object in that it represents those interactions which are unique to Commercial Vehicle Operations. Information flowing from the Commercial Vehicle Driver includes those system inputs specific to Commercial Vehicle Operations. |
| Commercial Vehicle OBE | The Commercial Vehicle On-Board Equipment (OBE) resides in a commercial vehicle and provides the sensory, processing, storage, and communications functions necessary to support safe and efficient commercial vehicle operations. It provides two-way communications between the commercial vehicle drivers, their fleet managers, attached freight equipment, and roadside officials. A separate 'Vehicle OBE' physical object supports vehicle safety and driver information capabilities that apply to all vehicles, including commercial vehicles. The Commercial Vehicle OBE supplements these general ITS capabilities with capabilities that are specific to commercial vehicles. |
| Conditions Acquisition and Reporting System | A system to collect and disseminate road condition information. |
| Connected Vehicle Roadside Equipment | 'Connected Vehicle Roadside Equipment' (CV RSE) 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. |
| County and City 911 Dispatch Centers | This element represents local dispatch centers that receive 911 calls, and dispatch the appropriate sheriff, police, fire and EMS within the jurisdiction area via communication system. Dispatch centers exchanges mutual aid and incident information with other local agencies as necessary. Some centers may be equipped with CAD and AVL technologies. |
| County and City Emergency Vehicles | Emergency vehicles include ITS equipment that provides the processing, sensory, storage, and communications functions necessary to support safe and efficient emergency response at the county and city level. |
| County and City Fire and EMS Departments | This element represents local fire and EMS departments throughout the region. |
| County and City Maintenance and Construction Vehicles | A collection of maintenance vehicles that include ITS equipment that provides the processing, sensory, storage, and communications functions necessary to support road maintenance and construction. Vehicles may be equipped or plan to be equipped with ITS components, such as AVL, environmental sensors and vehicle monitoring sensors. |
| County and City Public Works Offices | This element represents county and city Public Works departments that perform the maintenance and construction activity including planned activities (road maintenance, snow plowing, etc.) and unplanned incidents within the jurisdiction area, and communicate maintenance and construction schedules and other related information to other agencies. |
| County and City Traffic Signal Systems | This element represents traffic signal systems and other roadside equipment used for traffic control and management, and communication of traffic related information with other agencies. Systems may include loop detectors, video detection, and other signal operation equipment used for the control and management of traffic at intersections. Signal systems may be interconnected and/or coordinated with each other. Emergency vehicle signal preemption may be existing or planned at city and/or county levels. |
| County and City Websites | Websites operated at the county and city level to disseminate work zone, road closures and restrictions and detours information to the public. |
| County Sheriff and City Police Departments | This element represents local law enforcement agencies throughout the region. |
| Credentials Management System | The Credentials Management System 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. |
| Data Distribution System | The 'Data Distribution System' collects, processes, and distributes ITS data, connecting data producers with data consumers and facilitating data exchange, such as through a data portal. |
| Driver | The 'Driver' represents the person that operates a vehicle on the roadway. Included are operators of private, transit, commercial, and emergency vehicles where the interactions are not particular to the type of vehicle (e.g., interactions supporting vehicle safety applications). The Driver originates driver requests and receives driver information that reflects the interactions which might be useful to all drivers, regardless of vehicle classification. Information and interactions which are unique to drivers of a specific vehicle type (e.g., fleet interactions with transit, commercial, or emergency vehicle drivers) are covered by separate objects. |
| Emergency Notification and Evacuation System | This is a "reverse 911" system that allows public safety to selectively notify residents about relevant emergencies. |
| Emergency Response Vehicles (Missouri) | Each vehicle is equipped with a four-way wrench and jack for changing tires, jumper cables, gasoline cans, message boards, push bumpers, and numerous other tools. |
| Event Promoters | Event Promoters represents Special Event Sponsors that have knowledge of events that may impact travel on roadways or other modal means. Examples of special event sponsors include sporting events, conventions, motorcades/parades, and public/political events. These promoters interface to the ITS to provide event information such as date, time, estimated duration, location, and any other information pertinent to traffic movement in the surrounding area. |
| Fleet-Freight Manager | Fleet-Freight Manager represents the people that are responsible for the dispatching and management of Commercial Vehicle fleets (e.g. traditional Fleet Managers) and Freight Equipment assets. It may be many people in a large tracking organization or a single person (owner driver) in the case of single vehicle fleets. The Fleet-Freight Manager provides instructions and coordination for Commercial Vehicles and Freight Equipment and receives the status of the vehicles and freight equipment in the fleet that they manage. The Fleet-Freight Manager is expected to interface with ITS on a regular basis to enhance productivity. Many interfaces with the system are also provided through normal user interfaces. |
| Flood Warning System-StormWatch | Stormwatch.com presents the user with data collected from a flood warning system consisting of remote weather stations located throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan area. The majority of the stations report real-time rainfall. Some stations also report stream levels, temperature, relative humidity, wind, pavement temperature, pavement state, and other weather data. All data is collected and stored into a database. The earliest stations were installed in the 1980s and information from those sites can be queried directly from this website. This is a joint venture between Overland Park Public Works Department and Johnson County Stormwater Management. |
| Foreign Trade Zone Facilities - Inspection Center | The Foreign trade zones (FTZ) Inspection Center represents back-office systems and databases run by domestic and foreign governmental agencies responsible for the regulation of trade, and the enforcement of customs and immigration laws in the Kansas City Area. FTZs manage freight distribution, particularly when foreign cargo is involved. Each FTZ is not a unique real estate asset at a single location, but a set of sites (sub-zones), each enabling to exploit a specific locational advantage such as an airport, intermodal rail yard, or highway interchange. |
| Foreign Trade Zone Facilities - Inspection System | The Foreign trade zones (FTZ) Inspection System represents data systems used at the FTZ for the inspection of goods. It supports customs (trade), agricultural, and FDA inspections as applicable. It includes sensors and surveillance systems to identify and classify drivers and their cargo as they approach a FTZ, the systems used to interface with the back-office administration systems and provide information on status of the crossing or events. |
| Freight Equipment | Freight equipment represents a freight container, intermodal chassis or trailer and provides information to support safe, secure and efficient freight operations. It provides equipment safety data and status and can alert the appropriate systems of an incident, breach, or tamper event. It provides accurate position information to support in-transit visibility of freight equipment. |
| Health and Social Services | Health and Social Services Connectors provide support to connect people with health care and social services they need. These services are designed to be a community service for caregivers, individuals needing personal assistance, healthcare professionals, social workers, discharge planners, and mental health professionals. In Kansas City, an example of this service is Link for Care at www.LinkforCare.org. Link for Care is maintained and managed by the Central Plains Geriatric Staff at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Landon Center on Aging, and was developed in part with funding from the Department of Veteran's Affairs and the Department of Transportation. MARC is also a partner. |
| IndeBus Operations Center | IndeBus is the transit system serving Independence MO. |
| IndeBus Transit Vehicles | Transit Vehicles of the IndeBus Transit System. |
| Intermodal Freight Depot | Intermodal Freigth Depot represents the terminal areas corresponding to modal change points. This includes interfaces between roadway freight transportation and air, rail, and/or water shipping modes. The basic unit of cargo handled by the Intermodal Terminal physical object is the container; less-than-container load handling is typically handled at a different facility (i.e., Freight Consolidation Station). The Intermodal Terminal can include electronic gate control for entrance and exit from the facility, automated guidance of vehicles within the facility, alerting appropriate parties of container arrivals and departures, and inventory and location of temporarily stored containers. |
| Intermodal Freight Shipper | The Intermodal Freight Shipper provides the capability for commercial drivers and fleet-freight managers to receive real-time routing information and access databases containing vehicle and/or freight equipment locations as well as carrier, vehicle, freight equipment and driver information. The 'Fleet and Freight Management Center' also provides the capability for fleet managers to monitor the safety and security of their commercial vehicle drivers and fleet. It represents organizations that engage in the shipment of freight, either originator (consigner or shipper) or recipient of the cargo shipment. They enable the movement of goods on routes that require the use of other modes of transportation such as heavy rail, air, sea, etc. The Intermodal Customer System includes those personnel responsible for the movement of freight across international borders. |
| JCT Operations Center | Manages the operations of Johnson County Transit with a third party private operator that KCATA oversees. |
| JCT Traveler Information Field Equipment | JCT Field Equipment provides access to traveler information at transit stations, transit stops, other fixed sites along travel routes. Traveler information access points may include kiosks and informational displays supporting varied levels of interaction and information access. |
| JCT Vehicles | This elements represents the transit vehicles that are dispatched by JCT. These transit vehicles have ITS devices that support the safe and efficient movement of passengers. These systems collect, manage, and disseminate transit-related information to the driver, operations and maintenance personnel, and transit system patrons. |
| JCT Website | This element represents the JCT website that provides transit related information to aid travelers in their planning. This website display schedules, fares, vehicle location information, and arrival times. |
| Kansas City Emergency Response (Missouri) | The Missouri Emergency Response patrols some of the busiest interstates in and around the Kansas City metropolitan area offering assistance to disabled motorists, searching for lane obstructions be it stalled vehicles in traffic lanes, on the shoulder, car accidents or debris in the roadway. Emergency Response vehicles are dispatched by Emergency Response staff at the Kansas City Scout Traffic Management Center 24/7. Staffing of the Missouri Emergency Response program is provided by the Missouri Department of Transportation. Each vehicle is equipped with a four-way wrench and jack for changing tires, jumper cables, gasoline cans and numerous other tools. |
| Kansas City International Airport | Kansas City International Airport was built by the City of Kansas City, Missouri and opened in 1972. Its low congestion, easy terminal access and small number of flight delays have long established it as one of the most convenient commercial airports in the world. The airport complex spans more than 10,000 acres, and its three runways can accommodate up to 139 aircraft operations per hour. Uncongested air and ground space, short taxi time, and a low weather-related closure/cancellation rate are why MCI consistently ranks among the lowest in delays of all U.S. airports. Three runways, two of them parallel with 6,575 feet of separation, Category III instrument Landing System and other features help keep operations smooth in even the worst of weather. New surfaces on the runways, taxiways and terminal aprons, along with ongoing infrastructure improvements, enhance the airport's efficiency and convenience to air carriers. |
| Kansas City Motorist Assist (Kansas) | Motorist Assist and Emergency Response patrol some of the busiest interstates in and around the Kansas City metropolitan area offering assistance to disabled motorists, searching for lane obstructions be it stalled vehicles in traffic lanes, on the shoulder, car accidents or debris in the roadway. Staffing of the Kansas Motorist Assist program is provided by civilian members of the Kansas Highway Patrol. The patrols are dispatched out of Kansas Highway Patrol in Salina, KS. Each vehicle is equipped with a four-way wrench and jack for changing tires, jumper cables, gasoline cans, arrow boards, message boards, and numerous other tools. |
| Kansas City Scout Field Equipment | Field Equipment includes any and all equipment distributed on and along the roadway which monitors and controls traffic. This includes 279 cameras to monitor the highways from its traffic management center in Lee's Summit, sensors to gage traffic flow, 72 dynamic message signs to send traffic notices and other information to drivers along the freeways, and ramp metering to manage traffic flow onto the freeway system. |
| Kansas City Scout Traffic Management Center | Kansas City Scout is Kansas City's bi-state traffic management system. The Kansas and Missouri Departments of transportation (KDOT, MoDOT) designed Scout to lessen traffic jams by improving rush-hour speeds, to increase safety by decreasing the number of rush-hour accidents, and to improve emergency response to traffic situations. Scout manages traffic on more than 125 miles of continuous freeways in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Scout uses cameras to monitor the highways from its traffic management center in Lee's Summit, relies on sensors to gage traffic flow, uses large electronic message boards to send traffic notices and other information to drivers along the freeways and operates ramp meters to control the traffic entering the freeway system. |
| Kansas City Scout Website | This element represents the Kansas City Scout website that provides traffic related information to aid travelers in their planning. Information displayed on the website includes camera images, incidents, DMS messages, and construction zones. |
| Kansas CVISN | A collection of information systems and communications networks that support commercial vehicle operations in Kansas. |
| Kansas Highway Patrol Dispatch | AVL/Dispatch for the Kansas Highway Patrol. |
| Kansas Highway Patrol Vehicles | Kansas Highway Patrol vehicles. Vehicles are equipped with AVL systems. |
| Kansas State Emergency Operations Center | Located in Topeka, the Kansas State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) is operated by the Kansas Division of Emergency Management (KDEM). The SEOC provides logistical support and resources to county-level EOC's during local emergencies and helps coordinate response. In the event of a declaration from the governor, KDEM directs and coordinates other agencies as needed to initiate and complete the emergency response. During a national emergency, the SEOC helps disseminate information and coordinate resources. |
| KBI AMBER Alert System | KDOT participates in the Kansas AMBER Alert program by using its traveler information systems to assist the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) in the dissemination of child abduction information. The Kanroad/511 website has a link to the Kansas AMBER Alert website, and Kansas 511 features an alert system that enables it to broadcast AMBER Alert information as needed. AMBER Alert messages are also placed on Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) across the state and disseminated to traffic operations centers (TOCs) such as Kansas City Scout. KDOT's future plans call for improving the efficiency of information dissemination by automating the communication of AMBER Alerts to 511, websites, and TOCs. |
| KC Freight and Intermodal Facilities | |
| KC Metro Road Weather Information System | This system is run with a server at KCMO Public Works, but it includes components from other state and local agencies. |
| KCIA Emergency Services | Handles emergency services for the Kansas City International Airport complex. |
| KCIA Transit Dispatch | Coordinates movement of passengers between terminals and parking facilities at the Kansas City International Airport complex. |
| KCIA Transit Vehicles | Transit Vehicles used to transport passengers around the Kansas City International Airport complex. |
| KCMO ATMS | Advanced Traffic Management System for the City of Kansas City, MO. |
| KCMO ATMS Field Equipment | Field Equipment includes any and all equipment distributed on and along the roadway which monitors and controls traffic. This includes equipment for traffic signals, video detection, loops, radar detection and ramp metering. Through a PPP, the fiber communications system is being expanded throughout the metropolitan area. KCMO has approximately 650 traffic signals of which about 200 are on fiber and 100 on wireless communication. |
| KCMO Maintenance and Construction Operations Center | KCMO Public Works operations includes AVL and management of maintenance vehicles. |
| KCMO Maintenance and Construction Vehicles | This is a collection of maintenance and construction vehicles that utilize ITS equipment that provides the sensory functions necessary to support maintenance and construction. AVL and on-board environmental sensors are planned to track vehicle locations and monitor roadway conditions. |
| KCMO Parking Management | The Parking Management Subsystem provides electronic monitoring and management of parking facilities. 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. As part of the Smart Cities initiative, smart street lights were installed to collect on-street parking availability as well as other data. |
| KCPL Clean Charge Network | The KCP&L Clean Charge Network consists of over 1,000 electric vehicle charging stations. Station locations are currently found in the Clean Charge Network website. |
| KDOT 511 Traveler Information System | KanRoad/511 Traveler Information Website provides real time travel information including weather-related road conditions and construction/maintenance work zones and detours. The information covers each of the six KDOT districts and the Kansas City, Topeka, and Wichita metropolitan areas. Road conditions for the Kansas Turnpike are also provided. The Kanroad/511 website provides a link to the Kansas AMBER Alert website. The system has telephony or text distribution and can be accessed by calling 511 or 1-866-511-KDOT (5368) or via the internet. |
| KDOT Construction and Maintenance | Provides maintenance and construction services for the Kansas state highway system. |
| KDOT District Maintenance and Construction Management Systems | KDOT Field offices coordinate the maintenance and construction activity for KDOT including planned field activities (road maintenance, construction projects, snow plowing, etc.) and unplanned incident response within the jurisdiction area, and communicate maintenance and construction schedules and other related information to other agencies and the public. KDOT has maintenance and construction systems that store construction inspections and routine maintenance related information. This information is used to document activities performed and provide assistance in decision making by managers. This element also represents the district operations offices for operating traffic control devices and implementing traffic management and operations strategies. |
| KDOT Field Equipment | Field Equipment includes any and all equipment distributed on and along the roadway which monitors and controls traffic. This includes roadway treatment systems and environmental sensors (RWIS). |
| KDOT KanDrive Traveler Information Website | The KanDrive Traveler Information Website provides real time travel information including weather-related road conditions and construction/maintenance work zones and detours, DMS messages and CCTV snapshots. The information covers each of the six KDOT districts and the Kansas City, Topeka, and Wichita metropolitan areas. Road conditions for the Kansas Turnpike are also provided. The KanDrive website provides a link to the Kansas AMBER Alert website, neighboring state's websites and other traveler information sites. The website address is: http://kandrive.org/. |
| KDOT KanRoad Reporting System | KANROAD is an internet-based software that allows multiple users, primarily KDOT and KTA personnel, to enter information about construction work zones, maintenance work zones, detours, weather-related road conditions and other hazards into a reporting system. Data gathered by the KANROAD is then provided to the KDOT Internet website and the 511 system for public use. Road condition data is fully automated to 511. Construction and maintenance data is only partially automated at the current time but will be fully automated in the future. |
| KDOT Maintenance and Construction Vehicles | This is a collection of maintenance and construction vehicles that utilize ITS equipment that provides the sensory functions necessary to support maintenance and construction. AVL and on-board environmental sensors are planned to track vehicle locations and monitor roadway conditions. Statewide expansion of AVL use and integration of maintenance vehicles with RWIS has been planned. It is planned to install an AVL system on all KDOT paint trucks. In following the KHP AVL model, the KDOT AVL system will use GPS receivers integrated with the 800 MHz radio system. MDSS system interface is also planned to be operational on all KDOT maintenance vehicles. |
| KDOT Road Weather Information System | Weather-related information is transmitted by a combination of land lines, cell phones, radios and Local Area- or Wide-Area-Networks (LAN/WAN) from weather stations to a central server located in Topeka. The information is presented both on an Intranet-based Website for KDOT use as well as a KDOT Internet site for the public. KDOT owns and operates 43 RWIS stations located throughout the state. The KDOT RWIS also leverages other Kansas RWIS assets by integrating information from 10 additional weather stations owned by the KTA. It uses sensors both mounted in the road surface as well as mounted away from the road to determine pavement temperature, subsurface temperature, ambient air temperature, wind speed, wind direction, pavement wet/dry, precipitation, and relative humidity. |
| KDOT Traffic Data Warehouse | This existing system collects KDOT information. |
| KDOT Work Zone Intrusion Detection System | This element represents field devices that detect vehicle intrusions in work zones and warns crew workers and drivers of imminent encroachment. |
| KHP Scales and Weigh Stations | Weigh stations and scales in Kansas. |
| KTA K-Tag Field Equipment | Roadside equipment that recognizes K-Tag Electronic Tags attached on the inside of vehicle windshields traveling along the Kansas Turnpike. |
| KTA Maintenance and Construction Vehicles | A collection of maintenance vehicles that are utilized to support road maintenance, such as snow plow trucks, salt/sand trucks, and road repair trucks for the Kansas Turnpike Authority. These vehicles support communications with the KTA operations center to receive information and instructions that are provided to vehicle operators. AVL system and automated vehicle maintenance scheduling system may be planned. |
| KTA Operations Center | Located in Wichita, the Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) operations center manages the toll collection process on the Kansas Turnpike. The center also receives call from KHP Salina central dispatch (transferring 911 calls) and from the public who dial *582 (*KTA) which is an automated number for motorists using their cell phones to call in traffic incidents along the Kansas Turnpike. The KTA center dispatches KHP Troop G and KTA's maintenance, as well as emergency and towing services as necessary. The KTA center also communicates with KDOT's RCRS by providing up to date road and road surface conditions. The center operates a Traveler Advisory Radio system along the route to disseminate motorist information andis in the process of deploying variable message signs along the Turnpike. |
| KTA Travel Information Website | The KTA Travel Information website provides weather information, traffic alerts and advisories, toll schedules, and construction information to users planning to travel along the Kansas Turnpike. |
| Large Employment Centers | Large Employment Centers represent companies with large campuses or building facilities that employ more than 500 employees in one location. These centers are important because they are major traffic generators. |
| MARC Congestion Management Process | The MARC Congestion Management Process is intended to be a systematic way of: Monitoring, measuring and diagnosing the causes of current and future congestion on a region's multi-modal transportation systems; Evaluating and implementing strategies to manage current and future regional congestion; and Monitoring the effectiveness of strategies implemented to manage congestion. The CMP includes an ongoing method to provide information on the performance of the transportation system and on alternative strategies to manage congestion and enhance mobility and safety. The CMP uses an objectives-driven, performance-based approach to managing congestion, and emphasizes effective management of existing facilities through use of travel demand and operational management strategies. |
| Media | 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. Traffic and travel advisory information that are collected by ITS are provided to this terminator. It is also a source for traffic flow information, incident and special event information, and other events which may have implications for the transportation system. |
| Missouri Amber Alert System | The mission of the AMBER Alert Program is to develop and coordinate the efforts of law enforcement, the media, and transportation in order to increase public participation in safely recovering abducted children through targeted education, increased communication, and effective sharing of resources. |
| Missouri CVISN System | A collection of information systems and communications networks that support commercial vehicle operations in Missouri. |
| Missouri State Emergency Management Center | The SEMC provides logistical support and resources to county-level EOC's during local emergencies and helps coordinate response. In the event of a declaration from the governor, SEMC directs and coordinates other agencies as needed to initiate and complete the emergency response. During a national emergency, the SEMC helps disseminate information and coordinate resources. |
| Missouri State Highway Patrol Dispatch | AVL/Dispatch for the Missouri State Highway Patrol. |
| Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicles | Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicles. Vehicles are equipped with AVL systems. |
| MoDOT Field Equipment | Field Equipment includes any and all equipment distributed on and along the roadway which monitors and controls traffic. This can include equipment for ramp metering, count stations, cameras, roadway treatment systems and environmental sensors. |
| MoDOT Maintenance Vehicles | This is a collection of maintenance and construction vehicles that utilize ITS equipment that provides the sensory functions necessary to support maintenance and construction. AVL and on-board environmental sensors are planned to track vehicle locations and monitor roadway conditions. Statewide expansion of AVL use and integration of maintenance vehicles with RWIS has been planned. |
| MoDOT Operations | Provides maintenance and construction services for the Missouri state highway system. |
| MoDOT Road Weather Information System | Weather-related information is transmitted by a combination of land lines, cell phones, radios and Local Area- or Wide-Area-Networks (LAN/WAN) from road weather stations to a central server. It uses sensors both mounted in the road surface as well as mounted away from the road to determine pavement temperature, subsurface temperature, ambient air temperature, wind speed, wind direction, pavement wet/dry, precipitation, and relative humidity. |
| MoDOT Traffic Signal System | This element represents 600 traffic signal systems (200 in the OGL program) and other roadside equipment used for traffic control and management, and communication of traffic related information with other agencies. Systems may include loop detectors, video detection, and other signal operation equipment used for the control and management of traffic at intersections. Signal systems may be interconnected and/or coordinated with others. Includes the operation of Jefferson City traffic signals. |
| MoDOT Transportation Management System | TMS allows users to integrate data from multiple sources such as bridge, pavement, safety, traffic monitoring/congestion, outdoor advertising (billboards), junkyards, and travelways. TMS allows the user to graphically view and analyze data to make better decisions concerning preservation and construction of MoDOT's transportation systems. |
| MoDOT Web Site | Website maintained by MoDOT to disseminate transportation related information including road work, incidents, and camera images.. |
| Motorist Assist Vehicles (Kansas) | Each vehicle is equipped with a four-way wrench and jack for changing tires, jumper cables, gasoline cans and numerous other tools. |
| MSHP Scales and Inspection Facilities | Weigh stations and scales in Missouri. |
| National Weather Service | The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life. |
| Object Registration and Discovery System | 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. |
| Olathe ATMS | Advanced Traffic Management System for the City of Olathe, KS. The ATMS operates in an environment including freight rail, intermodal centers, and interstate shipping. |
| Olathe ATMS Field Equipment | Field Equipment includes any and all equipment distributed on and along the roadway which monitors and controls traffic. This includes 130 traffic signals, 60 CCTV cameras, 40 fixed video detection, inductive loops and radar. Maintenance vehicles have AVL. |
| Olathe Maintenance Vehicles | Olathe Maintenance Vehicles support Roadway Patrol services. |
| Operation Green Light | Operation Green Light is a cooperative effort to improve the coordination of traffic signals and incident response on major routes throughout the Kansas City area on both sides of the state line. Operation Green Light helps synchronize traffic signals on major routes throughout the region, especially those that cross city limits. This will help reduce unnecessary delay, improve traffic flow and reduce emissions that contribute to ozone pollution. |
| Operation Green Light Field Equipment | Operation Green Light is a cooperative effort to improve the coordination of traffic signals and incident response on major routes throughout the Kansas City area on both sides of the state line. Operation Green Light helps synchronize traffic signals on major routes throughout the region, especially those that cross city limits. This will help reduce unnecessary delay, improve traffic flow and reduce emissions that contribute to ozone pollution. Operation Green Light field equipment consists of communications equipment that connects directly to traffic signals and vehicle detection sensors that are part of the Operation Green Light program. |
| Overland Park ATMS | Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) for the City of Overland Park, KS. The ATMS collects transportation-related data from traffic surveillance sensors and cameras, manages the traffic signal system, and disseminates information to travelers through dynamic message signs with information such as travel times. |
| Overland Park ATMS Field Equipment | Field Equipment includes any and all equipment distributed on and along the roadway which monitors and controls traffic. This can include equipment for ramp metering, roadway treatment systems, traffic surveillance, traveler information such dynamic message signs, and environmental sensors. |
| Overland Park Motorist Assist Vehicles | Motorist Assistance Vehicles operated by the City of Overland Park and dispatched by the Overland Park Police Department (County Sheriff and City Police Departments). |
| Overland Park Traffic Information Website | This element represents the Overland Park Traffic Informationwebsite that provides traffic related information to aid travelers in their planning. |
| Parking Operator | This terminator is the human entity that may be physically present at the parking lot facility to monitor the operational status of the facility. |
| Payment Device | Payment devices enable the electronic transfer of funds from the user of a service (I.e. a traveler) to the provider of the service. Potential implementations include smart cards that support payment for products and services such as transportation services, and general purpose devices like smart phones that support a broad array of services such as electronic payment. In addition to user account information, the payment device may also hold and update associated user information such as personal profiles, preferences, and trip histories. |
| Pedestrians/Cyclists | '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. Pedestrians may comprise those on foot and those in wheelchairs. '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. |
| Private ISP Systems | Examples are Road Watch America, Airborne News Network, and WAZE. |
| Private Mayday Services | Allows users to signal a need for emergency assistance to a monitored response center. |
| Private Paratransit Dispatch | Private transit systems that provide service to elderly and handicapped riders. |
| Private Ride Hailing Services | Ride matching or ridesharing service in which a traveler schedules pickup through a website or smartphone application. This is a private sector service. |
| Private Trucking Companies | Private trucking companies represent those companies that own and manage their own commercial fleets of vehicles traveling through the region. |
| Private Trucking Companies Commercial Vehicles | This ITS element represents commercial vehicles equipped with the sensory, processing, storage, and communications functions to promote the safe and efficient operation of commercial vehicles in the state of Kansas. These vehicles may be equipped with two-way communications allowing commercial vehicle drivers to communicate with their fleet managers, and roadside officials. The vehicle may also have the capability to collect and process vehicle, cargo information from the attached freight equipment, and driver safety data and status and alert the driver whenever there is a potential safety or security problem. Basic identification, security and safety status data may be supplied to inspection facilities at mainline speeds. |
| Railroad Operations Central Dispatch | Railroad Dispatch |
| Regional Call Center for Transit Info | Provides transit information and laguage translation services. |
| RideKC Field Equipment | KCATA Field Equipment provides access to traveler information at transit stations, transit stops, other fixed sites along travel routes. Traveler information access points include kiosks and informational displays supporting varied levels of interaction and information access such as real-time arrival information at BRT stations. Fare Payment Kiosks at stations and stops and mobile fare payment support are planned. |
| RideKC Freedom | RideKC Freedom is an on-demand paratransit service offered by KCATA as part of the RideKC system. |
| RideKC Operations Center | This element is responsible for the management and maintenance of KCATA's RideKC transit fleet for the service area. |
| RideKC Streetcar | The KC Streetcar is a rail system that runs through the heart of downtown Kansas City and connects to Ride KC buses at either end of the route and at the 10th & Main Transit Center. |
| RideKC Streetcar Operations Center | RideKC Streetcar operations center monitors and controls streetcar operations. RideKC Streetcar operations use the same radio and scheduling system as KCATA RideKC Bus system. |
| RideKC Streetcar Website | RideKC Streetcar website provides information about streetcar route, attractions, parking and RideKC bus service connections. |
| RideKC Transit Police | The Transit Police provide security for the RideKC transit system. |
| RideKC Transit Vehicles | This elements represents the transit vehicles that are dispatched by RideKC operated by KCATA. These transit vehicles have ITS devices that support the safe and efficient movement of passengers. These systems collect, manage, and disseminate transit-related information to the driver, operations and maintenance personnel, and transit system patrons. |
| RideKC Website | This element represents the RideKC website that provides transit related information to aid travelers in their planning. This website display schedules, fares, vehicle location information, and arrival times. |
| RideshareKC | RideshareKC is a publicly funded program that provides commuter resources to individuals and employers in the Kansas City region — helping to create transportation options for area workers. Established in 1980, the program serves commuters from five counties in Missouri and four counties in Kansas. The program offers a commuter-matching service for anyone who lives, works or attends school in the greater Kansas City area or within 75 miles of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. RideshareKC.org provides a free carpool matching service, information and links to regional transportation options and facilitates the annual Green Commute Challenge. These resources are also available on the RideshareKC mobile app for iPhone and Android devices |
| Smart City Kiosks | The Smart City Kiosks are 25 transportation information kiosks at platforms along the downtown Kansas City streetcar route on nearby streets. They have information about where the streetcar vehicle is along its route; what restaurants are offering specials that day; and what theater, arts and sporting events are scheduled. There is a 911 button to report emergencies and ways to report problems with city services to the 311 Action Center. |
| Traffic Operations Personnel | 'Traffic Operations Personnel' represents the people that operate a traffic management center. These personnel interact with traffic control systems, traffic surveillance systems, incident management systems, work zone management systems, and travel demand management systems. They provide operator data and command inputs to direct system operations to varying degrees depending on the type of system and the deployment scenario. |
| Transit Operations Personnel | 'Transit Operations Personnel' represents the people that are responsible for fleet management, maintenance operations, and scheduling activities of the transit system. These different roles represent a variety of individuals in the transit industry. Within the transit industry the person responsible for fleet management is known by many names: Street Supervisor, Starter, Dispatcher, Supervisor, Traffic Controller, Transportation Coordinator. This person actively monitors, controls, and modifies the transit fleet routes and schedules on a day to day basis (dynamic scheduling). The modifications will take account of abnormal situations such as vehicle breakdown, vehicle delay, detours around work zones or incidents (detour management, connection protection, and service restoration), and other causes of route or schedule deviations. Transit operations personnel are also responsible for demand responsive transit operation and for managing emergency situations within the transit network such as silent alarms on board transit vehicles, or the remote disabling of the vehicle. In addition the Transit Operations Personnel may be responsible for assigning vehicle operators to routes, checking vehicle operators in and out, and managing transit stop issues. This object also represents the personnel in the transit garage that are responsible for maintenance of the transit fleets, including monitoring vehicle status, matching vehicles with operators, and maintenance checking of transit vehicles. Finally, it represents the people responsible for planning, development, and management of transit routes and schedules. |
| Transit Vehicle Operator | The 'Transit Vehicle Operator' represents the person that receives and provides additional information that is specific to operating the ITS functions in all types of transit vehicles. The information received by the operator would include status of on-board systems. Additional information received depends upon the type of transit vehicle. In the case of fixed route transit vehicles, the Transit Vehicle Operator would receive operator instructions that might include actions to take to correct schedule deviations. In the case of flexible fixed routes and demand response routes the information would also include dynamic routing or passenger pickup information. |
| Traveler | The 'Traveler' represents any individual who uses transportation services. The interfaces to the traveler provide general pre-trip and en-route information supporting trip planning, personal guidance, and requests for assistance in an emergency that are relevant to all transportation system users. It also represents users of a public transportation system and addresses interfaces these users have within a transit vehicle or at transit facilities such as roadside stops and transit centers. |
| UGT Operations Center | This element is responsible for the management and maintenance of the UGT fleet for the service area. |
| UGT Vehicles | This elements represents the transit vehicles that are dispatched by UGT. These transit vehicles have ITS devices that support the safe and efficient movement of passengers. These systems collect, manage, and disseminate transit-related information to the driver, operations and maintenance personnel, and transit system patrons. |
| User Personal Computing Devices | The 'Personal Information Device' provides the capability for travelers to receive formatted traveler information wherever they are. Capabilities include traveler information, trip planning, and route guidance. Frequently a smart phone, the Personal Information Device provides travelers with the capability to receive route planning and other personally focused transportation services from the infrastructure in the field, at home, at work, or while en-route. Personal Information Devices may operate independently or may be linked with connected vehicle on-board equipment. |
| Vehicle | The Vehicle On-Board Equipment (OBE) provides the vehicle-based sensory, processing, storage, and communications functions that support efficient, safe, and convenient travel. The Vehicle OBE includes general capabilities that apply to passenger cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Many of these capabilities (e.g., see the Vehicle Safety service packages) apply to all vehicle types including personal vehicles, commercial vehicles, emergency vehicles, transit vehicles, and maintenance vehicles. From this perspective, the Vehicle OBE includes the common interfaces and functions that apply to all motorized vehicles. The radio(s) supporting V2V and V2I communications are a key component of the Vehicle OBE. Both one-way and two-way communications options support a spectrum of information services from basic broadcast to advanced personalized information services. Route guidance capabilities assist in formulation of an optimal route and step by step guidance along the travel route. Advanced sensors, processors, enhanced driver interfaces, and actuators complement the driver information services so that, in addition to making informed mode and route selections, the driver travels these routes in a safer and more consistent manner. This physical object supports all six levels of driving automation as defined in SAE J3016. Initial collision avoidance functions provide 'vigilant co-pilot' driver warning capabilities. More advanced functions assume limited control of the vehicle to maintain lane position and safe headways. In the most advanced implementations, this Physical Object supports full automation of all aspects of the driving task, aided by communications with other vehicles in the vicinity and in coordination with supporting infrastructure subsystems. |
| Wayside Equipment | 'Wayside Equipment' represents train interface equipment (usually) maintained and operated by the railroad and (usually) physically located at or near a grade crossing. It is a source and destination for information for, or about, approaching trains and their crews (e.g. the time at which the train will arrive and the time it will take to clear a crossing, crossing status or warnings, etc.). Generally one wayside equipment interface would be associated with one highway rail intersection. However, multiple crossings may be controlled using information based on data from one wayside equipment interface. |
| Wide Area Information Disseminator System | Systems and communications equipment used to send messages to equipped vehicles using wide-area wireless communications such as satellite radio, terrestrial FM broadcast subcarrier, or cellular data networks. |