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Lead the WayAPTA Transit Standards Development
Program Partnershipwith FTA
FTA Regional Office Presentation
• APTA Standards Program Overview– Organization & Programs– Outreach & Implementation
• Making the Case for Standards– Transit Industry Benefits– Individual Transit Agency Benefits
• Industry’s Role• Agency’s Role
Topics of Discussion
Standards Developments Update:• Commuter Rail Standards• Rail Transit Standards• Bus Standards• Procurement Standards• Security Standards
TCIP Update
Priorities• Published FTA Priorities• New Administration Priorities
Future Partnership Plans
Topics of Discussion
• Accessibility Standards• Sustainability
Standards• IT Standards
APTA Standards ProgramMission Statement
To develop, implement and maintain standards, recommended practices and design guidelines to achieve safety, reliability and efficiency in transit system design and operation.
What are Standards? How are they developed?
Standards use collective wisdom to provide a path to a desired outcome with a means to measure success
Standards are developed using a consensus based process patterned after the process required by the American National Standards Institute to certify Standards Development Organizations.
APTA’s Standards include:•Standards•Recommended Practices•Guidelines•White Papers
Recognition
APTA Standards Program is recognized by:– American National Standards Institute (ANSI)– Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Joint Program Office (JPO)• Federal Transit Administration (FTA)• Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
– Department of Homeland Security (DHS)• Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
– Transport Canada– Canadian Urban Transport Association (CUTA)– Other SDO’s, e.g., IEEE, SAE, ITE, AASHTO
CURRENT FUNDING:• Approximately $3 million + labor per year
– APTA members:• Dues: $650k• Volunteer Labor: $2.6 million equivalent(20 hrs*15 mbrs*4 mtgs*36 WG*$40/hr)
– Federal:• FTA allocation: $1.0 m (specific standards efforts)
Funding
APTA’S STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ORGANIZATION
APTA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT & OVERSIGHT COUNCIL
(SDOC)
APTA TECHNICAL & MANAGEMENT STAFF
PROGRAM POLICY & PLANNING COMMITTEES Security, Bus, Rail, Accessibility, Procurement,
Commuter Rail, TCIP
TECHNICAL WORKING GROUPS
OTHER SDO’S (AREMA, IEEE, ASHTO, SAE)OTHER FEDERAL
AGENCIES(FRA, JPO, DOT)
FEDERAL TRANSITADMINISTRATION
FundingTechnical Input
TRANSPORT CANADA & CUTA
Standards Development & Oversight Council (SDOC)– 28 Members, divided equally between business and
transit–
• Responsibilities– Set Priorities and Allocate Funds for New Transit
Standards Program– Outreach and Awareness Activities
– Monitor Activities of Other Standards Development Organizations
– Partner with Federal Agencies
Standards Program Oversight & Direction
• Standards Policy & Planning Committees:• Report to the SDOC• Individual Program oversight• Identify standards priorities• Work plan development
• Standing APTA committees and/or relevant industry experts provide technical oversight
• Work groups develop standards
Developing Standards
Statistics: APTA’sStandards Program
• Voluntary Consensus Standards Process
• Over 1500 Volunteer Participants
• Over 45 Active Standards Development Committees
• 250 Standards, Recommended Practices and Guidelines Completed, Approved and Posted on APTA’s Web Site – www.apta.com
APTA Standards are developed using a consensus based process patterned after the process required by ANSI
– a balanced representation of interested parties;– a required public comment period;– a formal process to respond to comments;– an appeal procedure;– a balloting group broadly representative of the
industry;– a consensus, defined as a super-majority of the
balloting group; and– a formal way to respond to requests for
interpretations of or changes to the standard
The Process
Current Standards Efforts
Commuter Rail (PRESS)• Vehicle Construction• Vehicle Maintenance• Inspection & Maintenance Training• Passenger Emergency Systems• Mechanical Systems
Rail Transit• Operating Practices• Fixed Structures• Grade Crossings• Vehicle Inspections• Crash Worthiness• Standard Rail Technical Specifications
Bus• Brake Systems/Suspension• Passenger Environment• Power Train• Safety• Electronics• Training• Operations• Specifications • Bus Maint Facility Design• Performance Standards• Warranty Administration• In-Plant Vehicle Inspection
IT• TCIP: (Transit Communication
Interface Profiles• System Interface Message Sets• TRICE (Tool for TCIP use)
• Technology Specifications• CCTV
• Control System Security
Current Standards Efforts
Security• Fixed Infrastructure• Security Risk• Emergency Management
Procurement• Terms & Conditions• Procurement Planning Process• Risk Management• Technology Procurement
Farecard • Farecard reader interface• Farecard data configuration• Data & financial security• IP rights• Revenue tracking and dividing• Credit card industry relationships
Accessibility• Demand Responsive: Call Center Standards
• Fixed Route: Stop Announcement Standards
• Rail Gap:
Sustainability• Climate Change• Urban Design Guidelines
Industry Benefits
• Minimize Government Regulation
– Effective Means of Self-Policing
– Generally Much Less Costly than a Regulation
– Reduce the Public/NTSB Pressure for Regulatory Action• Industry Influences Final Outcome
– Considers the Impact on Operations• Promote Market Competition (performance standards)
- Reduce proprietary design and intellectual property problems- Define interfaces and data formats
• Assist New Transit Starts and New Market Players (they know the rules)• Improve Safety
Agency Benefits
• Improve Safety & Security
• Shared Risk Across Industry, not just Agency
• Use of Collective Wisdom – save on labor
• Provides a Basis for Specifications for Procurements
• Reduces Proposal and Design/Development Costs
• Promote Systems Integration
• Reduces Capital and Operating Costs
• Enhances Service Reliability
Safety Improvement
PreventionTraining, Design
Inspection, Operating Practices
Response & Mitigation
Investigation,Analysis & Plan
Maintenance
Fewer Accidents
Reduce Property Damage
Diminished Injuries
Fewer Fatalities
High Return onInvestment
Crashworthiness Standards:• Locomotives derailed at 68 mph • Both built to APTA Structural
Standards• One struck a concrete building• One rolled over• Crew walked away• Fatalities likely in previous designs
Return On Investment:• Two lives saved ($2.6 m each)• Two $4 m locomotives repaired
rather than scrapped
COLLISION POST (2 EA)
[500k lbs at the deck]
CORNER POST (2 EA)
[300k lbs at the deck]
ROLL OVER
FORWARD SHEETS
High Return on Investment
No Standard Exists No Guidance for Court At the Mercy of the CourtStandard Exists Not Followed Maximum Liability. Toast!
Standard Exists Followed Court almost always finds due diligence obligation met. Liability greatly reduced
Los Angeles Area: Grade Crossing Collisions with Fatalities/Injuries
•System Safety Program Plan•Emergency Responder Training•Vehicle Crashworthiness•Vehicle and Signal System Inspectionand Maintenance
Controlling Tort Risks- Reducing Transit Liability:
Return On Investment:Liability Reduced by tens of millions
Security Standards Program• Provides a program where FTA and DHS (TSA)
technical staff are working in partnership with Industry.Return On Investment:
Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been spent on security “patches” for transportation. Current program allows for capturing lessons learned and industry best practices from systems that have implemented successful strategies. Also allows DHS (TSA) to vet security ideas with the industry rather than forcing a fit on strategies that might not be successful in an operating environment.
Example: Nashville MTA Preparing to purchase trash containers for new transit facility. $5k each. Industry standard program gave other options: Money saved.
Relief from Congressional Pressure & Interagency Cooperation
COMMUTER RAIL
Commuter Rail Standards
- Doors (RSAC Defense) 10-1-09
- Cab Seat Revision 7-1-09
- Pushback Couplers 12-1-09
- Passenger Seat Revision 7-1-09
- Tables between facing seats 12-1-09
RAIL STANDARDS
Rail Transit Standards
- Hours of Service StandardResults of Transit System VoteReady for Authorization
- Roadway Worker Protection Standard
- Vehicle Emergency Features
- Rail Transit Vehicle Standard Technical Specification
Rail TransitHours of Service
NTSB, in response to the Woodley Park WMATA Accident, stated that
FTA must:
“Require transit agencies, through the system safety program and hazard
management process, if necessary, to ensure that the time off between daily
tours of duty including regular and overtime assignments, allows train
operators to obtain at least 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep.”
(our emphasis)
Source: National Transportation Safety Board
Hours of Service Standard Key Provisions
• Applies only to Train Operators
• Requires 10 hours (minimum) off between shifts• Meets NTSB requirement to allow for 8 hours rest
• Limits on-duty time• Limited to 14 hours of work “in the aggregate”• Limited to 16 hour shift
Rail TransitRoadway Worker Protection
In May, 2007, FTA issued a “Dear Colleague” letter with subject: “Track Worker Protection and Maintenance Oversight”– In 18 months, 11 track workers have lost their lives on
heavy rail and commuter rail systems; more than a dozen injured
– October 2005 to April 2007, FTA & FRA data show a three-fold increase in rail transit worker fatalities and significant increase in injuries
– Immediate safety briefings urged– Immediate review of track worker protection programs
urged
Roadway WorkerProtection – ProblemFINDINGS:
• All RTS’s have formal RWP programs of some sort
• Inconsistent training programs across the U.S.•No requirements for who is trained or how often•Incomplete testing
• Policies/procedures do not always reflect practice
• Compliance verification often weak
Roadway WorkerProtection – Organization
Rules & Procedures Regarding:Responsibilities of the RTSResponsibilities of the Roadway WorkersResponsibilities of Train OperatorsUse of Maintenance Vehicles & Worker Protective Equipment
Supervision & Control (Emphasis here)Track AccessSupervision & Control ResponsibilitiesRules ComplianceRecordkeeping / Trend Analysis
Training:Basic Training, Retraining, & Recertification Program RequirementsRequirements for Worker-Specific Qualification
TechnologyDetermine if technology can improve safety and be economically implementedRequire Agencies to Conduct Hazard Analysis on New Technologies
Vehicle Emergency Features
NTSB Recommendation:
Passenger Emergency EgressInadequate
For New Cars, the Proposed Standards are:
- Emergency Signs- Emergency Lighting- Low Level Exit Path Marking- Exits- Operator Protection Features- Vehicle Emergency Features
(references other 5 and ties all requirements together)
Vehicle Emergency FeaturesFamily of 6 Standards
All have been completed and will be sent out for Transit System comment
Rail Transit VehicleStandard Technical Specification
Rail Transit Vehicles Cost Too Much- Customization- Low Production Volume- Each Procurement tends to be unique
Grant From FTA--$650,000- Develop Vehicle Standard Technical Specification- Consensus Process Involving all Stake Holders- Pay Travel Costs for Participants
Goals- Standard Format/Organization- Create a Healthier Business Environment- Consistent Performance Requirements- Better, more Clear Acceptance Tests and Pass/Fail Criteria- More Attention to: Software, Manuals and Training- Reduce Buyer/Seller Friction/Minimize Need to Enforce Liquidated Damages
• Standard Specification, not Standard Vehicle
• Start with Light Rail Vehicle
• Organization of Specification- 24 Sections - patterned after traditional PCC car spec - additional sections added for modern technology.
• New, More Cooperative Approach to Program Management
• Drafts of 23 Sections Complete
• Design Verification Section Most Difficult—Use of Requirements Tracking Software
Progress
• Complete Design Verification Section
• Integrate Somewhat Independent Sections into a Coherent Whole
• Complete Guidance on How to Use
• Breakdown and Integrate with Requirements Tracking Software
• Send to Industry for Comments/Suggestions
• Respond to Comments/Suggestions
• Marry with Terms and Conditions
• Work with FTA on Incentives for Use
Work Remaining
BUS STANDARDS
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Bus Workgroups• Electronics - Vehicle Data Recorder WG
• Passenger Environment – HVAC & Noise WG
• Power Train – Cooling WG
• Suspension Systems – Brake WG
• Training – Operator Training WG & Bus Maintenance Training WG
• Specifications – Hybrid Testing WG, Hybrid Bus, Standard Bus Procurement Guidelines, Warranty Guidelines, In-Plant Inspection Guidelines
• Bus Operations – Bus Rapid Transit WG, Operator Distraction
• Safety – Fire Safety WG
• Infrastructure - Maintenance Facility Design Guidelines WG
Bus Standards – A FEWHighlightsStandards to prepare a workforce to meet today’s service demands
Training:• RP for Transit Bus Operator Training• RP for Transit Bus Supervisor Training• RP for Transit Bus Operator Selection & Hiring• RP for Training Transit Bus Air Brake Systems• RP for Training for Transit Bus Electrical/Electronics• RP for Training for Transit Bus Diesel Engines • RP for Training for Transit Bus HVAC• RP for Training for Transit Bus Transmission & Drivetrain• RP for Training for Transit Bus Steering & Suspension • RP for Training for Transit Bus Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
These standards will ensure that all the new vehicles purchased with stimulus funds are operated and maintained appropriately.
Bus Standards – A FEWHighlights
Bus Fires:• Recommended Design & Installation for Fire Suppression Systems• Transit Bus Electrical Requirements for Fire Safety• Transit Bus Fire Safety Vehicle Shut Down • Bus Fire Investigation Form
Working together to ensure that public assets don’t goup in smoke!
Bus Standards – A FEWHighlights
Keeping Operators with their Eyes and Minds on the Road:
• RP for Employee-Controlled Distractions
– Cell Phones, Pagers, other Personal Electronics
– Off, Stowed any time the vehicle is in motion
– Applies to any time a transit employee is operating a vehicle on agency time
– Applies to any electronics not supplied or approved by the agency– Starting with Bus and will be moved to other modes
Standard Bus Procurement Guidelines Update Project
GOAL:
A SINGLE bus technical guideline specification document that includes language for:– multiple fuel types (hybrid, natural gas, diesel)– Multiple lengths (30 – 60 feet)
Project Funding:This project is funded through a $250,000 FTA grant. Travel assistance funding is included.
SBPG Update Project -Coordination
The SBPG Project is coordinated with:• Accessibility WG
– Stop Announcement Technology– Mobility Device Securement
• Procurement WG– Terms & Conditions Language– Warranty & QA/QC Requirements
• Security WG– Vehicle security requirements
• IT WG– CCTV Specifications
SBPG Update Project -STATUS
Draft Document ready for BETA Testing.
Development of Online spec building tool for Transit Agency Use
Excellent jumpstart method to purchasing transit vehicles quickly with an industry approved specification.
FTA knows that vehicles purchased with this document will result in reliable and safe transit vehicles.
PROCUREMENT STANDARDS
• Bus RFP Contract Terms and Conditions (APTA-PROC-PTC-SS-001-09 )– Bus RFP Standard Contract terms and conditions outline has
progressed concurrent to the technical specifications– The document will receive final review by the working group April 1– The document will be ready for public comment late second
quarter/ early third quarter 2009
• Next Steps– The group will begin working on Rail Vehicle Contract Terms and
Conditions outline (APTA-PROC-PTC-SS-010-x ) on April 2
Another document that will assist transit agencies in purchasing vehicles quickly as Stimulus dollars
become available
Terms & Conditions Working Group
• Professional Liability Insurance White Paper-Draft and executive summary
• White Paper on Transit Procurement Risks
• Professional Liability Insurance White Paper-Draft and executive summary
• Next Steps: This working group has been directed to act as a risk advisor to the Procurement Terms & Conditions, Technology Procurement, and Procurement Process work groups. They will perform due diligence in a consultative manner on all standard procurement documents. This role is vital in the consensus process.
These documents will assist agencies in appropriately assessing risk in new procurements and minimizing undo requirements
which may inhibit competition
Contract Risk Allocation Working Group
• RP - Technology Procurement Terms & Conditions
• Next Steps– Business Case document: building an ROI approach to technology
procurements– Contract Negotiations document: reviewing technology contract
elements available to agencies and vendors during negotiations
This document will be critical in the procurement of new technology for transit. Current agencies struggle
with appropriate requirements.
Technology ProcurementWorking Group
SECURITY STANDARDS
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COMPLETED and POSTED:
•RP for Continuity of Operations plan•RP for First Responder Familiarization of Transit System•RP for Security & Emergency Management Aspects of Special Events•RP for Security & Emergency management Plan Template•RP for CCTV Camera Field of View for Passenger Facilities•RP for Trash Container Placement to Mitigate an Explosive Event
Next to be Completed, if Funded:IN FINAL STAGES:
•RP for Drills and Exercises•RP for Pandemic Flu Response Plan•RP for Shelter of Transit Vehicles /Non-Revenue Equipment During Emergencies•RP for an Alternate Back-Up Operations Control Center•RP for Safe Mail and Package Handling•RP for Nonrevenue Vehicle Security Inspection•White Paper: Random Inspections of Carry-on Items in Transit Systems•RP for Operator Security Training•RP for Background Investigations•RP for Identifying Suspicious Behavior•RP for Random Antiterrorism Measures•RP for Revenue Vehicle Security Inspection•White Paper: Transit Self-assessment Security Risk Tools
What Else Needs to be Done, if Funded?
• Cyber Security
• Emergency Preparedness & Individuals with Disabilities
• Transit Security Self-assessment Requirements and Tool
• RPs for:
• Visibility into a Transit Vehicle
• Transit Vehicle Identification
• Threat Alerts and Intelligence
• Security Procurement Language Checklist
• Handling Security Sensitive Information
• ID Card/Access Card Design
• NIMS Training and Use
ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS
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Fixed Route Stop Announcement:RP for Fixed Route Stop Announcement and Route
Identification Program
Accessibility Current Work
Call Center:RP Reservation Hold Times for ADA Complementary
Paratransit Call CentersRP for Handling ADA Complementary Paratransit “Where’s My
Ride?” CallsRP for Call Center Agent Recruiting, Training and Retention
Documents up for Public Comment
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-Trip by Trip Eligibility
- Improving the Accessibility of a Fixed Route System
- Improving Securement Practices
Future Work
SUSTAINABILITY STANDARDS
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Urban DesignRP for Transit Agency, Community and
Business Partnerships to Promote Transit-Oriented Development and Joint Development
RP for Defining Transit’s Area of Influence, i.e. identifying the “radius” around transit that should be used for different purposes give the type of transit and other conditions
Urban Design Current Work
IT STANDARDS
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•TECHNOLGY SPECIFICATIONS:CCTV Specifications
•CONTROL CENTER SECURITY
•TCIP – Transit Communications Interface Profiles
–TRICE Tool
IT Standards:Current Work
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TECHNOLGY :Video AnalyticsSystem Engineering
CONTROL CENTERAssociated Control Center
TCIP: Transit Communications Interface Profiles
IT Standards:Future Work
Transit Communications Interface Profiles (TCIP)
ITS History
• Congress initiated the Intelligent Vehicle Highway System (IVHS), under the 1991 Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA).
• In 1993 USDOT changed the name from IVHS to Intelligent Transportation Systems to reflect the increasing intermodal emphasis of the program, and the declining emphasis on the automated highway.
• Transit Communications Interface Profiles (TCIP) is the main Transit component of ITS
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FTA ITS Policy
Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) develop regional architectures that encompass transit agency architectures
FHA Rules/FTA Policy
NTCIP Center to Center
National ITS Architecture
TCIP Model ArchitectureTCIP Conops
TCIP Dialogs & File Transfers
MPO Regional
Architecture
Agency Architecture
Agency Systems Projects
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What Is TCIP?
• Business Areas
• Model Architecture
• Concept of Operations
• Data Exchange
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TCIP Business Areas
• Control Center
• Fare Collection
• Spatial Data
• Signal Priority
• Scheduling
• Passenger Information
• Incident Management
• Onboard
• Common Public Transportation
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Data Exchange
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TCIP Model Architecture
Internet, Extranet, or Other Fixed Point to Fixed Point Communications
Wide Area (Mobile) Communications
Wire
less
LAN
Agency Fixed Point to Fixed Point Communications
External Business Systems
Transit Business Systems
Mobiles/Portable AgencyEnvironment
Travelers
Transit Field Environment
Non TransitField
Environment
TCIP Model Architecture
Internet, Extranet, or Other Fixed Point to Fixed Point Communications
Wide Area (Mobile)Communications
Wire
less
LAN
Agency Fixed Point to Fixed Point Communications
CAD/AVL
InformationServiceProvider
(ISP)
OtherAgencies
EmergencyMgmt
Traffic MgmtCenter
Public SafetyCAD
ExternalATIS
Banks Local Gov'ts
GarageRevenueSystem(GRS)
PassengerCounting
(PC)
AuthorizedBusinessSystem(ABS)
ParkingMgmt(PRK)
CustomerServiceSystem(CSS)
TravelerInformation
System(TRV)
Fare System(FS)
DataRepository
(DR)
GeographicalInformation
Systems(GIS)
Scheduling(SCH)
TransitSecurity
(TS)
AuthorizedBusinessSystem(ABS)
HumanResources
(HR)
GarageServer(GS)
NetworkMgmt(NM)
Asset Mgmt(AM)
AuthorizedBusinessSystem(ABS)
OperatorAssignment
System(OAS)
TransitParking
(PTSF-PRK)
TravelerInformation
(PTSF-ANN)
FareCollection
(PTSF-FBX)
SecurityMonitoring
(PTSF-SEC)
TransitMaintenance
Vehicle(TMV)
SupervisorPortable or
Vehicle(SPV)
PublicTransitVehicle(PTV)
PersonalInformation
Access
RemoteTravelerSupport
External Business Systems
Transit Business Systems
Mobiles/Portable Agency Environment
Travelers
Transit Field Environment
TCIP Model Architecture
Payroll(PAY)
Non TransitField Environment
RoadsidePriority
RequestServer
RegionalRevenueClearingHouse
Traveler Information System (TRV)
Traveler Information(PTSF‐ANN)
TCIP Harmonization With Other Standards
• Location Referencing Message Standard (LRMS) (SAE J‐2266). Defines spatial concepts used by TCIP and other ITS standards such as Latitude, Longitude, Angle and Distance.
• Objects Definitions for Signal Control and Prioritization (NTCIP 1211). Defines data structures and dialogs for requesting and obtaining Transit Signal Priority.
• Common Incident Management Message Sets for Use by Emergency Management Centers (IEEE Std 1512‐2000).
• Message Sets for Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) (SAE J‐2354). Defines multimodal traveler itinerary requests and responses.
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Using TCIP
• TCIP was designed to cover a very wide range of potential transit applications & environments– From very small to very large operations– From relatively simple file‐based systems to sophisticated
database‐centered operations
• TCIP is designed to be used ala carte – use only those sections of the standards that you need– Highly flexible, yet still an interoperability standard
• TCIP must be tailored to the specific interface(s) of interest prior to specifying & procuring a TCIP‐compliant system
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Using TIRCE to Simplify TCIP Tailoring
• TIRCE: TCIP Implementation, Requirements and Capabilities Editor
• Windows PC software application that assists the user in tailoring TCIP for a specific project
• Insulates the user from the low‐level details of TCIP
• Built on Turbo Tax Model
• Generates TCIP interface requirements for agencies, & compliance specifications for suppliers
• Automatically compare vendor RFP submissions against RFP requirements
• http://apta‐tcip.arinc.net./log/login.mcgi
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TIRCE
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TIRCEComponent Selection
Interface Definition
Interface Tailoring
DocumentCreation
Profile Information
TAB 1
TAB 2
TAB 3
TAB 4
Easily Specify TCIPInterfaces for your Project
TAB 5
Tab 2: Component Selection
TCIP Pilots
• Current:– King County (Seattle)
– MTA (Baltimore)
– LYNX (Orlando)
– Clever Devices (Chicago CTA)
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Summary• TCIP is a balloted and approved APTA Standard for the exchange of information among transit business systems
• APTA is prepared to assist agencies interested in using TCIP
• TCIP and TIRCE are available at no charge via the website at http://apta‐tcip.arinc.net./log/login.mcgi
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EMERGING TRANSIT MODE: WATERBORNE
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Waterborne (Ferry) Operations:
•Emerging transit operations
•Requesting Standards Development regarding Transit Operations
•Included in the Stimulus Package but not well addressed overall
•Not currently funded under the standards program
Future Work, If Funded
WHERE CAN WE GO FROM HERE?
Priorities: FTA
KEY CONCEPTS FROM FTA PRIORITY DOCUMENTS:State of good repair (Training Standards)Transit and Sustainability (Sustainability & Urban Design)New starts project planning and development (All)All Hazards (Security)Data Collection and Analysis (IT)Research and Technology Development (IT)Transit Bus Safety and Security Program (Bus, Security)State Safety Oversight (Rail, Bus)Training (Training)Facilities and Vehicle Design (Bus, Rail, ComRail)Passenger Ferry (Waterborne)Reducing CO2 emissions to combat global climate change (SUDS)
Priorities: New AdministrationCONCEPTS FROM THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION :
EnvironmentStimulusHigh Speed RailTransit???
Standards Development could be a tool to meet these challenges
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American Public Transportation Association Standards Development Program
A Program of the American Public Transportation Association
APTA is a nonprofit international association of over 1,500 public and private member organizations induding transit systems and commuter rail operators; planning, design, construction and finance firms; product and service providers ; academic institutions , transit assodalions and stale departments of transportation. APTA members serve the public interest by providing safe , efficient and economical transit services and products . OVer ninety percent of persons using public transportation in the United S1ates and Canada are served by APTA members.
Standards have become an important program activity al APTA and in the public transportation industry. APTA, throuQh its policy and planninQ committees, has played a major role in creating active working structures within the organization focused on the development of standards . Hundreds of industry volunteers serving on numerous WOrki ng committees have developed standards for bus. rail transit and commuter rail operations. maintenance. procurement and ITS. These consensus based standards are making a real difference to the management and operati ons of these organizations. These standards are now being used to acllieve operational efficiencies and safety improvements in services , facilities and vehicles .
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