Interface: IDOT District 1 Traffic Systems Center (TSC) - Metra Consolidated Control Facility

IDOT District 1 Traffic Systems Center (TSC) to Metra Consolidated Control Facility Interface Diagram

Architecture Flow Definitions

rail crossing advisories  (Planned)  Applicable ITS Standards

Notification of Highway–Rail Intersection equipment failure, intersection blockage, or other condition requiring attention, and maintenance activities at or near highway rail intersections.

railroad advisories  (Planned)  Applicable ITS Standards

Real–time notification of railway–related incident or advisory.

railroad schedules  (Planned)  Applicable ITS Standards

Train schedules, maintenance schedules, and other information from the railroad that supports forecast of HRI closures.

road network conditions  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Current and forecasted traffic information, road and weather conditions, and other road network status. Either raw data, processed data, or some combination of both may be provided by this flow. Information on diversions and alternate routes, closures, and special traffic restrictions (lane/shoulder use, weight restrictions, width restrictions, HOV requirements) in effect is included.

transit and fare schedules  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Transit service information including routes, schedules, and fare information.

transit incident information  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Information on transit incidents that impact transit services for public dissemination.

transit system data  (Planned)  Applicable ITS Standards

Current transit system operations information indicating current transit routes, the level of service on each route, and the progress of individual vehicles along their routes for use in forecasting demand and estimating current transportation network performance.