ITS Infrastructure Support
The Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Division operates statewide CHART Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) devices, fiber optic communication cables and the MDOT SHA telephone communication systems. The CHART ITS devices provide weather data and traffic video to operations centers, in addition to providing information to motorists by means of Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) and Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) stations. The division also engineers, installs and maintains fiber optic communication cables within the MDOT SHA right of way that provide the infrastructure to support both high speed voice and data communications.
Statewide Engineering & Technical Support Services
- Prepares designs, evaluates products, conducts engineering reviews, develops technical standards, maintains databases, updates GIS maps.
- Prepares contract plans and documents to support the procurement, installation, maintenance and repair of various radio communication systems, CHART ITS devices, fiber optic network communication cables, and critical telecommunications systems.
- Protects the state's infrastructure from potential accidental damage caused by contractor activities.
- Participates daily with the statewide Miss Utility system coordinating appropriate protective actions with the Operations and Maintenance Division.
- Statewide ITS Technical Support
- John Coll, ITS Supervisor
- Patrick Crogan, ITS Technician
Operations & Maintenance Services
The Operations and Maintenance Section operates, repairs and maintains CHART ITS devices, radio communication systems, fiber optic network communication cables and telecommunications systems that support a wide array of critical state infrastructure serving the people of Maryland.
- Frank (Dan) Mantyk, Assistant Division Chief
- Phone: 410-455-8337, Fax: 410-744-4716
Management & Procurement Services
- ITS Project Management support including staff administration, procurement, progress reports, inventory management and document maintenance
- Coordination with other offices to facilitate teamwork on various construction projects
- Ancillary support for Operations and Maintenance
- Coordination of Customer Service requests across the state
Erika Gregg, Office Manager