There is a fiber-optic based communications system incorporating the camera video, message signs, and other ITS related data transmitted via roadside cabinets located at each equipment site to a central switching center for distribution to the operations centers. The West Michigan TMC is connected to the City of Grand Rapids Traffic Safety Department, and their Fire & Police Department Dispatch Center, to facilitate area wide traffic operations and incident management. The TMC provides video viewing access to the Michigan State Police District dispatch office.

MDOT is also providing a video feed with the choice of 16 traffic camera images to local media outlets, as part of MDOT's effort to provide the public with current traffic conditions on Grand Rapids metropolitan area freeways.

ITS planning in the Region is coordinated with the local Metropolitan Planning Organizations. In the Grand Rapids metropolitan area, the Grand Valley Metro Council maintains the ITS regional architecture and facilitates coordination of interagency planning efforts. ITS Architecture development for the remainder of the Grand Region is currently under development.

For further information call 616-451-8448, or peplinskis@michigan.gov