Using the ATMS Map

The ATMS map provides a visual display of events on the roadway, device statuses, traffic conditions and other map layers that you may need access to in day to day operations. Events and devices are displayed using easily recognizable map icons, and you can access information and control screens related to those events or devices from the icons. There are several buttons provided on the upper right portion of the screen that you can use to control or interact with the map.

ICON	DESCRIPTION	DESCRIPTION
	Map Layers	Display traffic conditions and other read-only map layers.
	Search	Find a street, location or landmark on the map.
	Map views	Access and use bookmarked Map Views.
	Zoom in or out	Change the zoom level of the map.

In addition to the map controls, there is also an Action Panel, which you can use to turn device layers on and off, and to open menus related to events, devices and traffic data managed in the ATMS. The Action Panel only shows icons for functionality you are authorized to access.

Navigating the Map

You can navigate around the map in the following ways:

DESIRED OUTCOME	ACTION
Pan/Move the Map	Click and drag the map
Zoom In	Scroll in on your mouse scroll wheel OR Double click on the map OR Click on the button on the map
Zoom Out	Scroll in on your mouse scroll wheel OR Double click on the map OR Click on the button on the map

Map Icons

You can use the map icons to access additional information and control screens for the events, devices and other features they represent. The following actions are possible:

ACTION	FUNCTION
Hover over a Map Icon	View summary information or description of the event, device or location
Left Click a Map Icon	Open an information view for the event, device or location
Right Click a Map Icon	Open a menu of options available for the event, device or location.

Action Panel

The action panel, located near the bottom of the map, displays a set of icons representing the area they are used to control. It allows you to show or hide External Event and Device layers, or to access functionality related to each area through right-click menus.

BUTTON	AREA	DESCRIPTION
	Alerts	Missing person alerts such as Amber, Silver, Green or Blue Alerts
	Events	Planned or unplanned events that affect traffic, including weather events
	External Events	Events reported by external sources such as WAZE, traffic data providers, CAD systems or neighboring agencies.
	Signs	Dynamic Message Signs (fixed and portable)
	LCS	Lane control gantries
	Cameras	Closed-circuit TV cameras with a view of a roadway
	Traffic Data	Traffic data sources and travel time information
	HAR	Highway Advisory Radio
	Ramp Meters	Ramp meter controllers
	Wrong Way Driver	Wrong way driver detection stations
	Rest Areas	Truck parking rest areas
	RWIS	Weather stations and other sources of weather information

Search the Map

The Search function can find the following :

• Addresses
• Latitude and longitude coordinates
• Towns and cities
• Landmarks
• Cameras
• Signs
• Traffic Detectors

To find search result on the map, click the Search icon and type in the search field. As you type, the system will suggest possible locations, cameras, signs and traffic detectors that match your search.

Left click to select a any one of the above. If no result is suggested, or you are searching for a latitude and longitude coordinate, press enter on the keyboard to complete your search.

The map zooms to your selected search, and adds a pin to indicate its actual position.

The map pin remains on screen while zooming or panning the map. The pin is removed when you:

• Click on the Traffic Layers or Map Views controls
• Click on a map icon
• Click on an Action Panel item

Turn Map Layers On and Off

There are three types of map layers available in the ATMS:

1. Operational layers that are used to display events, devices, facilities or other items that you can interact with or control. They are controlled using the Action Panel.
2. Traffic Data layers that can be used to view current traffic conditions. They are controlled using the Map Layers icon.
3. Read-Only layers that provide information about locations, facilities, weather conditions or other points of interest on the map. They are controlled using the Map Layers icon.

Turn Operational Layers On and Off

To display or hide operational layers on the map, click on the representative icon on the Action Panel. Layers that are turned on are highlighted on the Action Panel. In the image below, the DMS and HAR layers are turned on.

The Event layer cannot be turned off, but can be filtered to reduce the number of events displayed.

Filter Event Layer

To filter the events displayed on the map, right click on the event icon on the Action Panel and select Set Filter. You can use the Event Map Filter to specify:

• The Types of Events you want to see on the map
• Whether the system should show events you own, even if it is of a type you have chosen to hide
• Which Planned events should be displayed
  • Use Default Behaviour
    • Show all planned events that are Active or are within their Advance Plan/Pre-warning period, or that are scheduled to be active at the current time
  • Custom Filter
    • Show future events starting within a selected number of hours or days, or show all future events
    • Show active events that end within a selected number of hours or days, or all active events

The event icon on the Action Panel indicates when an event filter is in use.

Change the Map Type

The ATMS base map type can be changed. Available options are Default, Satellite and Terrain.

To change map type hover over the desired map type and click.

• Default: Show roadways.
• Satellite: Shows satellite view
• Terrain: Shows terrain view.

Turn Traffic Layers On and Off

Traffic conditions layers can be displayed on the ATMS map. These may be created based on data collected by the ATMS from devices and probe data sources or be taken from a third-party source such as Google. Only one of the available traffic layers can be displayed at a time.

To turn a traffic layer on or off, click on the Map Layers icon, and then click on the name of the layer to display. A checkbox will be shown next to the selected layer.

To change the layer that is displayed, click on the name of the desired layer.

To turn traffic layers off, click on the name of the traffic layer that is currently checked. The checkbox will be removed and the layer turned off.

In general:

• Full speed is green
• Reduced speeds show as yellow
• Slow or stopped speeds show as red

Turn County and Municipality Layers on and Off

County and Municipality layers can be displayed on the ATMS map. Only one of the available Limits layers can be displayed at a time. Hover over a polygon on the map to view the name of the area.

To turn a Limits layer on, click on the Map Layers icon, then click on the name of the layer to display. A checkbox will be shown next to the selected layer.

To change the layer that is displayed, click on the name of the desired layer.

To turn limits layers off, click on the name of the layer that is currently checked. The checkbox will be removed and the layer turned off.

Turn Map Layer On and Off

Various fixed infrastructure read only Map layers can be displayed on the ATMS map. Multiple available Map layers can be displayed simultaneously.

To turn a Map layer on, click on the Map Layers icon, then click on the name of the layer to display. A checkbox will be shown next to the selected layer.

To change the layer that is displayed, click on the name of the desired layer

To turn map layers off, click on the name of the layer that is currently checked. The checkbox will be removed and the layer turned off.

Available fixed infrastructure layers are:

• Toll Plazas
• Service Areas
• Bridges
• Tunnels
• Maintenance Sheds
• Microwave Towers
• Maintenance Districts
• PennDOT Districts
• Weigh Barriers

Map Views

Users can bookmark Map Views, which save the current map center, zoom level, and visible map layers (including filter settings). Map views can be public (available to everyone) or private (available to you only). You can only create a public map view if you are authorized to do so by your system administrator.

Use a Map View

To use a Map View, click on the bookmark icon to open the Map Views list. Click anywhere on the desired Map View (that is not a button) to load the map view. The ATMS will automatically change the map center and zoom, and set the visible map layers and filters to match the Map View.

Your default Map View is displayed at the top of the list. All other Map Views are displayed in alphabetical order.

Default Map View

You are able to set a Default Map View, which the ATMS will load automatically when you first access the map. To set your Default Map View, click on the Default button of the desired Map View.

Your current default map view is displayed at the top of list of map views, and will show the text (Default) next to its name.

You can use public or private map views as your default.

Add a Map View

To add a Map View that includes your current map center, zoom and map layers, open the Map Views panel using the bookmark button, and then click Add.

Enter a Name and optional Description for the map view. If you are authorized to create public Map Views, indicate whether or not you want the new Map View to be public. Click Add to finish adding the Map View. It will be available in the list of bookmarked Map Views immediately.

Modify a Map View

You will be able to modify a Map View if:

• You created it OR
• It is a public Map View and you are authorized to manage public views

To modify a Map View, open the Map Views panel using the bookmark button, find the desired map view and click Update.

• If you only wish to change the name, description or visibility (public/private) of the map view, click on the Map View to load it first
• If you wish to change the map center, zoom level or layers that are included in a Map View, navigate the map to the desired location and turn on the desired layers before clicking the Update button

Update the name, description and visibility of the map view as needed and click Update. The changes to the Map View will be available to all users who can see the Map View immediately.

Remove a Map View

You will be able to remove a Map View if:

• You created it OR
• It is a public Map View and you are authorized to manage public views

To Remove a Map View, open the Map Views panel using the bookmark button, find the desired map view and click Remove. You will be asked to confirm that you would like to remove the view. Once you've confirmed, the map view will be removed for all users that have access to it.

View Location Details

Right click anywhere on the map to view information about a location.

Select Show Location Details to show the Location Details window.

The Location Details window displays:

• Town: The name of the town where the point is located.
• County: The name of the county where the point is located.
• District/Region: The name of the district/region where the point is located.
• Coordinate: The latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates where the point is located.