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 |
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ABIA (Airport) Police Dispatch | Police dispatch for the airport grounds at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA). |
ABIA Police Vehicles | Police vehicles owned and operated by ABIA. Includes mobile data terminal in police cruisers. |
Amtrak Dispatch | The dispatch function for Amtrak. |
Archive Data Users | Any user of archive data products from any Regional archive management system. This may include individual users, computer applications, or modeling systems utilizing the archived data. |
Army Corps of Engineers Flood Detectors | Flood monitoring equipment owned and operated by the Army Corps of Engineers. Used to determine water elevations of rivers, causeways, etc. and report it back to local agencies (traffic, transit, emergency management, maintenance, etc..). |
Army Corps of Engineers Flood Monitoring Center | Represents the control center for the Army Corps of Engineers where flood monitoring equipment sends data to. |
Austin Bergstrom International Airport | The international airport that serves the Austin area. |
Austin Region Incident, Mutual Aid and Communications Network | The regional incident and mutual aid network where all emergency management providers can share or gather information regarding an incident. |
Austin/Travis County EOC (CTECC) | The emergency operations center (EOC) for the City of Austin and Travis County that is located in the CTECC building in Austin. |
Bicyclists | Individuals operating a vehicle that is powered by humans through pedaling with two or more wheels in tandem. |
Capital Area MPO Archive | Archive management system for the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the City of Austin and surrounding areas. |
CapMetro Barrier System | Barrier system used to close parking lots when at capacity, as well as at exit points for payment collection. |
CapMetro Electric Vehicle Charging Station | Provides access to electric vehicle supply equipment that is used to charge hybrid and all-electric vehicles. This includes public charging stations that support consumers, workplace charging stations, and fleet charging stations. |
CapMetro Fixed-Route Operations Center | Dispatches all fixed-route transit vehicles for CapMetro. Includes fixed route service to the University of Texas. |
CapMetro Fixed-Route Vehicles | Fixed-route vehicles owned and operated by CapMetro including MetroBus, MetroExpress, MetroFlyer, and UT Shuttles. |
CapMetro Freight and Passenger Rail Operations Center | The operations center for freight and passenger rail track owned and managed by CapMetro. |
CapMetro Lessee Freight Cars | Freight rail vehicles operating on CapMetro's track. |
CapMetro Maintenance Garages | The maintenance and equipment repair facilites for CapMetro. |
CapMetro MetroAccess Paratransit Operations Center | Dispatches all MetroAccess vehicles for CapMetro. |
CapMetro MetroAccess Paratransit Vehicles | Demand response vehicles owned and operated by CapMetro. Vehicles may have AVL, security field equipment, and MDTs for drivers. Possibly have automated fare payment. May include private taxi services as part of demand response. |
CapMetro MetroRail Passenger Rail Vehicles | Passenger rail vehicles owned and operated by CapMetro. |
CapMetro MetroRapid BRT Operations Center | Dispatches all MetroRapid Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicles for CapMetro. |
CapMetro MetroRapid BRT Vehicles | Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicles owned and operated by CapMetro. |
CapMetro Mobile App | Mobile phone ticketing application used for transit fares and also provides trip planning and real-time arrival information. |
CapMetro Multimodal Station | Multimodal stations for CapMetro that may include any combination of park and ride lots, bike shelters and service from any of the following: MetroAccess, MetroBus, MetroExpress, MetroFlyer, MetroRail, and MetroRapid. |
CapMetro Parking Facility Equipment | Parking equipment owned by CapMetro that monitors parking lots, determines the availability of parking spaces, closes a barrier system when the lot is full, and opens a barrier system after a customer has paid for their parking fee. |
CapMetro Passenger Information Display System | Dynamic LED message signs (DMS) owned and operated by CapMetro. Located at MetroRail stations and MetroRapid BRT stations. |
CapMetro Passes | Fare cards used for transit service on CapMetro vehicles. |
CapMetro Security Monitoring Field Equipment | Secure area monitoring devices owned and operated by CapMetro. May includes monitoring systems on buses, at bus stops, or at transit terminals (including commuter rail) . |
CapMetro Ticket Vending Machines | Transit fare kiosks owned and operated by CapMetro located at MetroRail stations that sell CapMetro Passes. |
CapMetro Wayside Equipment | Wayside equipment owned and operated by CapMetro to support their freight rail operations. |
CapMetro Website | The website for CapMetro where fare and schedule information may be found and CapMetro Passes can be purchased. |
CARTS Barrier System | Barrier system used to close parking lots when at capacity, as well as at exit points for payment collection. |
CARTS Demand Response Vehicles | Demand response vehicles owned and operated by the Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS). |
CARTS Electric Vehicle Charging Station | Provides access to electric vehicle supply equipment that is used to charge hybrid and all-electric vehicles. This includes public charging stations that support consumers, workplace charging stations, and fleet charging stations. |
CARTS Fare Card | A pre-paid rechargeable card that can be purchased online and used on certain CART routes. |
CARTS Fixed-Route Vehicles | Fixed-route vehicles owned and operated by CARTS. |
CARTS Maintenance Garage | The equipment maintenance garage for CARTS that performs the maintenance of all CART vehicles. |
CARTS Parking Facility Equipment | Parking equipment owned by CARTS that monitors parking lots, determines the availability of parking spaces, and closes a barrier system when the lot is full (and prior to paying for an exit). |
CARTS Passenger Information Display System | Dynamic LED message signs (DMS) owned and operated by CARTS. |
CARTS Security Monitoring Field Equipment | Secure area monitoring devices owned and operated by CARTS. Includes monitoring systems on buses, at bus stops, and at bus terminals. |
CARTS Transit Kiosks | Transit kiosks owned and operated by CARTS. |
CARTS Transit Operations Center | The transit dispatch function for CARTS. Dispatches all fixed route vehicles and demand response vehicles. |
CARTS Website | The website for CARTS where fare and schedule information may be found. In the future you may be able to request and pay for a demand response transit trip. Includes interactive voice response services. |
Cellular Communications Device Systems | The radio or voice communications network that is owned and operated by Cellular companies. Radio and voice networks used to transfer voice and data communications between agencies. |
City of Austin Advanced Traffic Signal Equipment | Advanced traffic signal systems equipment owned and operated by the City of Austin Transportation Department. |
City of Austin Air Quality Division | The emissions management division for the City of Austin. |
City of Austin Asset Management System | This element represents a place-holder element for an asset management system for the City of Austin (e.g. bridge restrictions, pavement management, etc.). |
City of Austin CCTV Cameras | Closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras owned and operated by the City of Austin Transportation Department. |
City of Austin Center for Events | The City of Austin department responsible for streamlining special event permitting processes. |
City of Austin Changeable Speed Limit Signs | City of Austin Transportation Department roadway equipment used to change speed limits on the roadway. |
City of Austin Commercial Vehicle Permitting System | The City of Austin's commercial vehicle permitting system for HAZMAT and oversize/overweight permits.. |
City of Austin Connected Vehicle Roadside Equipment | Field devices that are able to send information to and receive information from adajacent vehicles that are equipped with digital short-range communications (DSRC) or other wireless communications technology. |
City of Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau | The City of Austin department of tourism responsible for attracting various travelers, conventions, etc. to the City of Austin. |
City of Austin Crash Records Database | Crash or incident records database collected by the City of Austin. |
City of Austin DMS | Dynamic message signs (DMS) owned and operated by the City of Austin Transportation Department. |
City of Austin Dynamic Lane Assignment Signs | Dynamic signs used to change lane configuration at intersection approaches. |
City of Austin Electric Vehicle Charging Station | Provides access to electric vehicle supply equipment that is used to charge hybrid and all-electric vehicles. This includes public charging stations that support consumers, workplace charging stations, and fleet charging stations. |
City of Austin Emissions Monitoring Field Equipment | Emissions monitoring field equipment owned and operated by the City of Austin Transportation Department - Air Quality Program. |
City of Austin Field Sensors | Roadway equipment used to detect vehicle volumes and/or speeds. Includes equipment such as video image vehicle detection systems, remote traffic microwave sensors, or traditional loops. |
City of Austin Fire/EMS Vehicles | Fire and emergency medical vehicles owned and operated by the City of Austin. ITS technologies on-board fire vehicles include mobile data terminals (MDTs), AVL, signal preemption devices, etc. Also includes HAZMAT vehicles dispatched within the City limits. |
City of Austin Flood Detectors | Flood warning systems operated by the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department that detect flood events at low water crossings (dips) throughout the city. System includes monitoring and alerting functions and may be interconnected with other roadway equipment such as DMS to alert motorists. |
City of Austin Flood Warning Beacons | Flashing beacons that are activated to warn motorists that water may be on a section of the roadway. |
CIty of Austin In-Vehicle Parking Meters | Portable device that allows for the payment of on-street parking through the City of Austin Website without the use of on-street parking meters. |
City of Austin Parking Enterprise Division | City of Austin office within the Austin Transportation Department that manages on-street parking and regulates private transportation service providers. |
City of Austin Parking Meters | On-street parking meters in the City of Austin that are managed by the City of Austin Parking Enterprise Division. |
City of Austin Pavement Management System | The City of Austin's Pavement Management System that assists in storing, retrieving, analyzing and reporting information to help with pavement-related decision-making processes. |
City of Austin Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons | A beacon that grants right of way to crossing pedestrians at a marked crosswalk. |
City of Austin Pedestrian Lighting | Streetlights that adjust lighting for pedestrian facilities and at pedestrian crossings based upon the presence of pedestrians. |
City of Austin Police Department | 911 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) responsible for answering all 911 calls made within the City and dispatching emergency responders. Non-emergency functions include the collection of crash data and enforcement of speed limits and commercial vehicles. |
City of Austin Police Vehicles | Police vehicles owned and operated by the City of Austin. ITS technologies on-board cruisers may include mobile data terminals (MDTs), automated vehicle location (AVL), etc. |
City of Austin Public Information Office | The office provides the official interface between the City of Austin and the public or other interests outside the city such as the media. |
City of Austin Public Works Dispatch | The maintenance and construction division for the City of Austin. Operates as the dispatch function for the City of Austin maintenance and construction vehicles. |
City of Austin Public Works Fleet Services | The maintenance shop for all fleet vehicles owned and operated by the City of Austin Public Works Department. Also provides maintenance to City of Austin vehicles. |
City of Austin Public Works Vehicles | Maintenance and construction vehicles for the City of Austin. |
City of Austin Rail Notification System | Roadway equipment used to alert motorists that a crossing is currently blocked by a train. |
City of Austin RWIS | Road weather information systems (RWIS) that are owned and operated by the City of Austin Transportation Department. |
City of Austin School Programmable Flasher System | School zone warning system installed in the City of Austin school zones to warn drivers. System includes pagers, flashers and DMS installed at flasher locations. Pagers are used to download/upload messages to the DMS and to activate/deactivate the flashers. |
City of Austin Speed Monitoring Equipment | Field equipment used for monitoring roadway speeds. |
City of Austin Streetlights | Streetlights that control lighting for transportation facilities and infrastructure. |
City of Austin TMC | The traffic management center (TMC) located in Austin that controls the traffic signal systems and other field equipment owned by the City of Austin Transportation Department. |
City of Austin Traffic Database | The archive data management system for traffic operations and traffic information for the City of Austin Transportation Department. |
City of Austin Traffic Signals | Traffic signal systems owned and operated by the City of Austin Transportation Department. |
City of Austin Transportation Website | Transportation information web page for the City of Austin Transportation Department. Currently offers information on on-street parking availability. In the future will include real-time construction, work zone, special event, incident, and traffic information. |
City of Austin Watershed Protection Department | Department within the City of Austin that is responsible for monitoring floods within the City and getting the information out to other agencies as well as the traveling public. |
City of Austin/Travis County 911 Dispatch Center (CTECC) | The 911 PSAP for the City of Austin. Also dispatches EMS and County Sheriff for all of Travis County. Collocated with the TxDOT Austin District TMC - CTECC. |
City of Austin/Travis County Radio Systems | The radio communications network that is owned and operated by Travis County. Radio networks used to transfer voice and data communications between agencies. |
City of Cedar Park CCTV Cameras | Closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras owned and operated by the City of Cedar Park. |
City of Cedar Park Connected Vehicle Roadside Equipment | Field devices that are able to send information to and receive information from adjacent vehicles that are equipped with digital short-range communications (DSRC) or other wireless communications technology. |
City of Cedar Park DMS | Dynamic message signs (DMS) owned and operated by the City of Cedar Park. |
City of Cedar Park Field Sensors | Roadway equipment used to detect vehicle volumes and/or speeds. Includes equipment such as video image vehicle detection systems, remote traffic microwave sensors, or traditional loops. |
City of Cedar Park Fire/EMS Vehicles | City of Cedar Park Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services vehicles. |
City of Cedar Park Flood Closure Gates | Gates operated by the City of Cedar Park that are intended to keep traffic from flooded areas/roadways. |
City of Cedar Park Flood Detectors | Flood warning systems for the City of Cedar Park that detect flood events at low water crossings (dips) throughout the city. System includes monitoring and alerting functions and may be interconnected with other roadway equipment such as warning beacons to alert motorists. |
City of Cedar Park Flood Warning Beacons | Flashing beacons that are activated to warn motorists that water may be on a section of the roadway. |
City of Cedar Park Police Department | 911 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) responsible for answering all 911 calls made within the City and dispatching emergency responders. Non-emergency functions include the collection of crash data and enforcement of speed limits and commercial vehicles. |
City of Cedar Park Police Vehicles | City of Cedar Park Police Department vehicles. |
City of Cedar Park Public Information Office | The office provides the official interface between the City of Cedar Park traffic and maintenance departments and interests outside the departments such as the media. |
City of Cedar Park Public Works Dispatch | The maintenance and construction division for the City of Cedar Park. Operates as the dispatch function for the City of Cedar Park maintenance and construction vehicles. |
City of Cedar Park Public Works Vehicles | Maintenance and construction vehicles for the City of Cedar Park. |
City of Cedar Park Rail Notification System | Roadway equipment used to alert motorists that a crossing is currently blocked by a train. |
City of Cedar Park RWIS Sensors | Road weather information system sensors to monitor weather conditions at the roadway. |
City of Cedar Park School Programmable Flasher Systems | School Zone warning system installed in the City of Cedar Park school zones to warn drivers. System includes pagers, flashers and DMSs installed at flasher locations. Pagers are used to download/upload messages to the DMSs and to activate/deactivate the flashers. |
City of Cedar Park Speed Monitoring Equipment | Field equipment used for monitoring roadway speeds. |
City of Cedar Park TMC | The traffic management center located in Cedar Park that controls the traffic signal systems and other field equipment owned by the City of Cedar Park. |
City of Cedar Park Traffic Signals | Traffic signal systems owned and operated by the City of Cedar Park. |
City of Cedar Park Website | Website for the City of Cedar Park. Includes information on City departments and in the future it is envisioned that the website may have real-time information about roadway conditions, including traffic images. |
City of Georgetown CCTV Cameras | Closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras owned and operated by the City of Georgetown. |
City of Georgetown Connected Vehicle Roadside Equipment | Field devices that are able to send information to and receive information from adjacent vehicles that are equipped with digital short-range communications (DSRC) or other wireless communications technology. |
City of Georgetown DMS | Dynamic message signs (DMS) owned and operated by the City of Georgetown. |
City of Georgetown Field Sensors | Roadway equipment used to detect vehicle volumes and/or speeds. Includes equipment such as video image vehicle detection systems, remote traffic microwave sensors, or traditional loops. |
City of Georgetown Fire/EMS Vehicles | City of Georgetown Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services vehicles. |
City of Georgetown Flood Closure Gates | Modified railroad closure gates operated by the City of Georgetown that are intended to keep traffic from flooded areas/roadways. |
City of Georgetown Flood Detectors | Flood warning systems for the City of Georgetown that detect flood events at low water crossings (dips) throughout the city. System includes monitoring and alerting functions, and may be interconnected with other roadway equipment such as DMS to alert motorists that the roadway is flooded ahead. |
City of Georgetown Flood Warning Beacons | Flashing beacons that are activated to warn motorists that water may be on a section of the roadway. |
City of Georgetown Police Department | 911 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) responsible for answering all 911 calls made within the City and dispatching emergency responders. Non-emergency functions include the collection of crash data and enforcement of speed limits and commercial vehicles. |
City of Georgetown Police Vehicles | City of Georgetown Police Department vehicles. |
City of Georgetown Public Information Office | The office provides the official interface between the City of Georgetown traffic and maintenance departments and interests outside the departments such as the media. |
City of Georgetown Rail Notification System | Roadway equipment used to alert motorists that a crossing is currently blocked by a train. |
City of Georgetown RWIS Sensors | Road weather information system sensors to monitor weather conditions at the roadway. |
City of Georgetown School Programmable Flasher Systems | School Zone warning system installed in the City of Georgetown school zones to warn drivers. System includes pagers, flashers and DMSs installed at flasher locations. Pagers are used to download/upload messages to the DMSs and to activate/deactivate the flashers. |
City of Georgetown Speed Monitoring Equipment | Field equipment used for monitoring roadway speeds. |
City of Georgetown TOC | The traffic management center located in Georgetown that controls the traffic signal systems and other field equipment owned by the City of Georgetown. |
City of Georgetown Traffic Signals | Traffic signal systems owned and operated by the City of Georgetown. |
City of Georgetown Website | Website for the City of Georgetown. Includes information on City departments and in the future it is envisioned that the website may have real-time information about roadway conditions, including traffic images. |
City of Leander CCTV Cameras | Closed circuit television cameras for traffic surveillance and incident management. |
City of Leander Connected Vehicle Roadside Equipment | Field devices that are able to send information to and receive information from adjacent vehicles that are equipped with digital short-range communications (DSRC) or other wireless communications technology. |
City of Leander DMS | Dynamic message signs for traffic information dissemination. |
City of Leander Field Sensors | Roadway equipment used to detect vehicle volumes and/or speeds. Includes equipment such as video image vehicle detection systems (VIVDS), remote traffic microwave sensors (RTMS), or traditional loops. Also includes sensors to detect train lengths and speeds to estimate the anticipated duration of closures. |
City of Leander Fire/EMS Vehicles | City of Leander Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services vehicles. |
City of Leander Flood Closure Gates | Gates operated by the City of Leander that are intended to keep traffic from flooded areas/roadways. |
City of Leander Flood Detectors | Flood warning systems for the City of Leander that detect flood events at low water crossings (dips) throughout the city. System includes monitoring and alerting functions and may be interconnected with other roadway equipment such as warning beacons to alert motorists. |
City of Leander Flood Warning Beacons | Flashing beacons that are activated to warn motorists that water may be on a section of the roadway. |
City of Leander Police Department | 911 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) responsible for answering all 911 calls made within the City and dispatching emergency responders. Non-emergency functions include the collection of crash data and enforcement of speed limits and commercial vehicles. |
City of Leander Police Vehicles | City of Leander Police Department vehicles. |
City of Leander Public Information Office | The office provides the official interface between the City of Leander traffic and maintenance departments and interests outside the departments such as the media. |
City of Leander Public Works Dispatch | The maintenance and construction division for the City of Leander. Operates as the dispatch function for the City of Leander maintenance and construction vehicles. |
City of Leander Public Works Vehicles | Maintenance and construction vehicles for the City of Leander. |
City of Leander Rail Notification System | Roadway equipment used to alert motorists that a crossing is currently blocked by a train. |
City of Leander RWIS Sensors | Road weather information system sensors to monitor weather conditions at the roadway. |
City of Leander School Programmable Flasher Systems | School Zone warning system installed in the City of Leander school zones to warn drivers. System includes pagers, flashers and DMSs installed at flasher locations. Pagers are used to download/upload messages to the DMSs and to activate/deactivate the flashers. |
City of Leander Speed Monitoring Equipment | Field equipment used for monitoring roadway speeds. |
City of Leander TMC | The traffic management center located in Leander that controls the traffic signal systems and other field equipment owned by the City of Leander. |
City of Leander Traffic Signals | Traffic signal system operated by the City of Leander. |
City of Leander Website | Website for the City of Leander. Includes information on City departments and in the future it is envisioned that the website may have real-time information about roadway conditions, including traffic images. |
City of Pflugerville CCTV Cameras | Closed circuit television cameras for traffic surveillance and incident management. |
City of Pflugerville Connected Vehicle Roadside Equipment | Field devices that are able to send information to and receive information from adjacent vehicles that are equipped with digital short-range communications (DSRC) or other wireless communications technology. |
City of Pflugerville DMS | Dynamic message signs for traffic information dissemination. |
City of Pflugerville Field Sensors | Roadway equipment used to detect vehicle volumes and/or speeds. Includes equipment such as video image vehicle detection systems (VIVDS), remote traffic microwave sensors (RTMS), or traditional loops. Also includes sensors to detect train lengths and speeds to estimate the anticipated duration of closures. |
City of Pflugerville Fire/EMS Vehicles | City of Plugerville Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services vehicles. |
City of Pflugerville Flood Closure Gates | Gates operated by the City of Pflugerville that are intended to keep traffic from flooded areas/roadways. |
City of Pflugerville Flood Detectors | Flood warning systems for the City of Pflugerville that detect flood events at low water crossings (dips) throughout the city. System includes monitoring and alerting functions and may be interconnected with other roadway equipment such as warning beacons to alert motorists. |
City of Pflugerville Flood Warning Beacons | Flashing beacons that are activated to warn motorists that water may be on a section of the roadway. |
City of Pflugerville Police Department | 911 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) responsible for answering all 911 calls made within the City and dispatching emergency responders. Non-emergency functions include the collection of crash data and enforcement of speed limits and commercial vehicles. |
City of Pflugerville Police Vehicles | City of Pflugerville Police Department vehicles. |
City of Pflugerville Public Information Office | The office provides the official interface between the City of Pflugerville traffic and maintenance departments and interests outside the departments such as the media. |
City of Pflugerville Public Works Dispatch | The maintenance and construction division for the City of Pflugerville. Operates as the dispatch function for the City of Pflugerville maintenance and construction vehicles. |
City of Pflugerville Public Works Vehicles | Maintenance and construction vehicles for the City of Pflugerville. |
City of Pflugerville Rail Notification System | Roadway equipment used to alert motorists that a crossing is currently blocked by a train. |
City of Pflugerville RWIS Sensors | Road weather information system sensors to monitor weather conditions at the roadway. |
City of Pflugerville School Programmable Flasher Systems | School Zone warning system installed in the City of Plugerville school zones to warn drivers. System includes pagers, flashers and DMSs installed at flasher locations. Pagers are used to download/upload messages to the DMSs and to activate/deactivate the flashers. |
City of Pflugerville Speed Monitoring Equipment | Field equipment used for monitoring roadway speeds. |
City of Pflugerville TMC | The traffic management center located in Pflugerville that controls the traffic signal systems and other field equipment owned by the City of Pflugerville. |
City of Pflugerville Traffic Signals | Traffic signal system operated by the City of Pflugerville. |
City of Pflugerville Website | Website for the City of Pflugerville. Includes information on City departments and in the future it is envisioned that the website may have real-time information about roadway conditions, including traffic images. |
City of Round Rock CCTV Cameras | Closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras that are owned and operated by the City of Round Rock. |
City of Round Rock Communications Center | Local PSAP for the City of Round Rock. |
City of Round Rock Communications Division | The office provides the official interface between the City of Round Rock traffic and maintenance departments and interests outside the departments such as the media. |
City of Round Rock Connected Vehicle Roadside Equipment | Field devices that are able to send information to and receive information from adjacent vehicles that are equipped with digital short-range communications (DSRC) or other wireless communications technology. |
City of Round Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau | The City of Round Rock department of tourism responsible for attracting various travelers, conventions, etc. to the City of Round Rock. |
City of Round Rock Crash Records Database | Crash or incident records database collected by the City of Round Rock. |
City of Round Rock DMS | Dynamic message signs (DMS) owned and operated by the City of Round Rock. |
City of Round Rock EOC | The emergency operations center for the City of Round Rock that is activated in the event of a natural or man-made disaster, or anytime a major threat is determined to exist. |
City of Round Rock Equipment Repair Facility | The maintenance shop for all roadside equipment owned and operated by the City of Round Rock. Also provides maintenance to City of Round Rock vehicles. |
City of Round Rock Field Sensors | Roadway equipment used to detect vehicle volumes and/or speeds. Includes equipment such as video image vehicle detection systems, remote traffic microwave sensors, or traditional loops. |
City of Round Rock Fire/EMS Vehicles | Fire and emergency vehicles owned and operated by the City of Round Rock. ITS technologies on-board fire vehicles include mobile data terminals (MDTs), AVL, signal preemption devices, etc. |
City of Round Rock Flood Closure Gates | Modified railroad closure gates operated by the City of Round Rock that are intended to keep traffic from flooded areas/roadways. |
City of Round Rock Flood Detectors | Flood warning systems for the City of Round Rock that detect flood events at low water crossings (dips) throughout the city. System includes monitoring and alerting functions, and may be interconnected with other roadway equipment such as DMS to alert motorists that the roadway is flooded ahead. |
City of Round Rock Flood Warning Beacons | Flashing beacons that are activated to warn motorists that water may be on a section of the roadway. |
City of Round Rock Office of Emergency Management | Office responsible for emergency preparedness and coordination. Also monitors low water crossings in the City of Round Rock. |
City of Round Rock Pavement Management System | The City of Round Rock's Pavement Management System that assists in storing, retrieving, analyzing and reporting information to help with pavement-related decision-making processes. |
City of Round Rock Permitting System | The City of Round Rock's commercial vehicle permitting system for HAZMAT and oversize/overweight permits.. |
City of Round Rock Police Department | 911 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) responsible for answering all 911 calls made within the City and dispatching emergency responders. Non-emergency functions include the collection of crash data and enforcement of speed limits and commercial vehicles. |
City of Round Rock Police Vehicles | Police vehicles owned and operated by the City of Round Rock. ITS technologies on-board cruisers include mobile data terminals (MDTs), AVL, etc. |
City of Round Rock Portable DMS | Portable dynamic message signs (DMS) owned and operated by the City of Round Rock. |
City of Round Rock Public Works Dispatch | The maintenance and construction division for the City of Round Rock. Operates as the dispatch function for the City of Round Rock's maintenance and construction vehicles. |
City of Round Rock Public Works Vehicles | Maintenance and construction vehicles for the City of Round Rock. |
City of Round Rock Rail Notification System | Roadway equipment used to alert motorists that a crossing is currently blocked by a train. |
City of Round Rock Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons | High intensity LEDs that enhance a warning sign to alert motorist of potential conflicts within the roadway, particularly cyclist and pedestrians. |
City of Round Rock RWIS Sensors | Road weather information system sensors to monitor weather conditions at the roadway. |
City of Round Rock School Programmable Flasher Systems | School Zone warning system installed in the City of Round Rock school zones to warn drivers. System includes pagers, flashers and DMSs installed at flasher locations. Pagers are used to download/upload messages to the DMSs and to activate/deactivate the flashers. |
City of Round Rock Speed Monitoring Equipment | Field equipment used for monitoring roadway speeds. |
City of Round Rock TMC | The traffic management center located in Round Rock that controls the traffic signal systems and other field equipment owned by the City of Round Rock. |
City of Round Rock Traffic Signals | Traffic signal systems owned and operated by the City of Round Rock. |
City of Round Rock Website | Transportation information website for the City of Round Rock. In the future will include real-time construction, work zone, special event, incident, and traffic information. |
City of San Marcos CCTV Cameras | Closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras owned and operated by the City of San Marcos. |
City of San Marcos Communications Office | The office provides the official interface between the City of San Marcos traffic and maintenance departments and interests outside the departments such as the media. |
City of San Marcos Connected Vehicle Roadside Equipment | Field devices that are able to send information to and receive information from adjacent vehicles that are equipped with digital short-range communications (DSRC) or other wireless communications technology. |
City of San Marcos DMS | Dynamic message signs (DMS) owned and operated by the City of San Marcos. |
City of San Marcos Field Sensors | Roadway equipment used to detect vehicle volumes and/or speeds. Includes equipment such as video image vehicle detection systems, remote traffic microwave sensors, or traditional loops. |
City of San Marcos Fire/EMS Vehicles | City of San Marcos Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services vehicles. |
City of San Marcos Flood Closure Gates | Gates operated by the City of San Marcos that are intended to keep traffic from flooded areas/roadways. |
City of San Marcos Flood Detectors | Flood warning systems for the City of San Marcos that detect flood events at low water crossings (dips) throughout the city. System includes monitoring and alerting functions, and may be interconnected with other roadway equipment such as DMS to alert motorists. |
City of San Marcos Flood Warning Beacons | Flashing beacons that are activated to warn motorists that water may be on a section of the roadway. |
City of San Marcos Police Department | 911 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) responsible for answering all 911 calls made within the City and dispatching emergency responders. Non-emergency functions include the collection of crash data and enforcement of speed limits and commercial vehicles. |
City of San Marcos Police Vehicles | City of San Marcos Police Department vehicles. |
City of San Marcos Rail Notification System | Roadway equipment used to alert motorists that a crossing is currently blocked by a train. |
City of San Marcos Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons | High intensity LEDs that enhance a warning sign to alert motorist of potential conflicts within the roadway, particularly cyclist and pedestrians. |
City of San Marcos RWIS Sensors | Road weather information system sensors to monitor weather conditions at the roadway. |
City of San Marcos School Programmable Flasher Systems | School Zone warning system installed in the City of San Marcos school zones to warn drivers. System includes pagers, flashers and DMSs installed at flasher locations. Pagers are used to download/upload messages to the DMSs and to activate/deactivate the flashers. |
City of San Marcos Speed Monitoring Equipment | Field equipment used for monitoring roadway speeds. |
City of San Marcos TOC | The traffic management center located in San Marcos that controls the traffic signal systems and other field equipment owned by the City of San Marcos. |
City of San Marcos Traffic Signals | Traffic signal systems owned and operated by the City of San Marcos. |
City of San Marcos Website | Website for the City of San Marcos. Includes information on City departments and in the future it is envisioned that the website may have real-time information about roadway conditions, including traffic images. |
Commercial Vehicles | Privately owned commercial vehicles that travel throughout the Region. Included in the architecture to cover HAZMAT incident reporting. |
County Asset Management System | This element represents a place-holder element for an asset management system for the counties within the Region (e.g. bridge restrictions, pavement management, etc.). |
County EOC | County emergency operations centers (EOCs), which represents the EOCs in each of the counties in the Region. |
County Equipment Repair Garage | The maintenance shop for all roadside equipment owned and operated by the counties within the Region. |
County ITS Field Equipment | Represents ITS field equipment owned and operated by the counties not expressly called out in this Architecture, but that are within the Region. Includes CCTV cameras, portable DMS traffic sensors, traffic signals, etc. |
County Maintenance and Construction Operations Dispatch | The maintenance and construction division for the unnamed Counties within the Region. Operates as the dispatch function for and County's maintenance and construction vehicles. |
County Maintenance and Construction Vehicles | Maintenance and construction vehicles for the unnamed Counties within the Region. |
County Public Safety Dispatch and PSAP | Dispatch center for sheriff, fire and EMS at the county level in the TxDOT Austin Region. |
County Public Safety Vehicles | County emergency vehicles including sheriff and EMS. Some preemption for EMS vehicles. |
CTRMA CCTV Cameras | Closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras owned and operated by the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA). |
CTRMA Connected Vehicle Roadside Equipment | Field devices that are able to send information to and receive information from adjacent vehicles that are equipped with digital short-range communications (DSRC) or other wireless communications technology. |
CTRMA DMS | Dynamic message signs (DMS) owned and operated by CTRMA. |
CTRMA Field Sensors | Field sensors owned and operated by CTRMA. |
CTRMA HERO Vehicles | Roadway service patrol vehicles operated by CTRMA. |
CTRMA Operations Center | The customer service center for the CTRMA. This represents the backend systems of the Toll Authority. |
CTRMA Ramp Metering Equipment | Roadway equipment used in the operation of a ramp metering system. Includes the signals and any other ITS equipment. |
CTRMA Ramp Queue Detection System | Vehicle detection system that monitors queues at exit ramps and can either warn drivers approaching the queue through DMS or warning beacons or the system can interact with the traffic signal system to clear the queue. |
CTRMA Toll Collection SmartHUB | A HUB device owned and operated by CTRMA that relays toll collection information to toll authorities throughout the Region. |
CTRMA Toll Plazas | Toll plazas owned and operated by CTRMA. |
CTRMA Toll Reconciliation Office | The CTRMA office that reconciles toll payments with TxDOT TOD. It is intended that TxDOT TOD does the toll collection for the CTRMA. This office coordinates that collection through CTRMA toll plazas. |
CTRMA Website | Website owned and operated by CTRMA. Contains toll information and vehicle tag information posted in the website. |
DPS and Other Public Safety Spectrum Systems | The radio communications network that is owned and operated by DPS and other public safety providers. Spectrum system is used to transfer voice and data communications between agencies. |
DPS Communications | Dispatches Highway Patrol Vehicles using two-way radio communication. Responsible for regional evacuation coordination. |
DPS Emergency Vehicles | Highway Patrol vehicles that provide public safety services on state owned roads and highways. |
Financial Institution | Represents the financial institutions the regional transit agencies will use as part of electronic fare payment systems. Includes Health Services through TxDOT. |
Hays County Flood Closure Gates | Gates operated by the County that are intended to keep traffic from flooded areas/roadways. |
Hays County Flood Detectors | Flood warning systems for Hays County that detect flood events at low water crossings (dips) throughout the county. System includes monitoring and alerting functions, and may be interconnected with other roadway equipment such as DMS to alert motorists that the roadway is flooded ahead. |
Hays County Flood Warning Beacons | Flashing beacons that are activated to warn motorists that water may be on a section of the roadway. |
Hays County Office of Emergency Management | The Hays County agency that is responsible for communications and coordination of local resources during a disaster or large scale incident or other hazards. |
Hays County Radio Systems | The radio communications network that is owned and operated by Hays County. Radio networks used to transfer voice and data communications between agencies. |
Independent School District Buses | Buses owned and operated by the independent school districts. May come equipped with security measures. |
Independent School District Dispatch | Dispatch function for each of the independent school districts in the Region. Includes radio communication with school buses. |
Independent School District Police | A private police force that patrols and responds to incidents on independent school district buses. |
Intercity Buses | The buses owned and operated by the intercity bus companies. |
Intercity Carrier Dispatch | The dispatch function for intercity bus systems (e.g. Greyhound). |
LCRA Flood Monitoring Center | The regional office/control center that monitors flood detection devices and provides real-time flood information to regional transportation providers. |
LCRA Flood Monitoring Field Equipment | Flood monitoring field equipment owned and operated by the Lower Colorado River Authority at the dams in the Region. |
LCRA Radio Systems | The radio communications network that is owned and operated by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA). Radio networks used to transfer voice and data communications between agencies. |
Local Print and Broadcast Media | Local TV (including cable TV), radio, and newspapers. |
Municipal Asset Management System | This element represents a place-holder element for an asset management system for the municipalities within the Region (e.g. bridge restrictions, pavement management, etc.). |
Municipal CCTV Cameras | Closed circuit television cameras for traffic surveillance and incident management. |
Municipal Connected Vehicle Roadside Equipment | Field devices that are able to send information to and receive information from adjacent vehicles that are equipped with digital short-range communications (DSRC) or other wireless communications technology. |
Municipal Convention and Visitors Bureau | The municipal department of tourism that is responsible for attracting various travelers, conventions, etc. to the municipality. |
Municipal DMS | Dynamic message signs (DMS) owned and operated by the local municipality. |
Municipal EOCs | The emergency operations centers owned and operated by the municipalities throughout the Region. |
Municipal Equipment Repair Garage | The maintenance shop for all roadside equipment owned and operated by the municipalities not specifically called out in this architecture. Also provides maintenance to the same municipality's vehicles. |
Municipal Field Sensors | Roadway equipment used to detect vehicle volumes and/or speeds. Includes equipment such as video image vehicle detection systems (VIVDS), remote traffic microwave sensors (RTMS), or traditional loops. |
Municipal Fire/EMS Vehicles | Municipal fire and emergency vehicles, including preemption capabilities through the cities and the municipalities within the region. |
Municipal Flood Closure Gates | Gates operated by the local municipality that are intended to keep traffic from flooded areas/roadways. |
Municipal Flood Detectors | Flood warning systems for the City of San Marcos that detect flood events at low water crossings (dips) throughout the city. System includes monitoring and alerting functions, and may be interconnected with other roadway equipment such as DMS to alert motorists. |
Municipal or County Permitting System | Every city (including Austin) that has a commercial vehicle HAZMAT and oversize/overweight permitting process. |
Municipal Pavement Management System | The Pavement Management System for all municipalities within the region (including Cedar Park, Georgetown, and San Marcos) that assists in storing, retrieving, analyzing and reporting information to help with pavement-related decision-making processes. |
Municipal Police Department | 911 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) responsible for answering all 911 calls made within the City and dispatching emergency responders. Non-emergency functions include the collection of crash data and enforcement of speed limits and commercial vehicles. |
Municipal Public Information Office | The office provides the official interface between municipal traffic and maintenance departments and interests outside the departments such as the media. |
Municipal Public Safety Dispatch and PSAP | This is a general element that is meant to represent the 911 dispatch centers (dispatching police, fire and EMS) for the cities or municipalities within the Region that are not specifically called out in the architecture. |
Municipal Public Safety Vehicles | Municipal emergency vehicles including police, fire, and EMS. Some preemption for fire and EMS vehicles. |
Municipal PWD Vehicles | Maintenance and construction vehicles owned and operated by the municipalities within the Region. |
Municipal Rail Notification System | Rail notification system equipment owned and operated by the local municipality to support their freight rail operations. |
Municipal RWIS Sensors | Road weather information system sensors to monitor weather conditions at the roadway. |
Municipal School Programmable Flasher Systems | School Zone warning system installed in the municipalities within the Region at school zones to warn drivers. System includes pagers, flashers and DMS installed at flasher locations. Pagers are used to download/upload messages to the DMSs and to activate/deactivate the flashers. |
Municipal Speed Monitoring Equipment | Field equipment used for monitoring roadway speeds. |
Municipal Traffic Database | The archive data management system for traffic operations and traffic information for the municipalities within the Region. |
Municipal Traffic Signals | Municipal traffic signal systems within the Austin Region. |
Municipal Website | Transportation information website for each municipality. In the future will include real-time construction, work zone, special event, incident, and traffic information. |
Municipal/County Crash Records Database | Crash records database collected by the municipalities or counties within the Region. |
Municipal/County PWD | The maintenance and construction division for the municipalities or counties within the Region. Operates as the dispatch function for the municipal or maintenance and construction vehicles. |
Municipal/County Traffic Operations Center | Municipal centers that operate traffic signal systems within the municipalities not specifically called out within the Region. |
Municipal/County Transit Operations Center | Municipal centers that operate transit systems within the municipalities not specifically called out within the Region. This element includes services such as the Round Rock Demand Response Bus Service. |
National Weather Service | Service for national, regional, and local weather information. |
Other 800 MHz Communications Systems | Intended to represent the other 800 MHz communications systems that are not specifically identified in the architecture. |
Other 900 MHz Communications Systems | Intended to represent the other 900 MHz communications systems that are not specifically identified in this architecture. |
Other Transit Management Agencies | Other Transit Management Agencies not specifically called out in this Regional ITS Architecture. |
Pedestrians | Individuals afoot or using a motorized or non-motorized wheelchair. |
Private Concierge Service Provider | This element represents the private concierge (mayday) service providers in some private and commercial vehicles (e.g. OnStar). |
Private Fleet Management Systems | Includes private commercial fleet management operations in the Region. |
Private Parking Facilities | Privately owned public parking facilities that typically charge a fee for parking. |
Private Probe Data Provider | Private provider of aggregated vehicle probe data for monitoring of road network conditions. |
Private Sector Traveler Information Services | 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 Tow/Wrecker Dispatch | Dispatch function for privately owned tow or wrecker service. Based on a rotation list. |
Private Tow/Wrecker Vehicles | The tow or wrecker vehicles in the Region. |
Private Transportation Provider Demand Response Vehicles | Demand response vehicles owned and operated by private transportation providers. |
Private Transportation Provider Fixed-Route Vehicles | Fixed route vehicles that are owned and operated by private transportation providers. |
Private Transportation Provider Kiosks | Kiosks that are owned and operated by private transportation providers. May include LED displays, fare card purchasing, etc. |
Private Transportation Provider Operations | Private transportation operations that operate either fixed route vehicles or demand response vehicles. May include vehicles for Texas State University as well as private taxis and shuttles. |
Private Transportation Provider Operations Website | Local website for private transportation providers. May be able to request a demand response service from the agency website. |
Private Travelers Personal Computing Devices | Includes personal and office computers, cell phones, and other devices used by travelers to receive ITS information. |
Public/Private Ambulance Dispatch | Dispatch functions for public/private ambulance services within the Region. |
Public/Private Ambulance Vehicles | The vehicles dispatched by public or private ambulance companies. |
Public/Private Vehicles | Vehicles owned by private individuals that traverse the Region. |
Radio System Users | This element represents the radio system for the Austin Region. The ultimate goal of this system is to provide interoperable voice and data radio communications to agencies in the Region. |
Rail Operations Centers | The dispatch centers for major railroads in the region (e.g. Union Pacific in Omaha, NE). |
Rail Operators Rail Cars | Rail-based commercial vehicles. |
Rail Operators Wayside Equipment | The rail operated equipment at highway rail intersections. Interconnect with traffic control. |
Regional Fare Card | A single electronic card that would be used primarily for transit fares throughout the state. Additional uses could include payment for parking and tolls. |
Regional Medical Centers | Medical facilities (public and private) found in the Region. |
Regional Utility Companies | Utility companies that operate in the region and coordinate with maintenance activities of the local jurisdictions for right of way issues or service issues. Could also be contacted in the event of an incident where a certain utility could be threatened. |
Rural Fire Department Dispatch | Volunteer fire departments dispatch. Frequently this is done by the County Sheriff's office. |
Rural Fire Department Vehicles | Fire vehicles owned and operated by volunteer fire departments. |
Service Agencies | Agencies that help subsidize the funding for paratransit operations for special case citizens to ensure that these citizens have transportation to and from where they need to go (generally to medical appointments). |
SH 130 Concession Company CCTV Cameras | Closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras owned and operated by the SH 130 Concession Company. |
SH 130 Concession Company Courtesy Patrol Vehicles | Roadway courtesy patrol vehicles operated by the SH 130 Concession Company. |
SH 130 Concession Company DMS | Dynamic message signs (DMS) owned and operated by the SH 130 Concession Company. |
SH 130 Concession Company Field Sensors | Field sensors owned and operated by the SH 130 Concession Company. |
SH 130 Concession Company RWIS | Road weather information systems that are owned and operated by the SH 130 Concession Company. |
SH 130 Concession Company TOC | The traffic operations center that controls the ITS field elements along the portion of SH 130 that is operated and maintained by the SH 130 Concession Company. |
SH 130 Concession Company Toll Plazas | The toll plazas on SH 130 segments 5 and 6 that contain tag readers or other ITS devices to collect vehicle information to pass along to TxDOT. |
Special Event Sponsors and Promoters | Promoters and sponsors of special events. They coordinate with traffic and emergency providers. |
State Office of Emergency Management | State office that coordinates threat activities for the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). |
Statewide Crash Records Information System | Statewide database of vehicle crash records. Input to system provided by elements in the Region. |
Statewide EOC | The statewide emergency operations center (EOC). |
Statewide Toll Collection SmartHUB | HUB system operated by toll authorities around the state for the reconciliation of tolls between toll authorities. |
TCEQ Field Emissions Monitors | Emissions monitoring field equipment owned and operated by TCEQ. |
TCEQ Monitoring Operations Section | The section that is responsible for regional field equipment monitoring and testing. |
TCEQ State Headquarters | State headquarters for TCEQ that collects all emissions data from around the state and prepares a report for the federal government. |
Texas DEM Disaster District Information System | The disaster information system run by the Division of Emergency Management in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. |
Toll Payment Device | A device by which travelers can pay a toll - a Regional Smartcard system. |
Transit Operations Personnel | CapMetro personnel that are responsible for various roles including passenger counting. |
Traveler | User of the transportation system. |
Travis County Connected Vehicle Roadside Equipment | Field devices that are able to send information to and receive information from adajacent vehicles that are equipped with digital short-range communications (DSRC) or other wireless communications technology. |
Travis County Curve Speed Warning Active Signage | Curve speed warning signage that activates when speeding vehicles are detected in a horizontal curve approach area. |
Travis County Equipment Repair Garage | The maintenance shop for all roadside equipment owned and operated by Travis County. Also provides maintenance to Travis County vehicles. |
Travis County Maintenance and Construction Operations Dispatch | The maintenance and construction division for Travis County. Operates as the dispatch function for Travis County's maintenance and construction vehicles. |
Travis County Maintenance and Construction Vehicles | Maintenance and construction vehicles for Travis County. |
Travis County Oversize Vehicle Detection | Measures the size and weight of passing vehicles and displays warnings to vehicles if the size exceeds the current infrastructure restrictions. |
Travis County Oversize Vehicle Warning Signage | Warning signage that activates when oversize vehicles approach an area of constrained roadway geometry. |
Travis County Public Safety Vehicles | Sheriff, fire, or EMS vehicles owned and operated by Travis County. Onboard ITS systems include mobile data terminals (MDTs), AVL, cameras, etc. |
Travis County RWIS | Road weather information systems (RWIS) that are owned and operated by the Travis County Transportation and Natural Resources Department. |
Travis County Speed Monitoring Equipment | Field equipment used for monitoring roadway speeds. |
Travis County TNR Flood Warning Equipment | Roadway gates and sensors used to detect flooding and control road access in flood-prone areas. |
Travis County TNR Information Command Center | The transportation and resource management center operated by the Travis County Transportation and Natural Resources Department. |
Travis County Traffic Signals | Traffic signal systems owned by the Travis County Transportation and Natural Resources Department. |
TxDMV Central Permitting Office | The central permitting office for TxDMV. Coordinates permits with other states and acts as a data repository for regional permits. |
TxDMV Motor Carrier Routing Information | This on-line system allows motor carriers to view routing and roadway information, including load restricted bridges, low vertical clearance locations, metro lane closures, and permit restrictions. Bridge restriction information includes TxDOT as well as local agency bridges. Low vertical clearance, permit restriction, and metro lane closure information is available by TxDOT District. |
TxDMV Other Permitting Systems | Localized permitting systems in other regions. |
TxDOT Austin District Active Traffic Management | Lane control signals owned and operated by TxDOT Austin. |
TxDOT Austin District Area Engineers Office | Construction design and supervision (schedules and plans) for the Austin District. Provide content to TMC's for maintenance and construction road status. |
TxDOT Austin District Automated Roadway Treatment Equipment | Equipment used for the automated application on anti-icing chemicals at locations prone to freezing. |
TxDOT Austin District CCTV Cameras | Closed Circuit Television Cameras (CCTV) owned and operated by TxDOT Austin. |
TxDOT Austin District Changeable Speed Limit Signs | TxDOT Austin District Changeable Speed Limit Signs. |
TxDOT Austin District Connected Vehicle Roadside Equipment | Field devices that are able to send information to and receive information from adjacent vehicles that are equipped with digital short-range communications (DSRC) or other wireless communications technology. |
TxDOT Austin District DMS | Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) owned and operated by TxDOT Austin. |
TxDOT Austin District Field Sensors | Traffic and vehicle sensors owned and operated by TxDOT Austin. |
TxDOT Austin District Flood Detectors | Flood warning systems owned and operated by TxDOT that detect flood events at low water crossings on TxDOT roads. System includes monitoring and alerting functions, and may be interconnected with other roadway equipment such as DMS to alert motorists that a roadway is flooded ahead. |
TxDOT Austin District HAR | Highway Advisory Radio owned and operated by TxDOT Austin. |
TxDOT Austin District Historical Traffic Database | The archive data management system for traffic operations and traffic information for the TxDOT Austin District. |
TxDOT Austin District Infrastructure Monitoring Equipment | Equipment that monitors the condition of pavement, bridges, tunnels, associated hardware, and other transportation-related infrastructure using both fixed and vehicle-based sensors and cameras. Sensors collect information such as vibration, stress, temperature, and continuity. |
TxDOT Austin District ITS Field Equipment | ITS field equipment not specifically called out in the architecture including barrier system equipment. |
TxDOT Austin District Maintenance and Construction Vehicles | Maintenance and construction vehicles for the TxDOT Austin District. |
TxDOT Austin District Maintenance Office | Office in charge of construction and maintenance operations for the TxDOT Austin district. |
TxDOT Austin District Maintenance Sections Dispatch | TxDOT maintenance sections for Austin Region. Dispatches maintenance vehicles and equipment for maintaining road and ITS equipment owned by TxDOT. |
TxDOT Austin District Mechanic Shop | This facility provides repair and maintenance services for TxDOT maintenance vehicles and equipment (e.g. portable DMS). |
TxDOT Austin District Mobility35 TIS | Mobility35 Traveler Information System Traffic Management Center operated to assist with managing traffic during I-35 construction closures. |
TxDOT Austin District Office of Law Enforcement CVO Enforcement | Texas Department of Transportation commercial vehicle operations inspection and enforcement. |
TxDOT Austin District Office of Law Enforcement Truck Weigh and Inspection Stations | Commercial vehicle inspection station with the capability to weigh commercial vehicles and evaluate their credentials. |
TxDOT Austin District Office of Law Enforcement Weigh-in-Motion | TxDOT facilities with the capability to weigh commercial vehicles while they are traveling at highway speeds. |
TxDOT Austin District Oversize Vehicle Detection | Measures the size and weight of passing vehicles and displays warnings to vehicles if the size exceeds the current infrastructure restrictions. |
TxDOT Austin District Pavement Management System | District Pavement Management System that assists in storing, retrieving, analyzing and reporting information to help with pavement-related decision-making processes. |
TxDOT Austin District Public Information Office | The office provides the official interface between the TxDOT traffic and maintenance departments and interests outside the departments such as the media. |
TxDOT Austin District Public Transportation Management System (PTMS) | Maintains a Transit Vehicle Inventory for public transit vehicles that receive federal and state funds. Also able to generate ridership information such as cost per mile, revenues per mile, total revenues, etc. |
TxDOT Austin District Ramp Metering Equipment | Roadway equipment used in the operation of a ramp metering system. Includes the signals and any other ITS equipment. |
TxDOT Austin District Ramp Queue Detection System | Vehicle detection system that monitors queues at exit ramps and can either warn drivers approaching the queue through DMS or warning beacons or the system can interact with the traffic signal system to clear the queue. |
TxDOT Austin District RWIS | Road weather information systems that are owned and operated by TxDOT Austin. |
TxDOT Austin District Security Monitoring Field Equipment | Security equipment owned and operated by the TxDOT Austin District. |
TxDOT Austin District Signal Server | The traffic management center (server) that controls the traffic signal systems owned and operated by TxDOT Austin. |
TxDOT Austin District Signals | Traffic signals owned and operated by TxDOT Austin. |
TxDOT Austin District Smart Work Zone Equipment | Smart work zone monitoring and alerting equipment used on TxDOT Austin District projects. |
TxDOT Austin District Speed Monitoring Equipment | Field equipment used for monitoring roadway speeds. |
TxDOT Austin District TMC (CTECC) | The traffic management center for the TxDOT Austin District. Controls all TxDOT ITS field equipment except signal systems. Located in CTECC, the Combined Transportation Emergency Communications Center. |
TxDOT Austin District Website | Transportation information website for the Austin district. In the future it will include real-time construction, work zone, special event, incident, and traffic information. (Handled by the Information Resource Office.) |
TxDOT BRINSAP | TxDOT Bridge Inspection and Inventory System. Statewide system holding information regarding the inventory and inspection status of all bridges. |
TxDOT Demand Response Transit Intake Center | The center owned and operated by TxDOT where residents can either call in or go online and request and pay for a demand responsive transit plan. |
TxDOT HERO Vehicles | Roadway service patrol vehicles. Currently operate primarily on controlled access highways in Travis County and are dispatched elsewhere in the Region for large incidents. |
TxDOT Highway Conditions Reporting System | Provides detailed construction closures, detours, restrictions, permit and weather information. Compiled by District Public Information staff and area maintenance personnel. Accessible to the public on the internet at www.dot.state.tx.us/hcr/main.htm. The system provides access to information by route, county, or roadway condition. Includes contact information, Phone (800-452-9292) for construction, closures, hazards, detour information. |
TxDOT Other District Maintenance Sections Dispatch | Municipal, county, and TxDOT Maintenance sections in neighboring regions. |
TxDOT Other District TMCs | Traffic Management Centers in other TxDOT Districts (i.e.TranStar, Stratus, DalTrans, TransVision, TransVista and Pegasus). |
TxDOT Regional Traveler Information Platform | Future platform to host regional traveler information. |
TxDOT Rest Area/Visitor Center/Truck Stop/Service Plaza Kiosks | This represents the rest areas and visitor centers with varied amenities that are existing or planned by TxDOT. Tourist information, emergency evacuation information, and general traffic information could be provided in the future. |
TxDOT San Antonio District TMC (TransGuide) | TransGuide serves as the TMC for the San Antonio District and also initiates Amber Alert procedures in the other TxDOT Districts at the direction of the DPS. |
TxDOT Statewide Emergency Management Coordinator | TxDOT representative at State EOC who communicates information to the TxDOT maintenance sections and TxDOT traffic sections. |
TxDOT Statewide Pavement Management System | Statewide Pavement Management System that has an interface to the district Pavement Management System. This information is made available on the Internet. |
TxDOT Statewide Roadway Data Collection System | Collects roadway data across the state for TxDOT. |
TxDOT TOD CCTV Cameras | Closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras operated along TxDOT TOD facilities. |
TxDOT TOD Customer Service Center | The customer service center for TxDOT TOD. This represents the backend systems of the Turnpike. |
TxDOT TOD Dispatch Center | Dispatch Center for the TxDOT Toll Operations Division. |
TxDOT TOD DMS | Dynamic message signs owned and operated by TxDOT TOD. |
TxDOT TOD DVAS | Digital Video Auditing System cameras that are activated by passing vehicles. TOD uses these images for auditing purposes only. |
TxDOT TOD Field Sensors | Field sensors (for traffic) owned and operated by Toll Operations Division. |
TxDOT TOD Service Patrol Vehicles | Service patrol vehicles operating on TxDOT TOD roadways. |
TxDOT TOD Toll Collection SmartHUB | A HUB device owned and operated by TOD that relays toll collection information to toll authorities throughout the region for reconciliation of tolls. |
TxDOT TOD Toll Collection Website | Website for Toll Operations Division. |
TxDOT TOD Toll Plazas | The toll plazas on TxDOT owned highways that include automated toll collection systems, tag readers, or other ITS devices. |
USGS Flood Monitoring Center | Flood warning devices owned and operated by the USGS in waterways in the Region including the Colorado River, Bull Creek, Barton Creek, and Onion Creek among numerous others. |
USGS Flood Monitoring Devices | Flood warning devices owned and operated by the USGS. |
UT Events Office | The event office at the University of Texas that coordinates with regional traffic systems for large events (football games, etc.). |
UT Police Dispatch | The police dispatch for the University Police Department. |
UT Police Vehicles | Police vehicles owned and operated by the University of Texas at Austin. Includes the ITS equipment installed on the cruisers (AVL, MDTs, etc.). |
Vehicle Operator | |
Williamson County Emergency Communications Center | The local 911 dispatch center (rural) for Williamson County that dispatched Williamson County Sheriff, fire, EMS, rural FD, and all municipal public safety vehicles). Has coordinated CAD system with City of Round Rock. |
Williamson County EOC | The Williamson County emergency operations center (EOC). |
Williamson County Equipment Repair Facility | The maintenance shop for all roadside equipment owned and operated by Williamson County. Also provides maintenance to Williamson County vehicles. |
Williamson County Maintenance and Construction Operations | The maintenance and construction division for Williamson County. Operates as the dispatch function for Williamson County maintenance and construction vehicles. |
Williamson County Maintenance and Construction Vehicles | Maintenance and construction vehicles for Williamson County. |
Williamson County Public Safety Vehicles | Sheriff, fire, or EMS vehicles owned and operated by Williamson County. Onboard ITS systems include mobile data terminals (MDTs), AVL, cameras, etc. |
Williamson County Radio Systems | The radio communications network that is owned and operated by Williamson County. Radio networks used to transfer voice and data communications between agencies. |