Bristol Regional ITS Architecture

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
Abingdon VA Public Transit CCTV Camera Surveillance	Closed circuit television camera surveillance at transit transfer centers or other transit facilities.
Abingdon VA Public Transit Dispatch Center	Transit dispatch center responsible for the tracking, scheduling and dispatching of fixed route and paratransit vehicles operated by the District Three Governmental Cooperative for Abingdon Transit.
Abingdon VA Public Transit Fixed Route Vehicles	Transit vehicles that operate on fixed routes within the Town of Abingdon.
Abingdon VA Public Transit Paratransit Vehicles	Abingdon VA Public Transit vehicles that provide transit means for disabled passengers.
Abingdon VA Public Transit Website	Website with information about fares and schedules.
Archive Data User	Users that request information from the data archive systems.
BMS Multi-Agency Command Center	Multi-agency command center led by the City of Bristol TN that is activated for use during Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) events.
Bristol MPO Data Archive	Archive for transportation information such as traffic counts or transit ridership data for use in regional transportation planning.
BTN-TV Government Information Channel	A government cable television channel operated by the City of Bristol TN that provides residents in the Region with important information.
BTT CCTV Camera Surveillance	Closed circuit television camera surveillance at transit transfer centers or other transit facilities.
BTT Data Archive	Transit data archive for Bristol Tennessee Transit. Used by the National Transit Database, Federal Transit Administration, and TDOT.
BTT Dispatch Center	Transit dispatch center responsible for the tracking, scheduling and dispatching of fixed route and paratransit vehicles operated by Bristol Tennessee Transit.
BTT Fixed Route Vehicles	Transit vehicles that operate on fixed routes within the City of Bristol TN and limited locations in Bristol VA.
BTT Kiosks	Kiosks for dissemination of transit traveler information. Kiosks can also be used for the purchase and recharging of electronic fare payment cards.
BTT Paratransit Vehicles	Bristol Tennessee Transit vehicles that provide transit means for disabled passengers.
BTT Website	Website with information about fares and schedules. In the future real-time information could be incorporated.
BVT CCTV Camera Surveillance	Closed circuit television camera surveillance at transit transfer centers or other transit facilities.
BVT Data Archive	Transit data archive for Bristol Virginia Transit. Used by the National Transit Database, Federal Transit Administration, and VDOT.
BVT Dispatch Center	Transit dispatch center responsible for the tracking, scheduling and dispatching of fixed route and paratransit vehicles operated by Bristol Virginia Transit.
BVT Fixed Route Vehicles	Transit vehicles that operate on fixed routes within the City of Bristol VA and limited locations in Bristol TN.
BVT Kiosks	Kiosks for dissemination of transit traveler information. Kiosks can also be used for the purchase and recharging of electronic fare payment cards.
BVT Paratransit Vehicles	Bristol Virginia Transit vehicles that provide transit means for disabled passengers.
BVT Website	Website with information about fares and schedules. In the future real-time information could be incorporated.
City of Bristol TN 911 Dispatch	911 PSAP responsible for answering all 911 calls made within the City of Bristol TN and dispatching emergency responders.
City of Bristol TN CCTV Cameras	Closed circuit television cameras for traffic surveillance and incident management.
City of Bristol TN DMS	Dynamic message signs for traffic information dissemination operated by the City of Bristol TN.
City of Bristol TN 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. Detection used specifically for the operation of signals is included under the element for traffic signals.
City of Bristol TN Fire/EMS Vehicles	City of Bristol TN fire and emergency medical services vehicles.
City of Bristol TN Police Department	Police department for the City of Bristol TN. The emergency dispatch functions for the Police Department are included in the Bristol TN 911 Dispatch. Non-emergency functions include the collection of crash data.
City of Bristol TN Police Vehicles	City of Bristol TN Police Department vehicles.
City of Bristol TN Public Works Department	Department that oversees the maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and roadway right-of-way.
City of Bristol TN Public Works Department Vehicles	Vehicles used by the City of Bristol TN Public Works Department in maintenance and construction activities.
City of Bristol TN Rail Notification System	Roadway equipment used to alert motorists that a crossing is currently blocked by a train.
City of Bristol TN RWIS Sensors	Road weather information system sensors to monitor weather conditions at the roadway for the City of Bristol TN.
City of Bristol TN TOC	Traffic operations center for the City of Bristol TN. Responsible for operations of the traffic signal system, CCTV cameras and DMS.
City of Bristol TN Traffic Signals	Traffic signal system operated by the City of Bristol TN.
City of Bristol TN Website	Website for the City of Bristol, TN. Includes information on City departments and in the future it is envisioned that the website may have real-time information about roadway conditions.
City of Bristol VA 911 Dispatch	911 PSAP responsible for answering all 911 calls made within the City of Bristol VA and dispatching emergency responders.
City of Bristol VA CCTV Cameras	Closed circuit television cameras for traffic surveillance and incident management.
City of Bristol VA DMS	Dynamic message signs for traffic information dissemination operated by the City of Bristol VA.
City of Bristol VA 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. Detection used specifically for the operation of signals is included under the element for traffic signals.
City of Bristol VA Fire Vehicles	Vehicles from the City of Bristol VA Fire Department.
City of Bristol VA Lifesaving Crew	Emergency medical services vehicles serving the City of Bristol VA.
City of Bristol VA Police Department	Police department for the City of Bristol VA. The emergency dispatch functions for the Police Department are included in the Bristol VA 911 Dispatch. Non-emergency functions include the collection of crash data.
City of Bristol VA Police Vehicles	Police vehicles include City of Bristol VA Police Department patrol cars and helicopters.
City of Bristol VA Public Works Department	Department that oversees the maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and roadway right-of-way.
City of Bristol VA Public Works Department Vehicles	Vehicles used by the City of Bristol VA Public Works Department in maintenance and construction activities.
City of Bristol VA Rail Notification System	Roadway equipment used to alert motorists that a crossing is currently blocked by a train.
City of Bristol VA RWIS Sensors	Road weather information system sensors to monitor weather conditions at the roadway for the City of Bristol VA.
City of Bristol VA TOC	Traffic operations center for the City of Bristol VA. Responsible for operations of the traffic signal system, CCTV cameras and DMS.
City of Bristol VA Traffic Signals	Traffic signal system operated by the City of Bristol VA.
City of Bristol VA Website	Website for the City of Bristol, VA. Includes information on City departments and in the future it is envisioned that the website may have real-time information about roadway conditions.
City of Johnson City TN TOC	Traffic operations center for the City of Johnson City TN. Responsible for operations of the traffic signal system, CCTV cameras and DMS.
City of Kingsport TN TOC	Traffic operations center for the City of Kingsport TN. Responsible for operations of the traffic signal system, CCTV cameras and DMS.
District Three Governmental Cooperative Transit Data Archive	Transit data archive for Abingdon VA Public Transit and Washington County VA Public Transit. Used by the National Transit Database, Federal Transit Administration, and VDOT.
Electronic Fare Payment Card	Medium for collection of transit fares electronically.
Financial Service Provider	Service provider that handles exchange of money for transit electronic payment collection.
FTHRA Data Archive	First Tennessee Human Resource Agency data archive for transit data.
Health and Human Services	Provides health related services including the subsidization of transportation to obtain medical services.
Local Print and Broadcast Media	Local media that provide traffic or incident information to the public.
Municipal Police Department	Municipal Police Department. The emergency dispatch functions for the Police Department are included in the County 911 Dispatch. Non-emergency functions include the collection of crash data.
Municipal/County Engineers Office	Municipal/County Engineer's office is responsible for administration of maintenance and construction projects within the Region as well as communicating work zone information to the public through the Public Information Office.
Municipal/County Maintenance	Department that oversees the maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and roadway right-of-way.
Municipal/County Maintenance Vehicles	Municipal/County vehicles used in maintenance and construction operations.
Municipal/County Public Safety Vehicles	Municipal/County law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS) vehicles.
Municipal/County TOC	Traffic Operations Center responsible for the operation of municipal or county signal systems and other ITS infrastructure.
Municipal/County Traffic Signals	Municipal or county traffic signal systems within the Bristol and Kingsport Regions. Includes Sullivan County TN and Washington County VA.
Municipal/County Website	Municipal or county website that includes information on agency departments. In the future it is envisioned that the website would have real-time information about roadway conditions.
National Weather Service	Provides official US weather, marine, fire and aviation forecasts, warnings, meteorological products, climate forecasts, and information about meteorology.
NET Trans CCTV Camera Surveillance	Closed circuit television camera surveillance at transit transfer centers or other transit facilities.
NET Trans Demand Response Vehicles	Transit vehicles for demand response transit operations.
NET Trans Dispatch Center	Transit dispatch center responsible for the tracking, scheduling and dispatching of fixed route and paratransit vehicles operated by NET Trans.
NET Trans Website	Website with information on fares and schedules.
Other Maintenance and Construction Management	Additional maintenance and construction operations agencies with which information is shared for coordination in an emergency situation.
Other TDOT Region District Operations	Other Tennessee Department of Transportation regional construction offices besides the Region 1 Construction Office.
Other Traffic Management	Additional traffic management agencies with which information is shared for coordination in an emergency situation.
Private Sector Traveler Information Services	Traveler information service operated by a private entity.
Private Transportation Providers	Private providers of transportation services in the Region such as taxis and intercity bus service.
Private Traveler Personal Computing Devices	Computing devices that travelers use to access public information.
Rail Operations	Centers responsible for the operation and tracking of trains.
Rail Operator Wayside Equipment	Equipment located along the tracks including railroad crossing gates, bells, and lights as well as the interface to the traffic signal controller indicating the presence of a train.
Skyline OneView	Private provider of traffic information. Currently under contract with VDOT to provide CCTV camera images to the public and other media outlets.
Social Networking Services	Subscription based services operated by private providers that provide an option for real-time traveler information dissemination. Examples of such services include Facebook or Twitter.
Sullivan County TN 911 Dispatch	911 PSAP responsible for answering all 911 calls made within the county and dispatching emergency responders.
Sullivan County TN EMA	Emergency management agency for Sullivan County TN. Responsible for disaster planning for the County and operating the emergency operations center.
Sullivan County TN Public Safety Vehicles	Vehicles used by public safety in Sullivan County, including the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office.
Sullivan County TN Sheriffs Office	Law enforcement agency for Sullivan County TN. The emergency dispatch functions for the Sheriff's Office are included in the Sullivan County TN 911 Dispatch. Non-emergency functions include the collection of crash data.
TDOT CCTV Cameras	Closed circuit television cameras for traffic surveillance and incident management.
TDOT Changeable Speed Limit Signs	TDOT roadway equipment used to raise or lower speed limits on the roadway as conditions warrant.
TDOT Community Relations Division	The office responsible for the dissemination of traffic information to the media and the public.
TDOT DMS	Dynamic message signs for traffic information dissemination.
TDOT Emergency Services Coordinator	Coordinator responsible for managing the Tennessee Department of Transportation response in a large scale incident or disaster in which the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) activates the state emergency operations center (EOC).
TDOT 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. Detection used specifically for the operation of signals is included under the element for traffic signals.
TDOT HAR	Highway advisory radio for traffic information dissemination.
TDOT HELP Vehicles	Roadway service patrol vehicles that operate in the Region for large incidents and events.
TDOT Long Range Planning Division Archive	Data archive for the Long Range Planning Division. The Division is responsible for traffic data collection and analysis.
TDOT Maintenance Headquarters	The Tennessee Department of Transportation maintenance in headquarters in Nashville.
TDOT Maintenance Vehicles	The Tennessee Department of Transportation vehicles used in maintenance operations.
TDOT Overheight Vehicle Detection	Sensors that detect overheight vehicles on the approach to a height restricted underpass. The sensors trigger beacon warning signs and DMS to notify the driver.
TDOT Ramp Metering Equipment	TDOT roadway equipment used in the operation of a ramp metering system. Includes the signals and any other ITS equipment.
TDOT 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.
TDOT Region 1 District Operations	TDOT Office responsible for roadway construction and routine roadway maintenance as well as responding to incidents when their services are requested by local emergency management agencies.
TDOT Region 1 Engineers Office	Region 1 Engineer's office is responsible for administration of maintenance and construction projects within the Region as well as communicating work zone information to the public through the Public Information Office.
TDOT Region 1 HELP Dispatch	Roadway service patrol dispatch center located in Knoxville. Currently service is limited to the Knoxville area except in the case of a large scale incident or special events such as those at the Bristol Motor Speedway.
TDOT Region 1 TMC - Knoxville	Transportation management center for Region 1, located in Knoxville. Responsible for the operation of the ITS equipment located in Region 1. This includes the freeway management system in Knoxville as well as rural ITS deployments.
TDOT Region 2 TMC - Chattanooga	Transportation management center for Region 2, located in Chattanooga. Responsible for the operation of the ITS equipment located in Region 2. This includes the freeway management system in Chattanooga as well as rural ITS deployments.
TDOT Region 3 TMC - Nashville	Transportation management center for Region 3, located in Nashville. Responsible for the operation of the ITS equipment located in Region 3. This includes the freeway management system in Nashville as well as rural ITS deployments.
TDOT Region 4 TMC - Memphis	Transportation management center for Region 4, located in Memphis. Responsible for the operation of the ITS equipment located in Region 4. This includes the freeway management system in Memphis as well as rural ITS deployments.
TDOT Reversible Lane Equipment	Lane control signals, dynamic lane control signs, or other devices used in the operation of reversible lanes.
TDOT RWIS Sensors	Road weather information system sensors to monitor weather conditions at the roadway.
TDOT Smart Work Zone Equipment	Portable ITS equipment that can be used in work zones to more efficiently manage traffic and provide traveler information. Includes portable closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras, vehicle detection, and dynamic message signs (DMS).
TDOT SmartWay Website	Website providing road network conditions information. Much of the information for the website comes from TSIS. In areas that have an operational TDOT Region TMC, additional information may be available such as camera views.
TDOT Statewide Information for Travelers (SWIFT)	SWIFT is a statewide roadway conditions database. Currently information can be entered by District and Regional maintenance personnel as well as staff at any of the traffic management centers (TMCs) and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP). SWIFT feeds the Statewide 511 system and SmartWay website.
TDOT Wrong-Way Detection and Warning Equipment	Electronic warning signs, field sensors, or other devices used in the operation of wrong-way vehicle detection and warning.
TEMA	The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency manages emergency operations during a disaster or large scale incident.
Tennessee 511 IVR	Tennessee 511 Interactive Voice Response. TDOT contracts the IVR operation to a vendor. The IVR accepts callers' requests and provides responses to specific traveler information needs. This is the customer interface component of the 511 phone system.
Tennessee 511 System	511 traveler information system central server.
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation	Responsible for issuing statewide America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response (AMBER) Alerts in Tennessee.
THP Dispatch	Tennessee Highway Patrol dispatch center. There are several THP dispatch centers around the state of Tennessee.
THP Vehicles	Tennessee Highway Patrol vehicles.
TITAN Database	Tennessee Integrated Traffic Analysis Network database. The Tennessee Department of Safety crash record database maintained by THP for the collection of crash record information. TITAN interfaces with the TraCS (Traffic and Criminal Software) system.
Town of Abingdon VA CCTV Cameras	Closed circuit television cameras for traffic surveillance and incident management.
Town of Abingdon VA 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. Detection used specifically for the operation of signals is included under the element for traffic signals.
Town of Abingdon VA Police Department	Police department for the Town of Abingdon VA. The emergency dispatch functions for the Police Department are included in the Washington County VA 911 Dispatch. Non-emergency functions include the collection of crash data.
Town of Abingdon VA Police Vehicles	Police vehicles include Town of Abingdon VA Police Department patrol cars and helicopters.
Town of Abingdon VA Public Works Department	Department that oversees the maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and roadway right-of-way.
Town of Abingdon VA Public Works Department Vehicles	Vehicles used in maintenance and construction operations
Town of Abingdon VA Rail Notification System	Roadway equipment used to alert motorists that a crossing is currently blocked by a train.
Town of Abingdon VA RWIS Sensors	Road weather information system sensors to monitor weather conditions at the roadway.
Town of Abingdon VA TOC	Traffic operations center for the Town of Abingdon. Responsible for operations of the traffic signal system and CCTV cameras.
Town of Abingdon VA Traffic Signals	Traffic signal system for the Town of Abingdon.
Town of Abingdon VA Website	Website for the Town of Abingdon VA. Includes information on City departments and in the future it is envisioned that the website will have real-time information about roadway conditions.
Traveler	User of the transportation system.
VDOT Archive	Data archive for the transportation related data in Virginia.
VDOT Bristol District	Responsible for the operation of the traffic signal system, CCTV Cameras, and DMS in the Bristol District.
VDOT Bristol District Administrators Office	The Bristol District administrator's office is responsible for administration of maintenance and construction projects within the Bristol District as well as communicating work zone information to the public through the Public Information Office.
VDOT Bristol District Maintenance	The Virginia Department of Transportation's maintenance for the Bristol District.
VDOT CB Wizard Broadcast Device	Portable CB broadcasting equipment used to disseminate traveler information to those with CB radios, primarily commercial vehicles. The equipment is used for Bristol Motor Speedway events and other large scale events and incidents.
VDOT CCTV Cameras	Closed circuit television cameras for traffic surveillance and incident management.
VDOT Commercial Truck Parking Management	System used to inform commercial vehicle drivers of available parking locations in the Region.
VDOT District Communications	The office responsible for the dissemination of traffic information to the media and the public.
VDOT DMS	Dynamic message signs for traffic information dissemination.
VDOT Emergency Services Coordinator	The Virginia Department of Transportation emergency services coordinator is responsible for managing the VDOT response in a large scale incident or disaster in which the Virginia Statewide EOC is activated.
VDOT 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. Detection used specifically for the operation of signals is included under the element for traffic signals.
VDOT HAR	Highway advisory radio for traffic information dissemination.
VDOT Maintenance Vehicles	Virginia Department of Transportation vehicles used in maintenance operations.
VDOT Overheight Vehicle Detection	Sensors that detect overheight vehicles on the approach to a height restricted underpass. The sensors trigger beacon warning signs and DMS to notify the driver.
VDOT Portable RWIS Sensors	Portable road weather information system sensors to monitor road conditions for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
VDOT Ramp Queue Detection System	Vehicle detection system that monitors queues at exit ramps and communicates with the traffic signal system to clear the queue.
VDOT RWIS Sensors	Road weather information system sensors to monitor road conditions for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
VDOT Smart Work Zone Equipment	Portable ITS equipment that can be used in work zones to more efficiently manage traffic and provide traveler information. Includes portable CCTV cameras, vehicle detection, and DMS.
VDOT Special Event Command Center	The special event command center combines traffic management and emergency management operations during special events in the Region, primarily for races at the Bristol Motor Speedway.
VDOT SSP Dispatch	Safety Service Patrol vehicle dispatch center.
VDOT SSP Vehicles	Vehicles operated by the VDOT Safety Service Patrol.
VDOT TMC - Hampton Roads	VDOT traffic management center located in Hampton Roads and responsible for the operation of ITS equipment in the Hampton Roads region.
VDOT TMC - Northern Virginia	VDOT traffic management center located in Northern Virginia and responsible for the operation of ITS equipment in the Northern Virginia region.
VDOT TMC - Richmond	VDOT traffic management center located in Richmond and responsible for the operation of ITS equipment in the Richmond region.
VDOT TMC - Staunton	VDOT traffic management center located in Staunton and responsible for the operation of ITS equipment in the Staunton region. The TMC in Staunton also has backup capability for the TOC in Salem.
VDOT TOC - Salem	Traffic management center located in Salem. Responsible for the operation of the ITS equipment located in the Salem region, including the Bristol District.
VDOT Traffic Signals	Traffic signal system operated by the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Virginia 511	511 traveler information system central server which feeds the Statewide 511 system.
Virginia 511 IVR	Virginia 511 Interactive Voice Response. The IVR accepts callers' requests and provides responses to specific traveler information needs. This is the customer interface component of the 511 phone system.
Virginia 511 Website	Website for the Commonwealth of Virginia's 511 traveler information system.
Virginia Statewide EOC	Emergency Operations Center for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
VSP Crash Record Database	Database for the archiving of information on recordable crashes in Virginia. The database is maintained by the Virginia State Police.
VSP Dispatch	Virginia State Police Dispatch.
VSP Missing Children Clearinghouse	Division of the Virginia State Police that is responsible for AMBER Alerts.
VSP Vehicles	Vehicles for the Virginia State Police.
Washington County VA 911 Dispatch	911 PSAP responsible for answering all 911 calls made within the county and dispatching emergency responders.
Washington County VA Department of Emergency Services	Emergency management agency for Washington County VA. Responsible for communications with the Virginia Statewide EOC and coordination of local resources during a disaster or large scale incident.
Washington County VA Public Safety Vehicles	Vehicles used by public safety in Washington County, including the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
Washington County VA Public Transit CCTV Camera Surveillance	Closed circuit television camera surveillance at transit transfer centers or other transit facilities.
Washington County VA Public Transit Demand Response Vehicles	Washington County Public Transit vehicles.
Washington County VA Public Transit Dispatch Center	Transit dispatch center responsible for the tracking, scheduling and dispatching of demand response transit vehicles operated by the District Three Governmental Cooperative for Washington County Public Transit.
Washington County VA Public Transit Website	Website with information about fares and schedules.
Washington County VA Sheriffs Department	Law enforcement agency for Washington County VA. The emergency dispatch functions for the Sheriff's Department are included in the Washington County VA 911 Dispatch. Non-emergency functions include the collection of crash data.