PT08: Transit Traveler Information

Need Area Description

This service package provides transit users at transit stops and on–board transit vehicles with ready access to transit information. The information services include transit stop annunciation, imminent arrival signs, and real–time transit schedule displays that are of general interest to transit users. Systems that provide custom transit trip itineraries and other tailored transit information services are also represented by this service package.

Need Area Type

Mobility

Service Package

PT08: Transit Traveler Information

Includes Needs

NumberNeed
01Transit Operations needs to be able to provide static and real time transit information to traveler information systems and the media in order to increase travelers' ability to plan and manage their trips.
02Transit Operations needs to be able to provide static and real time transit information directly to travelers either pre–trip or en route in order to support traveler trip decisions.
03Transit Operations needs to be able to share static and real time transit information with other transit operations in order to facilitate multisystem trip planning.