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Remote Transit Information Services Equipment Package

Architecture Geographic Scope

Description:

Public traveler interface that provides real-time travel-related information at transit stops and multi-modal transfer points, including general annunciation, display of imminent arrival information, the latest available information on transit routes, schedules, transfer options, bicycle accessibility, fares, real-time schedule adherence, current incidents, weather conditions, and special events

 

Included in:

BTD Information Display / Point of Sale
TxDOT Rest Area/Visitor Center/Truck Stop/Service Plaza Kiosks

Functional Requirements:

1The public interface for travelers shall collect and provide real-time travel-related information at transit stops, multi-modal transfer points, and other public transportation areas.
2The public interface for travelers shall collect and present to the transit traveler information on transit routes, schedules, and real-time schedule adherence.
3The public interface for travelers shall provide support for general annunciation and/or display of imminent arrival information and other information of general interest to transit users.
4The public interface for travelers shall present information to the traveler in a form suitable for travelers with physical disabilities.
  

User Service Requirements (fully or partially addressed):

2.0PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
2.2.0ITS shall include an En-Route Transit Information (TI) function. En-Route Transit Information provides travelers with real-time transit and high-occupancy vehicle information allowing travel alternatives to be chosen once the traveler is en-route. It consists of three major functions, which are, (1) Information Distribution, (2) Information Receipt, and (3) Information Processing. This capability integrates information from different transit modes and presents it to travelers for decision making.
2.2.1TI shall include an Information Distribution function that disseminates information to travelers.
2.2.1.2Information Distribution shall include a User Interface feature.
2.2.1.2.1User Interface shall provide the capability for users to access travel related information at fixed locations.
2.2.1.2.1.1Fixed location user interfaces shall be provided at transit stops.
2.2.1.2.1.1.1Transit stop user interfaces shall have interactive visual displays.
2.2.1.2.1.1.2Transit stop user interfaces shall provide audio messages containing the following:
2.2.1.2.1.1.2(a)Notification of imminent transit arrival.
2.2.1.2.1.1.2(b)Identification of route of arriving transit vehicles.
2.2.1.2.1.1.3Transit stop user interfaces shall provide the capability to provide information to individuals who are physically impaired.
2.2.1.2.1.2Fixed location user interface shall provide interactive video (e.g., cable TV) interfaces in kiosks at the following:
2.2.1.2.1.2(a)Travel information centers.
2.2.1.2.1.2(b)Transfer points.
2.2.1.2.1.2(c)Wayside stops.
2.2.1.2.1.3Fixed location user interface shall provide the capability to utilize local ATM networks to provide travel information to users.
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.
5.0EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
5.1EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION AND PERSONAL SECURITY
5.1.3ENPS shall include a Remote Security and Emergency Monitoring (RSEM) function to create an environment of safety in secure areas.
5.1.3.4RSEM shall include a Monitor Alert Levels (MAL) function.
5.1.3.4.3MAL shall increase system preparedness as the likelihood of an incident increases, including:
5.1.4ENPS shall include a Wide Area Alert (WAA) function to notify the public in emergency situations using ITS driver information and traveler information capabilities.
5.1.4.1WAA shall notify transportation operators and information providers when an emergency situation occurs that requires public notification.
5.1.4.1.1The WAA notification shall identify the originator, the nature of the emergency, the geographic area affected by the emergency, the effective time period, and information and instructions necessary for the public to respond to the alert.
5.1.4.1.2The WAA shall provide necessary information for emergencies including, but not limited to, child abductions, severe weather watches and warnings, military activities, civil emergencies, other natural and human-caused disaster advisories, and law enforcement warnings.
5.1.4.2WAA shall use available dynamic message signs, highway advisory radio, in-vehicle displays, 511 and other telephone information systems, traveler information web sites, transit vehicle information systems, message display boards, and other information systems to provide the WAA information to the public.
5.1.4.2.1WAA shall tailor the information provided for individual driver and traveler information systems, limiting messages to short notifications for human-factors limited devices like dynamic message signs.
5.1.4.3WAA shall keep the WAA initiator apprised of the current status of public notification, including an accounting of the driver and traveler information resources that are being utilized.
5.1.4.4WAA shall notify transportation operators and information providers when public notification is no longer required.
5.1.5ENPS shall include a Protect Sensitive Traveler Information (PSTI) function to inhibit distribution of traveler information that is deemed to be sensitive.
5.1.5.1PSTI shall notify transportation operators and information providers when access to information from ITS surveillance and sensor systems must be restricted.
5.1.5.2The PSTI notification shall identify the geographic area, time, specific devices, and/or other information necessary to determine the traveler information that must be protected.
5.1.5.3PSTI shall restrict access to traveler information for the affected area until access restrictions are removed.
5.1.5.4PSTI shall notify transportation operators and information providers when traveler information access restrictions are removed.
  
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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