Interface: Personal Communication Devices - Private Information Services Providers

Personal Communication Devices to Private Information Services Providers Interface Diagram

Architecture Flow Definitions

broadcast traveler information  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

General traveler information that contains traffic and road conditions, link travel times, incidents, advisories, restrictions, transit service information, weather information, parking information, and other related traveler information.

emergency traveler information  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Public notification of an emergency such as a natural or man–made disaster, civil emergency, or child abduction. This flow also includes evacuation information including evacuation instructions, evacuation zones, recommended evacuation times, tailored evacuation routes and destinations, traffic and road conditions along the evacuation routes, traveler services and shelter information, and reentry times and instructions.

emergency traveler information request  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Request for alerts, evacuation information, and other emergency information provided to the traveling public.

evacuation assistance information  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Information on evacuation resources including self–evacuation options, anticipated pickup time and location if a transportation asset is to be deployed, destination shelter, and supporting information on what to bring, estimated reentry date/time.

evacuation assistance request  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

A request for evacuation assistance, which may be registered in advance or issued during an evacuation. It specifies the location, number of people that need to be evacuated, and any special needs/requirements.

freight traveler information preferences  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Traveler information preferences from fleet and freight management systems or commercial vehicle drivers including: area covered by fleet/driver, types of freight managed (including special restrictions), preferred routes, other travel preferences pertaining to trip costs or tolls.

freight-specific traveler information  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Traveler information customized for freight users to indicate truck routes, permit information, truck stops, inspection stations, steep grades, high–profile vehicle advisories, etc. Information provided includes freight–related road and weather conditions, parking information, and route plans.

interactive traveler information  (Existing)  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.

shared use confirmation  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Confirmation that traveler is going to use the shared use asset now or at a future time.

shared use request  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Request for shared use asset (e.g., car or bicycle) now or as a reservation for future use.

shared use response  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Response from shared use provider regarding availability of the shared use asset now or in the future. Includes any payment requirements.

shelter recommendations  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Recommendation identifying the shelter or shelters best suited to the requestor. Hotels/motels may also be included as potential sheltering options. This flow may also include shelter assignments/reservations.

shelter request  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

A request for shelter information, recommendations, or assignment/reservation. Information provided my include name, current location, number of people in the group, additional requirements (e.g., evacuating with pets, needed medical support).

traffic regulation information  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Traffic rules, regulations, ordinances and statutes that have official status and must be understood by all motor vehicle operators and intelligent vehicles that operate at higher automation levels. The flow includes the regulations and the associated locations, effective date and time periods, and applicable vehicle classes. This flow supports targeted transfer of regulations to end user systems and may be initiated based on a query or pushed so that vehicles have access to relevant regulations for their vehicle classification at the current location, date, and timeframe.

travel services information  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Travel service information and reservations for tourist attractions, lodging, dining, service stations, emergency services, and other services and businesses of interest to the traveler.

travel services request  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Request for travel service information including tourist attractions, lodging, restaurants, service stations, and emergency services. The request identifies the type of service, the area of interest, optional reservation request information, parameters that are used to prioritize or filter the returned information, and sorting preferences.

traveler alerts  (Existing)  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 request  (Existing)  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.

traveler sourced updates  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Traveler posts on traffic and road conditions, transit services, traveler services, shelter information and other real–time crowd–sourced data that may be shared with other travelers.

trip confirmation  (Existing)  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 feedback  (Existing)  Applicable ITS Standards

Information provided at the conclusion of a trip that supports performance monitoring and system optimization. Information provided may include a record of the trip including HOV/HOT lane usage and user provided feedback at the conclusion of the trip.

trip plan  (Existing)  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  (Existing)  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  (Existing)  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.