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Intelligent Transportation Systems

Traffic monitoring displays at the MITSCenter in Detroit.
Department of Transportation

Intelligent Transportation Systems

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) is a combination of electronics, telecommunications and information technology to the transportation sector for improving safety and travel times on the transportation system. It is not highways only, but includes all modes of transportation.

What is ITS?
There is no single accepted definition of ITS, or telematics (two-way communication between the vehicle and the outside world), in part because the discipline is still young and evolving.

ITS is a combination of electronics, telecommunications and information technology to the transportation sector for improving safety and travel times on the transportation system. It is not highways only, but includes all modes of transportation.

The concepts included within ITS also are evolving, although there are now a number of them established that are giving definition to the discipline.

Contact

ITS Program
Collin Castle, Manager
517-636-0715

System Operations 
Hilary Owen, Manager
517-636-4821

Transportation Operations Centers (TOCs)

Transportation Operations Centers (TOCs) are seven-day-a-week operation centers that house dispatchers from both MDOT and Michigan State Police allowing both agencies to share resources and information in order to effectively monitor traffic and manage traffic incident responses on Metro Detroit, West Michigan, and Mid-Michigan freeways. This is achieved by monitoring traffic sensors, distress calls and video feeds from closed-circuit TV cameras, while coordinating with law enforcement agencies and other transportation officials.

MDOT’s three TOCs are focused advancing the mission on improving safety, mobility, and economy for residents and business, by ensuring safe, smooth, and efficient roads.

Statewide Transportation Operations Center

STOC Info

West Michigan Transportation Operations Center

WMTOC Info

Southeast Michigan Transportation Operations Center

SEMTOC Info

Additional Information

ITS Standard Details
ITS Special Provisions
Weather Responsive Traveler Information (Wx-TINFO) Project
Wx-TINFO Flyer
MDOT Connected Vehicles
ITS America

MxVision WeatherSentry Online

Administrator Training
Basic User Training
Staking Request Form

ITS infrastructure is not on MISS DIG. Contractors must submit a staking request form 72 hours before digging in or near MDOT freeway right of way.