Traffic Management Roles and Responsibilities

StakeholderRole and Responsibility
Bridge or Tunnel Operations AgencyProvide traffic information to the public using the traveller information services (e.g. agency website, Interactive Voice Recognition system).
Monitor traffic flow approaching bridges and tunnels.
Manage traffic at signalized intersections on the property of the bridge or tunnel operations agency.
Provide traffic information to the public using dynamic signs, advisory radio, etc. to drivers approaching and traversing a bridge or tunnel.
Provide information on traffic flow to nearby media outlets.
Respond to requests to close the bridge or tunnel using gates or barriers.
Share information on traffic conditions with other centres on either side of the bridge or tunnel so traffic operations can be coordinated.
Coordinate traffic signal systems with adjacent municipal traffic management centres on either side of the bridge or tunnel.
Intermodal Terminal OperatorsManage the access to (and from) the intermodal terminal.
Manage traffic within the intermodal terminal.
Coordinate operations with local municipal and provincial traffic agencies.
International Bridge or Tunnel Operations AgencyMonitor traffic flow approaching bridges and tunnels.
Provide information on traffic including incidents to Canadian and US Border agencies.
Share information on traffic conditions with other centres on either side of the bridge or tunnel so traffic operations can be coordinated.
Provide traffic information to the public using the traveller information services (e.g. agency website, Interactive Voice Recognition system).
Respond to requests to close the bridge or tunnel using gates or barriers.
Coordinate traffic signal systems with adjacent municipal traffic management centres on either side of the bridge or tunnel.
Provide information on traffic flow to nearby media outlets.
Provide traffic information to the public using dynamic signs, advisory radio, etc. to drivers approaching and traversing a bridge or tunnel.
Manage traffic at signalized intersections on the property of the bridge or tunnel operations agency.
MTO, Corporate Services DivisionDisseminate information on traffic and weather conditions using 511, website, or other traveller information services.
MTO, Provincial Highways Management DivisionWork with municipal governments and public safety agencies to develop diversion response plans for freeway and bridge closures.
Disseminate information on traffic and weather conditions using dynamic message signs or other roadside equipment.
Respond to requests from public safety agencies (e.g. police) to close the roadway.
Operate and maintain transportation infrastructure owned by the province - may include ramps and approaches, signs, ITS devices, and control centres.
Monitor traffic flow over the province owned transportation network.
Coordinate with adjacent provincial/state and municipal traffic management centres.
Share information on traffic conditions with other centres so traffic operations can be coordinated.
MTQ, Communications OfficeDisseminate information on traffic and weather conditions using 511, website, or other traveller information services.
MTQ, General Regional Offices and Regional OfficesWork with municipal governments and public safety agencies to develop diversion response plans for freeway and bridge closures.
Respond to requests from public safety agencies (e.g. police) to close the roadway.
Coordinate with adjacent provincial/state and municipal traffic management centres.
Operate and maintain transportation infrastructure owned by the province - may include ramps and approaches, signs, ITS devices, and control centres.
Disseminate information on traffic and weather conditions using dynamic message signs or other roadside equipment.
Share information on traffic conditions with other centres so traffic operations can be coordinated.
Monitor traffic flow over the province owned transportation network.
Municipal Transportation AgenciesWork with the ministry of transportation and public safety agencies to develop diversion response plans for freeway and bridge closures.
Manage traffic at signalized intersections within municipally owned street network.
Operate and maintain infrastructure within municipalities - may include surface streets, signs, ITS devices, and control centres.
Share information on traffic conditions with other centres so traffic operations can be coordinated.
Monitor traffic flow within municipally owned street network.
Provide traffic information to the public using the traveller information services (e.g. agency website, Interactive Voice Recognition system).
Coordinate traffic signal systems with adjacent municipal traffic management centres.
Private Probe Information ProvidersCollect traffic condition data (e.g. speed and travel times) from probe vehicle detection.
Private Road OperatorsRespond to requests from public safety agencies (e.g. police) to close the roadway.
Coordinate with adjacent provincial/state and municipal traffic management centres.
Work with municipal governments and public safety agencies to develop diversion response plans for freeway and bridge closures.
Monitor traffic flow over the private transportation network.
Operate and maintain private transportation infrastructure - may include ramps and approaches, signs, ITS devices, and control centres.
Share information on traffic conditions with other centres so traffic operations can be coordinated.
Disseminate information on traffic and weather conditions using dynamic message signs or other roadside equipment.
US Municipal GovernmentProvide traffic information to the public using the traveller information services (e.g. agency website, Interactive Voice Recognition system).
Monitor traffic flow within municipally owned street network.
Monitor traffic flow approaching bridges and tunnels.
Manage traffic at signalized intersections within municipally owned street network.
Share information on traffic conditions with other centres so traffic operations can be coordinated.
Operate and maintain infrastructure within municipalities - may include surface streets, signs, ITS devices, and control centres.
Coordinate traffic signal systems with adjacent municipal traffic management centres.
Work with the ministry of transportation and public safety agencies to develop diversion response plans for freeway and bridge closures.
US State Department of TransportationMonitor traffic flow over the province owned transportation network.
Coordinate with adjacent provincial/state and municipal traffic management centres.
Operate and maintain transportation infrastructure owned by the state - may include ramps and approaches, signs, ITS devices, and control centres.
Respond to requests from public safety agencies (e.g. police) to close the roadway.
Disseminate information on traffic and weather conditions using dynamic message signs or other roadside equipment.
Share information on traffic conditions with other centres so traffic operations can be coordinated.
Work with municipal governments and public safety agencies to develop diversion response plans for freeway and bridge closures.