910.2 How ITS Works
910.2 How ITS Works
ITS is comprised of many components that, when combined, effectively fight traffic congestion.
- Fiber-optic cables communicate information between monitoring devices and the MoDOT Traffic Operations Center.
- Sensors provide information on average traffic speed and volume.
- Closed-circuit cameras at major interchanges, intersections and river bridge crossings provide live video information on traffic flow.
- Permanent mounted variable message signs inform motorists of incidents ahead and supply alternate route options.
- Highway Advisory Radio signs equipped with lights that flash when there is new traffic information.
- Integration of regional/urban traffic signal systems.
- The toll-free cellular call-in system routed to the MoDOT Traffic Operations Center or the Missouri Highway Patrol for immediate response to incidents.
- Improved highway mile markers identify exactly where a motorist is to accurately pinpoint the location of incidents.
- In Kansas City and St. Louis, Emergency Response helps stranded motorists to get their vehicles out of traffic lanes and, if possible, running again.
- Advanced Traveler Information on weather conditions, incidents and traffic congestion levels.
- Direct media tie-in to traffic information for broadcast to motoring public.
- Direct emergency services tie-in for immediate response to incidents.
- Sharing information with transit centers regarding traffic flow.
- In urban areas, ramp-metering smoothes traffic flow on the highway near entrance ramps.
