Evaluation and Implementation of the National Transportation Communication for ITS Protocol as a Standard for TxDOT: Annual Report (1736-1)

Infrastructure agencies like TxDOT have a need to cost-effectively implement transportation user services that are required by the federal government and that are expected by TxDOT's customers. A true multivendor environment that provides interoperable equipment and systems is a basic building block of such a deployment.This project evaluates the impact of the National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP) on the implementation of transportation control systems within TxDOT, including ITS services and devices. The project will also provide implementation recommendations to assist TxDOT in the cost-effective deployment of these systems.The project work consists of providing technical input into the National NTCIP development effort, coordinating with other standards activities that impact NTCIP, evaluating the NTCIP and developing an NTCIP Implementation Plan.