Triangle Region ITS Architecture

PT01: Transit Vehicle Tracking Chapel Hill / EZ Rder

Need Area Description

This service package monitors current transit vehicle location using an Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) System for Chapel Hill Transit / EZ Rider. The location data may be used to determine real time schedule adherence and update the transit system's schedule in real–time.

Need Area Type

Unspecified

Service Package

PT01: Transit Vehicle Tracking Chapel Hill / EZ Rder

Includes Needs

Number	Need
01	Transit Operations needs to be able to monitor the location of transit vehicles in order to improve decision making by transit operators and provide more accurate information to travelers .
02	Transit Operations needs to be able to determine whether each transit vehicle is adhering to its schedule.
03	Transit Operations needs to be able to send transit vehicle location and schedule adherence data to other centers in order to support traveler information and traffic operations.