Stakeholders
The Regional ITS Architecture resulted from the consensus input of a diverse set of stakeholders, encompassing traffic, transit, public safety, and many other operating agencies at local, state, and national levels. It includes both public and private sectors and spans the organizations that manage, support, or are impacted by the surface transportation system, with particular focus on agencies that operate transportation systems in the region.
| Stakeholder | Description |
|---|---|
| Central Mississippi Planning and Development District | The MPO for the Central Mississippi regional urbanized area that provides transportation planning and technical assistance services to various agencies within the region. |
| City of Brandon | Municipal government for the City of Brandon. Includes traffic, public safety, and maintenance sections for the City. |
| City of Clinton | Municipal government for the City of Clinton. Includes traffic, public safety, and maintenance sections for the City. |
| City of Flowood | Municipal government for the City of Flowood. Includes traffic, public safety, and maintenance sections for the City. |
| City of Jackson | Municipal government for the City of Jackson. Includes traffic, public safety, and maintenance sections for the City. |
| City of Madison | Municipal government for the City of Madison. Includes traffic, public safety, and maintenance sections for the City. |
| City of Pearl | Municipal government for the City of Pearl. Includes traffic, public safety, and maintenance sections for the City. |
| City of Richland | Municipal government for the City of Richland. Includes traffic, public safety, and maintenance sections for the City. |
| City of Ridgeland | Municipal government for the City of Ridgeland. Includes traffic, public safety, and maintenance sections for the City. |
| Commercial Vehicle Operators | Operators of commercial vehicles. |
| Financial Institution | Handles exchange of money for transit electronic fare collection. |
| Hinds County | Represents the county offices and stakeholders of Hinds County. Includes all county departments including the Sheriff's Office and transportation services as well as the Hinds County Emergency Management Agency. |
| JTRAN | Public transportation system that operates in the City of Jackson. |
| Local City | Government for various municipalities within the Region that are not specifically called out. Covers all departments including those that deal with traffic, maintenance, and public safety. |
| Madison County | Represents the county offices and stakeholders of Madison County. Includes all county departments including the Sheriff's Office and transportation services as well as the Madison County Emergency Management Agency. |
| MDOT | Mississippi Department of Transportation. Responsible for the construction, maintenance, and operation of state roads in Mississippi. |
| Media | Local media outlets. This can include television stations, newspapers, radio stations and their associated websites. |
| Mississippi Emergency Management Agency | Statewide emergency management agency. Plans and coordinates with local emergency service providers to respond to disasters and emergencies. |
| Mississippi Highway Patrol | Statewide law enforcement agency responsible for the enforcement of traffic safety laws on state and federal highways. |
| Private Information Provider | Private sector business responsible for the gathering and distribution of traveler information. This service is typically provided on a subscription basis. |
| Public/Private Vehicles | Vehicles that travel within the Central Mississippi Region. |
| Rail Operators | Companies that operate trains and/or are responsible for the maintenance and operations of railroad tracks. |
| Rankin County | Represents the county offices and stakeholders of Rankin County. Includes all county departments including the Sheriff's Office and transportation services as well as the Rankin County Emergency Management Agency. |
| System Users | All of the users of the transportation system. |