Transit Kiosks Equipment Packages

 

The following National ITS Architecture equipment packages are associated with the "Transit Kiosks" element.   Select the "Details" icon to see the detailed process specifications that support each equipment package, or consult the National ITS Architecture web site for more information.

 

Remote Mayday I/F

This Equipment package provides the capability to report an emergency and summons assistance. The equipment includes a traveler interface that facilitates generation of a distress signal under duress and wireline communications that carries this distress signal and allows follow-up verification and determination of the nature of the emergency and the required response. This equipment package notifies either the Emergency Management or Transit Management Subsystem depending on the implementation.

 

Remote Transit Information Services

The Equipment package furnishes transit users with real-time travel-related information at transit stops, multi-modal transfer points, and other public transportation areas. It provides transit users with the latest available information on transit routes, schedules, transfer options, fares, real-time schedule adherence, current incidents, weather conditions, and special events. In addition to tailored information for individual transit users, this equipment package supports general annunciation and/or display of imminent arrival information and other information of general interest to transit users.

 

Secure Area Monitoring

This Equipment package provides the capability to monitor the safety of transit users at Remote Traveler Subsystem locations. It collects surveillance images and data and relays this information back to the Transit Management Subsystem.