ITS Element: Local Traveler Information Systems

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Description: Represents the systems operated by cities and counties to distribute local traveler information to the general public. Such information may include traffic conditions, roadway construction, and transit information.
Status: Planned
Stakeholder: Local Traffic Management
Mapping: Information Service Provider

Interfaces:

Local Public Information Office
Local Traffic Control Center
Local Transit Operators Systems
Private Traveler Information Device
School Bus Dispatch
Market Packages: APTS08 - Transit Traveler Information - School Bus Operators
APTS08 - Transit Traveler Information - Local Transit Operators
ATMS01 - Network Surveillance - Local Cities and Counties
ATMS06 - Traffic Information Dissemination - Local Cities and Counties (1 of 2)
Functional Requirements:

Basic Information Broadcast

  • The center shall disseminate transit routes and schedules, transit transfer options, transit fares, and real-time schedule adherence information to travelers.
  • The center shall disseminate event information to travelers.
  • The center shall provide the capability to support requests from the media for traffic and incident data.
  • The center shall provide the capability for a system operator to control the type and update frequency of broadcast traveler information.

Infrastructure Provided Trip Planning

  • The center shall generate trips based on the use of more than one mode of transport.
  • The center shall use the preferences and constraints specified by the traveler in the trip request to select the most appropriate mode of transport.
  • The center shall provide the capability for the traveler to confirm the proposed trip plan.
  • The center shall log route plans, particularly for special vehicles such as those containing hazardous materials, over-sized vehicles, or motorcades, with a traffic center.
  • The center shall support an interface with a map update provider, or other appropriate data sources, through which updates of digitized map data can be obtained and used to determine vehicle and non-vehicle routes, trip planning, and on-line vehicle guidance.
  • The center shall provide the capability for center personnel to control route calculation parameters.
  • The center shall provide the capability to provide specific pre-trip and enroute directions to travelers, including costs, arrival times, and transfer points.
  • 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 support on-line route guidance for travelers using personal devices (such as PDAs).
  • The center shall generate route plans based on transit services, including fares, schedules, and requirements for travelers with special needs.

ISP Traveler Data Collection

  • The center shall collect, process, and store transit routes and schedules, transit transfer options, transit fares, and real-time schedule adherence information.

Last updated: 09-18-10