Interface: Regional Traveler Information System - Rideshare / Carpool Coordination
Architecture Flow Definitions
alternate mode information (Planned) Applicable ITS Standards
Schedule information for alternate mode transportation providers such as air, ferry, and passenger–carrying heavy rail.
interactive traveler information (Planned) Applicable ITS Standards
Traveler information provided in response to a traveler request. The provided information includes traffic and road conditions, advisories, incidents, payment information, transit services, parking information, weather information, and other travel–related data updates and confirmations.
traveler alerts (Planned) Applicable ITS Standards
Traveler information alerts reporting congestion, incidents, adverse road or weather conditions, parking availability, transit service delays or interruptions, and other information that may impact the traveler. Relevant alerts are provided based on traveler–supplied profile information including trip characteristics and preferences.
traveler input (Planned)
User input from a traveler to summon assistance, request travel information, make a reservation, or request any other traveler service.
traveler interface updates (Planned)
Visual or audio information (e.g., routes, messages, guidance, emergency information) that is provided to the traveler.
traveler request (Planned) Applicable ITS Standards
A request for traveler information including traffic, transit, toll, parking, road weather conditions, event, and passenger rail information. The request identifies the type of information, the area of interest, parameters that are used to prioritize or filter the returned information, and sorting preferences.
trip confirmation (Planned) Applicable ITS Standards
Acknowledgement by the driver/traveler of acceptance of a trip plan with associated personal and payment information required to confirm reservations.
trip plan (Planned) Applicable ITS Standards
A travel itinerary identifying a route and associated traveler information and instructions identifying recommended modes and transfer information, ride sharing options, and transit and parking reservation information.
trip request (Planned) Applicable ITS Standards
Request for trip planning services that identifies the trip origin, destination(s), timing, preferences, and constraints. The request may also include the requestor's location or a request for transit and parking reservations and ridesharing options associated with the trip.
user profile (Planned) Applicable ITS Standards
Information provided to register for a travel service and create a user account. The provided information includes personal identification, traveler preferences (e.g., maximum transfer wait time, maximum walking distance, mode preferences, special needs), device information, a user ID and password, and information to support payment transactions, if applicable.