Interface: Regional Transit Agency Offices - Regional Transit Vehicles

Regional Transit Agency Offices to Regional Transit Vehicles Interface Diagram

Information Flow Definitions

alarm acknowledge  (Future)  Selected Comm Solution

Confirmation that alarm was received, instructions and additional information for the alarm initiator, and requests for additional information.

alarm notification  (Future)  Selected Comm Solution

Notification of activation of an audible or silent alarm by a traveler in a public area or by a transit vehicle operator using an on–board device.

fare collection data  (Future)  Selected Comm Solution

Fare collection information including the summary of fare system data and financial payment transaction data.

fare management information  (Future)  Selected Comm Solution

Transit fare information and transaction data used to manage transit fare processing.

transit schedule information  (Existing)  Selected Comm Solution

Current and projected transit schedule information used to initialize the transit vehicle with a vehicle assignment, monitor schedule performance, and develop corrective actions on–board.

transit vehicle conditions  (Future)  Selected Comm Solution

Operating conditions of transit vehicle (e.g., engine running, oil pressure, fuel level and usage). It includes status of other on–board systems including user displays, passenger counters, and security systems. This overall status information is also collected from unused (out of service) vehicles.

transit vehicle loading data  (Future)  Selected Comm Solution

Data collected on board the transit vehicle relating to passenger boarding and alighting.

transit vehicle location data  (Future)  Selected Comm Solution

Current transit vehicle location and related operational conditions data provided by a transit vehicle.

transit vehicle operator information  (Existing)  Selected Comm Solution

Transit service instructions, wide area alerts, traffic information, road conditions, and other information for both transit and paratransit operators.

transit vehicle schedule performance  (Future)  Selected Comm Solution

Estimated times of arrival and anticipated schedule deviations reported by a transit vehicle.