Kingsport 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
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 events.
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 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 911 Dispatch	911 PSAP responsible for answering all 911 calls made within the City of Kingsport TN and dispatching emergency responders.
City of Kingsport TN CCTV Cameras	Closed circuit television cameras for traffic surveillance and incident management.
City of Kingsport TN Changeable Speed Limit Signs	City of Kingsport TN roadway equipment used to raise or lower speed limits on the roadway as conditions warrant.
City of Kingsport TN DMS	Dynamic message signs for traffic information dissemination operated by the City of Kingsport TN.
City of Kingsport TN Engineers Office	Responsible for the administration of maintenance and construction projects within the City.
City of Kingsport 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 mircrowave sensors (RTMS), or traditional loops. Detection used specifically for the operation of signals is included under the element for the traffic signals.
City of Kingsport TN Fire/EMS Vehicles	City of Kingsport TN fire and emergency medical services vehicles.
City of Kingsport TN Flood Detectors	Flood warning systems for the City of Kingsport that detects flood events at low water crossings throughout the city.
City of Kingsport TN Flood Warning Beacons	Flood warning systems that detects flood events at low water crossings 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 Kingsport TN Illuminated Chevron Signs	Internally illuminated chevron signs that can detect approaching vehicles and their speeds and light up simultaneously or sequentially to warn drivers of sharp curves.
City of Kingsport TN Police Department	Police department for the City of Kingsport TN. The emergency dispatch functions for the Police Department are included in the Kingsport TN 911 Dispatch. Non-emergency functions include the collection of crash data.
City of Kingsport TN Police Vehicles	City of Kingsport TN Police Department vehicles.
City of Kingsport TN Public Works Department	Department that oversees the maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and roadway right-of-way.
City of Kingsport TN Public Works Department Vehicles	Vehicles used by the City of Kingsport TN Public Works Department in maintenance and construction activities.
City of Kingsport TN 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.
City of Kingsport TN Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons	High intensity rapid flashing beacons used to alert motorists of pedestrian crossings.
City of Kingsport TN Reverse Calling System	Automated telephone dialing system for notifying a large group of people of an emergency situation.
City of Kingsport TN RWIS Sensor	Road weather information system sensors to monitor weather conditions at the roadway.
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.
City of Kingsport TN Traffic Data Archive	Archive that contains historical traffic data such as volume and speed information.
City of Kingsport TN Traffic Signals	Traffic signal system operated by the City of Kingsport TN.
City of Kingsport TN Website	Website for the City of Kingsport TN. Includes information on City departments and in the future it is envisioned that the website will have real-time information about roadway conditions.
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.
Hawkins County TN 911 Dispatch	911 PSAP responsible for answering all 911 calls made within the county and dispatching emergency responders.
Hawkins County TN EMA	Emergency management agency for Hawkins County TN. Responsible for communications with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and coordination of local resources during a disaster or large scale incident.
Hawkins County TN Public Safety Vehicles	Vehicles used by public safety in Hawkins County, including the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office.
Hawkins County TN Sheriffs Office	Law enforcement agency for Hawkins County TN. The emergency dispatch functions for the Sheriff's Office are included in the Hawkins County TN 911 Dispatch. Non-emergency functions include the collection of crash data.
Health and Human Services	Provides health related services including the subsidization of transportation to obtain medical services.
Kingsport Area Transit Service Bus Stop DMS	Transit stop displays with next bus arrival status as well as other transit traveler information.
Kingsport Area Transit Service Center CCTV Camera Surveillance	Closed circuit television camera surveillance at transit transfer centers or other transit facilities.
Kingsport Area Transit Service Data Archive	Transit data archive for Kingsport Area Transit. Used by the National Transit Database, Federal Transit Administration, and TDOT Office of Public Transportation.
Kingsport Area Transit Service Dispatch Center	Transit dispatch center responsible for the tracking, scheduling and dispatching of fixed route and paratransit vehicles operated by Kingsport Area Transit.
Kingsport Area Transit Service Fixed Route Vehicles	Transit vehicles that operate on fixed routes within the City of Kingsport TN. On-board video surveillance is existing on many Kingsport Area Transit vehicles and will contine to be added as vehicles are replaced.
Kingsport Area Transit Service Paratransit Vehicles	Kingsport Area Transit Service vehicles that provide transit means for disabled passengers.
Kingsport Area Transit Service Transit Kiosks	Kiosks for dissemination of transit traveler information. Kiosks can also be used for the purchase and recharging of electronic fare payment cards.
Kingsport Area Transit Service Website	Website with information about fares and schedules. At this time the website is static.
Kingsport Metro TPO Data Archive	Archive for transportation information such as traffic counts or transit ridership data for use in regional transportation planning.
Kingsport Metro TPO Website	Website for the dissemination of regional traveler information.
Local Print and Broadcast Media	Local media that provide traffic or incident information to the public.
MEOC Transit Center CCTV Camera Surveillance	Closed circuit television camera surveillance at transit transfer centers or other transit facilities.
MEOC Transit Data Archive	Transit data archive for Mountain Empire Older Citizens Transit. Used by the National Transit Database, Federal Transit Administration, and VDOT.
MEOC Transit Dispatch Center	Transit dispatch center responsible for the tracking, scheduling and dispatching of fixed route and paratransit vehicles operated by MEOC Transit.
MEOC Transit Vehicles	Demand response transit vehicles operated for MEOC Transit.
Municipal Police Department	The emergency dispatch functions for Municipal Police Departments 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 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 the traffic signals.
Municipal/County Flood Detectors	Flood warning systems for the municipality/county that detect flood events at low water crossings throughout the city.
Municipal/County Flood Warning Beacons	Flood warning systems that detects flood events at low water crossings throughout the municipality/county. System includes monitoring and alerting functions and may be interconnected with other roadway equipment such as DMS to alert motorists.
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 operations.
Municipal/County Public Safety Vehicles	Municipal/county law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS) vehicles.
Municipal/County Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons	High intensity rapid flashing beacons used to alert motorists of pedestrian crossings.
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, Hawkins County TN, Scott County VA, Mt Carmel TN, Church Hill TN, Weber City VA, and Gate City 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 including real-time information about roadway conditions.
National Weather Service	Provides official US weather, marine, fire, and aviation forecasts, warning, 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 demand response 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 Transportations regional district operations offices.
Other Traffic Management	Additional traffic management agencies with which information is shared for coordination in an emergency situation.
Pedestrians	Individuals afoot or using a motorized or non-motorized wheelchair.
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.
Scott County VA 911 Dispatch	911 PSAP responsible for answering all 911 calls made within the county and dispatching emergency responders.
Scott County VA Department of Emergency Services	Emergency management agency for Scott County VA. Responsible for communications with the Virginia Statewide EOC and coordination of local resources during a disaster or large scale incident.
Scott County VA Public Safety Vehicles	Vehicles used by public safety in Scott County VA, including the Scott County Sheriff's Office.
Scott County VA Sheriff’s Office	Law enforcement agency for Scott County VA. The emergency dispatch functions for the Sheriff's Office are included in the Scott County VA 911 Dispatch. Non-emergency functions include the collection of crash data.
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 Reverse Calling System	Automated telephone dialing system for notifying a large group of people of an emergency situation.
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.
Sullivan County TN Website	Website for Sullivan County TN. Includes information on County departments and in the future it is envisioned that the website will have real-time information about roadway conditions.
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	Tennessee Department of Transportation department responsible for the dissemination of traffic information to the media and the public.
TDOT DMS	TDOT 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 Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) activates the state emergency operations center (EOC).
TDOT Field Sensors	TDOT roadway equipment used to detect vehicle volumes and/or speeds. Includes equipment such as video image vehicle detection systems (VIVDS), remote traffic mircrowave sensors (RTMS), or traditional loops. Detection used specifically for the operation of signals is included under the element for the 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 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 warnin 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	Each TDOT Region contains several TDOT district maintenance offices. These district offices handle most of the routine roadway maintenance and respond to incidents when their services are requested by local emergency management.
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. The TMC is operated.
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 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.
Traveler	User of the transportation system.
VDEM	The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is responsible for emergency operations during a disaster or large scale incident.
VDOT Archive	Data archive for the transportation related data in Virginia.
VDOT Bristol District	Responsible for the operation of the traffic signal system in the Bristol District and any future CCTV cameras or DMS.
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 District Communication	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 VIVDS, RTMS or traditional loops. Detection used specifically for the operation of signals is included under the element for the 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 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 SSP Dispatch	Currently the Safety Service Patrol comes to the Region for Bristol Motor Speedway events.
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 TMC in Salem.
VDOT TOC - Salem	Traffic operations 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	Virginia Traffic is a statewide roadway conditions database. Currently information can be entered by VDOT staff only. Virginia Traffic 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 TN 911 Dispatch	911 PSAP responsible for answering all 911 calls made within the County and dispatching emergency responders.
Washington County TN EMA	Emergency management agency for Washington County TN. Responsible for disaster planning for the County and operating the emergency operations center.