TMC Standardization Plan


TMC Operational Procedures
District 12 - Orange County


District 12 - Orange County
Incident Management
Operations Procedure Description
Assist DCC with dispatch of Maintenance staff for minor incidents
Coordinate with Caltrans and CHP field personnel for incident information and updates (via radio, pager, cell phone)
Coordinate with Local Agencies
Coordinate with other (urban/regional) TMCs, CT, and CHP
Coordinate/Update Incident Scene Activities with TMT
Dispatch District Traffic Managament Teams (TMT) for major incidents
Executive Notification of Incidents
Input/Update CHP CAD Media Bulletin
Monitor CHP CAD for Incidents
Monitor Traffic Flow for Incidents
Notify CHP Dispatch for incidents requiring CHP assistance
Notify District Communications Center (DCC) on incidents requiring Caltrans assistance
Update local California Highway Information Network (CHIN) messages via phone
Other Operations
Operations Procedure Description
Coordinate Service Inquiries with other Caltrans units
Participate in statewide Caltrans Coordination Committee Activities
System Administration
Operations Procedure Description
Generate graphics and Maps of Equipment Locations
Maintain Equipment List
Maintain Inventory Maps of Equipment Locations
Obtain Supplies
Process Bills/Invoices
System Management
Operations Procedure Description
Coordinate Repair of Off-line Equipment and Communications
Develop and maintain detour/alternate route maps
Perform Routine Testing of Field Equipment (CCTV, CMS, HAR, etc.)
Traffic Management
Operations Procedure Description
Assist District Traffic Manager by creating/updating Construction/Maintenance Lane Closures Log
Assist FSP Contract Administration
Assist Special Event Traffic Management
Assist with Media coordination/provide Traveler Information via media (FAX, phone, live Broadcasts, CCTV Images, etc.)
Deploy CMS/PCMS Messages
Deploy HAR Messages
Deploy Ramp Meter Controls
Disseminate Construction/Maintenance Lane Closure Log to requesting agencies (FAX)
Maintain daily Construction/Maintenance Lane Closure Log
Maintain TMC Activity Log
Monitor Freeway Traffic Flow - CCTV Cameras
Monitor Freeway Traffic Flow - System Map/vehicle sensors
Prepare/review Traffic Management Plan for major highway projects


TMC Standardization web page generation date 12/1/98