Integration of Micro-Transit Services
Micro-transit services – such as on-demand, publicly-funded van services operating within defined geographic boundaries – differ significantly from fixed-route transit in terms of data standards and real-time availability, and several states have already funded pilots that operate entirely outside GTFS standards. Does FTA expect Phase I proposals to demonstrate awareness of these existing programs and include a concrete plan for incorporating them into a complete trip planning framework?
Justin Italiano
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Rik Opstelten
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Proposals will be evaluated on how well they respond to the solicitation, which does envision the inclusion of various modes in a traveler system. As to the extent of integration that Phase 1 would demand: This Phase I project will result in a proof-of concept report that describes a prototype AI-powered traveler support system.
Desired deliverables for this technology would include research to demonstrate technical feasibility during Phase I and show a path toward Phase II software development culminating in delivery of a software package at the completion of the Phase II contract.