Traveler Support Equipment for Shared Rides

Status: Planned

Description

'Traveler Support Equipment' represents the 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 this might be simple displays providing schedule information and imminent arrival signals. This may be extended to include multi–modal information including traffic conditions and transit schedules 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. It also supports service enrollment and electronic payment of transit fares. In addition to the traveler information provision, it also enhances security in public areas by supporting traveler activated silent alarms.

Stakeholders

StakeholderRoleRole Status
Public Private Car ShareOwnsPlanned

Physical Objects

Traveler Support Equipment

Functional Objects

Functional ObjectDescriptionUser Defined
Traveler Fare Management'Traveler Fare Management' provides the capability for the traveler to access and use a common fare medium for transit fares, tolls, and/or parking lot charges using a public device at or near the point of service. It accepts a service request and means of payment, verifies eligibility, calculates the amount due, collects payment, and identifies payment problems. It may be implemented using a card reader/dispenser in a point of sale device that includes a communications interface to the financial infrastructure to support payment collection and reconciliation.False
Traveler Trip Planning'Traveler Trip Planning' provides a personalized trip plan to the traveler. The trip plan is calculated based on preferences and constraints supplied by the traveler and provided to the traveler for confirmation. It represents kiosks and other fixed public interactive displays that may be used by travelers in public areas.False

Interfaces To

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Caltrans Website
Level 2 Cities TIC and Websites
Map Update System
Micro Mobility Services
MTS Paratransit Dispatch
NCTD – OCC
NCTD FLEX and LIFT Dispatch
NCTD Transit Information Center
Personal Payment Device
Private Mobility on Demand Shuttle Services
PRONTO Card
Public Private Car Share
Public Private Traveler Information
San Diego Gas and Electric Map
San Diego TIC and Website
SANDAG TIC and Website
Tourist Information System
Trans Network Co–op (TNC) Centers
Traveler