AMPA Regional ITS Architecture Update

Operational Concepts: Local Transit Agencies


The following are the roles and responsibilities, by functional area or by project, for Local Transit Agencies.

Functional Area or Project Roles and Responsibilities Status

Transit Management

Coordinate emergency plans with Municipal, County, and Statewide EOCs and provide emergency transit services for evacuations, fires, and disasters (including re-entry). Planned
Provide transit traveler information to the agency website and private sector traveler information services. Planned
Coordinate transit service with other regional transit providers, as well as regional intermodal terminals and regional airports. Planned
Provide automated transit maintenance scheduling through automated vehicle condition reports on all agency transit vehicles. Planned
Provide transit security on all agency transit vehicles through silent alarms and monitoring systems. Planned
Provide transit passenger electronic fare payment on all transit vehicles. Planned
Provide demand response (paratransit) bus service for the agency defined service area, with the ability to provide a demand response transit plan from the agency's transit information center. Planned
Provide fixed route bus service for the agency defined service area. Planned
Provide transit schedule and fare information to the agency's website and private sector traveler information service providers. Planned
Track vehicle location and evaluate schedule performance on all agency transit vehicles. Planned