Interface: NCTD FLEX and LIFT Dispatch - Bus Information Apps
Information Flow Definitions
personal transit information (Planned)
General and personalized transit information for a particular fixed route, flexible route, or paratransit system.
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 information user request (Planned)
Request for special transit routing, real–time schedule information, and availability information.
transit stop request (Planned)
Notification that a transit stop has been requested by a transit user at a roadside stop. This flow identifies the route, stop, and the time of the request.
trip confirmation (Planned)
Acknowledgement by the driver/traveler of acceptance of a trip plan with associated personal and payment information required to confirm reservations. Conversely, this flow may also reject the proposed trip plan. Confirmations include the selected route and subsequent trip confirmation messages will be issued for route changes.
trip plan (Planned)
A travel itinerary identifying a route and associated traveler information and instructions identifying recommended modes and transfer information, ride sharing options, and transit and parking reservation information. This flow also includes intermediate information that is provided as the trip plan is interactively created, including identification of alternatives, requests for additional information.