PT01: Transit Vehicle Tracking: PACS
Need Area Description
This service package monitors current transit vehicle location using an Automated Vehicle Location System. The location data may be used to determine real time schedule adherence and update the transit system's schedule in real–time. Vehicle position may be determined either by the vehicle (e.g., through GPS) and relayed to the infrastructure or may be determined directly by the communications infrastructure. A two–way wireless communication link with the Transit Management Subsystem is used for relaying vehicle position and control measures. Fixed route transit systems may also employ beacons along the route to enable position determination and facilitate communications with each vehicle at fixed intervals. The Transit Management Subsystem processes this information, updates the transit schedule and makes real–time schedule information available to the Information Service Provider.
Need Area Type: Unspecified
Service Package
PT01: Transit Vehicle Tracking: PACSIncludes Needs
| Number | Need |
|---|---|
| 01 | Transit Operations needs to be able to monitor the location of transit vehicles in order to improve decision making by transit operators and provide more accurate information to travelers . |
| 02 | Transit Operations needs to be able to determine whether each transit vehicle is adhering to its schedule. |
| 03 | Transit Operations needs to be able to send transit vehicle location and schedule adherence data to other centers in order to support traveler information and traffic operations. |