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Equipment Package: Remote Transit Information Services |
| Description: |
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, bicycle accessibility, 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. |
| Included In: |
Long Island Transit Operators Customer Information / Display Systems
Mid Hudson South Transit Operators Customer Information / Display Systems
MTA LIRR Customer Information / Display Systems
MTA Long Island Bus Customer Information / Display Systems
MTA Metro North Customer Information / Display Systems
MTA NYCT Customer Information / Display Systems
NYC DOITT Kiosks
NYCDOT Division of Ferry Operations Customer Information Systems
NYCDOT Franchise Bus Information Displays
TRANSCOM Kiosks
Westchester County Bee Line Customer Information / Display Systems
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| Processes: |
4.7.1 - Provide Transit User Roadside & Vehicle Data Interface
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| User Service Requirements: |
2.0 -
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
2.2.0 -
ITS 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.
2.2.1 -
TI shall include an Information Distribution function that disseminates information to travelers.
2.2.1.2 -
Information Distribution shall include a User Interface feature.
2.2.1.2.1 -
User Interface shall provide the capability for users to access travel related information at fixed locations.
2.2.1.2.1.1 -
Fixed location user interfaces shall be provided at transit stops.
2.2.1.2.1.1.1 -
Transit stop user interfaces shall have interactive visual displays.
2.2.1.2.1.1.2 -
Transit 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.
2.2.1.2.1.1.3 -
Transit stop user interfaces shall provide the capability to provide information to individuals who are physically impaired.
2.2.1.2.1.2 -
Fixed 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.
2.2.1.2.1.3 -
Fixed location user interface shall provide the capability to utilize local ATM networks to provide travel information to users.
2.2.1.2.2 -
User Interface shall provide the capability for users to access travel related information at mobile locations.
2.2.1.2.2.1 -
Mobile 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.
2.2.1.2.2.2 -
Mobile user interfaces shall provide the capability for users to access travel related information while in transit vehicles through the use of variable message signs.
2.2.1.2.2.3 -
Mobile user interfaces shall provide the capability for users to access travel related information via personal portable devices.
2.2.1.2.2.4 -
Mobile user interfaces shall include the capability to provide audible messages to the on-board users.
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Last updated: 11-02-04 |
