| Project Title: |
CHICAGO SMART INTERMODAL SYSTEM |
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| Project Status: | Completed | |
| Project Type: |
Operational Test |
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| Project Description: | The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) deployed their Bus Emergency Communications System (BECS) and Bus Service Management System (BSMS). The BECS is a comprehensive communications base designed to support more effective delivery of bus service. New two-way voice and data radio system, and location capabilities are the main features of BECS. Under the BSMS, CTA installed additional hardware and software modules to support Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) software, transit priority movements at five signalized intersections, electronic traveler information way-side signs at two major bus stops, and enhanced data reporting system. Modules only installed on buses assigned to the 77th street garage. | |
| Project Location: | Chicago, Illinois | |
| Project Partner(s): | City of Chicago Department of Public Works and Department of Streets and Sanitation | |
| Project Start Date: | July 1994 | |
| Project End Date: | June 2003 | |
| Estimated Total ITS Funds: | $490,000 | |
| Estimated Total Project Cost: | $3,640,000 |
| Project Contacts: | ||
Brian Cronin |
FTA Headquarters, TRI-11 |
(202) 366-8841 |
Ext. |
Yazeed Khayyat |
Chicago Transit Authority |
(312) 432-8006 |
Ext. |