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Wichita Demand Response Transit Operations
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Definition:The Wichita Transit Demand Response Transit Operations service performs vehicle routing and scheduling as well as automatic operator assignment and monitoring for the Wichita Transit Operations Center demand responsive transit services. In addition, this service performs similar functions to support dynamic features of flexible-route transit services. This package monitors the current status of the Wichita Transit Operations Center transit fleet and supports allocation of these fleet resources to service incoming requests for transit service while also considering traffic conditions. The Wichita Transit Operations Center provides the necessary data processing and information display to assist the transit operator in making optimal use of the transit fleet.
This service includes the capability for a traveler request for personalized transit services to be made through the Wichita Transit Customer Information System. The Wichita Transit Customer Information System may either be operated by the Wichita Transit Operations Center or be independently owned and operated by a separate service provider. In the first scenario, the traveler makes a direct request to a specific paratransit service. In the second scenario, a third party service provider determines that the paratransit service is a viable means of satisfying a traveler request and makes a reservation for the traveler.
Elements Associated with Wichita Demand Response Transit Operations
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