TI01-Broadcast Traveler Information (Alternate Route Traffic Management Study and Implementation)

Status

Future

Description

––Instance of TI01 for Alternate Route Traffic Management Study and Implementation Project–– This service package provides a digital broadcast service that disseminates traveler information to all equipped travelers within range. It collects traffic conditions, advisories, general public transportation, toll and parking information, incident information, roadway maintenance and construction information, air quality and weather information, and broadcasts the information to travelers using technologies such as FM subcarrier, satellite radio, cellular data broadcasts, and Internet streaming technologies.

This service package also provides location–specific or situation–relevant information to travelers in vehicles using Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) infrastructure supporting mobility service packages for connected vehicles. DSRC is used to deliver real–time traveler information including travel times, incident information, road conditions, and emergency traveler information to vehicles as they pass connected vehicle roadside equipment along their route. This service package provides public information that is available to all equipped vehicles in the vicinity of the roadside equipment.

Diagram

TI01-Broadcast Traveler Information (Alternate Route Traffic Management Study and Implementation)

Includes Elements

TxDPS Communications Service
Private Travelers Personal Information Devices
TxDOT DriveTexas Website
TxDOT El Paso District Office
El Paso Regional Communications Center
TransVista
TransVista Web Site