Hartford Area ITS Architecture Update

Operational Concepts: Greater Hartford Transit District


The following are the roles and responsibilities, by functional area or by project, for Greater Hartford Transit District.

Functional Area or Project Roles and Responsibilities Status

Archived Data Systems

Collect and archive transit information from regional transit providers. Planned

Transit Services

Coordinate emergency plans with EOCs, and provide emergency transit services for evacuations, fires, and disasters, including reentry services. Planned
Track and evaluate schedule performance data for all GHTD vehicles. Planned
Provide transit traveler information to the GHTD website and private sector traveler information systems, and make it available on all vehicles. Planned
Provide transit security on all GHTD vehicles using silent alarms and on-board video surveillance. Planned
Provide transit schedule and fare information to the GHTD Website and private sector traveler information systems. Planned
Provide transit passenger electronic fare payment capabilities on all GHTD vehicles. Planned
Provide operator instructions and receive schedule performance data from GHTD vehicles while in service. Planned
Provide fixed-route bus and paratransit services for the greater Hartford area. 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