Transit Center Multi-Modal Coordination Functional Area

Description

Coordinate schedules with other agencies and modes, including transit transfer cluster and transfer point information.

Included In

Local Transit or Rail Operators Systems
RITIS
DDOT PTSA
WMATA Bus Operations Control Center
WMATA Rail Operations Control Center
Bicycle Parking Management System

Functional Requirements

IDRequirement
1The center shall coordinate schedules and services between transit agencies, traffic management, maintenance and construction operations, parking management, and other surface or air transportation modes.
2The center shall share transfer cluster and transfer point information with multimodal transportation service providers, other transit agencies, and traveler information service providers. A transfer cluster is a collection of stop points, stations, or terminals where transfers can be made conveniently.
3The center shall accept requests from traffic management to change routes and schedules as part of the implementation of demand management strategies.
4The center shall coordinate transit services for special events, planning services for the event and managing transit services on the day of the event.
5The center shall provide transit operations personnel with the capability to control and monitor transit service coordination activities.
6The center shall receive bicycle parking facility information.
7The center shall control opeartional parameters of the parking facility.