Metra Visual Information Display System (VIDS)
Status
Existing
Description
Variable message signs that present all audio announcements in visual format and fulfill ADA requirements. Signs that provide real time rail arrival information and are part of the regional RTA initiative for better traveler information. These signs are located at outlying stations.
Stakeholders
| Stakeholder | Role | Role Status |
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| Metra | Owns | Existing |
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Physical Objects
Functional Objects
| Functional Object | Description | User Defined |
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| Transit Stop Information Services | 'Transit Stop Information Services' furnishes transit users with real–time travel–related information at transit stops, multi–modal transfer points, and other public transportation areas. It provides transit users with information on transit routes, schedules, transfer options, available services, fares, and real–time schedule adherence. In addition to tailored information for individual transit users, it supports general annunciation and/or display of imminent arrival information and other information of general interest to transit users. | False |
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Interfaces To
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