Local Transit Operations Equipment Packages

 

The following equipment packages are associated with the "Local Transit Operations" element.   Select the "Details" icon to see the detailed requirements associated with each equipment package, or consult the National ITS Architecture web site for more information.

 

Emergency Call-Taking

Provides interface to the emergency call-taking systems such as the Emergency Telecommunications System (e.g., 911) that correlate call information with emergencies reported by transit agencies, commercial vehicle operators, or other public safety agencies. Allows the operator to verify the incident and forward the information to the responding agencies.

 

Emergency Data Collection

Collection and storage of information related to Emergency Management. For use by operations personnel or data archives in the region.

 

Emergency Dispatch

Dispatch emergency vehicles to incidents, tracking their location and status. Pertinent incident information is gathered and relayed to the responding units; includes requests for signal preemption.

 

Emergency Environmental Monitoring

Current and forecast road and weather information assimilated from weather service providers and emergency vehicles equipped with environmental sensors; used by the operator to more effectively manage incidents.

 

Emergency Evacuation Support

Evacuation planning and coordination to manage evacuation and reentry of a population in the vicinity of a disaster or other emergency that poses a risk to public safety.

 

Emergency Response Management

Strategic emergency planning and response capabilities and broad inter-agency interfaces to support large-scale incidents and disasters, commonly associated with Emergency Operations Centers.

 

Incident Command

Tactical decision support, resource coordination, and communications integration among emergency management agencies for Incident Commands that are established by first responders to support local management of an incident.

 

Transit Center Multi-Modal Coordination

Generate requests for transit priority on routes and at certain intersections. Coordinate schedules with other agencies and modes, including transit transfer cluster and transfer point information.

 

Transit Center Security

Monitor transit vehicle operator or traveler activated alarms; authenticate transit vehicle operators; remotely disable a transit vehicle; alert operators, travelers, and police to potential incidents identified by these security features.

 

Transit Data Collection

Collection and storage of transit management data. For use by operations personnel or data archives in the region.

 

Transit Environmental Monitoring

Current and forecast road and weather information assimilated from weather service providers and vehicle probes. The information is monitored and forwarded to other agencies to more effectively manage transit operations.

 

Transit Evacuation Support

Support evacuation and subsequent reentry of a population in the vicinity of a disaster or other emergency. Coordinate regional evacuation plans and resources including transit and school bus fleets.