Language and terminology in Real Time Information systems
In the context of public transport, real time information (RTI) systems are those systems and services which enable passengers to have current information on the operation of their expected service – rather than merely hoping that the planned timetable is being met.
Delivering Real Time Information: End to end issues
In the context of public transport, real time information (RTI) systems are those systems and services which enable passengers to have current information on the operation of their expected service – rather than merely hoping that the planned timetable is being met.
Centre-to-centre traffic signal priority request protocol
This document has been produced by RTIG as a specification for a set of messages that can be communicated between a bus management centre and a traffic control centre, in order to request and grant priority for buses at traffic signals.
Guidelines for the management of NaPTAN data with particular reference to RTI systems
This document is the result of the group’s wish to compile a NaPTAN best practice guide for local authority NaPTAN practitioners, which will enable them to make sure their teams (including a NaPTAN manager) are fully aware of the importance of NaPTAN and the correct procedures necessary for accurate data and, ultimately, accurate RTI.
On-vehicle systems architecture
RTI equipment is equipped to over 50% of all buses in the UK fleet. In many cases, fitting equipment and cabling can prove to be a time consuming and expensive endeavour. This document provides cabling and connection details for bus builders that will allow bus operators to select and fit RTI equipment in a relatively short time-frame, as well as feeling confident that any equipment that they wish to install will have the appropriate cabling and connectors.
Communications Briefing Paper: Bluetooth
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group was formed in September 1998 by Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Nokia, Toshiba, 3Com, Lucent, Microsoft and Motorola and is a trade association comprised of telecommunications, computing, automotive, industrial automation and network industries that is driving the development of Bluetooth wireless technology, a low cost short-range wireless specification for connecting mobile devices and bringing them to market.
Project Management of the Implementation of an RTI System
This document offers best practise guidance on the successful project management of an RTI implementation project, in particular from a local authority or bus operator project officer perspective. It has been produced with input and comment from the three principal types of members within RTIG, namely:
- local authorities and public transport executives;
- bus operators;
- RTI system suppliers.
It has also incorporated information captured during DfT’s Transport Direct programme which helped fund 19 RTI systems across England.
RTI for the Public: a position paper
This document represents a Position Paper for the UK Real Time Information Group (RTIG) on the means by which bus Real Time Information (RTI) might be delivered to the public. Its objective is to help produce a common direction on RTI delivery issues for those involved in the implementation of RTI across the UK, in order to inform the development and implementation of projects over the next 5-10 years. The linking of RTI services with other transport and travel services will be developed in a separate paper.
Exchange of Disruption Information using SIRI SX
Passengers need multi-modal travel information which is accurate, timely, consistent and clear. Never is this more important than when a journey is disrupted. Arguably, disruption information is the most important information to passengers. When everything is running smoothly and as expected, many regular passengers will use information only to confirm what they already know.
PMR Roaming Position Paper
It details a proposed solution for roaming buses for those implementing RTI systems.