Hartford Area ITS Architecture Update

Operational Concepts: CTtransit


The following are the roles and responsibilities, by functional area or by project, for CTtransit.

Functional Area or Project Roles and Responsibilities Status

Archived Data Systems

Collect and archive transit information from regional transit providers. Planned

Transit Services

Provide fixed-route bus service to the greater Hartford area. Planned
Provide BRT service to the greater Hartford area via CTfastrak Existing
Provide automated transit maintenance scheduling for all CT Transit vehicles using automated vehicle conditions reporting. Planned
Track and evaluate schedule performance data for all CT Transit vehicles. Planned
Coordinate with CTDOT, the City of Hartford and other municipalities for traffic signal priority. Planned
Coordinate with multimodal transportation agencies, including airports and heavy rail system. Planned
Coordinate transit security incidents with local police. Planned
Coordinate transit schedules with other local transit agencies, particularly for transit connections at transit transfer points. Planned
Provide transit traveler information to the CT Transit website and private sector traveler information systems, and make it available on all vehicles. Existing
Provide transit security on all CT Transit vehicles using silent alarms and on-board video surveillance. Planned
Provide transit schedule and fare information to the CT Transit Website and private sector traveler information systems. Planned
Provide transit passenger electronic fare payment capabilities on all CT Transit vehicles. Planned
Provide operator instructions and receive schedule performance data from CT Transit vehicles while in service. Planned
Coordinate emergency plans with EOCs, and provide emergency transit services for evacuations, fires, and disasters, including reentry services. Planned