IRIS
Intelligent Roadway Information System
Lane-use Control Signs (LCS)
Select View ➔ Lane Use ➔ LCS
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A lane-use control sign (LCS) is a sign which is mounted over a single lane of traffic (typically one for each lane). It can display a set of indications which either permit or restrict use of that lane.
Indications
These are some typical lane-use indications:
Indication | Example Image |
---|---|
Dark |
|
Lane open |
↓ |
Use caution |
↓ (animated) |
Lane closed ahead |
X |
Lane closed |
X |
HOV / HOT |
◊ |
Merge right |
》 (animated) |
Merge left |
《 (animated) |
Merge both |
〈〉 (animated) |
Intelligent LCS
An intelligent LCS is a full-matrix color DMS mounted directly over a lane of traffic. In addition to being used as an LCS, it can display variable speed advisories, or any operator-defined message as a regular DMS.
Lane-Use MULTI
A lane-use MULTI associates an indication with a message pattern. The message typically contains a graphic image of the indication. To be used, the hashtag must match the DMS.
Changeable LCS
A changeable LCS device is much simpler than an ILCS. It can display one of these indications:
Lane open
Use caution
Lane closed
Each indication must be assigned to a separate IO pin on a controller, as well as the DMS which represents the LCS.