Interface: Trailways Dispatch Facility - Trailways Transit Vehicles

Information Flow Definitions

alarm acknowledge (Existing) Selected Comm Solution

Confirmation that alarm was received, instructions and additional information for the alarm initiator, and requests for additional information.

alarm notification (Existing) Selected Comm Solution

Notification of activation of an audible or silent alarm by a traveler in a public area or by a transit vehicle operator using an on-board device.

demand response passenger and use data (Planned) Selected Comm Solution

Data collected on board a demand response vehicle relating to the picking up and discharging of passengers.

fare collection data (Existing) Selected Comm Solution

Fare collection information including the summary of fare system data and financial payment transaction data.

fare management information (Existing) Selected Comm Solution

Transit fare information and transaction data used to manage transit fare processing.

transit schedule information (Existing) Selected Comm Solution

Current and projected transit schedule information used to initialize the transit vehicle with a vehicle assignment, monitor schedule performance, and develop corrective actions on-board.

transit traveler information (Existing) Selected Comm Solution

Transit information prepared to support transit users and other travelers. It contains transit schedules, real-time arrival information, fare schedules, alerts and advisories, and general transit service information.

transit traveler request (Existing) Selected Comm Solution

Request by a Transit traveler to summon assistance, request transit information, or request any other transit services.

transit vehicle conditions (Existing) Selected Comm Solution

Operating conditions of transit vehicle (e.g., engine running, oil pressure, fuel level and usage). It includes status of other on-board systems including user displays, passenger counters, and security systems. This overall status information is also collected from unused (out of service) vehicles.

transit vehicle loading data (Existing) Selected Comm Solution

Data collected on board the transit vehicle relating to passenger boarding and alighting.

transit vehicle location data (Existing) Selected Comm Solution

Current transit vehicle location and related operational conditions data provided by a transit vehicle.

transit vehicle operator information (Existing) Selected Comm Solution

Transit service instructions, wide area alerts, traffic information, road conditions, and other information for both transit and paratransit operators.

transit vehicle schedule performance (Existing) Selected Comm Solution

Estimated times of arrival and anticipated schedule deviations reported by a transit vehicle.