PT02: Transit Fixed-Route Operations
Need Area Description
This service package performs automated dispatch and system monitoring for fixed–route and flexible–route transit services. This service performs scheduling activities including the creation of schedules, blocks and runs, as well as operator assignment. This service monitors the transit vehicle trip performance against the schedule and provides information displays at the Transit Management Center.
Need Area Type
Mobility
Service Package
PT02: Transit Fixed-Route Operations
Includes Needs
| Number | Need |
|---|---|
| 01 | Transit Operations needs to be able to create and update schedules for fixed route or flexible route transit routes in order to plan transit operations. |
| 02 | Transit Operations needs to be able to disseminate transit schedules for fixed route or flexible route transit routes to traveler information centers. |
| 03 | Transit Operations needs to be able to dispatch transit vehicles for fixed route or flexible route runs. |
| 04 | Transit Operations need to be able to schedule blocks (vehicle assignments) and runs (operator assignments) for fixed route or flexible route transit operations. |
| 05 | Transit Operations need to be able to monitor transit vehicle schedule adherence in order to manage fixed route or flexible route transit operations. |
| 06 | Transit Operations need to have real time information about the road network in order to increase the effectiveness of operations for fixed route or flexible route transit. |