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Transit Center Security Equipment Package

Architecture Geographic Scope

Description:

This Equipment package provides the capability to monitor key transit locations and transit vehicles with both video and audio systems automatically alerting operators and police of potential incidents and supporting traveler activated alarms. The monitoring equipment shall also include capabilities to assist in responding to terrorist incidents.

 

Included in:

BUS Transit Dispatch
Lower RGV Development Council Transit Dispatch
Rainbow Lines Transit Dispatch
The Wave Transit Dispatch

Processes:

4.4.1.1Manage Transit Security
4.4.1.3Provide Transit System Operator Security Interface
4.4.1.4Provide Transit External Interface for Emergencies
4.4.1.6Collect Transit Vehicle Emergency Information
4.4.2Coordinate Multiple Agency Responses to Transit Incidents
4.4.3Generate Responses for Transit Incidents
7.3.3Get Transit User Image for Violation
  

User Service Requirements (fully or partially addressed):

2.0PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
2.1.0ITS shall include a Public Transportation Management (PTM) function.
2.1.1PTM shall include an Operation of Vehicles and Facilities (OVF) function that provides computer assisted control of the operation of vehicles and their associated facilities.
2.1.1.2OVF shall include a Command and Control (CC) capability.
2.1.1.2.1CC shall provide the capability for real-time Vehicle Command and Control (VCC).
2.1.2PTM shall include a Planning and Scheduling Services (PSS) function to automate the planning and scheduling of public transit operations.
2.1.2.1The PSS shall include a Planning capability.
2.1.2.1.2PSS Planning shall include processing of the data in a manner that will permit improvements in routes and services.
2.1.4PTM shall include a Communications function.
2.1.4.1PTM Communications shall provide the capability to establish two-way voice communication between in vehicle drivers and the central facility.
2.1.4.3OVF Communications shall provide the capability to send information from individual facilities to a central facility for processing and analysis.
2.1.4.4As support for responding to the detection of an on-board emergency, the OVF Communications shall provide dispatchers with the capability to inform the following:
2.1.4.4(d)Driver (initiation of silent alarm notification).
2.4.0ITS shall include a Public Travel Security (PTS) function to create an environment of safety in public transportation.
2.4.1PTS shall include specific Secure Areas.
2.4.1.1The Secure Areas shall encompass all physical areas related to public transit travel including the following:
2.4.1.1(a)Bus stop areas.
2.4.1.1(b)Park and Ride areas.
2.4.1.1(c)Riding on transit vehicles.
2.4.1.1(d)Kiosks.
2.4.1.1(e)Transit transfer locations.
2.4.1.2All Secure Areas shall have traveler activated alarms.
2.4.1.3There shall be silently activated alarms on board public transit vehicles which are capable of activation by the driver.
2.4.2PTS shall include a Security Sensors (SS) function.
2.4.2.1SS shall provide that sensor technology required to alert operators and police of potential incidents.
2.4.2.2SS shall include both video and audio systems at key locations, including rest areas, to monitor activities.
2.4.4PTS shall include a Security Management and Control (SMC) function.
2.4.4.1SMC shall provide the capability to receive alarm information through electronic communication systems.
2.4.4.2SMC shall include monitoring equipment to assist in responding to terrorist incidents.
2.4.4.3SMC shall include the capability for transit operators to direct and control fleet operations in a manner that supports law enforcement and emergency response agencies with flexible and responsive transportation for large numbers of people.
2.4.4.4SMC shall include the capability to generate coordinated preplanned responses for incidents.
2.4.4.5SMC shall include the capability to support coordinated multiple agency responses to incidents.
3.0ELECTRONIC PAYMENT
3.1ELECTRONIC PAYMENT SERVICES
3.1.2Electronic Payment shall include an Electronic Fare Collection (EFC) capability.
3.1.2.5For those systems requiring special eligibility, EFC shall provide the capability to verify the eligibility of riders.
  
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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