Interface: Personal Information Devices for Travelers - ADOT TOC Traffic Information Center
Architecture Flow Definitions
emergency traveler information (Existing) Applicable ITS Standards
Public notification of an emergency such as a natural or man-made disaster, civil emergency, or child abduction. This flow also includes evacuation information including evacuation instructions, evacuation zones, recommended evacuation times, tailored evacuation routes and destinations, traffic and road conditions along the evacuation routes, traveler services and shelter information, and reentry times and instructions.
emergency traveler information request (Existing) Applicable ITS Standards
Request for alerts, evacuation information, and other emergency information provided to the traveling public.
evacuation assistance information (Existing) Applicable ITS Standards
Information on evacuation resources including self-evacuation options, anticipated pickup time and location if a transportation asset is to be deployed, destination shelter, and supporting information on what to bring, estimated reentry date/time.
evacuation assistance request (Existing) Applicable ITS Standards
A request for evacuation assistance, which may be registered in advance or issued during an evacuation. It specifies the location, number of people that need to be evacuated, and any special needs/requirements.
freight traveler information preferences (Planned) Applicable ITS Standards
Traveler information preferences from fleet and freight management systems or commercial vehicle drivers including: area covered by fleet/driver, types of freight managed (including special restrictions), preferred routes, other travel preferences pertaining to trip costs or tolls.
freight-specific traveler information (Planned) Applicable ITS Standards
Traveler information customized for freight users to indicate truck routes, permit information, truck stops, inspection stations, steep grades, high-profile vehicle advisories, etc. Information provided includes freight-related road and weather conditions, parking information, and route plans.
shelter recommendations (Existing) Applicable ITS Standards
Recommendation identifying the shelter or shelters best suited to the requestor. Hotels/motels may also be included as potential sheltering options. This flow may also include shelter assignments/reservations.
shelter request (Existing) Applicable ITS Standards
A request for shelter information, recommendations, or assignment/reservation. Information provided my include name, current location, number of people in the group, additional requirements (e.g., evacuating with pets, needed medical support).
traveler sourced updates (Existing) Applicable ITS Standards
Traveler posts on traffic and road conditions, transit services, traveler services, shelter information and other real-time crowd-sourced data that may be shared with other travelers.