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T3 Webinar:Core Suite of ITS Technologies for Transit AgenciesMay 22, 2007 Webinar File(s)Text version of the PowerPoint presentation. Description of image or images on a slide contained in brackets.Slide 1: Title Slide Transit Core Suite of Technologies T3 Presentation Slide 2: Today's Speakers Host: Charlene Wilder Presenter: David W. Jackson Slide 3: Transit Core Suite of Technologies A Project Initiated by the FTA Office of Mobility Innovation and the ITSA-APTA ITS Public Transportation Forum Slide 4: Presentation Outline
Slide 5: Presentation Outline
Slide 6: Problem and Request PROBLEM: REQUEST: Slide 7: Response Provide a summary of the most basic and useful technologies for different types of transit agencies: PRODUCT #1: LISTS PRODUCT #2: BROCHURES Slide 8: Review Team Composition Core Technology Review Team
Volpe Center Team
Federal Team
Professional Associations
Slide 9: How Were the Core Technologies Determined?
Slide 10: Presentation Outline
Slide 11: Transit Technology Typology
Transit Technology Typology developed from:
Slide 12: Typology — Example
Slide 13: Typology Definitions
Slide 14: Presentation Outline
Slide 15: Transit Modes Covered
Slide 16: Division of Agencies
Slide 17: Fixed-Route Bus
Slide 18: Demand Response Services
Slide 19: Rural Transit
Slide 20: Human Services Transit (HST)
Slide 21: Rail Transit
Slide 22: Ferry Boat
Slide 23: Presentation Outline
Slide 24: What Is a TRANSIT CORE SUITE OF TECHNOLOGIES?
A list of basic and key technologies for each type of transit agency Slide 25: Fixed-Route Bus
Slide 26: Fixed-Route Bus: Large Bus Agencies
Slide 27: Demand Response Services
Slide 28: Demand Response Services For Medium and Large Demand Response Transit Agencies:
For Large Demand-Response Transit Agencies Only:
Slide 29: Rural Transit
Slide 30: Rural Transit For Medium and Large Rural Transit Agencies:
Slide 31: Human Services Transit
Slide 32: Human Services Transit For Large Human Services Transit Agencies or Brokerage Services Only:
Slide 33: Rail Transit
Slide 34: Rail Transit Commuter Rail Agencies Only:
Commuter Rail and Large Rail Agencies Only:
Large Rail Agencies Only:
Light Rail Only:
Slide 35: Ferry Boat
Light Ferry Agencies Only:
Slide 36: Presentation Outline
Slide 37: Summary of 11 Core Technologies
x = Secondary technology for modal agency to consider after Core deployed. Slide 38: Non-Core (Secondary) Technology to Consider
Slide 39: Automatic Vehicle Location [Slide title is "Automatic Vehicle Location." The slide displays an image of a bus equipped with a GPS device. From the image of the bus, one arrow points to an image of a PC in a dispatch center, indicating the real time location of that vehicle is being tracked at the Dispatch Center. The slide also shows an image of a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT), receiving data from the dispatch center, indicating that the Dispatch Center can communicate to the bus via the MDT.] Slide 40: Transit Communications [Slide title is "Transit Communications." Slide shows different types of communication platforms for achieving communication between transit vehicles and devices. Communication systems are any technology used to pass information from one user to another user in a useable form via wire, radio, laser, or other links (microwave, etc.). Typical basic transit communication starts with the conventional land mobile communication (primarily the analog radio). Communication systems can now be used to transmit voice, text, data, and video, while advanced communication systems are now enabling remote vehicle control. Cell phones, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs), CCTV feeds, and other wireless communication equipment are now being used alongside conventional transit radio for transit operations communication.] Slide 41: Traveler Information [Slide title is "Traveler Information." The slide shows different ways that users can obtain traveler information, from Transit Centers, En-Route Real Time Transit and Multimodal Information, In-state Information Kiosks, Work/Home Trip Planning. Traveler Information Systems enable the transit customer to receive travel information regarding the transit mode or other modes that the traveler may take. Traveler Information Systems include a broad range of computer and communication technologies, ranging from a customer service phone line to the ability for the traveler to obtain automated trip planning assistance and real-time transit and traffic information over a variety of media (home computer, PDA, cell phone, in-station kiosks, station electronic route status signage, en-route real-time transit & multimodal info via wireless network, etc.).] Slide 42: Data Management and GIS [Slide title is "Data Management and GIS (Geographic Information System)." The slide shows interconnected images that convey technologies that allow a transit agency to gather, manage, report, and store (archive) any desired set of data relating to clients, schedules, trips, and billing. GIS is a computer mapping application that displays and analyzes the spatial relationship of the different data such as vehicle routes, trip pick-up and drop-off points, transit stops, streets, landmarks, and terrain characteristics. GIS is often used to graphically display AVL data.] Slide 43: Computer-Aided Dispatch and Scheduling (CADS) [Slide title is "Computer Aided Dispatch and Scheduling (CAD)." The slide shows hardware (Mobile Data Terminals) and software (computer-aided dispatch software) used in CAD dispatch and scheduling. Transit-specific software that incorporates transit routes, schedules, any trip orders, and vehicle assignments to allow dispatchers to know where the transit vehicles are located, which enables dispatchers to more efficiently dispatch trip requests or to better maintain service and respond to disruptions, such as a disabled bus. CAD is often integrated with AVL, GIS, and Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) technologies to provide advanced real-time system capabilities.] Slide 44: Maintenance Management [Slide title is "Maintenance Management." The slide shows hardware and software applications used in maintenance management. In-vehicle diagnostics system that monitors conditions of transit vehicle components, especially the engines, and provides failure warnings. Out-of-tolerance conditions may be passed on to dispatch in real-time using a radio data connection between the transit vehicle and central control or downloaded during vehicle servicing at the transit garage. This system includes software that manages the maintenance records of each transit vehicle and parts inventories. This type of system is also known as Vehicle Component Monitoring, Automatic Vehicle Monitoring, and Maintenance Tracking.] Slide 45: Electronic Fare Payment [Slide title is "Electronic Fare Payment." The slide shows types of Electronic Fare Payment Collection Systems, which are automated means of collecting and processing fares that enable customers to use a variety of mediums (magnetic stripe cards, smart cards, credit cards, tokens, cash) to pay for transit trips, while simplifying the fare collection for the transit providers. It is possible for the bar codes on a fare media to be configured to enable automated passenger identification for billing purposes. Advanced payment systems also allow for multiple uses of the cards used to pay the transit fare. Multiple uses may include payment on multiple (public & private) transportation modes and systems and possibly for shopping.] Slide 46: Security Cameras and Systems [Slide title is "Security Camera and Systems." The slide shows different camera and video hardware used in security systems. Security systems are technologies that enhance the security (and possibly safety) of transit customers, personnel, equipment, and facilities. Technologies include radio communications, silent alarms, covert microphones, closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras (also known as video surveillance), AVL and other equipment that assist transit agencies in monitoring from select locations and on select equipment (PCs, video walls, etc.) and responding to situations on board vehicles, along the routes, and at transit facilities.] Slide 47: Weather Information Systems [Slide title is "Weather Information Systems." Slide shows a diagram of an environmental sensor station and pictures weather events. Weather Information Systems provide weather information tailored to particular agency requirements, including current and forecast road, surface, or travel conditions (e.g., flooding, heat advisories, wind advisories, visibility, icing conditions, and water temperature). These systems use sensors located at environmental sensor stations (ESS) to monitor the conditions. This information must be timely and accurate in order to be of significant benefit to transportation decision-makers.] Slide 48: Advanced Passenger Counter [Slide title is "Advanced Passenger Counter." Slide shows an image of a bus and points on the bus where Advanced Passenger Counter (APC) devices collect passenger counts. An on-board or in-facility data collection tool that automatically counts passenger boardings and alightings by time and location. APC technologies include treadle mats, horizontal or vertical infrared beams, or machine vision applications. APC data can be used for real-time service monitoring or service planning purposes.] Slide 49: Traffic Signal Priority [Slide title is "Traffic Signal Priority." The slide shows an image of a signalized intersection. Another image of a light rail vehicle equipped with detection systems used in signal priority systems. Transit Signal Priority (TSP) systems are means of giving emergency vehicles (police, fire, ambulance) or high occupancy vehicles (especially light rail trains and buses) priority at traffic signals by truncating the red signal phase or extending the green phase in order to minimize the emergency or transit vehicle delay. The priority may be actuated manually (e.g., by the driver pressing a switch on the bus), or automatically (e.g., linked to an AVL system). Detection equipment may include an optical strobe light and detector or radio frequency — infrared tags and reader. Also known as Adaptive Signal Timing.] Slide 50: Presentation Outline
Slide 51: The Review Team Selected the Core Technology Lists by Mode and Modal Size ... NOW WHAT? Product Line Fact Sheets What information about technology/ systems needs to be summarized for decision makers? Slide 52: What Is a Product Line Fact Sheet? Two- to four-page summaries of specific Core Suite technologies Non-technical layman information Slide 53: Transit Technology Fact Sheet 2 Types of Fact Sheets
Slide 54: Transit Technology Fact Sheet Fact Sheet Contents
Slide 55: Dissemination on All Applicable Websites [Organization logos appear for The Professional Capacity Building Program, Federal Transit Administration, Community Transportation Association, American Public Transportation Association, United We Ride, and ITS America] Slide 56: Training Opportunities Featured Resources
Slide 57: Presentation Outline
Slide 58: Federal Contacts
Slide 59: Transit ITS Project Data
Slide 60: Upcoming T3 Webinar
Slide 61: Transit Core Suite of Technologies David W. Jackson | |
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