Architecture Scope
The scope of the Regional ITS Architecture can be described in terms of:
1) the size of the region and jurisdictions covered (geographic scope),
2) the planning or time horizon, and
3) the variety of transportation services that are covered.
This scope is defined in the context of adjacent and overlapping Regional ITS Architectures.
Description
The Regional ITS Architecture for the Des Moines Area MPO.
Time Frame: 2020–2025
Geographic Scope
The Regional ITS Architecture covers the voting member city and county governments and DART within the Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA) of the Des Moines Area MPO:
• City of Altoona
• City of Ankeny
• City of Bondurant
• City of Carlisle
• City of Clive
• City of Des Moines
• City of Grimes
• City of Johnston
• City of Mitchellville
• City of Norwalk
• City of Pleasant Hill
• City of Polk City
• City of Urbandale
• City of Waukee
• City of West Des Moines
• City of Windsor Heights
• Dallas County
• Polk County
• Warren County
• DART
Service Scope
The Regional ITS Architecture includes the following ITS Services:
• Data Management
• Maintenance and Construction
• Parking Management
• Public Safety
• Public Transportation
• Support
• Traffic Management
• Traveler Information
• Vehicle Safety
• Weather