In the Live Map view, layers are arranged in the table by frequency of use. Below is a list of the different layers in the order that they appear on the layers table.
Events
Incident |
An incident is a type of event that poses danger on the roadway. |
Stalled Vehicle |
A stalled vehicle is a type of incident that describes any vehicle that is incapable of movement. |
Abandoned vehicle |
An abandoned vehicle is a type of incident that describes any vehicle that has been left by its owner in a location that is not designated for parking. |
Crash |
A crash is a type of incident that occurs when a vehicle collides with an obstacle in the roadway or another vehicle. |
Left on Arrival |
Left on arrival is a type of incident where the vehicle leaves the scene before any action has been taken. |
Debris |
Debris is a type of incident that means scattered pieces can be found along the roadway. |
Hazard |
A hazard is a type of incident that may cause damage to a vehicle on the roadway. |
Vehicle on Fire |
A vehicle on fire is a type of incident where there is uncontrolled burning involving a motor vehicle. |
Police Activity |
Police activity is a type of incident where a car may be stopped by police, or the police have already arrived on the scene so further action is unnecessary. |
EMS |
Emergency Medical Services |
Damage |
Issues related to the infrastructure itself - i.e., Fallen signs or graffiti |
Traffic Stop |
A vehicle stopped on the side of the roadway. |
Wrong Way |
A vehicle is traveling in the incorrect direction. |
Other |
A type of incident that does not match any of the above-mentioned labels. |
Traffic Disruptions |
A type of event that affects traffic flow in a particular area. |
Road Closures |
A road closure is a type of traffic disruption that blocks a road to traffic. |
Construction |
Construction designates a type of traffic disruption that will affect the flow of traffic due to planned activities to upgrade or fix facilities on the roadway. |
Congestion |
A congestion event refers to a traffic build-up. |
Regular |
Congestion expected to happen (such as rush hour). |
Irregular |
Congestion that occurs outside of normal hours. This may be due to undetected events, incidents, and hazards. |
Assets
Cameras |
Closed-circuit television, also known as video surveillance, are video cameras used to transmit video imagery of a specific location. |
DMS |
DMS (Digital Message Signs) are stationary or portable boards that display messages to drivers about important traffic information. |
Units |
A unit is a vehicle that belongs to your agency, which does work out on the roadways. |
FSP |
Freeway Service Patrol - field units focused on service activities which mean clearing roads ASAP to enable traffic flow |
Highway Police |
Highway Patrol of state x The traffic police in general (like in NHP) |
City Police |
Traffic police who have jurisdiction over roadways throughout the region |
Fire Department |
Fire trucks and related vehicles |
Construction |
Vehicles associated with construction work along a roadway |
EMS |
Emergency Medical Services |
Maintenance |
Vehicles that are performing maintenance on the roadway |
Streetsweep |
Vehicles used to clean streets |
Other |
Any vehicle not defined by the above categories |