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Standard Rail Crossing Equipment Package

Description:

This Equipment Package manages highway traffic at highway-rail intersections (HRIs) where operational requirements do not dictate advanced features (e.g., where rail operational speeds are less than 80 miles per hour). Either passive (e.g., the crossbuck sign) or active warning systems (e.g., flashing lights and gates) are supported depending on the specific requirements for each intersection. These traditional HRI warning systems may also be augmented with other standard traffic management devices. The warning systems are activated on notification by interfaced wayside equipment of an approaching train. The equipment at the HRI may also be interconnected with adjacent signalized intersections so that local control can be adapted to highway-rail intersection activities. Health monitoring of the HRI equipment and interfaces is performed; detected abnormalities are reported through interfaces to the wayside interface equipment and the traffic management subsystem.

 

Included in:

Bradenton Traffic Control Equipment
Cape Coral Traffic Control Equipment
Charlotte County Field Equipment
City of Naples Traffic Control Equipment
City of Sarasota Traffic Control Equipment
Collier County Field Equipment
District 1 Field Equipment
Fort Myers Traffic Control Equipment
Highlands County Traffic Control Equipment
Lakeland Field Equipment
Lee County Field Equipment
Manatee County Field Equipment
North Port Traffic Control Equipment
Polk County Traffic Control Equipment
Punta Gorda Traffic Control Equipment
Sarasota County Field Equipment
Traffic Signal Equipment
Venice Traffic Control Equipment
Winter Haven Traffic Control Equipment

Processes:

1.1.1.1Process Traffic Sensor Data
1.2.7.1Process Indicator Output Data for Roads
1.6.1.2.1Control HRI Traffic Signals
1.6.1.2.2Control HRI Warnings and Barriers
1.6.1.2.3Provide SSR Device Controls
1.6.1.2.5Manage Device Control
1.6.1.2.6Maintain Device State
1.6.1.3Perform Equipment Self-Test
1.6.1.4.2Provide Closure Parameters
1.6.1.4.4Report HRI Status on Approach
1.6.1.7.1Control Vehicle Traffic at Passive HRI
1.6.1.7.2Control Vehicle Traffic at Active HRI
1.6.1.7.3Close HRI on Command
1.6.3.1Interact with Wayside Systems
1.6.5.2Determine HRI Status
1.6.5.3Maintain HRI Closure Data
  

User Service Requirements (fully or partially addressed):

1.0TRAVEL AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
1.10Highway-Rail Intersection
1.10.1The Highway-Rail Intersection (HRI) shall be applicable to operational, at-grade highway-rail intersections with train operational speeds up to 125 MPH.
1.10.1.1HRI users shall include light rail transit and rapid rail transit approaching and crossing HRIs.
1.10.1.2HRI users shall include commuter rail trains approaching and crossing HRIs.
1.10.1.3HRI users shall include freight and intercity passenger trains approaching and crossing HRIs.
1.10.1.6HRI users shall include train crews operating rail traffic while approaching and crossing HRIs.
1.10.1.7HRI users shall include rail maintenance and inspection vehicles approaching and crossing HRIs.
1.10.2HRI shall provide interfaces between highway and rail management functions.
1.10.2.1HRI shall provide information management interfaces between highway and rail to coordinate traffic, demand and schedules.
1.10.2.1.3HRI shall provide closure data to traffic management for in-vehicle traveler advisory messages.
1.10.2.2HRI shall provide the capability for interactive real-time interfaces.
1.10.2.2.4HRI shall provide the capability interface with highway vehicles approaching and crossing HRIs for traffic control information.
1.10.3At all HRIs with active railroad warning systems, HRI shall manage the traffic in the intersection.
1.10.3.1HRI shall be capable of augmenting the intersection with standard highway traffic signal devices.
1.10.3.2HRI shall include an automated collision avoidance function for highway vehicles approaching HRIs..
1.10.3.3HRI shall provide an Intelligent Intersection Controller (IIC) function to manage highway and rail traffic in the intersection.
1.10.3.3.1IIC shall control active highway traffic signal devices at HRIs to manage highway traffic.
1.10.3.3.2IIC function shall control active railway warning devices, including flashing lights and physical barriers for highway and walkway lanes at HRIs.
1.10.3.3.3IIC function shall provide an intersection surveillance system to derive the real-time status of traffic in the intersection.
1.10.3.3.4IIC function shall report real-time HRI equipment status.
1.10.4HRI shall include a Standard Speed Rail (SSR) Subservice to manage highway and rail traffic at HRIs for rail lines with operational speeds less than 80 MPH.
1.10.4.1SSR shall include active railroad warning systems at designated HRIs.
1.10.4.2SSR shall include passive HRIs with non-active warning systems.
1.10.4.2.1SSR shall augment passive warning signs with additional highway traffic control devices at passive HRIs.
1.10.5HRI shall provide a High Speed Rail (HSR) Subservice for HRIs on rail lines with operational speeds between 80 and 125 MPH.
1.10.5.1HSR shall include active roadside message devices to provide highway closure information at HSR HRIs.
1.10.5.2HSR shall provide special safety features to enhance safety.
1.10.5.2.1HSR shall close the HRI to highway traffic at a predetermined time (up to three minutes) before train arrival or when directed by train operations.
1.10.5.2.2HSR shall include a positive barrier function( e.g. four quadrant gates) to close the intersection to highway traffic for rail lines operating at speeds over 110 MPH.
1.10.5.2.6HSR shall provide HRI status to highway vehicles as either a "STOP FOR TRAIN" or "PROCEED" indication.
1.5.2TSI shall include an Information Access function that allows travelers to access the available information.
1.5.2.5Information Access shall provide the capability for travelers to access the TSI information via any of, but not limited to, the following methods:
1.5.2.5(a)Highway advisory radio.
1.6TRAFFIC CONTROL
1.6.0ITS shall provide a Traffic Control capability. Traffic Control provides the capability to efficiently manage the movement of traffic on streets and highways. Four functions are provided which are (1) Traffic Flow Optimization, (2) Traffic Surveillance, (3) Control Function, and (4) Provide Information. This will also include control of network signal systems with eventual integration of freeway control.
1.6.2Traffic Control shall include a Traffic Surveillance function.
1.6.2.1Traffic Surveillance shall include a Vehicle Detection function with the capability of accurately detecting vehicles in a real-time fashion.
1.6.2.1.1Vehicle Detection shall include the capability to determine those vehicles that are HOVs.
1.6.2.2Traffic Surveillance shall include a Data Collect function to provide the capability to collect data that are needed for determining traffic flow and prediction.
1.6.2.2.1Data Collect shall provide the capability to quickly feedback traffic data to the control processes.
1.6.2.3Traffic Surveillance shall include an area wide surveillance capability to include several jurisdictions.
1.6.2.3.1The area wide surveillance shall gather speed and flow information.
1.6.2.4Traffic Control shall provide the capability to acquire detailed traffic measurements at specific locations.
1.6.3Traffic Control shall include a Control Function.
1.6.3.3The Device Control Function shall provide the capability to exercise control over those devices utilized for traffic control.
1.6.3.3.1Device Control shall include the capability to control traffic signalization, including rapid modification of signalization parameters to respond to traffic requirements.
1.6.3.3.2Device Control shall include the capability to control dynamically traffic signing.
1.6.3.3.4Device Control shall include the capability to exercise dynamic control over the infrastructure (such as reversible-lanes, turning restrictions, etc.).
1.6.3.4Device Control shall communicate control data to the following devices.
1.6.3.4(a)Traffic signals.
1.7INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
1.7.1Incident Management shall provide an incident identification function to identify incidents.
1.7.1.1The incident identification function shall include the capability to identify predicted incidents.
1.7.1.1.1The incident identification function shall use information from the following types of sources, where available, to identify predicted incidents:
1.7.1.1.1(a)Traffic flow sensors.
1.8TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT
1.8.0Travel Demand Management will generate and communicate management and control strategies that will support and facilitate the implementation of TDM programs, policies and regulations. It consists of two major functions which are (1) Increase Efficiency of Transportation System and (2) Provide Wide Variety of Mobility Options.
1.8.3TDM shall include a sensors/control function.
1.8.3.1The sensors/control function shall provide the capability to gather information needed for the generation of management and control strategies to include, but not be limited to the, following:
1.8.3.1(b)Usage levels.
  
The detailed process and user service requirement traceability information on this page was extracted from the National ITS Architecture. Consult the National ITS Architecture web site for more information.

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