Interface: Valley Regional Transit Dispatch and Call Centers - County and Municipal Traveler Information Systems

Valley Regional Transit Dispatch and Call Centers to County and Municipal Traveler Information Systems Interface Diagram

Architecture Flow Definitions

alert notification  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Notification of a major emergency such as a natural or man–made disaster, civil emergency, or child abduction for distribution to the public. The flow identifies the alert originator, the nature of the emergency, the geographic area affected by the emergency, the effective time period, and information and instructions necessary for the public to respond to the alert. This flow may also identify specific information that should not be released to the public.

alert status  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Information indicating the current status of the emergency alert including identification of the traveler and driver information systems that are being used to provide the alert.

emergency transit schedule information  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Information on transit schedule and service changes that adapt the service to better meet needs of responders and the general public in an emergency situation, including special service schedules supporting evacuation.

evacuation information  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Evacuation instructions and information including evacuation zones, evacuation times, and reentry times.

incident information for public  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Report of current desensitized incident information prepared for public dissemination.

transit and fare schedules  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Transit service information including routes, schedules, and fare information.

transit fare information  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Information provided by transit management that supports fare payment transactions.

transit incident information  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Information on transit incidents that impact transit services for public dissemination.

transit schedule adherence information  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Dynamic transit schedule adherence and transit vehicle location information.

transit trip plan  (Planned)  Applicable ITS Standards

An origin–destination transit trip that may involve multiple modes and connections.

transit trip request  (Planned)  Applicable ITS Standards

Request for a transit trip plan that is responsive to traveler requirements such as schedule, cost, or duration.

transportation system status  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Current status and condition of transportation infrastructure (e.g., tunnels, bridges, interchanges, TMC offices, maintenance facilities). In case of disaster or major incident, this flow provides an assessment of damage sustained by the surface transportation system including location and extent of the damage, estimate of remaining capacity and necessary restrictions, and time frame for repair and recovery.

trip confirmation  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Acknowledgement by the driver/traveler of acceptance of a trip plan with associated personal and payment information required to confirm reservations.