Specifications include, but are not limited to: The system must be scalable in terms of being complementary to new technologies. The proposed system shall obtain GPS information for each vehicle using GPS satellites orbiting the earth. The GPS positional accuracy should be rated to five (5) meter accuracy or less and provide at least ten (10) meter accuracy ninety (90%) percent of the time. Information to be transmitted about each vehicle must be updated at least every five (5) seconds and should include: • Latitude and longitude • Direction of travel • Speed • Mileage tracking for assigned service type with ability to delineate each type of service on a per vehicle basis (revenue service, deadhead, training, maintenance). • Current route assignment • Current operator/driver assignment • On-time performance • Passenger counts including o Vehicle passenger load o Passenger miles travelled based on vehicle load and distance travelled o Actual boarding and alighting locations • Historical access to all the above for a minimum of 5 years The in-vehicle equipment will communicate via a cellular wireless connection and be accessible from City of Billings computers and mobile devices.
