METRO Passenger Facilities Equipment Packages

 

The following equipment packages are associated with the "METRO Passenger Facilities" element.   Select the "Details" icon to see the detailed process specifications that support each equipment package, or consult the National ITS Architecture web site for more information.

 

Remote Mayday I/F

This Equipment package provides the capability to report an emergency and summons assistance. The equipment includes a traveler interface that facilitates generation of a distress signal under duress and wireline communications that carries this distress signal and allows follow-up verification and determination of the nature of the emergency and the required response. This equipment package notifies either the Emergency Management or Transit Management Subsystem depending on the implementation.

 

Secure Area Monitoring

This Equipment package provides the capability to monitor the safety of travelers at Remote Traveler Subsystem locations such as transit stations, rest areas, tourist centers, park and ride lots, and other locations frequented by travelers. It collects surveillance images and data and relays this information back to the Transit Management and Emergency Management Subsystems.