PASS

PASS is an advanced scheduling and dispatching application developed to support the coordinated transportation efforts of demand response transit services.

PASS release note tables have been divided by category for easy reference to the software.

PASS tasks may be found in TP4 release notes or in TP6 release notes.

Trapeze4 Workstation

The Trapeze4 Workstation is the Trapeze interface most commonly used by PASS.

This section contains general corrections and enhancements that relate to PASS within the Trapeze4 Workstation.
Version Type Description ID
TP4 19.31.0.0 CORR

Fixed user interface issues in multiple screens where dropdown menus were not opening, and extra text was appearing below the dropdown menu.

 PASS-25143
TP4 19.31.0.0 CORR

Fixed an issue where the PASS Workstation sometimes sends requests, including batch requests, to Schedule Server that sometimes contain parameter columns with a missing value, or that appear to include parameters belonging to a previous call that should not be in the current call.

PASS-23363

Switches

Switches turn specific system functionality on and off, or modify how the system functionality works.

Switches are found in different places in the system. For example, in the Trapeze6 Service Shell in and in the Trapeze4 Workstation. Typically, when a switch is seen in multiple locations, its settings should match in all places.

Security Permissions

Security permissions define features within PASS to which users can either be given access or denied access.

Security permissions are found in the Trapeze6 Client Shell and in web-based interfaces.

System Properties

Trapeze4 system properties define certain aspects of system behavior.

System properties are found in the Trapeze4 Workstation under Tools > System Properties.

Ancillary Data and Supplementary Data

Ancillary data allows transit sites to customize the information system users see when they work in the Trapeze4 Workstation. Supplementary data provides additional opportunities for customization.

Runs

Runs allows users to define master, template, and daily runs to which trips may be scheduled.

Runs is found in the Trapeze4 Workstation by clicking Task > Runs.

Client Registration

Client Registration allows you to register clients, update client history, and define a client’s eligibility for paratransit service.

Client Registration is found in the Trapeze4 Workstation by clicking Task > Clients.

Version Type Description ID
TP4 19.31.0.0 CORR

Fixed an issue where when creating a new client immediately after a client was just created, documents could not be saved to the second client in the Documents tab, and would only save to the first client instead.

 PASS-24983

Trip Booking

Trip Booking allows users to create casual or subscription trips for clients.

Trip Booking is found in the Trapeze4 Workstation by clicking Task > Trip Booking.
Version Type Description ID
TP4 19.31.0.0 CORR

Fixed an issue where a funding source did not display in the Trip Booking screen when a client ID was entered, or a client name was entered/selected from the dropdown menu.

 PASS-25276
TP4 19.31.0.0 CORR

Fixed an issue where a Save changes before exiting? popup message appeared after saving a booking without any changes made.

 PASS-24939

Faring

Faring is about how clients are charged for trips.

Fare type options are defined in ancillary data under File > Ancillary Data > Para > Pricing > Fare Types. Faring is used throughout PASS and fare types are seen in various places, including Client Registration, Trip Booking, and Schedule Editor.

Trip Administration

Trip Administration allows users to look up trip information and to maintain and update subscription and casual bookings.

Trip Administration is found in the Trapeze4 Workstation by clicking Task > Trip Administration.

Version Type Description ID
TP4 19.31.0.0 CORR

Fixed an issue where the map was displaying a pickup and drop off location of a previous trip, even though a new trip was selected. The new trip would then only display on the map if the Display button in Trip Administration was clicked, or another trip was selected.

PASS-25233
TP4 19.31.0.0 CORR

Fixed an issue where trips could not be filtered by polygon. The polygon checkbox was selected, but all trips are displayed regardless of polygon stamped on the booking.

 PASS-25048
TP4 19.31.0.0 CORR
Fixed an issue where an entire day of selected trips experienced the following issues:

  • When dragging and dropping an entire day of trips, Trip Administration would only move one grid view at a time rather than all selected.

  • When selecting an entire day of trips with the blank square (select all box) in the grid, clicking on the scroll bar or scroll up or down buttons deselects all trips except for the top trip.

  • When selecting an entire day of trips with the blank square (select all box) in the grid, performing cancellations for an entire day does not apply to all selected trips.

PASS-25235
TP4 19.31.0.0 CORR

Fixed an issue where the workstation crashed in Trip Admin when a sign-up period was not selected, or the selected sign-up period was frozen.

 PASS-25088
TP4 19.31.0.0 CORR

Fixed an issue where when searching for future unscheduled trips (with the date range being at least 60 days or more, and a couple of days in the future), cancelled trips and unscheduled trips showed the exact same times as previous events for ActArrive and ActDepart times.

PASS-25069
TP4 19.31.0.0 CORR

Fixed an issue where selecting the SUB checkbox when searching for a subscription booking caused display issues with template (scheduled) trips, and run itineraries.

 PASS-24959
TP4 19.31.0.0 CORR

Fixed an issue where the Trip Admin grid did not fill out the entire screen horizontally.

 PASS-25068
TP4 19.31.0.0 ENH

Improved the time it takes to generate results for bookings being searched by time frame, using specific filters.

 PASS-25001

Schedule Administrator

Schedule Administrator is an application used by system administrators to for preliminary schedule work. For example, defining schedule types, adding schedules, and loading schedules.

Schedule Administrator (SAdm41.exe) is typically found in the same folder as the Trapeze4 Workstation (Mmsw41.exe).
Version Type Description ID
TP4 19.31.0.0 CORR

Fixed an issue where a schedule could not be copied in the Schedule Administrator. This was caused by invalid client birth dates.

 PASS-25319

Schedule Editor

Schedule Editor is a powerful tool used to access trip information and make schedule changes.

Schedule Editor is found in the Trapeze4 Workstation by clicking Tools > Schedule Editor.

Version Type Description ID
TP4 19.31.0.0 CORR

Fixed an issue in the Pull Out Assign dialog box, where attempting to assign a driver by clicking the ellipsis button did not open the Driver search dialog box.

PASS-25219
TP4 19.31.0.0 CORR

Fixed an issue where the odometer of a pull-in and pull-out reading could still be updated despite a schedule status change to closed.

 PASS-25033
TP4 19.31.0.0 CORR

Fixed an issue where Schedule Editor failed to prevent a drag and drop of a trip to a run for an ineligible provider.

 PASS-25037

Schedule Server

Schedule Server is an application that performs scheduling functions for PASS. For example, matching template trips to live schedule trips, devising estimated trip times, creating run itineraries, and calculating provider costs.

Wizards

Wizards are typically used to locate information or update records and are accessed from various PASS screens (for example, Client Registration, Trip Booking, or Trip Administration).

Wizards include the Schedule Booking Wizard, Client Change Wizard, the Subscription Change Wizard, the Location Change Wizard, and the Street Wizard.