Travel and Transportation Management
The Travel and Transportation Management user service bundle comprises the following user services:
- En-Route Driver Information providing in-vehicle information on incidents, roadway
and traffic, environmental, and trip information from highway advisory radio (HAR),
dynamic message signs (DMS), and personal data assistance (PDA) technologies.
- Route Guidance providing in-vehicle navigation using automatic vehicle location (AVL)
technologies.
- Traveler Services Information providing information on parking facilities, lodging,
fuel stations, and related services from electronic yellow page technology.
- Traffic Control which uses advanced hardware and software technologies (e.g. SCATS
and SCOOT) to optimize signal control performance.
- Incident Management which uses sensor and communications technologies to detect, verify,
and respond to incidents. - Emissions Testing and Mitigation which uses advanced technologies to detect and control
mobile emissions as stipulated in CAAA of 1990.
- Highway Rail Intersection which uses collision detection/avoidance and signal control
technologies to increase safety at highway/rail intersections.
The following services are also included in this user service bundle:
- Pre-Trip Travel Information: provides multi-modal transportation information (e.g.
trip schedule, fare, roadway condition, and environmental conditions) via technologies
using kiosk, CATV, and PDA (personal Digital Assistance).
- Ride Matching and Reservation: provides real-time (dynamic) ridesharing information
using AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location) technology.
- Demand Management and Operations: leverages available information technologies to provide travelers with travel alternatives other than single occupancy vehicle (SOV) mode.
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