Regional ITS Architecture

PT01: NCTD Transit Vehicle Tracking

Need Area Description

This service package monitors current fixed route transit vehicle location for NCTD buses using an Automated Vehicle Location System (OrbCad). The communications are delivered across the regional system.. The location data may be used to determine real time schedule adherence and update the transit system's schedule in real–time.

Need Area Type: Unspecified

Service Package

PT01: NCTD Transit Vehicle Tracking

Includes Needs

Number	Need
01	Transit Operations needs to be able to monitor the location of transit vehicles in order to improve decision making by transit operators and provide more accurate information to travelers .
02	Transit Operations needs to be able to determine whether each transit vehicle is adhering to its schedule.
03	Transit Operations needs to be able to send transit vehicle location and schedule adherence data to other centers in order to support traveler information and traffic operations.