Interface: Western Region Traffic Management Center (PennDOT) - Regional Media Outlets
Information Flow Definitions
external reports (Existing) Selected Comm Solution
Traffic and incident information that is collected by the media through a variety of mechanisms (e.g., radio station call–in programs, air surveillance).
incident information for media (Existing)
Report of current desensitized incident information prepared for public dissemination through the media.
maint and constr work plans (Existing) Selected Comm Solution
Future construction and maintenance work schedules and activities including anticipated closures with anticipated impact to the roadway, alternate routes, anticipated delays, closure times, and durations.
road weather information (Future) Selected Comm Solution
Road conditions and weather information that are made available by road maintenance operations to other transportation system operators.
roadway maintenance status (Future) Selected Comm Solution
Summary of maintenance fleet operations affecting the road network. This includes the status of winter maintenance (snow plow schedule and current status).
traffic information for media (Existing) Selected Comm Solution
Report of traffic conditions including traffic incident reports for public dissemination through the media. The reports may also include information on diversions and alternate routes, closures, and special traffic restrictions in effect.
traveler information for media (Existing) Selected Comm Solution
General traveler information regarding incidents, unusual traffic conditions, transit issues, or other advisory information that has been desensitized and provided to the media.
work zone information (Future) Selected Comm Solution
Summary of maintenance and construction work zone activities affecting the road network including the nature of the maintenance or construction activity, location, impact to the roadway, expected time(s) and duration of impact, anticipated delays, alternate routes, and suggested speed limits. This information may be augmented with images that provide a visual indication of current work zone status and traffic impacts.