Specifications and Standard Procedures

Specification Parameters

Due to the ever changing and improving nature of ITS devices, ITS & Network Services maintains their own specific specifications.  These specifications do change so make sure to check back frequently to ensure the use of the most up to date specifications. Project specific changes can be made to the specifications and drawings, so long as the meaning of the document is not altered. Please submit questions to the ITS Help Desk - [email protected].


Standard Procedures and Expectations

The ITS Branch has the following procedures in place to ensure the thoughtful, secure management of the ITS asset and systems. These documents are final procedures: 

Qualified Manufacturers and Products (QMP)

To request a copy of the QMP, please email [email protected]


Finding in Public Interest (FiPi)

The ITS Branch has several FiPi. To request a copy of a one of the below FiPi's, email [email protected].

  • Axis - Closed Circuit Television 
  • Ciena - Switch 
  • Daktronics - Variable Message Sign (VSM) 
  • Skyline - VMS
  • Sierra - Cell Modem 
  • Wavetronix with Click Systems 
  • Swarco - Variable Speed Limit (VSL) 
  • Viasala - Weather Station

Required on All Projects

All Device Packages will require the below specifications. Minor project specific revisions to the specifications are allowed so long as the meaning of the content is not altered. Please submit questions to the ITS Help Desk - [email protected].

Disincentive: Revision of Section 108 - Disincentive for Offline 

Revision of Section 108 - Disincentive for Offline Devices - Word

Revision of Section 108 - Disincentive for Offline Devices - pdf

Fiber Procedures Notification Without ITS Outages

Currently being updated, please email [email protected] for a copy of this document! 

Grounding and Bonding

Revision of Section 614 - Grounding and Bonding - Word

Revision of Section 614 - Grounding and Bonding - PDF

Testing and Acceptance 

This is a high level summary of testing and acceptance. Projects will have to provide project specific Testing and Integration Plans as part of the SEA.

Testing and Acceptance - PDF

Testing and Acceptance - Word

Revision of Section 614 - Contractor Node Building Entry Procedures

This is a high level summary of testing and acceptance. Projects will have to provide project specific Testing and Integration Plans as part of the SEA.

Revision of Section 614 - Contractor Node Building Entry Procedures - Word

Revision of Section 614 - Contractor Node Building Entry Procedures - PDF


Supplemental Specifications 

The majority of Device Packages will need supplemental specifications. The below is merely a recommendation and it is up to the Project Manager’s discretion to select the applicable specifications for their project. Minor project specific revisions to the specifications are allowed so long as the meaning of the content is not altered. Please submit questions to the ITS Help Desk: [email protected].

Pull Box: Revision of Section 613 - Pull Box

For specs, details and microstation files related to pull boxes, please email [email protected]

Manhole - TMS: Revision of Section 604 - Manhole (Traffic Management System)

Revision of Section 604 - Manhole (TMS) - Word

Revision of Section 604 - Manhole (TMS) - PDF

For the Manhole - TMS Detailed Package and Microstation files, please email [email protected]

Manhole - Special: Revision of Section 604 - Manhole (Special)

Revision of Section 604 - Manhole (Special) - Word

Revision of Section 604 - Manhole (Special) - PDF

For the Manhole - Special Detailed Package and Microstation files, please email [email protected].

Location Markers: Revision of Section 612 - Location Marker

Revision of Section 612 - Location Marker - Word

Revision of Section 612 - Location Marker - PDF

For the Location Markers Detailed Package and Microstation files, please email [email protected].

Conduit: Revision of Section 613 - Electrical Conduit

Revision of Section 613 - Electrical Conduit - Word

Revision of Section 613 - Electrical Conduit - PDF

For the Electrical Conduit Detailed Package and Microstation files, please email [email protected].

Communications Cabinet (Type 1): Revision of Section 614 - Communications Cabinet (Type 1)

Revision of Section 614 - Communications Cabinet (Type 1) - Word

Revision of Section 614 - Communications Cabinet (Type 1) - PDF

For the Communications Cabinet (Type 1) detailed Package and Microstation files, please email [email protected].

Communications Cabinet (Type 2): Revision of Section 614 - Communications Cabinet (Type 2)

Revision of Section 614 - Communications Cabinet (Type 2) - Word

Revision of Section 614 - Communications Cabinet (Type 2) - PDF

For the Communications Cabinet (Type 2) detailed Package and Microstation files, please email [email protected].

Fiber Optic Splice Closure: Revision of Section 614 - Fiber Optic Splice Closure

Revision of Section 614 - Fiber Optic Splice Closure - Word

Revision of Section 614 - Fiber Optic Splice Closure - PDF

Fiber Optic Splice Closure Lock: 

Revision of Section 614 - Fiber Optic Splice Closure Lock - Word

 Revision of Section 614 - Fiber Optic Splice Closure Lock - PDF

Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable: Revision of Section 614 - Fiber Optic Cable (Single Mode)

Revision of Section 614 - Fiber Optic Cable (Single Mode) - Word

Revision of Section 614 - Fiber Optic Cable (Single Mode) - PDF

Test Fiber Optic Cable: Revision of Section 614 - Test Fiber Optic Cable

Revision of Section 614 - Test Fiber Optic Cable - Word

Revision of Section 614 - Test Fiber Optic Cable - PDF

Fiber Optic Termination Panel: Revision of Section 614 - Fiber Optic Termination Panel

Revision of Section 614 - Fiber Optic Termination Panel - Word

Revision of Section 614 - Fiber Optic Termination Panel - PDF

Fiber Optic Pre-Connectorized: Revision of Section 614 - Fiber Optic Pre-Connectorized

Revision of Section 614 - Fiber Optic Pre-Connectorized - Word

Revision of Section 614 - Fiber Optic Pre-Connectorized - PDF

Optical Attenuator: Revision of Section 614 - Optical Attenuator

Revision of Section 614 - Optical Attenuator - Word

Revision of Section 614 - Optical Attenuator - PDF

Optical Filter: Revision of Section 614 - Optical Filter

Revision of Section 614 - Optical Filter - Word

Revision of Section 614 - Optical Filter - PDF

CWDM Multiplexor: Revision of Section 614 - CWDM Multiplexor DeMultiplexor Module

Revision of Section 614 - CWDM Multiplexor DeMultiplexor Module - Word

Revision of Section 614 - CWDM Multiplexor DeMultiplexor Module - PDF


Structures

To successfully implement some ITS projects, the following structures may be needed: 

Breakaway ITS Pole: Revision of Section 614 - Breakaway ITS Pole

Revision of Section 614 - Breakaway ITS Pole - Word

Revision of Section 614 - Breakaway ITS Pole - PDF

For the Breakaway ITS Pole Detailed Package and Microstation files, please email [email protected].

CCTV Bracket VMS Extension Arm

For the CCTV Bracket VMS Extension Arm Detailed Package and Microstation files, please email [email protected].

CCTV Bracket Static

For the CCTV Bracket Static Detailed Package and Microstation files, please email [email protected].

Lowering System: Revision of Section 614 -CCTV (IP) Camera Lowering System

For the CCTV (IP) Camera Lowering System Specification, Detailed Package and Microstation files, please email [email protected].

VMS Butterfly Support: Revision of Section 614 - Butterfly Support

Revision of Section 614 - Butterfly Support - Word

Revision of Section 614 - Butterfly Support - PDF

Reference M&S Standard 614-60 for details. 

Cantilever: Revision of Section 614 - Monotube Overhead Sign Cantilever

Revision of Section 614 - Monotube Overhead Sign Cantilever - Word

Revision of Section 614 - Monotube Overhead Sign Cantilever - PDF

Reference M&S Standard 614-60 for details. 


Device Packages 

To help provide additional information to the user, frequently installed devices has been classified as Device Packages. 

Variable Speed Limit (VSL)

VSL on a snowy day

For the Variable Speed Limit (VSL) Specification please email [email protected].

Variable Message Sign (VMS)

VMS with Message

Dynamic Message Sign (Color LED)(Overhead): Revision of Section 614 - Dynamic Message Sign (Color LED)(Overhead)

For the Dynamic Message Sign (Color LED)(Overhead) Specification please email [email protected].

VMS (LED)(Overhead)(Amber 26'): Revision of Section 614 - VMS (LED)(Overhead) [Amber 26 ft]

For the VMS (LED)(Overhead)(Amber 26') Specification please email [email protected].

VMS (LED)(Overhead)(Amber 18'): Revision of Section 614 VMS (LED)(Overhead) [Amber 18 ft]

For the VMS (LED)(Overhead)(Amber 18') Specification please email [email protected].

Ethernet Switch(s)

Switch

Ethernet Switch Type I (3931): Revision of Section 614 - Ethernet Switch Type I

Revision of Section 614 - Ethernet Switch Type I - Word

Revision of Section 614 - Ethernet Switch Type I - PDF

Ethernet Switch Type II (3926): Revision of Section 614 - Ethernet Switch Type II (3926)

Revision of Section 614 - Ethernet Switch Type II (3926) - Word

Revision of Section 614 - Ethernet Switch Type II (3926) - PDF


 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

CCTV

 Closed Circuit Television: Revision of Section 614 - Closed Circuit Television 

Connected Vehicle Roadside Unit (RSU) 
CVRU

Please reach out to Office of Innovative Mobility for details. 

Road & Weather Information System (RWIS)

RWIS Along I-25

Weather Monitoring System: Revision of Section 614 - Weather Monitoring System

Revision of Section 614 - Weather Monitoring System - Word

Revision of Section 614 - Weather Monitoring System - PDF

For the Weather Monitoring System details and Microstation files  please email [email protected].

Fold Over Tower (ITS): Revision of Section 614 - Fold Over Tower (ITS)

Revision of Section 614 - Fold Over Tower (ITS) - Word

Revision of Section 614 - Fold Over Tower (ITS) - PDF

ITS Weather Foundation

For the Weather Foundation details and Microstation files  please email [email protected].

Microwave Vehicle Radar Detection (MVRD)

MVRD Graphic

MVRD: Revision of Section 614 - Microwave Vehicle Radar Detection (MVRD)

Revision of Section 614 - Microwave Vehicle Radar Detection (MVRD) - Word

Revision of Section 614 - Microwave Vehicle Radar Detection (MVRD) - PDF

For the MVRD details and Microstation files  please email [email protected].

Lane Usage Sign (LUS)

LUS Graphic

Lane Use Control Signals (LED)(Single Faced): Revision of Section 614 Lane Use Control Signal (LED)(Single Faced)

For the LUS specification, details and Microstation files  please email [email protected].