Transit Vehicle On-Board Vehicle Signing Communications Functional Area
Description
'Transit Vehicle On–Board Vehicle Signing Communications' provides the capability for the transit vehicle to distribute information to vehicles in the vicinity for in–vehicle display. The information provided supplements external signs and signals on the transit vehicle and may include notification that the vehicle (e.g., a school bus) is making a passenger stop or notice that the transit vehicle is attempting to merge and is requesting gap assistance. It includes an interface to the transit operator and the short range communications equipment that provides information to passing vehicles.
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Functional Requirements
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| 01 | The transit vehicle shall notify nearby vehicles using short range communications when making a passenger stop, merging, and performing other operations that require cooperation from surrounding traffic. |
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| 02 | The transit vehicle shall provide the capability for the transit vehicle operator to monitor and control the operation of the short range communication system. |
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