Knoxville Regional ITS Architecture

Interface: Knox County CAC Transit Dispatch Center - Knox County CAC Vehicles

Information Flow Definitions

alarm acknowledge  (Planned)  Selected Comm Solution

Confirmation that alarm was received, instructions and additional information for the alarm initiator, and requests for additional information.

alarm notification  (Planned)  Selected Comm Solution

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.

demand response passenger and use data  (Existing)  Selected Comm Solution

Data collected on board a demand response vehicle relating to the picking up and discharging of passengers.

fare collection data  (Planned)  Selected Comm Solution

Fare collection information including the summary of fare system data and financial payment transaction data.

fare management information  (Planned)  Selected Comm Solution

Transit fare information and transaction data used to manage transit fare processing.

secure area surveillance control  (Planned)  Selected Comm Solution

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  (Planned)  Selected Comm Solution

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 vehicle conditions  (Planned)  Selected Comm Solution

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 location data  (Existing)  Selected Comm Solution

Current transit vehicle location and related operational conditions data provided by a transit vehicle.

transit vehicle operator information  (Existing)  Selected Comm Solution

Transit service instructions, wide area alerts, traffic information, road conditions, and other information for both transit and paratransit operators.

transit vehicle schedule performance  (Existing)  Selected Comm Solution

Estimated times of arrival and anticipated schedule deviations reported by a transit vehicle.