Interface: Private Transit Routing Service Provider - MTS Paratransit Vehicle

Private Transit Routing Service Provider to MTS Paratransit Vehicle Interface Diagram

Information Flow Definitions

personal location  (Existing)  

The current location (latitude, longitude, and elevation) reported by the personal information device

transfer request  (Planned)  

A traveler request for a transfer between transit routes, services, or modes. The request may also include preferences such as a need for extra connection time or connection protection in the event of a delay.

transfer status  (Planned)  

Information indicating whether a requested transfer can be confirmed including specific information about the connection including fare payment information. Real–time updates are provided if the transfer status changes up to and including a reminder just prior to the transfer. In the event that a requested transfer is not feasible, alternatives including other transit, rideshare, and taxi options are provided.

transit user information  (Existing)  

Information about individual transit users boarding a transit vehicle, used to track a user's progress on a scheduled transit trip.

transit vehicle information  (Existing)  

Information about the transit vehicle route and stops, including current location along the route and next stop.

vehicle location and motion  (Existing)  

Data describing the vehicle's location in three dimensions, heading, speed, acceleration, braking status, and size.