TI02: Personalized Traveler Information: CARS
Need Area Description
This service package provides tailored information in response to a traveler request. Both real–time interactive request/response systems and information systems that "push" a tailored stream of information to the traveler based on a submitted profile are supported. The traveler can obtain current information regarding traffic conditions, roadway maintenance and construction, transit services, ride share/ride match, parking management, detours and pricing information. Although the Internet is the predominate network used for traveler information dissemination, a range of two–way wide–area wireless and fixed–point to fixed–point communications systems may be used to support the required data communications between the traveler and Information Service Provider. A variety of interactive devices may be used by the traveler to access information prior to a trip or en route including phone via a 511–like portal and web pages via kiosk, personal digital assistant, personal computer, and a variety of in–vehicle devices. This service package also allows value–added resellers to collect transportation information that can be aggregated and be available to their personal devices or remote traveler systems to better inform their customers of transportation conditions. Successful deployment of this service package relies on availability of real–time transportation data from roadway instrumentation, transit, probe vehicles or other means. A traveler may also input personal preferences and identification information via a "traveler card" that can convey information to the system about the traveler as well as receive updates from the system so the card can be updated over time.
Need Area Type: Unspecified
Service Package
TI02: Personalized Traveler Information: CARSIncludes Needs
| Number | Need |
|---|---|
| 01 | Traveler Information needs to be able to collect timely, accurate, and reliable traffic, transit, and other road conditions data from multiple sources in order to inform travelers of the latest conditions affecting their travel. |
| 02 | Traveler Information needs to be able to inform as much of the traveling public as possible using any available means to increase mobility and safety through better information. |
| 03 | Travelers, including drivers or passengers, need access to timely, accurate, and reliable traffic, transit, and other travel conditions in order to make informed decisions about their travel. |
| 04 | Travelers, including drivers or passengers, need to be able to request specific and customized information concerning current and future travel conditions in order to make decisions about their own travel. |