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On-board Transit Information Services Equipment Package

Architecture Geographic Scope

Description:

The Equipment package furnishes enroute transit users with real-time travel-related information. Current information that can be provided to transit users includes transit routes, schedules, transfer options, fares, real-time schedule adherence, current incidents, weather conditions, non-motorized transportation services, and special events are provided. In addition to tailored information for individual transit users, this equipment package also supports general annunciation and/or display of general schedule information, imminent arrival information, and other information of general interest to transit users.

 

Included in:

ATCOG TRAX Vehicles
T Line Transit Vehicles

Processes:

6.2.3Provide Transit User Advisory Interface
6.2.7Provide Transit Advisory Data On Vehicle
  

User Service Requirements (fully or partially addressed):

1.0TRAVEL AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
1.2.0ITS shall include an En-Route Driver Information (DI) function. Driver Information provides vehicle drivers with information, while en-route, which will allow alternative routes to be chosen for their destination. Driver Information consists of two major functions, which are, (1) Driver Advisory and (2) In-vehicle Signing. The potential decrease in traffic may also provide benefits in highway safety, reduced air pollution, and decreased congestion.
1.2.1DI shall be implemented in a manner that is beneficial to the transportation system and the public.
1.2.1.1DI shall be implemented in a manner that helps improve highway safety.
1.2.1.2DI shall be implemented in a manner that helps reduce air pollution.
1.2.1.3DI shall be implemented in a manner that helps decrease congestion.
1.2.1.5DI shall include a driver advisory capability and an in-vehicle signing capability.
1.2.3DI shall provide an In-vehicle Signing capability.
1.2.3.1The DI In-vehicle Signing function shall include a short term capability to serve the more immediate needs of travelers.
1.2.3.1.1The short term In-vehicle Signing function shall include the capability to provide assistance to individuals with impaired vision.
1.2.3.1.2The short term In-vehicle Signing function shall include the capability to provide assistance to individuals needing local guidance in areas that the driver is unfamiliar with (e.g., airports, resort areas, tourist attractions).
1.2.3.1.3The short term In-vehicle Signing function shall include the capability to provide assistance to individuals in areas that frequently have conditions of poor visibility, high winds, extreme temperature, and falling rocks.
1.2.3.1.4The short term In-vehicle Signing function shall be implemented in a manner that augments existing signs.
1.2.3.1.4.1The short term In-vehicle Signing function shall augment control signs (e.g., stop signs).
1.2.3.1.4.2The short term In-vehicle Signing function shall augment warning signs (e.g., slow signs).
1.2.3.1.5The short term In-vehicle Signing function shall provide a user interface that allows travelers to access its capabilities.
1.2.3.2The DI In-vehicle Signing function shall include a long term capability to serve more of the traveler's needs.
1.2.3.2.2The long term In-vehicle Signing function shall provide the capability to customize warnings.
1.2.3.2.2.1The customized warnings function shall provide the capability to control the contents of warning messages to the extant environmental conditions.
1.2.3.2.4The In-vehicle Signing function shall provide travelers with information on road conditions.
1.2.3.2.5The In-vehicle Signing function shall provide travelers with precautionary reminder messages.
1.5.0ITS shall include a Traveler Services Information (TSI) function. Traveler Services Information provides travelers with service and facility data for the purpose of assisting prior to embarking on a trip or after the traveler is underway. The functions which are included in this capability are Information Receipt and Information Access. This will provide the traveler with a "yellow pages" type of capability.
1.5.2TSI shall include an Information Access function that allows travelers to access the available information.
1.5.2.1Information Access shall provide the capability for travelers to request and receive general information about the local area.
1.5.2.2Information Access shall provide the capability for travelers and centers to request and receive information about the location of facilities and the quality of specific services provided in an area to include but, not be limited to, the following:
1.5.2.3Information Access shall provide the capability for travelers to request specific actions of area service providers to include, but not be limited to:
1.8TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT
1.8.1TDM shall include a communications function.
1.8.1.6The communications function shall include the capability for two-way communications with other ITS user services including, but not limited to, the following:
1.8.1.6(b)En-Route Transit Advisory.
2.2.1.2.2User Interface shall provide the capability for users to access travel related information at mobile locations.
2.2.1.2.2.1Mobile Location user interfaces shall provide the capability for users, either one passenger at a time or to a group environment, to access travel related information while on board transit vehicles.
2.2.1.2.2.2Mobile user interfaces shall provide the capability for users to access travel related information while in transit vehicles through the use of variable message signs.
2.2.1.2.2.3Mobile user interfaces shall provide the capability for users to access travel related information via personal portable devices.
2.2.1.2.2.4Mobile user interfaces shall include the capability to provide audible messages to the on-board users.
3.0ELECTRONIC PAYMENT
3.1.0ITS shall include an Electronic Payment capability. Electronic Payment Services allows travelers to pay for transportation services by electronic means. Four functions are provided, which are, (1) Electronic Toll Collection, (2) Electronic Fare Collection, (3) Electronic Parking Payment, and (4) Electronic Payment Services Integration.
3.1.2Electronic Payment shall include an Electronic Fare Collection (EFC) capability.
3.1.2.3EFC shall be capable of identifying voided and/or invalid payment media.
  
The detailed process and user service requirement traceability information on this page was extracted from the National ITS Architecture. Consult the National ITS Architecture web site for more information.

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