TMC Traffic Gap Assist Functional Area

Description

'TMC Traffic Gap Assist' supports remote control and monitoring of traffic gap assist infrastructure equipment. It provides configuration information for the equipped intersection and the operating parameters for the traffic detection system that measures traffic gaps on the major road and the signs and Connected Vehicle communications that provide advisories and warnings to vehicles on the minor road attempting to navigate the intersection. It monitors field equipment operation and reports current status to the operator.

Included In

Local Traffic Management Centers

Functional Requirements

IDRequirement
01The center shall remotely control traffic gap assist infrastructure equipment, providing configuration information for the equipped intersection and the operating parameters for the traffic detection system that measures traffic gaps on the major road and the signs.
02The center shall provide advisories and warnings to vehicles on the minor road attempting to navigate the intersection.
03The center shall monitor the status of traffic gap assist infrastructure equipment.