TM06-Traffic Information Dissemination

Status

Existing

Description

This service package provides driver information using roadway equipment such as dynamic message signs or highway advisory radio. A wide range of information can be disseminated including traffic and road conditions, closure and detour information, travel restrictions, incident information, and emergency alerts and driver advisories. This package provides information to drivers at specific equipped locations on the road network. Careful placement of the roadway equipment provides the information at points in the network where the drivers have recourse and can tailor their routes to account for the new information. This package also covers the equipment and interfaces that provide traffic information from a traffic management center to the media (for instance via a direct tie–in between a traffic management center and radio or television station computer systems), Transit Management, Emergency Management, and Transportation Information Centers. A link to the Maintenance and Construction Management Center allows real time information on road/bridge closures and restrictions due to maintenance and construction activities to be disseminated.

Diagram

TM06-Traffic Information Dissemination

Includes Elements

TxDPS Communications Service
County Road and Bridge
Independent School District Dispatch
Local Print and Broadcast Media
TxDOT El Paso District DMS
Private Sector Traveler Information Services
TxDOT DriveTexas Website
TxDOT El Paso District Public Information Office
Sun Metro Transit Fixed Route Dispatch
City of El Paso Traffic Management Center
City of El Paso Field Equipment
TxDOT El Paso District Maintenance Sections
El Paso Regional Communications Center
El Paso County Transit Dispatch
TransVista
New Mexico State Police Dispatch
City of El Paso EOC
City of El Paso International Bridges Field Equipment
Regional University/College Police
Sun Metro Paratransit Dispatch
TransVista Web Site
TxDOT El Paso District Incident Detour Signs
Driver
TxDOT El Paso District Traffic Operations Personnel
TxDOT El Paso District Highway Advisory Radio