Polygon Types

Categories or classifications of the polygons that will be defined in the Trapeze4 Workstation. For example, ADA or Parks.

Polygons or zones are enclosed areas defined on the system map. Polygons are created to define Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and service areas, outline school districts, and create boundaries for faring. Polygon boundaries restrict client mobility and determine service routes. You must define polygon types if your transit site uses polygons.

Because multiple polygons overlap on the map, it may be hard to distinguish individual polygons. You can work around this overlap by categorizing polygons according to type.

To add ancillary data, click File > Ancillary Data > General > Polygon Types.

Table 1. Address Types Ancillary Data
Field	Description
Type	Name of the polygon type. No spaces are allowed and up to 18 characters can be used.
Description	A short explanation of the polygon. Up to 51 characters can be used.
Protected	(Optional) Prevent polygons assigned to this type from being edited or deleted in the Polygons screen.
Should be loaded automatically	(Optional) Automatically load the polygon to reference for a trip booking.
InActive	(Optional) Marks the polygon type as inactive. Inactive polygons will be removed from polygon type lists used in PASS, or they are marked with an asterisk. For example, in Providers ancillary data, most providers will have no inactive polygon types available on the Detail tab in the Area Type field list. However, providers assigned a polygon type that has since been made inactive do see the polygon type and it is marked with an asterisk.