Interface: Harris County Transit Dispatch Center - Harris County Transit Buses
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.
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.
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 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 (Existing)
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 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.