Hartford Area ITS Architecture Update

Operational Concepts: Other Public Transportation Providers


The following are the roles and responsibilities, by functional area or by project, for Other Public Transportation Providers.

Functional Area or Project Roles and Responsibilities Status

Archived Data Systems

Collect and archive transit information from regional transit providers. Planned

Transit Services

Track and evaluate schedule performance data for all company vehicles. Planned
Provide transit traveler information to the company website and private sector traveler information systems, and make it available on all vehicles. Planned
Provide transit security on all company vehicles using silent alarms and on-board video surveillance. Planned
Provide transit schedule and fare information to the company website and private sector traveler information systems. Planned
Provide transit passenger electronic fare payment capabilities on all company vehicles. Planned
Provide operator instructions and receive schedule performance data from company vehicles while in service. Planned
Provide fixed-route bus and paratransit for various municipalities. Planned
Coordinate with multimodal transportation agencies, including airports and heavy rail system. Planned
Coordinate with CTDOT, the City of Hartford and other municipalities for traffic signal priority. Planned
Coordinate transit security incidents with local police. Planned
Coordinate transit schedules with other local transit agencies, particularly for transit connections at transit transfer points. Planned
Coordinate emergency plans with EOCs, and provide emergency transit services for evacuations, fires, and disasters, including reentry services. Planned