AMPA Regional ITS Architecture Update

Project Details: Statewide Transit Traveler Information System


PROJECT OVERVIEW

Project Name:

Project Details: Statewide Transit Traveler Information System

Description:

Consolidation of transit passenger information across the state.

Status:

Planned

Timeframe:

Long

Geographic Scope:

Statewide

Service Scope

Stakeholders:

University of New Mexico
City of Albuquerque Transit Department
Rio Metro Regional Transit District

Service Packages:

APTS02-1 - Transit Fixed-Route Operations - City of Albuquerque Transit
APTS02-2 - Transit Fixed-Route Operations - Rio Metro Operations
APTS02-4 - Transit Fixed-Route Operations - Rail Runner Operations
APTS02-6 - Transit Fixed-Route Operations - UNM Transportation Services
APTS08-1 - Transit Traveler Information - ABQ RIDE
APTS08-2 - Transit Traveler Information - Rio Metro Operations
APTS08-3 - Transit Traveler Information - Rail Runner Operations
ATIS01-12 - Broadcast Traveler Information - NMDOT District 3 (2 of 3) – Inputs
ATIS01-16 - Broadcast Traveler Information - Wheres My Transit?

Project Inventory:

ABQ RIDE Fixed Route Dispatch System
ABQ RIDE Paratransit Dispatch System
Rail Runner Operations/Dispatch
Rio Metro Operations Center
Wheres My Transit

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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Basic Information Broadcast

  • The center shall disseminate transit routes and schedules, transit transfer options, transit fares, and real-time schedule adherence information to travelers.

Infrastructure Provided Trip Planning

  • The center shall provide the capability to provide specific pre-trip and enroute directions to travelers (and drivers), including costs, arrival times, and transfer points.
  • The center shall generate route plans based on transit services, including fares, schedules, and requirements for travelers with special needs.
  • The center shall generate trips based on the use of more than one mode of transport.

Transit Center Information Services

  • The center shall exchange transit schedules, real-time arrival information, fare schedules, and general transit service information with other transit organizations to support transit traveler information systems.
  • The center shall provide transit service information to traveler information service providers including routes, schedules, schedule adherence, and fare information as well as transit service information during evacuation.

INTERFACES

Source Architecture Flows Destination
ABQ RIDE Fixed Route Dispatch System transit schedule adherence information Wheres My Transit
ABQ RIDE Paratransit Dispatch System transit schedule adherence information Wheres My Transit
Rail Runner Operations/Dispatch transit schedule adherence information Wheres My Transit
Rio Metro Operations Center transit schedule adherence information Wheres My Transit
Wheres My Transit transit service information New Mexico Veterans Transit Portal
Wheres My Transit transit service information NMROADS Admin
Wheres My Transit broadcast traveler information Private Travelers Personal Computing Devices

ITS STANDARDS

SDODocument IDTitleType
AASHTO/ITE/NEMA View List NTCIP Center-to-Center Standards Group Group
ASTM/IEEE/SAE View List Dedicated Short Range Communication at 5.9 GHz Standards Group Group
SAE View List Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) General Use Standards Group Group
SAE View List Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) Bandwidth Limited Standards Group Group
APTA APTA TCIP-S-001 3.0.4 Standard for Transit Communications Interface Profiles Message/Data

OPERATIONAL CONCEPTS

Stakeholder Roles and Responsibilities
University of New Mexico
Provide real-time transit information via the Wheres My Transit and Wheres My Bus websites and mobile applications.
City of Albuquerque Transit Department
Track vehicle location and evaluate schedule performance on all agency fixed route transit vehicles, and paratransit vehicles.
Rio Metro Regional Transit District
Track vehicle location and evaluate schedule performance on all agency fixed route and demand response vehicles, as well as RailRunner vehicles