COAST Bus Stops and Transfer Points - Remote Traveler Support Functionality
Subsystem Description
The Remote Traveler Support Subsystem (RTSS) provides access to traveler information at transit stations, transit stops, other fixed sites along travel routes (e.g., rest stops, merchant locations), and major trip generation locations such as special event centers, hotels, office complexes, amusement parks, and theaters. Traveler information access points include kiosks and informational displays supporting varied levels of interaction and information access. At transit stops, simple displays providing schedule information and imminent arrival signals can be provided. This basic information may be extended to include multi-modal information including traffic conditions and transit schedules along with yellow pages information to support mode and route selection at major trip generation sites. Personalized route planning and route guidance information can also be provided based on criteria supplied by the traveler. The subsystem also supports electronic payment of transit fares.
In addition to the traveler information provisions, this subsystem also supports security and safety monitoring of public areas. This monitoring includes traveler activated silent alarms, as well as surveillance and sensor equipment. The surveillance equipment includes video (e.g. CCTV cameras) and/or audio systems. The sensor equipment includes threat sensors (e.g. chemical agent, toxic industrial chemical, biological, explosives, and radiological sensors) and object detection sensors (e.g. metal detectors).
Functional Area: Remote Transit Information Services
Public traveler interface that provides real-time travel-related information at transit stops and multi-modal transfer points, including general annunciation, display of imminent arrival information, the latest available information on transit routes, schedules, transfer options, available services, fares, and real-time schedule adherence.
| ID | Requirement | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The public interface for travelers shall collect and provide real-time travel-related information at transit stops, multi-modal transfer points, and other public transportation areas. | Planned |
| 2 | The public interface for travelers shall collect and present to the transit traveler information on transit routes, schedules, and real-time schedule adherence. | Planned |
| 3 | The public interface for travelers shall provide support for general annunciation and/or display of imminent arrival information and other information of general interest to transit users. | Planned |
| 4 | The public interface for travelers shall present information to the traveler in a form suitable for travelers with physical disabilities. | Planned |
Functional Area: Traveler Secure Area Surveillance
Security surveillance devices that monitor traveler-frequented areas such as transit stops and rest stops.
| ID | Requirement | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The field element shall include video and/or audio surveillance of traveler secure areas including transit stations, transit stops, rest areas, park and ride lots, and other fixed sites along travel routes (e.g., emergency pull-off areas and traveler information centers). | Planned |
| 2 | The field element shall be remotely controlled by a center. | Planned |
| 3 | The field element shall provide equipment status and fault indication of surveillance equipment to a center. | Planned |
| 4 | The field element shall provide raw video or audio data. | Planned |