Roadway Work Zone Traffic Control Functional Area

Description

Field elements in maintenance and construction areas including CCTV cameras, driver information systems (such as DMS), and gates/barriers that monitor and control traffic and provide information directly to drivers in affected areas.

Included In

TDOT DMS
TDOT HAR
TDOT Region 4 Smart Work Zone Equipment
MDOT Smart Work Zone Equipment
MDOT Portable DMS
City of Memphis Police Portable DMS
Municipal/County Portable DMS
TDOT Lane Control DMS

Functional Requirements

IDRequirement
1The field element shall collect, process, and send work zone images to the center for further analysis and distribution, under center control.
2Under traffic and maintenance center control, the field element shall include driver information systems (such as dynamic messages signs and highway advisory radios) that advise drivers of activity around the work zone through which they are currently passing.
3Under the control of field personnel within maintenance vehicles, the field element shall include driver information systems (such as dynamic messages signs and highway advisory radios) that advise drivers of activity around a work zone through which they are currently passing.
4The field element shall control access to the work zone using automated gate or barrier systems. This includes automated flagger assistance devices that include automated gate arms and other automated gate/barrier systems.
5The field element shall provide operational status for the surveillance (e.g. CCTV), driver information systems, and gates/barriers in work zones to the maintenance center.
6The field element shall provide fault data for the surveillance (e.g. CCTV), driver information systems, and gates/barriers in work zones to the maintenance center for repair.