Fresno County Regional ITS Architecture

Inventory

Each stakeholder agency, company, or group owns, operates, maintains or plans ITS systems in the region. The ITS Architecture inventory is a list of "elements" that represent all existing and planned ITS systems in a region as well as non-ITS systems that provide information to or get information from the ITS systems. The �elements� indicated as planned does not automatically commit an agency to deploy a specific ITS element or system and rather describes that the region has an interest in the function. The following is a summary table of elements and a description of its role in the region as it applies to the ITS architecture.

Element	Description
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection	California Department of Forestry provides fire and protection to over 31 million acres of California's privately-owned wild lands as well as 36 counties in California. The California Department of Forestry provides multiple emergency services including medical aids; hazardous material spills; swift water rescues; search and rescue missions; civil disturbances; train wrecks; floods, earthquakes and more.
California DMV Vehicle Credentialing System	California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) system which manages statewide commercial freight, long-haul rail, and local vehicle registrations. Two other pertinent duties of the DMV include recording ownership (certificate of title) of the vehicles DMV registers and maintaining driving records (accidents and convictions) of licensed drivers. For the purposes of this ITS architecture, the DMV manages the commercial vehicle credentialing system for the State. In this function, DMV works cooperatively with the California Highway Patrol to administer and enforce commercial vehicle credentialing and safety inspection programs.
California Office of Emergency Management (OEM)	California Office of Emergency Services for the state that provides centralized emergency management in the case of threats, natural disasters, or other emergencies that warrant its activation.
Caltrans D10 TMC	Caltrans District 10 neighbors Caltrans District 6. The Caltrans D10 TMC is a full function TMC that manages the state highway system in District 10 and coordinates cross-District traffic management issues with District 6.
Caltrans D5 TMC	Caltrans District 5 neighbors Caltrans District 6. The Caltrans District 5 TMC is a more limited function TMC that manages the state highway system in District 5 and coordinates cross-District traffic management issues with District 6.
Caltrans D6 Active Traffic Management	Caltrans active traffic management devices that are used for dynamic lane management and shoulder use. Active traffic management devices placed in the field may include dynamic message signs, overhead lane control signs, reversible lane controls, special case signals, etc.
Caltrans D6 Changeable Message Sign	Changeable message signs to provide information to en-route travelers along state highways in Caltrans District 6.
Caltrans D6 Connected Vehicle Infrastructure	Caltrans D6 intersection warning devices could include any technology that applies "connected vehicle" functionality including in-vehicle equipment, DSRC radios at controllers, additional vehicle detection in roadway for advanced warning.
Caltrans D6 Environmental Sensor Stations	Caltrans environmental sensor stations (ESS) in District 6 that include wind stations and visibility cameras located in strategic places to capture current weather conditions and impacts to the traveling public.
Caltrans D6 Freeway CCTV	Closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV) located at strategic locations along the state highway system in District 6 used for traffic monitoring purposes.
Caltrans D6 Highway Advisory Radio	Highway advisory radio provides information via public radio frequencies to en-route travelers within Caltrans District 6. This element is shown as two subsystems that share the same purpose and component in different service packages.
Caltrans D6 Maintenance Center	Caltrans District 6 has two Maintenance Center in their North and South regions of the district that manages, dispatches, and organizes the Caltrans D6 fleet of maintenance vehicles and personnel.
Caltrans D6 Maintenance Vehicles	General maintenance, winter maintenance, and construction vehicles for Caltrans District 6.
Caltrans D6 Park and Ride Facilities	Caltrans District 6 provides park-and-ride facilities within Fresno County to support local park and ride activities, as well as transit riders.
Caltrans D6 Portable Traffic Control	Caltrans uses portable traffic control devices, also known as Automated Weather Information Systems (AWIS), to monitor traffic conditions (speed, queues, etc.) while providing real-time information to the traveling public.
Caltrans D6 Public Information Office	Caltrans District 6 officer or group in charge of distributing traveler information in the form of social media systems, media press releases, or email/text notifications to distribution groups.
Caltrans D6 Ramp Meters	Ramp meters located at freeway on-ramps along Caltrans District 6 highways.
Caltrans D6 Safety Monitoring Device	Caltrans D6 Safety Monitoring Device provides warnings to maintenance and constructions crews of potential safety hazards when vehicles cross into work zones. This technology will focus on reducing incidents involving the traveling public and maintenance and construction crews. This technology monitors the roadway, but is not an on-board device and does not provide any "connected" vehicle functions.
Caltrans D6 Security Detection	Caltrans District 6 motion sensors and cameras located at District 6 facilities/infrastructure to monitor for security purposes.
Caltrans D6 Traffic Signal	Traffic signals located on state highways within Caltrans District 6. Additional functionality may include emergency vehicle preemption (EVP)- devices capable of preempting the traffic signal for emergency responder vehicles.
Caltrans D6 Vehicle Detection Systems	Vehicle detection systems (which may include loop detectors, side fire radar, Bluetooth, and other types of detectors) on the traveled lanes of highways or adjacent arterial roadways detecting traffic movement and characteristics within the Caltrans District 6 area.
Caltrans D6/CHP Central Valley TMC	Caltrans District 6/CHP Central Valley Transportation Management Center located within the Caltrans District 6 Office building centrally manages and controls all ITS and traffic signal infrastructure owned by Caltrans within the District 6 area.
Caltrans D7 TMC	Caltrans District 7 neighbors Caltrans District 6. The Caltrans D7 TMC is a full function TMC that manages the state highway system in District 7 and coordinates cross-District traffic management issues with District 6.
Caltrans D8 TMC	Caltrans District 8 neighbors Caltrans District 6. The Caltrans D8 TMC is a full function TMC that manages the state highway system in District 8 and coordinates cross-District traffic management issues with District 6.
Caltrans D9 TMC	District 9 of Caltrans encompasses the central-east portion of the State with headquarters in Bishop. The District is responsible for all of the State Highway System in Inyo and Mono counties. It is responsible for maintenance, permitting, traffic operations, planning, local assistance, and intergovernmental review for northern San Bernardino and eastern Kern Counties, through agreement with District 8 (San Bernardino) and District 6 (Fresno). This inventory element represents coordination between the Caltrans/CHP Central Valley TMC and Caltrans District 9.
Caltrans Hazardous Waste Management	The Caltrans Hazardous Waste Management program provides statewide assistance to districts with managing contaminants and wastes encountered on highway projects and Caltrans properties.
Caltrans Performance Monitoring System (PeMS)	Caltrans Performance Monitoring System (PeMS) collects and archives traffic, incident, and weigh-in motion data across all metropolitan areas for the state.
Caltrans Quickmaps Website	Caltrans Quickmaps Website which provides centralized statewide information about traffic conditions, weather conditions, road construction, and lane restrictions.
Caltrans Transportation Permits	Transportation Permits issue a special permit to operate or move a vehicle or combination of vehicles or special mobile equipment of a size or weight of vehicle or load exceeding the maximum limitations specified in the California Vehicle Code. The Caltrans Transportation Permits Issuance Branch is responsible for the issuance of these special transportation permits for oversize/overweight vehicles on the State Highway System.
Central Transit Management Server	Central transit management server located in a Fresno County facility that manages the FAX, Clovis Transit, and FCRTA transit services in the Fresno County Region
CHP Fresno Dispatch Center	Public safety answering point (PSAP) for Fresno County along Caltrans highways and state-routes.
CHP Public Information Officer	CHP officer or group in charge of distributing traveler information in the form of social media systems, media press releases, or email/text notifications to distribution groups.
CHP SWITRS System	California Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) processes all reported property damage, fatal, and injury collisions that occurred on California�s state highways and all other roadways, excluding private property.
CHP TMC Media Information Officer	TMC media information offers in charge of distributing traveler information to the media in the form of press releases and/or video feeds.
CHP Vehicles	CHP vehicles patrolling and responding to incidents on the state highways in the Fresno County Region.
CHP Weigh-In-Motion	Weigh-in-motion (WIM) infrastructure on state highways that collect commercial vehicle data for commercial vehicle credentialing and enforcement activities. These are mainly located at port of entries within on state highways.
City of Fresno Active Traffic Management System	City of Fresno active traffic management devices placed in the field which may include dynamic message signs, overhead lane control signs, reversible lane controls, special case signals, SynchroGreen Adaptive System, etc.
City of Fresno CCTV System	Closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV) located at strategic locations primarily at signalized intersections within the City of Fresno for traffic monitoring purposes.
City of Fresno Changeable Message Sign System	Dynamic message sign to provide information to en-route travelers in the City of Fresno.
City of Fresno Connected Vehicle Infrastructure	City of Fresno intersection warning devices could include any technology that applies "connected vehicle" functionality including in-vehicle equipment, DSRC radios at controllers, additional vehicle detection in roadway for advanced warning.
City of Fresno Fire/Police	City of Fresno Fire and Police Departments are responsible for providing services within the City of Fresno area.
City of Fresno Fire/Police Vehicles	Fresno fire and police vehicles as well as the in-vehicle mobile data terminal (MDT) that provides computer-aided dispatch (CAD) information to Clovis public safety vehicle.
City of Fresno Fleet Management	City of Fresno Fleet Management procures, maintains, and repairs all City vehicles and equipment ranging from patrol cars to refuse trucks to pickups to construction vehicles.
City of Fresno Maintenance Vehicles	This is the City of Fresno owned and operated Maintenance vehicles for transportation improvements and weather purposes.
City of Fresno Safety Monitoring Device	City of Fresno Safety Monitoring Device provides warnings to maintenance and constructions crews and drivers of the potential safety hazards when vehicles cross into work zones. This technology will focus on reducing incidents involving traveling public and maintenance and construction crews. This technology monitors the roadway, but does not provide any "connected" vehicle functions.
City of Fresno Traffic Engineering Website	Official website for the City of Fresno, which includes links to traffic, engineering, ITS, transit and other transportation-related resources, as well as, other city services. Additionally, the traffic and engineering links provides live traffic map, camera images, and links to other ITS resources.
City of Fresno Traffic Operations Center	City of Fresno Traffic Operations Center that centrally manages all ITS and traffic signal infrastructure within the City. Also, the TOC serves as the central archive database for City of Fresno owned traffic field equipment.
City of Fresno Traffic Signals	Traffic signals located within the City of Fresno. Traffic signals include emergency vehicle preemption (EVP) devices capable of preempting the traffic signal for Fire and Emergency responder vehicles. City of Fresno transit signal priority devices located at traffic signals capable of giving priority to transit vehicles along transit routes.
City of Fresno Vehicle Detection Systems	Vehicle Detection Systems at signalized intersections detecting traffic movement and characteristics within the City of Fresno.
Clovis Active Traffic Management System	City of Clovis active traffic management devices placed in the field which may include dynamic message signs, overhead lane control signs, reversible lane controls, special case signals, etc.
Clovis CCTV System	Closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV) located at strategic locations primarily at signalized intersections within the City of Clovis for traffic monitoring purposes.
Clovis Dynamic Message Sign System	Dynamic message sign to provide information to en-route travelers in the City of Clovis.
Clovis Fire/Police	City of Clovis Fire and Police Departments provide emergency services to the City of Clovis residents.
Clovis Fire/Police Vehicles	Clovis Fire and Police vehicles as well as the in-vehicle mobile data terminal (MDT) that provides computer-aided dispatch (CAD) information to Clovis public safety vehicle.
Clovis Highway Advisory Radio	Highway advisory radio to provide information via radio station to en-route travelers in City of Clovis. This element is shown as two subsystems that share the same purpose and component in different service packages.
Clovis Maintenance Center	City of Clovis Maintenance Center that manages, dispatches, and organizes the City fleet of maintenance vehicles.
Clovis Maintenance Vehicles	This is the City of Clovis owned and operated Maintenance vehicles for transportation improvements and weather purposes.
Clovis Traffic Operations Center	City of Clovis Traffic Operations Center that centrally manages all ITS and traffic signal infrastructure within the City.
Clovis Traffic Signal System	Traffic signals located within the City of Clovis. Additionally, located at traffic signals emergency vehicle preemption (EVP) device capable of preempting the traffic signal for Fire and Emergency responder vehicles. City of Clovis transit signal priority devices located at traffic signals capable of giving priority to transit vehicles along transit routes.
Clovis Transit Automated Vehicle Location System	City of Clovis automated vehicle location located on-board transit vehicles to provide GPS location information for transit vehicles. Additionally, the AVL system provides limited engine diagnostics monitoring capabilities.
Clovis Transit Automatic Passenger Counter System	City of Clovis automatic passenger counter system on-board transit vehicles to collect passenger count information for number of boardings/alightings.
Clovis Transit Electronic Fare Payment System	This system is an on-board electronic fare payment located on City of Clovis transit vehicles to collect payment from riders.
Clovis Transit Management Center	Clovis Transit Management Center that manages, dispatches, and organizes the Stageline fixed route and Round Up demand responsive transit services within the City of Clovis.
Clovis Transit On-Board Security Cameras	Clovis transit vehicles have on-board security cameras to assist in security monitoring of all vehicles and improve safety.
Clovis Transit Passenger Information System	Electronic displays at Clovis Transit bus stops that provide transit schedule and other real-time information to travelers.
Clovis Transit Round Up Demand Response Transit Vehicle	This is a paratransit demand responsive vehicle serving City of Clovis. Each vehicle contains tablets with maps used for check-ins and cancellations.
Clovis Transit Stageline Fixed Route Transit Vehicle	A transit vehicle for the fixed route service provided in the City of Clovis.
Clovis Variable Speed Limit Sign	Variable speed limit sign located in the City of Clovis to adjust speed limits based on prevailing conditions.
Clovis Vehicle Detection Systems	Vehicle Detection Systems at signalized intersections detecting traffic movement and characteristics within the City of Clovis.
Clovis Website	City of Clovis website providing travel information to the public.
Commercial Vehicles	Commercial vehicles that travel highways and local facilities throughout the Fresno County Region.
CSU Fresno Research Program	California State University, Fresno Research Program collects, analyzes, and processes data from public agencies within the state of California for the purpose of academic research.
FAX Automated Vehicle Location System	Fresno Area Express automated vehicle location located on-board transit vehicles to provide GPS location information for transit vehicles.
FAX Automatic Passenger Counter System	Fresno Area Express automatic passenger counter system on-board transit vehicles to collect passenger count information for number of boardings/alightings.
FAX Electronic Fare Payment System	Electronic fare payment system on-board transit vehicles for Fresno Area Express services.
FAX Fixed Route Transit Vehicles	A transit vehicle for the fixed route service provided by Fresno Area Express in Fresno County. This component also represents the Mobile Data Terminal. The mobile data terminal collects and relay relevant transit information such as dispatch, trip, route, and rider data. This can be a self-contained computer with communications, a smart phone or other mobile device.
FAX Handy Ride Demand Responsive Transit Vehicles	Demand responsive vehicle serving Fresno Area Express and the travelers in Fresno County. This component also represents the Mobile Data Terminal. The mobile data terminal collects and relay relevant transit information such as dispatch, trip, route, and rider data. This can be a self-contained computer with communications, a smart phone or other mobile device.
FAX Kiosks	Interactive kiosks located at transit stations/centers that provide Fresno Area Express information about transit construction, and other FAX activities that affect the public.
FAX Metro Pass	FAX Metro Pass is valid on both FAX and Clovis Stageline buses.
FAX Mobile Application	This is a mobile application riders are able to access on their phones for transit schedule for FAX bus lines.
FAX Public Information Office	Fresno Area Express group in charge of distributing transit traveler information in the form of social media systems, media press releases, or email/text notifications to distribution groups.
FAX Q Bus Rapid Transit Vehicles	A dedicated Bus Rapid Transit vehicle for FAX's Q BRT service connecting North Fresno, Downtown Fresno, and the Southeast Growth Area. This service will reduce travel time between these areas by reducing frequency of stops. This component also represents the Mobile Data Terminal. The mobile data terminal collects and relays relevant transit information such as dispatch, trip, route, and rider data. This can be a self-contained computer with communications, a smart phone or other mobile device.
FAX Security Detection System	Fresno Area Express security monitoring on-board and at bus stops/stations to monitor for security purposes.
FAX Transit Management Center	Fresno Area Express Transit Management Center (comprised of multiple center locations) that manages, dispatches, and organizes the fixed route and demand responsive transit services within the City of Fresno and into the City of Clovis.
FAX Website	Fresno Area Express website providing transit information to the public.
FCRTA Local Area Transit Automatic Passenger Counter	Local Area Transit services automatic passenger counter system on-board transit vehicles to collect passenger count information for number of boardings/alightings.
FCRTA Local Area Transit Demand Responsive Transit Vehicle	Demand responsive vehicle serving the local jurisdictions within the Fresno County Rural Transit Agency area.
FCRTA Local Area Transit Fixed Route Transit Vehicle	Transit vehicle for the fixed route service provided to the local jurisdictions within the Fresno County Rural Transit Agency area.
FCRTA Local Area Transit Kiosks	Interactive kiosks located at transit stations/centers that provide Local Area Transit information about transit construction, and other FCRTA activities that affect the public.
FCRTA Transit Management Center	Fresno County Rural Transit Agency (FCRTA) central management system for dispatching and scheduling paratransit service within the FCRTA area, located at the Fresno County Council of Fresno County Governments (COFCG) building.
Financial Institutions	Financial institutions that manage fare payments in Fresno County services.
Freeway Service Patrol Vehicles	Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) Vehicles provide roadway assistance and incident management support to District 6 travelers and CHP Central Division. Fresno COG and the California Highway Patrol are partners in the implementation of FSP along Freeways 41, 99, 168 and 180 through Fresno.
Fresno Area Environmental Detection System	Area Environmental Detection System for emissions monitoring devices.
Fresno COG San Joaquin Valley 511	San Joaquin Valley 511 centralized source of traffic information for Fresno County. 511SJV is a free web service that consolidates traffic and transportation information into a one-stop resource for commuters and motorists in the San Joaquin Valley. The 511SJV web site is managed by a partnership of public agencies led by the Fresno COG, the Stanislaus COG, the San Joaquin COG, the Kern COG, the Merced County Association of Governments, the Kings County Association of Governments and the Madera County Transportation Commission.
Fresno COG Valleyrides Rideshare Program	Fresno COG ridesharing agency hosts a website that provides free computer matching for individuals and companies interested in carpooling or vanpooling in/from Fresno County.
Fresno County Emergency Operations Center	Emergency Operations Center for Fresno County that provides centralized emergency management in the case of threats, natural disasters, or other emergencies that warrant its activation.
Fresno County EMS Communications Center	EMS Communications Center, staffed and maintained by American Ambulance, provides ambulance dispatch services for all ambulance requests in Fresno, Kings, and Madera Counties and Fire Dispatch services to the City of Fresno and City of Clovis Fire Departments.
Fresno County Fire Protection District	Fresno County Fire Protection District provides all risk emergency services from 13 District Staffed Fire Stations and 5 District Paid Call Firefighter Stations.
Fresno County GIS	Fresno County Geographic Information System (GIS) central mapping source for Fresno County facilities and services.
Fresno County Maintenance and Operations Division	Fresno County Maintenance and Operations Division oversees and manages all transportation improvements and maintenance with the region.
Fresno County Maintenance Vehicles	Maintenance vehicles that serve Fresno County.
Fresno County Portable Traffic Control	Portable traffic control.
Fresno County Sheriff Department	Fresno County Sheriff Department provides police services for the unincorporated areas of Fresno County.
Fresno County Sheriff PSAP	Public safety answering point (PSAP) for Fresno County Sheriff's Office.
Fresno County Sheriff Vehicles	Fresno County Sheriff vehicles patrolling and responding to incidents throughout Fresno County.
Fresno County Vehicle Detection Systems	Vehicle Detection Systems at signalized intersections detecting traffic movement and characteristics within Fresno County.
Fresno Information Exchange Network	Fresno Information Exchange Network will collect and store ITS traffic and transit data from the management centers.
Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District	The Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District provides flood control and urban storm water services in a 399-square mile watershed located between the Kings and San Joaquin Rivers. The purpose of the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District is to control storm and other surface water flows, preventing property damage, personal injury and inconvenience; and managing such waters for long-term beneficial use within the District. This inventory element represents the Emergency Management functions of the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District.
Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District Environmental Sensors	Flood sensors, snow sensors, precipitation sensors, seismic sensors, etc. deployed throughout the Fresno County area.
Fresno Yosemite International Airport	Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FYI) is the only self-sufficient airport serving the Central San Joaquin Valley. The airport has FAX transit stops to provide in- and out-bound travelers alternative transit option. The airport should communicate with FAX Transit Management Center regarding scheduling adherence, transit times, stops, etc.
General On-Board Vehicle Equipment	This device is on-board vehicle equipment and DSRC at the roadside that communicates with Connected Vehicle infrastructure to support safe traffic movement.
Huron Disaster Warning System	Huron is considering implementation of a disaster warning system that would alert area residents and employees to pending and in-progress emergencies, and would provide emergency response information.
Huron Speed Warning System	Speed warning system involving speed warning signs to alert travelers of their excessive speed.
Kern 511	Kern 511 provides real-time traffic and roadway conditions information to the general public via an Internet website and a toll free telephone system.
Local Jurisdiction Emergency Service Vehicles	Local emergency response service vehicles that utilize ITS infrastructure to facilitate response to incidents and emergencies including American Ambulance.
Local Jurisdiction Fire/Police	Local jurisdictions Fire and Police Departments including the Cities of Coalinga, Firebaugh, Fowler, Huron, Kerman, Kingsburg, Mendota, Orange Cove, Parlier, Reedley, Sanger, San Joaquin, Selma and other smaller municipalities within Fresno County.
Local Jurisdiction Maintenance Vehicles	Local jurisdictions Maintenance Vehicles including the Cities of Coalinga, Firebaugh, Fowler, Huron, Kerman, Kingsburg, Mendota, Orange Cove, Parlier, Reedley, Sanger, San Joaquin, Selma and other smaller municipalities within Fresno County.
Local Jurisdiction Public Works	Local jurisdictions Public Works including the Cities of Coalinga, Firebaugh, Fowler, Huron, Kerman, Kingsburg, Mendota, Orange Cove, Parlier, Reedley, Sanger, San Joaquin, Selma and other smaller municipalities within Fresno County.
Local Railroad Crossing	Local railroad crossings that are adjacent to or impacting signalized intersections within the Fresno County or local City area.
Local Traffic Signal System	This represents the local jurisdictions traffic signal system.
Media	Media including print, social media, and broadcast services.
National Weather Service	National Weather Service
Personal Computing Devices	Personal computer, smartphones, tablets, etc.
Private Information Service Providers	This comprises all private party information service providers including Google, Traffic.com, Inrix, etc. that collect public sector data and private party data and disseminate to the traveling public information based on that data.
Railroad Operations	This item represents the systems that handle rail operations communications with local TMC's with regard to incident and emergency management coordination.
Regional Fare Pass	This is a new regional pass that will be used on all transit services in the County. The pass will be able to count passengers, distinguish between fare types, and change fare parameters.
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Mobile Source Emissions Monitoring	San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
Sanger Vehicle Detection Systems	Vehicle Detection Systems located at signalized intersections traffic movement and characteristics within the City of Sanger.
Travelers	General travelers that utilize the transportation network.
Vehicle	General vehicle using the transportation network.