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ITS Inventory ITS Element Description 407 Customer Service Center This customer service center provides back office, administration, and customer service functions for the Highway 407 electronic toll collection system. 511 System - Canada The 511 system for Canada, focusing on transportation and traveler information to the traveling public. Air Freight Terminals Air freight terminals including those operated by UPS. UPS distribution center is off-airport. Amtrak Passenger Train Terminal Represents the one Amtrak terminal located in the region that has other transportation service provider facilities (e.g. bus shelter, taxi stand, etc.). Archived Data User Systems This represents the systems that are used to access archived transportation, maintenance, construction, or transit data for research, planning, and other off-line uses. Automated Clearance System for US Cust This clearance system is operated by US Customs at the international border. Bridge Border Crossing Systems Represents the electronic border crossing systems for pre-clearance credentials and information at the border crossings. The commercial traffic will electronically transmit the documentation prior to arrival to the border crossing so that an instantaneous clearance can be made. Includes The Niagara Falls Intelligent Transportation Border Crossing System (ITBCS) and the similar system at the Peace Bridge. Buffalo Intermodal Transportation Center Represents the transportation center located in Buffalo that will integrate NFTA Bus, Private Inter-City Bus, Amtrak, and Light Rail Rapid Transit systems. Buffalo Niagara International Airport This international airport serves the City of Buffalo and the surrounding area. Buffalo Niagara International Airport Parkin The parking management system (parking lots, pay stations, etc.) at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport (operated by the NFTA). Buffalo-Niagara International Airport Kiosk Kiosks placed at the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport that serves as a multimodal service provider and has access to transit agency websites and information as well as a yellow pages provider for the Buffalo-Niagara region. Canada Border Services Agency This system supports screening and clearance of vehicles and persons entering Canada. Canadian Border Inspection Sensor Syste Sensor systems (e.g. radiation portal monitors) used to sense threats in freight, vehicles, or travelers. Canadian Border Inspection Systems Represents systems used by Canadian Customs at the border. Canadian National Commercial Vehicle Sa National commercial vehicle safety database. CBSA Border Inspection Administration Canada Border Services Agency administration Central Access Traffic Signal Control Provides central access to provincial signals that are distributed throughout the Regional Municipality of Niagara. Buffalo-Niagara Bi-National Regional ITS Architecture ITS Inventory Page 1 of 16 ITS Element Description CHEMTREC / CANUTEC Hazardous material information specialist used by public safety agencies in the United States to plan and effect a safe Hazmat response. City of Buffalo Coordinated Traffic Signal S Planned closed loop traffic signal control system for the City of Buffalo. City of Buffalo Field Equipment Field equipment, operated and maintained by the City of Buffalo, including traffic signals. City of Buffalo Parking Management Syste Parking lots and facilities operated by City of Buffalo. Commercial Vehicle The actual commercial vehicle along with the special aspects of large commercial vehicles designed to carry cargo. This element represents the physical characteristics of these vehicles (e.g., size, weight, axle count, license information) that can be directly measured by external systems. Commercial Vehicle Driver The operator of a commercial vehicle. Commercial Vehicle Fleet Dispatch Syste Charter bus fleets, major truck fleet operators, taxi services, limo services, etc. Note that the dispatch may actually be outside the state. Commercial Vehicle Information Exchange Commercial Vehicle Information Exchange Window (CVIEW) routes Inspection Reports in near real-time and stores and distributes intrastate and interstate carrier and vehicle snapshots within a state. CVIEW connects to SAFER for exchange of interstate snapshots and other reports and data. CVIEW is an electronic data exchange system or 'portal' that connects the various systems in the State of New York. Commercial Vehicle Information Systems Commercial vehicle information systems and networks. Commercial Vehicles This element represents the on-board ITS equipment associated with a commercial vehicle to include the transponder (e.g., AVION CVO Tag), vehicle, cargo, and trip monitoring systems. COMPASS Web Page Provides traffic information, planned closures, video images, system description and operation details. County EOC Emergency Operations Center at a county level. Court System Represents the various court systems used to seek restitution from toll violators. CP, CN, CSX, NS, SB and Trillium Waysid Grade crossing equipment operated by the railroads which provides driver warnings and notifies adjacent traffic control equipment of approaching trains. CP, CN, CSX, NS, SB, and Trillium Rail O Operations Centers and dispatch points for the region's rail operations: CP, CN, CSX, NS, SB and Trillium Customs Broker Systems Private service providers to commercial vehicle and freight operators for managing and clearing customs. CVO Inspector Responsible for the inspection of commercial vehicles within the region. EMO Emergency Operations Center This Emergency Operations Center is operated by Ontario during major incidents, weather events, or disasters. Located in downtown Toronto. Buffalo-Niagara Bi-National Regional ITS Architecture ITS Inventory Page 2 of 16 ITS Element Description EMO Web Page Web pages for the general public regarding emergency information in the Province of Ontario. E-ZPass CSC Web Site Web site and information portal (including account information) for E- ZPass customers. E-ZPass Reciprocity Network This element represents the reconciliation service that allows the exchange of information between agencies that are affiliated with the Inter-Agency Group or other agencies that must reconcile toll charges for clients of the IAG. E-ZPass Tag The basic electronic toll collection vehicle tag used in the E-Zpass network of toll collection systems. Financial Institutions Represents the banks and financial clearinghouses that manage the exchange of funds between transportation service providers and transportation service users. Freight Shippers Systems Organizations shipping intermodal freight. Global Information System (Immigration D A database of immigration records that is used by US Customs in screening vehicles at the international border. Government Reporting Systems This general element is used in the National ITS Architecture to represent various government agency systems that require transportation reports. IFTA Clearinghouse This is a national clearinghouse designed to allocate fuel taxes between multiple states for motor carrier activities across jurisdictional lines, in accordance with the International Fuel Tax Agreement. IIS The asset management systen for the NYSTA. Inter-City Bus Service This represents the inter-city bus companies (e.g. Greyhound) that provide surface transportation in the region. Intermodal Containers Represents the electronic tags on Intermodal containers. Lift and Draw Bridge Field Equipment Buffalo River has three highway lift bridges (City of Buffalo) and two rail lift bridges (owned and operated by CSX/NS). Welland Canal also have both highway and rail lift bridges. Local Asset Management System Intended to represent the local agency's asset management systems (e.g. pavement management system, asset inventory, sign inventory, etc.). Local Commercial Vehicle Admin Systems The permit systems, credentialing systems, etc. for the municipalities within the region. Local DPW Dispatch This includes city, county, and agency specific maintenance dispatch systems. Local DPW Maintenance and Construction Maintenance and construction vehicles operated by municipal public works departments. Local EMS Dispatch This includes EMS provider systems that are separate from the Fire Departments. This region includes the MERS (Medical Emergency Radio Service) system. Local EMS Vehicles Ambulances operated by EMS provider systems that are separate from the Fire Departments. Buffalo-Niagara Bi-National Regional ITS Architecture ITS Inventory Page 3 of 16 ITS Element Description Local EOC Public Information Office The public information office for local emergency operations centers. Responsible for providing traveler information to the general public. Local Equipment Repair Facility The equipment repair facility for local municipalities. Local Fire Dispatch Represents the dispatch function for local fire districts or fire control centers (normally associated with the 911 centers). Local Fire Vehicles Fire vehicles and apparatus operated by local districts or fire control centers, commonly associated with the 911 centers. Local ITS Field Equipment This element represents all the traffic signal control field equipment in the Niagara Region (including both US and Canadian systems). Local Police Dispatch Represents city, town, parks, and village police departments, and county sheriffs departments. Also represents regional, Niagara Parks Commission, regional office of the RCMP and provincial police in the Niagara Region of Ontario. This element