The following are the roles and responsibilities, by functional area or by project, for MTA NYC Transit.
| Functional Area or Project |
Roles and Responsibilities |
Status |
|
Archived Data Systems for New York City Sub-Regional ITS Architecture |
Collect and archive transit information, such as transit fare information, passenger information, transit services, transit vehicle maintenance data, etc. |
Planned |
|
Emergency Management for New York City Sub-Regional ITS Architecture |
Coordinate emergency plans, emergency transit schedules, and the status of emergency transit systems with the NYC OEM Watch Command Center. |
Planned |
|
Transit Services for MTA NYC Transit - 7 Subway Extension |
Coordinate transit security incidents with MTA Police and the NYPD |
Planned |
| Monitor transit facilities for safety and security purposes using video surveillance and through transit user activated alarms. |
Existing |
| Provide automated dispatch and scheduling for the fixed-route system. Provide operator instructions and receive schedule performance information from transit vehicles while in service. |
Planned |
| Provide transit schedule and fare information to private sector traveler information systems. |
Existing |
| Provide transit security on all transit vehicles through silent alarms and on-board video surveillance. |
Existing |
| 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. |
Existing |
| Track and evaluate schedule performance on all fixed-route transit vehicles. |
Existing / Planned |
| Track the location of transit vehicles. |
Existing |
|
Transit Services for MTA NYC Transit - Fulton Center |
Provide transit traveler information at MTA facilities. |
Planned |
|
Transit Services for MTA NYC Transit - Second Avenue Subway |
Monitor transit facilities for safety and security purposes using video surveillance and through transit user activated alarms. |
Existing |
| Provide automated dispatch and scheduling for the fixed-route system. Provide operator instructions and receive schedule performance information from transit vehicles while 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. |
Existing |
| Provide transit schedule and fare information to private sector traveler information systems. |
Existing |
| Provide transit security on all transit vehicles through silent alarms and on-board video surveillance. |
Existing |
| 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. |
Existing |
| Track and evaluate schedule performance on all fixed-route transit vehicles. |
Existing / Planned |
| Track the location of transit vehicles. |
Existing |
|
Transit Services for New York City Sub-Regional ITS Architecture |
Coordinate transit schedules with other local transit agencies, particularly for transit connections at transit transfer points. |
Planned |
| Coordinate transit security incidents with MTA Police and the NYPD |
Planned |
| Coordinate with the local traffic operations centers for traffic signal priority. |
Existing / Planned |
| Monitor transit facilities for safety and security purposes using video surveillance and through transit user activated alarms. |
Existing |
| Provide a demand-responsive transit plan to users/travelers via customer information systems. |
Planned |
| Provide automated dispatch and scheduling for the demand-responsive or paratransit system. Provide operator instructions and receive schedule performance information from transit vehicles while in service. |
Planned |
| Provide automated dispatch and scheduling for the fixed-route system. Provide operator instructions and receive schedule performance information from transit vehicles while in service. |
Planned |
| Provide automated transit maintenance scheduling through automated vehicle condition. |
Planned |
| Provide transit passenger electronic fare payment capabilities on all transit vehicles and include smart card fare coordination with other regional transit agencies. |
Existing |
| Provide transit schedule and fare information to private sector traveler information systems. |
Existing |
| Provide transit security on all transit vehicles through silent alarms and on-board video surveillance. |
Existing |
| 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. |
Existing |
| Track and evaluate schedule performance on all fixed-route transit vehicles. |
Existing / Planned |
| Track the location of transit vehicles. |
Existing |
|
Transit Services for NYC DOT - Traffic Signal Prioritization |
Coordinate with the local traffic operations centers for traffic signal priority. |
Existing / Planned |
|
Transit Services for NYC DOT - Traffic Signal Priority in Queens |
Coordinate with the local traffic operations centers for traffic signal priority. |
Planned |
|
Transit Services for NYC DOT - Traffic Signal Priority in Staten Island |
Coordinate with the local traffic operations centers for traffic signal priority. |
Existing / Planned |
