Interface: CARTS Transit Operations Center - CARTS Transit Vehicles
Information Flow Definitions
alarm acknowledge (Existing)
Confirmation that alarm was received, instructions and additional information for the alarm initiator, and requests for additional information.
alarm notification (Existing)
Notification of activation of an audible or silent alarm by a traveler in a public area or by a transit vehicle operator using an on–board device.
authorization request (Existing)
Request to determine if a transportation user is authorized to use a particular transportation resource.
authorization response (Existing)
Notification of status of authorization request.
demand response passenger and use data (Existing)
Data collected on board a demand response vehicle relating to the picking up and discharging of passengers.
fare collection data (Existing)
Fare collection information including the summary of fare system data and financial payment transaction data.
fare management information (Existing)
Transit fare information and transaction data used to manage transit fare processing.
remote vehicle disable (Existing)
Signal used to remotely disable a transit vehicle.
secure area sensor control (Existing)
Information used to configure and control threat sensors (e.g., thermal, acoustic, radiological, chemical), object, motion and intrusion detection sensors. The provided information controls sensor data collection, aggregation, filtering, and other local processing.
secure area sensor data (Existing)
Data provided by threat sensors (e.g., thermal, acoustic, radiological, chemical), and intrusion, motion, and object detection sensors in secure areas indicating the sensor's operational status, raw and processed sensor data, and alarm indicators when a threat has been detected.
secure area surveillance control (Existing)
Information used to configure and control audio and video surveillance systems used for transportation infrastructure security in secure areas. The provided information controls surveillance data collection, aggregation, filtering, and other local processing.
secure area surveillance data (Existing)
Data collected from surveillance systems used to monitor secure areas. Includes video, audio, processed surveillance data, equipment operational status, and alarm indicators when a threat has been detected.
transit schedule information (Existing)
Current and projected transit schedule information used to initialize the transit vehicle with a vehicle assignment, monitor schedule performance, and develop corrective actions on–board.
transit stop locations (Existing)
The current geographic location and dimensions of transit stops. This flow may also include the road geometry in the vicinity of the stops as needed to support transit vehicle safety applications when arriving at or departing from stops.
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.
transit traveler information (Existing)
Transit information prepared to support transit users and other travelers. It contains transit schedules, real–time arrival information, fare schedules, alerts and advisories, and general transit service information.
transit traveler request (Existing)
Request by a Transit traveler to summon assistance, request transit information, or request any other transit services.
transit vehicle conditions (Existing)
Operating conditions of transit vehicle (e.g., engine running, oil pressure, fuel level and usage). It includes status of other on–board systems including user displays, passenger counters, and security systems. This overall status information is also collected from unused (out of service) vehicles.
transit vehicle loading data (Future)
Data collected on board the transit vehicle relating to passenger boarding and alighting.
transit vehicle location data (Existing)
Current transit vehicle location and related operational conditions data provided by a transit vehicle.
transit vehicle operator authentication information (Existing)
Information regarding on–board transit operator authentication
transit vehicle operator authentication update (Existing)
Results of authentication process or update of on–board authentication database.
transit vehicle operator information (Existing)
Transit service instructions, wide area alerts, traffic information, road conditions, and other information for both transit and paratransit operators.
transit vehicle schedule performance (Existing)
Estimated times of arrival and anticipated schedule deviations reported by a transit vehicle.