摘要: |
The Brazos Valley Region is located in central Texas, and is bordered by the TxDOT Waco and Dallas Districts to the north, the TxDOT Austin District to the west, the TxDOT Tyler and Lufkin Districts to the east, and the TxDOT Yoakum and Houston Districts to the south. For the Brazos Valley Regional ITS Architecture and Deployment Plan, the study area included all ten counties that comprise the TxDOT Bryan District. The Brazos Valley Region has an extensive transportation infrastructure. The primary roadway facilities include I-45, US-77, US-79, US-190, US-290, SH-6, and SH-105. I-45 is a north-south, divided interstate highway. The effective operation of this highway is critical to the movement of goods and people through the State of Texas. I-45 extends from Galveston on the Texas Gulf Coast to Dallas. Blockages along I-45 can have serious implications for drive-time for commercial vehicles and motorists alike due to the lack of obvious alternate routes. Knowing the road and travel conditions within this transportation corridor and having the ability to disseminate this information to motorists are important elements for this project. For example, if I-45 has been closed due to a major incident or weather, and motorists are informed of the closure in advance, they can alter their travel plans with an alternate route or wait to begin their travels. In addition to roadway infrastructure, the Easterwood Airport serves as the commercial airport for the Brazos Valley Region. |