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From page 119...
... A-1   Definitions of Actors Appendix A contains denitions of typical user/actor52 classes of the current system (described in Section 3) and the new actors for the proposed system (described in Section 5)
From page 120...
... A-2 Initiating the Systems Engineering Process for Rural Connected Vehicle Corridors Maj or R u ral Connected Vehicle Actor Definition CEN T ER R u ral Agency Systems B ack office The B ackoffice represents a system or subsystem and its operators that could manage a broad range of or selected transportation facilities in rural corridors that include freeways, divided highways, and signalized arterials. This can be a subsystem within a broader, larger B ackoffice system.
From page 121...
... Denitions of Actors A-3 managers to receive real-time routing information and other travel and trafficconditions information. Could have an interface with a rural agency or subsystem of the rural agency' s state DOT 5 1 1 system or special portal that disseminates information specific to commercial vehicles and fleets.
From page 122...
... A-4 Initiating the Systems Engineering Process for Rural Connected Vehicle Corridors vehicle classification applies to all goods transport vehicles, ranging from small panel vans used in local pick-up and delivery services to large, multi-axle tractor-trailer rigs operating on long-haul routes. IT S R oadway Eq u ipment ITS Roadway Equipment represents equipment distributed on and along the roadway.
From page 123...
... Denitions of Actors A-5 Maintenance and Constru ction Vehicle A Maintenance and Construction Vehicle represents agency fleet/maintenance and supervisory vehicles, snowplows (agency-owned and contracted) , construction, or other specialized vehicle or equipment that hosts the onboard equipment that provides ITS functionality.
From page 124...
... A-6 Initiating the Systems Engineering Process for Rural Connected Vehicle Corridors B asic Vehicle OB U B asic vehicle OB U is onboard equipment that provides the vehicle-based sensory, processing, storage, and communications functions that support efficient, safe, and convenient travel. The basic vehicle OB U includes general capabilities that apply to passenger cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
From page 125...
... Denitions of Actors A-7 Vu lnerab le R oad U ser ( VR U ) VRU is an individual, riding a bicycle or using human power to move (walk)

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