TAPS Transit Dispatch Equipment Packages

 

The following equipment packages are associated with the "TAPS Transit Dispatch" element.   Select the "Details" icon to see the detailed requirements associated with each equipment package, or consult the National ITS Architecture web site for more information.

 

Transit Center Fare and Load Management

Management of fare collection at the center - includes setting and distributing fare information, central processing of fares for transit as well as other ITS services, links to financial institutions and enforcement agencies.

 

Transit Center Information Services

Provide interactive traveler information to travelers (on-board transit vehicles, at stops/stations, using personal devices), traveler information service providers, media, and other transit organizations. Includes routes, schedules, transfer options, fares, real-time schedule adherence, current incidents, weather conditions, yellow pages, and special events.

 

Transit Center Multi-Modal Coordination

Generate requests for transit priority on routes and at certain intersections. Coordinate schedules with other agencies and modes, including transit transfer cluster and transfer point information.

 

Transit Center Paratransit Operations

Planning and scheduling of demand responsive transit (i.e. paratransit) services, includes automatic operator assignment and monitoring.

 

Transit Center Security

Monitor transit vehicle operator or traveler activated alarms; authenticate transit vehicle operators; remotely disable a transit vehicle; alert operators, travelers, and police to potential incidents identified by these security features.

 

Transit Center Tracking and Dispatch

Monitoring transit vehicle locations via interactions with on-board systems and determining vehicle schedule adherence. Furnish users with real-time transit related information and maintain interface with digital map providers.

 

Transit Data Collection

Collection and storage of transit management data. For use by operations personnel or data archives in the region.

 

Transit Environmental Monitoring

Current and forecast road and weather information assimilated from weather service providers and vehicle probes. The information is monitored and forwarded to other agencies to more effectively manage transit operations.

 

Transit Evacuation Support

Support evacuation and subsequent reentry of a population in the vicinity of a disaster or other emergency. Coordinate regional evacuation plans and resources including transit and school bus fleets.

 

Transit Garage Maintenance

Collect operational and maintenance data from transit vehicles, manage vehicle service histories, automatically generate preventative maintenance schedules, and provide information to service personnel.

 

Transit Garage Operations

Assignment of transit vehicles and operators to routes or service areas in a fair manner while minimizing labor and overtime services, considering operator preferences, qualifications, accumulated work hours, and other information about each operator.