Functions

Functions are a description of WHAT the system has to do. In the architecture, functions are defined at several different levels. Each inventory element is mapped to one or more physical objects from ARC–IT. The general descriptions associated with these physical objects identify functionality in a very general sense. At the next level of detail, most of the ITS elements have been mapped to one or more "Functional Objects" that provide additional functional detail. At the most detailed level, each functional object includes several specific Functional Requirements that more precisely specify the functions to be performed. All three levels of detail are available on this web site. The subsystems and functional objects that are associated with the regional ITS architecture are listed in the table below. Each table entry is a link to more detailed descriptions and functional requirements.

SubsystemFunctional Object
Archived Data SystemArchive Data Repository
Archive Government Reporting
Archive On–Line Analysis and Mining
Commercial Vehicle Check EquipmentCVCE Citation and Accident Electronic Recording
CVCE Electronic Screening
CVCE Safety and Security Inspection
CVCE Weigh–In–Motion
Commercial Vehicle OBECV On–Board Cargo Monitoring
CV On–Board Electronic Screening Support
CV On–Board Safety and Security
CV On–Board Trip Monitoring
Emergency Management CenterEmergency Call–Taking
Emergency Commercial Vehicle Response
Emergency Dispatch
Emergency Evacuation Support
Emergency Incident Command
Emergency Response Management
Emergency Routing
Emergency Vehicle OBEEV On–Board En Route Support
EV On–Board Incident Management Communication
EV Service Patrol Vehicle Operations
Emissions Management CenterEmissions Data Collection
Emissions Data Management
ITS Roadway EquipmentRoadway Basic Surveillance
Roadway Data Collection
Roadway Emissions Monitoring
Roadway Environmental Monitoring
Roadway Incident Detection
Roadway Signal Control
Roadway Standard Rail Crossing
Roadway Traffic Information Dissemination
Roadway Traffic Metering
ITS Roadway Payment EquipmentRoadway Toll Collection Support
Maint and Constr Management CenterMCM Automated Treatment System Control
MCM Data Collection
MCM Environmental Information Collection
MCM Environmental Information Processing
MCM Incident Management
MCM Infrastructure Monitoring
MCM Roadway Maintenance
MCM Vehicle Tracking
MCM Winter Maintenance Management
MCM Work Activity Coordination
Maint and Constr Vehicle OBEMCV Environmental Monitoring
MCV Roadway Maintenance and Construction
MCV Vehicle Location Tracking
MCV Winter Maintenance
Payment Administration CenterPAC Payment Administration
Traffic Management CenterTMC Advanced Rail Crossing Management
TMC Basic Surveillance
TMC Data Collection
TMC Environmental Monitoring
TMC Evacuation Support
TMC Incident Detection
TMC Incident Dispatch Coordination
TMC Regional Traffic Management
TMC Roadway Equipment Monitoring
TMC Service Patrol Management
TMC Signal Control
TMC Situation Data Management
TMC Standard Rail Crossing Management
TMC Traffic Information Dissemination
TMC Traffic Metering
Transit Management CenterTransit Center Data Collection
Transit Center Environmental Monitoring
Transit Center Fare Management
Transit Center Fixed–Route Operations
Transit Center Information Services
Transit Center Multi–Modal Coordination
Transit Center Paratransit Operations
Transit Center Priority Management
Transit Center Security
Transit Center Vehicle Tracking
Transit Evacuation Support
Transit Vehicle OBETransit Vehicle On–Board Fare Management
Transit Vehicle On–Board Information Services
Transit Vehicle On–Board Paratransit Operations
Transit Vehicle On–Board Trip Monitoring
Transit Vehicle Schedule Management
Transit Vehicle Security
Transit Vehicle Signal Priority
Transportation Information CenterTIC Emergency Traveler Information
TIC Interactive Traveler Information
TIC Traveler Information Broadcast
TIC Traveler Telephone Information
Traveler Support EquipmentTraveler Information Reception
Traveler Interactive Information