ITS Education: Transit Management

Transit Management Systems in Metropolitan areas have implemented fleet management systems, including hardware/software components on buses and in dispatching centers, software, available radio communications spectrum, operator training, and maintenance. Depending on the needs, the fleet management system would utilize automatic vehicle location, including advanced voice and data communications, automatic passenger counting, driver information (voice and video), vehicle diagnostics, linkage to Geographic Information Systems, and computer aided dispatching. These systems reduce cost by improving efficiency while providing better information and service to travelers.

These systems often include interface with signal systems for priority. They also utilize automatic fare payment hardware and software so riders can use many modes of travel with only one fare payment card; no cash is required. Large transit management systems, such as in Atlanta and many European cities, display real-time displays of arrival times, trip times and interactive route planning.

For further information contact NCDOT, Public Transportation Division:

Location and Delivery Address: Public Transportation Division North Carolina Department of Transportation State Transportation Building, 5th Floor 1 South Wilmington Street Raleigh, N.C. 27601-1494 [ map of central Raleigh ]

Correspondence Address: Public Transportation Division North Carolina Department of Transportation 1550 Mail Service Center Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1550

Telephone and Facsimile:
Telephone:	(919) 733-4713
Fax:	(919) 733-1391