Operational Concepts: Local Transit Operators
The following are the roles and responsibilities, by functional area or by project, for the Local Transit Operators.| Functional Area or Project | Roles and Responsibilities | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Birnie Bus Vehicle Upgrades |
Track and evaluate schedule performance on all transit vehicles. | Planned |
| Track the location of transit vehicles. | Planned | |
|
Transit Services |
Collect transit passenger information on all fixed-route vehicles. | Planned |
| Coordinate transit schedules with other local transit agencies, particularly at transit hubs and transit connection points. | Planned | |
| Coordinate transit security incidents with local police. | Planned | |
| Count the number of passengers entering and exiting a transit vehicle using sensors mounted on the vehicle and communicate the collected passenger data back to the operations center. | Planned | |
| Provide a demand-responsive transit plan to users/travelers via customer information systems. | Planned | |
| Provide automated dispatch and scheduling for the fixed-route system. | Planned | |
| Provide fixed route and demand responsive transit service for the region. | Existing | |
| Provide operator instructions to transit vehicles in service. | Planned | |
| Provide transit passenger electronic fare payment capabilities on all transit vehicles and include smart card fare coordination with other regional transit agencies. | Planned | |
| Provide transit security on all transit vehicles through silent alarms and on-board video surveillance. | Planned | |
| Provide transit traveler information on the agency's traveler information systems and private sector traveler information services, as well as making it available on all vehicles. | Planned | |
| Track and evaluate schedule performance on all transit vehicles. | Planned | |
| Track the location of transit vehicles. | Planned | |