APTA Transit Standards Development

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


Internet, Extranet, or Other Fixed Point to Fixed Point Communications

Wide Area (Mobile)Communications

Wire

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LAN

Agency Fixed Point to Fixed Point Communications

CAD/AVL

InformationServiceProvider

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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

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GeographicalInformation

Systems(GIS)

Scheduling(SCH)

TransitSecurity

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HumanResources

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GarageServer(GS)

NetworkMgmt(NM)

Asset Mgmt(AM)


OperatorAssignment

System(OAS)

TransitParking

(PTSF-PRK)

TravelerInformation

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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


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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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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