2.2 En-route Transit Information (User Service*)
The En-Route Transit Information user service provides information to travelers using public transportation after they begin their trips. Real-time, accurate transit service information will be available on-board the vehicle, at transit stations and bus stops to assist travelers in making informed decisions and itinerary modifications while a trip is underway.
User Service Requirements*:
| 2.2.0 | ITS shall include an En-Route Transit Information (TI) function. En-Route Transit Information provides travelers with real-time transit and high-occupancy vehicle information allowing travel alternatives to be chosen once the traveler is en-route. It consists of three major functions, which are, (1) Information Distribution, (2) Information Receipt, and (3) Information Processing. This capability integrates information from different transit modes and presents it to travelers for decision making. |
| PSpecs*: 4.1.7 , 4.2.2 , 4.2.3.5 , 4.6.4 , 4.7.1 , 5.1.5 , 6.2.1 , 6.2.3 , 6.2.4 , 6.7.1.2 , 6.7.3.1 , 6.7.3.2 , 6.7.3.5 , 7.4.1.2 | |
| 2.2.1 | TI shall include an Information Distribution function that disseminates information to travelers. |
| PSpecs*: 4.1.7 , 4.2.2 , 4.2.3.5 , 4.6.4 , 4.7.1 , 5.1.5 , 6.2.1 , 6.2.3 , 6.2.4 , 6.7.1.2 , 6.7.3.1 , 6.7.3.2 , 6.7.3.5 , 7.4.1.2 | |
| 2.2.1.1 | Information Distribution shall include an Information Network capability. |
| PSpecs*: 4.1.7 , 4.2.2 , 4.2.3.5 , 5.1.5 , 6.2.1 , 6.2.3 , 6.2.4 , 6.7.3.1 , 6.7.3.2 , 6.7.3.5 , 7.4.1.2 | |
| 2.2.1.1.1 | The Information Network shall provide the capability to furnish users with real-time travel related information while they are traveling. |
| PSpecs*: 4.1.7 , 6.2.1 , 6.2.3 , 6.2.4 , 6.7.3.1 , 6.7.3.2 , 6.7.3.5 | |
| 2.2.1.1.2 | The Information Network shall provide the capability to disseminate information to travelers that will assist them in making decisions about transfers. |
| PSpecs*: 4.1.7 | |
| 2.2.1.1.3 | The Information Network shall provide the capability to disseminate information to travelers that will assist them in making decisions in the modification (includes both intermode and intramode) of their trips. |
| PSpecs*: 4.1.7 , 6.2.4 | |
| 2.2.1.1.4 | The Information Network shall provide all users with information that is from a single source in order to ensure consistency across all users. |
| PSpecs*: 4.1.7 , 4.2.2 , 4.2.3.5 , 5.1.5 , 6.2.4 , 7.4.1.2 | |
| 2.2.1.2 | Information Distribution shall include a User Interface feature. |
| PSpecs*: 4.1.7 , 4.6.4 , 4.7.1 , 6.7.1.2 , 6.7.3.1 , 6.7.3.2 , 6.7.3.5 | |
| 2.2.1.2.1 | User Interface shall provide the capability for users to access travel related information at fixed locations. |
| PSpecs*: 4.7.1 | |
| 2.2.1.2.1.1 | Fixed location user interfaces shall be provided at transit stops. |
| PSpecs*: 4.7.1 | |
| 2.2.1.2.1.1.1 | Transit stop user interfaces shall have interactive visual displays. |
| PSpecs*: 4.7.1 | |
| 2.2.1.2.1.1.2 | Transit stop user interfaces shall provide audio messages containing the following: |
| PSpecs*: 4.7.1 | |
| 2.2.1.2.1.1.2(a) | Notification of imminent transit arrival. |
| PSpecs*: 4.7.1 | |
| 2.2.1.2.1.1.2(b) | Identification of route of arriving transit vehicles. |
| PSpecs*: 4.7.1 | |
| 2.2.1.2.1.1.3 | Transit stop user interfaces shall provide the capability to provide information to individuals who are physically impaired. |
| PSpecs*: 4.7.1 | |
| 2.2.1.2.1.2 | Fixed location user interface shall provide interactive video (e.g., cable TV) interfaces in kiosks at the following: |
| PSpecs*: 4.7.1 | |
| 2.2.1.2.1.2(a) | Travel information centers. |
| PSpecs*: 4.7.1 | |
| 2.2.1.2.1.2(b) | Transfer points. |
| PSpecs*: 4.7.1 | |
| 2.2.1.2.1.2(c) | Wayside stops. |
| PSpecs*: 4.7.1 | |
| 2.2.1.2.1.3 | Fixed location user interface shall provide the capability to utilize local ATM networks to provide travel information to users. |
| PSpecs*: 4.7.1 | |
| 2.2.1.2.2 | User Interface shall provide the capability for users to access travel related information at mobile locations. |
| PSpecs*: 4.1.7 , 4.6.4 , 4.7.1 , 6.7.1.2 , 6.7.3.1 , 6.7.3.2 , 6.7.3.5 | |
| 2.2.1.2.2.1 | Mobile Location user interfaces shall provide the capability for users, either one passenger at a time or to a group environment, to access travel related information while on board transit vehicles. |
| PSpecs*: 4.1.7 , 4.6.4 , 4.7.1 , 6.7.1.2 , 6.7.3.1 , 6.7.3.2 | |
| 2.2.1.2.2.2 | Mobile user interfaces shall provide the capability for users to access travel related information while in transit vehicles through the use of variable message signs. |
| PSpecs*: 4.1.7 , 4.6.4 , 4.7.1 , 6.7.1.2 , 6.7.3.1 , 6.7.3.2 | |
| 2.2.1.2.2.3 | Mobile user interfaces shall provide the capability for users to access travel related information via personal portable devices. |
| PSpecs*: 4.1.7 , 4.6.4 , 4.7.1 , 6.7.1.2 , 6.7.3.1 , 6.7.3.2 | |
| 2.2.1.2.2.4 | Mobile user interfaces shall include the capability to provide audible messages to the on-board users. |
| PSpecs*: 4.1.7 , 4.6.4 , 4.7.1 , 6.7.1.2 , 6.7.3.1 , 6.7.3.2 | |
| 2.2.2 | TI shall include an Information Receipt function for acquiring that data that are used for generation of the En-Route Transit Information. |
| PSpecs*: 6.2.1 , 6.2.3 | |
| 2.2.2.1 | Information Receipt shall provide the capability to be continuously updated with real-time information from each transit system within the local area of jurisdiction. |
| PSpecs*: 6.2.3 | |
| 2.2.2.2 | Information Receipt shall provide the capability to be updated with information that is inclusive of all possible transportation modes within the local area of jurisdiction. |
| PSpecs*: 6.2.3 | |
| 2.2.2.3 | Information Receipt shall provide the capability to be updated with information from all providers of transportation services in the local area of jurisdiction to include: |
| PSpecs*: 6.2.1 , 6.2.3 | |
| 2.2.2.3(a) | Regional paratransit services. |
| PSpecs*: 6.2.3 | |
| 2.2.2.3(b) | Public providers. |
| PSpecs*: 6.2.3 | |
| 2.2.2.3(c) | Private providers. |
| PSpecs*: 6.2.3 | |
| 2.2.3 | TI shall include an Information Processing function for processing that data used for generation of the En-Route Transit Information. |
| PSpecs*: 6.2.1 , 6.2.3 , 6.2.4 | |
| 2.2.3.1 | Information Processing shall include an information collection feature. |
| PSpecs*: 6.2.1 , 6.2.3 , 6.2.4 | |
| 2.2.3.1.1 | Information collection shall acquire transit operations information to include, but not be limited to, the following type: |
| PSpecs*: 6.2.1 , 6.2.3 , 6.2.4 | |
| 2.2.3.1.1(a) | Schedule. |
| PSpecs*: 6.2.3 | |
| 2.2.3.1.1(b) | Actual service provided. |
| PSpecs*: 6.2.3 | |
| 2.2.3.1.1(c) | Next available vehicle, based on actual operating conditions. |
| PSpecs*: 6.2.3 | |
| 2.2.3.1.1(d) | Transfer options describing available services and their associated schedules. |
| PSpecs*: 6.2.3 | |
| 2.2.3.1.2 | Information collection shall acquire transit situation conditions to include, but not be limited to, the following type: |
| PSpecs*: 6.2.3 | |
| 2.2.3.1.2(a) | Actual road data. |
| PSpecs*: 6.2.3 | |
| 2.2.3.1.2(b) | Traffic data. |
| PSpecs*: 6.2.3 | |
| 2.2.3.2 | Information Processing shall include an information integration feature. |
| PSpecs*: 6.2.3 , 6.2.4 | |
| 2.2.3.2.1 | Information integration shall collect data, store it and maintain it on-line. |
| PSpecs*: 6.2.3 , 6.2.4 | |
| 2.2.3.2.2 | Information integration shall collect data from traffic and transit systems including, but not limited to, the following: |
| PSpecs*: 6.2.3 , 6.2.4 | |
| 2.2.3.2.2(a) | Transit systems. |
| PSpecs*: 6.2.4 | |
| 2.2.3.2.2(b) | Traffic management services. |
| PSpecs*: 6.2.4 | |
| 2.2.3.2.2(c) | Rideshare programs. |
| PSpecs*: 6.2.4 |
