Stakeholder |
Element Name |
Functional Area/Role |
Functional Area Description |
NYC DOT - Department of Transportation |
NYC DOT Division of Ferry Operations Ferries |
On-board Transit Trip Monitoring |
This on-board equipment package tracks vehicle location, monitors fuel usage, collects operational status (doors opened/closed, running times, etc.) and sends the collected, time stamped data to the Transit Management Subsystem. |
NYC DOT - Department of Transportation |
NYC DOT Division of Ferry Operations Systems |
Transit Center Vehicle Tracking |
This equipment package monitors transit vehicle location. The location information is collected via a data communication link between the transit vehicles and the transit center. The location information is presented to the transit operator on a digitized map of the transit service area. The location data may be used to determine real time schedule adherence and update the transit system’s schedule in real-time. The real-time schedule information is provided to Information Service Providers and the Transit Center Information Services equipment package, which furnish the information to travelers. |