Clarksville ITS Architecture

Clarksville Urbanized Area Regional Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Architecture

Overview

This plan provides long-term guidance for using Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in the Clarksville Urbanized Area.

The Clarksville Urbanized Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CUAMPO) leads this work.

The first version of the plan was published in 2006.

 

What is ITS?

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) use electronic tools and communication technologies to improve road and transit operations.

ITS can:

  • Improve safety for people who drive, bike, use transit, and travel on Tennessee roads.
  • Support public transit services and ridesharing options for people traveling throughout the region each day.
  • Increase reliability by making travel times more consistent and predictable for all users daily.
  • Reduce emissions caused by traffic delays and less efficient travel conditions on roadways.

 

Why a Regional ITS Architecture Matters

A regional ITS architecture helps the area:

  • Make different systems work together (system compatibility).
  • Share resources across agencies.
  • Use common standards for ITS projects.
  • Plan together in a clear and consistent way.

 

2020 Update

The 2020 update guides regional partners as ITS technologies shape the transportation network over time.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) require ITS projects to match the regional ITS architecture for federal funding.

To meet this requirement, each region must keep its ITS architecture up to date.

 

Regional Boundaries

The CUAMPO Region includes:

  • Montgomery County, Tennessee
  • The southeastern portion of Christian County, Kentucky
  • The City of Oak Grove
  • A small portion of the City of Hopkinsville

 

Key Terms (Plain Language)

  • ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems): Smart technologies that help roads and transit run safely and efficiently.
  • CUAMPO (Clarksville Urbanized Area Metropolitan Planning Organization): The group that plans transportation for the Clarksville urban area.
  • FHWA (Federal Highway Administration): The federal agency that oversees highways.
  • FTA (Federal Transit Administration): The federal agency that supports public transit.

 

Project Documents (External Links)

Regional ITS Architecture
Clarksville Regional ITS Architecture and Deployment Plan *(Updated 2020)*

Clarksville MPO Website
Clarksville Urbanized Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

Clarksville ITS Project Documents

NOTE: All documents on this web page are in PDF format.