Equipment Package: On-board Paratransit Operations |
| Description: |
This equipment package forwards paratransit and flexible-route dispatch requests to the operator and forwards acknowledgements to the center. It coordinates with, and assists the operator in managing multi-stop runs associated with demand responsive, flexibly routed transit services. |
| Included In: |
NJT Access Link Vehicles
SJTA Transportation Services Division Vehicles
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| Processes: |
4.2.1.5 - Process Demand Responsive Transit Vehicle Availability Data
4.2.1.6 - Provide Demand Responsive Transit Vehicle Operator Interface
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| User Service Requirements: |
2.0 -
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
2.3.0 -
ITS shall include a Personalized Public Transit (PPT) function.
2.3.3 -
The PPT shall include a Data Collection function.
2.3.3.1 -
Data Collection shall include on-board sensors to monitor, but not be limited to, the following:
2.3.3.1(a) -
Vehicle location.
2.3.3.1(b) -
Passenger loading.
2.3.3.1(c) -
Fare collection.
2.3.3.2 -
Data Collection shall process and store collected data so that it is available for:
2.3.3.2(a) -
Real-time schedule adjustments.
2.3.3.2(b) -
Off-line analysis and planning.
2.3.3.3 -
Data Collection shall support the off-line billing for fares paid by agencies.
2.3.5 -
The PPT shall include a Communications function.
2.3.5.1 -
The Communications function shall provide the capability to link all PPT services into a single entity.
2.3.5.2 -
The Communications function shall provide a two-way communications capability between vehicles and a central base for:
2.3.5.2(a) -
Voice communications.
2.3.5.2(b) -
Data communications.
2.3.5.3 -
The Communications function shall provide the capability for sensor data (either raw or processed) to be transmitted from vehicles to a central headquarters or dispatch station.
2.3.5.4 -
The Communications function shall provide the capability for data to be transferred between dispersed points and central base including:
2.3.5.4(a) -
Data from vehicles.
2.3.5.4(b) -
Data from locations where passengers are located.
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