Interface: ETHRA Transportation Dispatch Center - TDOT Region 1 TMC - Knoxville

ETHRA Transportation Dispatch Center to TDOT Region 1 TMC - Knoxville Interface Diagram

Information Flow Definitions

demand responsive transit plan  (Planned)  Selected Comm Solution

Plan regarding overall demand responsive transit schedules and deployment.

demand responsive transit request  (Planned)  Selected Comm Solution

Request for paratransit support.

road network conditions  (Planned)  Selected Comm Solution

Current and forecasted traffic information, road and weather conditions, and other road network status. Either raw data, processed data, or some combination of both may be provided by this flow. Information on diversions and alternate routes, closures, and special traffic restrictions (lane/shoulder use, weight restrictions, width restrictions, HOV requirements) in effect is included.

transit and fare schedules  (Planned)  Selected Comm Solution

Transit service information including routes, schedules, and fare information. This also includes on–demand service information.

transit schedule adherence information  (Planned)  Selected Comm Solution

Dynamic transit schedule adherence and transit vehicle location information.

trip confirmation  (Planned)  Selected Comm Solution

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.