Transportation Planning

Regional Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Architecture

A regional Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) architecture plan describes the “big picture” for regional ITS deployment in terms of individual components that will perform the functions necessary to deliver the desired needs. It describes what is to be deployed but not how those systems are to be deployed. An ITS architecture plan will define the components and subsystems that must interface with each other, the functions to be performed by those subsystems and the data flows among these subsystems.

The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS)/Regional Planning Affiliation (RPA) 8 Regional ITS Architecture is a roadmap for transportation systems deployment and integration in Dubuque metropolitan area and the adjacent six counties (Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson, Jo Daviess, and Grant). The architecture has been developed through a cooperative effort by the region’s transportation and emergency management agencies, covering all modes and all roads in the region. The architecture represents a shared vision of how each agency’s systems will work together in the future, sharing information and resources to provide a safer, more efficient, and more effective transportation system for travelers in the region.

Vision
Stakeholders in the region have recognized the need for vision and strategic planning with respect to ITS technology. The vision for the DMATS/RPA 8 Regional ITS Architecture is one of enhanced transportation productivity, mobility, safety efficiency and security through the use of integrated, cost-effective ITS technologies and systems and strong operational relationships.

Mission
The mission for the DMATS/RPA 8 Regional ITS Architecture is to develop an open and integrated ITS architecture

Regional ITS Architecture Plan

Regional ITS Architecture Plan Appendix

 

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