Private Sector Traveler Information Services

Status: Existing

Description

Traveler information service operated by a private entity.

Stakeholders

StakeholderRoleRole Status
Private Information ProviderOwnsExisting

Physical Objects

Transportation Information Center

Functional Objects

Functional ObjectDescriptionUser Defined
TIC Trip Planning'TIC Trip Planning' provides pre–trip and en route trip planning services for travelers. It receives origin, destination, constraints, and preferences and returns trip plan(s) that meet the supplied criteria. Trip plans may be based on current traffic and road conditions, transit schedule information, and other real–time traveler information. Candidate trip plans are multimodal and may include vehicle, transit, and alternate mode segments (e.g., rail, ferry, bicycle routes, and walkways) based on traveler preferences. It also confirms the trip plan for the traveler and supports reservations and advanced payment for portions of the trip. The trip plan includes specific routing information and instructions for each segment of the trip and may also include information and reservations for additional services (e.g., parking) along the route.False

Interfaces To

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CARTA Care–A–Van Dispatch Center
CARTA Fixed Route Dispatch Center
Catoosa Trans–Aid Dispatch Center
City of Chattanooga TOC
Dade County Transit Dispatch Center
Private Commercial Vehicle Dispatch Centers
Regional Transit Coordination Center
TDOT Region 2 TMC – Chattanooga
Walker County Transit Dispatch Center