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Service Package Description

This service package performs automated dispatch and system monitoring for fixed-route and flexible-route transit services. This service performs scheduling activities including the creation of schedules, blocks and runs, as well as operator assignment. This service determines the transit vehicle trip performance against the schedule using AVL data and provides information displays at the Transit Management Subsystem. Static and real time transit data is exchanged with Information Service Providers where it is integrated with that from other transportation modes (e.g. rail, ferry, air) to provide the public with integrated and personalized dynamic schedules.

List of Elements on this Diagram
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Element Name Stakeholder

METRO Light Rail OCC Valley Metro

Valley Metro Website Valley Metro

METRO Light Rail Vehicles Valley Metro

City of Mesa TMC City of Mesa

City of Phoenix TMC City of Phoenix

City of Tempe TMC City of Tempe

AZTech RADS Maricopa County Department of Transportation

City of Glendale TMC City of Glendale

City of Peoria TMC City of Peoria

Element Name	Stakeholder
METRO Light Rail OCC	Valley Metro
Valley Metro Website	Valley Metro
METRO Light Rail Vehicles	Valley Metro
City of Mesa TMC	City of Mesa
City of Phoenix TMC	City of Phoenix
City of Tempe TMC	City of Tempe
AZTech RADS	Maricopa County Department of Transportation
City of Glendale TMC	City of Glendale
City of Peoria TMC	City of Peoria

List of Stakeholder Elements and Roles on this Diagram
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Stakeholder Element Name Functional Area/Role Functional Area Description

Valley Metro METRO Light Rail OCC Transit Vehicle Operator Assignment This equipment package automates and supports the assignment of transit vehicle operators to runs. It assigns operators to runs in a fair manner while minimizing labor and overtime services, considering operator preferences and qualifications, and automatically tracking and validating the number of work hours performed by each individual operator. It also provides an exception handling process for the operator assignment function to generate supplemental operator assignments when required by changes during the operating day.
Valley Metro METRO Light Rail OCC Transit Center Fixed-Route Operations This equipment package manages fixed route transit operations. It supports creation of schedules, blocks and runs for fixed and flexible route transit services. The package allows fixed-route and flexible-route transit services to disseminate schedules and automatically updates customer service operator systems with the most current schedule information. This equipment package also supports automated dispatch of transit vehicles. Current vehicle schedule adherence and optimum scenarios for schedule adjustment are also provided. This equipment package also receives and processes transit vehicle loading data.
Valley Metro METRO Light Rail Vehicles On-board Schedule Management This on-board equipment package monitors schedule performance and identifies corrective actions when a deviation is detected. It provides two-way communication between the transit vehicle and center, enabling the center to communicate with the vehicle operator and monitor on-board systems.

Stakeholder	Element Name	Functional Area/Role	Functional Area Description
Valley Metro	METRO Light Rail OCC	Transit Vehicle Operator Assignment	This equipment package automates and supports the assignment of transit vehicle operators to runs. It assigns operators to runs in a fair manner while minimizing labor and overtime services, considering operator preferences and qualifications, and automatically tracking and validating the number of work hours performed by each individual operator. It also provides an exception handling process for the operator assignment function to generate supplemental operator assignments when required by changes during the operating day.
Valley Metro	METRO Light Rail OCC	Transit Center Fixed-Route Operations	This equipment package manages fixed route transit operations. It supports creation of schedules, blocks and runs for fixed and flexible route transit services. The package allows fixed-route and flexible-route transit services to disseminate schedules and automatically updates customer service operator systems with the most current schedule information. This equipment package also supports automated dispatch of transit vehicles. Current vehicle schedule adherence and optimum scenarios for schedule adjustment are also provided. This equipment package also receives and processes transit vehicle loading data.
Valley Metro	METRO Light Rail Vehicles	On-board Schedule Management	This on-board equipment package monitors schedule performance and identifies corrective actions when a deviation is detected. It provides two-way communication between the transit vehicle and center, enabling the center to communicate with the vehicle operator and monitor on-board systems.