Integrated ITS Capabilities in Transit Vehicles


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"This flyer summarizes the identified human factors research needs for integrated in-vehicle systems for transit vehicles, one of five configurations of in-vehicle safety and driver information systems. A complete review of the research needs for all five configurations can be found in the final report FHWA-RD-98-178"--Page [1].







ITS Architecture


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Transit Bus Service Line and Cleaning Functions


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Provides a variety of approaches to transit bus service line and cleaning functions so transit agencies can evaluate the effectiveness of their own operations.







ITS Deployment Guidance for Transit Systems


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This technical edition provides guidance for the transit community on developing and implementing ITS systems and using the National ITS Architecture. It is written specifically for the transit community and focuses on transit applications of ITS and the National ITS Architecture. It provides practical assistance based on real life experiences with developing and implementing transit ITS systems. This is a comprehensive document that defines the key concepts, products, and components of ITS and the National ITS Architecture. This document serves as a basic reference tool for understanding and deploying ITS in transit. It consists of six major sections and four appendices.




Guidebook for Selecting Appropriate Technology Systems for Small Urban and Rural Public Transportation Operators


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This Guidebook is intended to support public transportation professionals in identifying and implementing appropriate technologies for their transit systems. It can be useful in the procurement of low-tech solutions, such as off-the-shelf computer software, as well as high-tech systems, such as automatic vehicle location systems. The intended audience for this Guidebook includes transit operators managing rural and small urban transit systems of varying size.







Understanding and Applying Advanced On-board Bus Electronics


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The report provides an overview of electronics and its application to buses and other transportation sectors. The report then addresses electronic integration, potential benefits offered by integration, and transit agency experiences with the technology. The report concludes with guidelines for implementing transit bus electronics. It is intended to be a primer on the subject, providing essential background information to serve as a starting point for acquiring additional knowledge.