Transit Stop Information Services Functional Area

Description

'Transit Stop Information Services' furnishes transit users with real–time travel–related information at transit stops, multi–modal transfer points, and other public transportation areas. It provides transit users with information on transit routes, schedules, transfer options, available services, fares, and real–time schedule adherence. In addition to tailored information for individual transit users, it supports general annunciation and/or display of imminent arrival information and other information of general interest to transit users.

Included In

CARTA Transit Kiosks
CARTA Bus Stop DMS

Functional Requirements

IDRequirement
01The public interface for travelers shall collect and provide real–time travel–related information at transit stops, multi–modal transfer points, and other public transportation areas.
02The public interface for travelers shall collect and present to the transit traveler information on transit routes, schedules, and real–time schedule adherence.
03The public interface for travelers shall provide support for general annunciation and/or display of imminent arrival information and other information of general interest to transit users.
04The public interface for travelers shall present information to the traveler in a form suitable for travelers with physical disabilities including travelers who are visually impaired.
05The public interface for travelers shall provide the number of passengers entering and exiting a transit vehicle.
05The public interface for travelers shall allow the traveler to request the transit vehicle at the transit stop.
06The public interface for travelers shall allow a traveler to provide a trip request and ask for connection protection for the trip.