KDOT Statewide TOC

Status

Existing

Description

KDOT Statewide TOC is a virtual TOC with a PC–based software application that communicates with a central server in Topeka to allow for the control of electronic signs and cameras and has reporting capabilities based on gathered data. The Statewide TOC allows for immediate and real–time transportation system operation from both the local level at KDOT District and Area offices and a statewide level in Topeka headquarters or Kansas City Scout to notify travelers of incidents and construction activities through messages on electronic signs. Users can have access to the application through any KDOT networked computer with the appropriate software capability.

Stakeholders

StakeholderRoleRole Status
Kansas DOTOwnsExisting

Physical Objects

Traffic Management Center
Center

Functional Objects

Functional ObjectDescriptionUser Defined
TMC Basic Surveillance'TMC Basic Surveillance' remotely monitors and controls traffic sensor systems and surveillance (e.g., CCTV) equipment, and collects, processes and stores the collected traffic data. Current traffic information and other real–time transportation information is also collected from other centers. The collected information is provided to traffic operations personnel and made available to other centers.False
TMC Evacuation Support'TMC Evacuation Support' supports development, coordination, and execution of special traffic management strategies during evacuation and subsequent reentry of a population in the vicinity of a disaster or major emergency. A traffic management strategy is developed based on anticipated demand, the capacity of the road network including access to and from the evacuation routes, and existing and forecast conditions. The strategy supports efficient evacuation and also protects and optimizes movement of response vehicles and other resources that are responding to the emergency.False
TMC Incident Detection'TMC Incident Detection' identifies and reports incidents to Traffic Operations Personnel. It remotely monitors and controls traffic sensor and surveillance systems that support incident detection and verification. It analyzes and reduces the collected sensor and surveillance data, external alerting and advisory and incident reporting systems, anticipated demand information from intermodal freight depots, border crossings, special event information, and identifies and reports incidents and hazardous conditionsFalse
TMC Incident Dispatch Coordination'TMC Incident Dispatch Coordination' formulates and manages an incident response that takes into account the incident potential, incident impacts, and resources required for incident management. It provides information to support dispatch and routing of emergency response and service vehicles as well as coordination with other cooperating agencies. It provides access to traffic management resources that provide surveillance of the incident, traffic control in the surrounding area, and support for the incident response. It monitors the incident response and collects performance measures such as incident response and clearance times.False
TMC Roadway Equipment Monitoring'TMC Roadway Equipment Monitoring' monitors the operational status of field equipment and detects failures. It presents field equipment status to Traffic Operations Personnel and reports failures to the Maintenance and Construction Management Center. It tracks the repair or replacement of the failed equipment. The entire range of ITS field equipment may be monitored including sensors (traffic, infrastructure, environmental, security, speed, etc.) and devices (highway advisory radio, dynamic message signs, automated roadway treatment systems, barrier and safeguard systems, cameras, traffic signals and override equipment, ramp meters, beacons, security surveillance equipment, etc.).False
TMC Traffic Information Dissemination'TMC Traffic Information Dissemination' disseminates traffic and road conditions, closure and detour information, incident information, driver advisories, and other traffic–related data to other centers, the media, and driver information systems. It monitors and controls driver information system field equipment including dynamic message signs and highway advisory radio, managing dissemination of driver information through these systems.False

Interfaces To

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Fort Riley Emergency Management
Kansas Homeland Security
Kansas State Emergency Operations Center
KDOT CCTV Cameras
KDOT District 1 Office
KDOT District 2 Office
KDOT Dynamic Message Signs
KDOT KanRoad
KDOT RWIS Central Server
KHP Communications Center
Manhattan Traffic Operations Facility
National Weather Service