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PASS-CT (Coordinated Transportation) is an add-on module of Trapeze PASS. PASS is a demand response application that manages computerized scheduling, booking, and dispatching services in an efficient, productive, and cost-effective manner.
About This Guide
The PASS-CT System Administrator and User Guide describes how to install and configure the application, including creating ancillary data and setting up provider security.
Resources for Software Maintenance
A number of resources exist for additional technical assistance.
Providers are the operators of paratransit service. They manage the vehicles and supply the drivers.
Opening Providers
Provider records are created and managed in Providers ancillary data in the Trapeze4 Workstation.
Creating Provider Records
Provider records are created and managed in Providers ancillary data in the Trapeze4 Workstation.
Marking a Provider as Inactive
If your transit site no longer uses a provider, mark the provider as inactive.
Adding Multiple Provider Contacts
Multiple contact people can be associated with a provider using the Contact Category dialog box in Providers ancillary data.
Adding Multiple Contact Methods for Provider Contacts
Multiple ways of reaching each provider contact person can be specified, and you can also indicate when the different contact methods can be used.
Creating Security Groups for Providers
Assigning security permissions to provider records prevents vehicles, runs, clients, and trip information from being seen or modified by other providers.
Assigning Security Groups to Providers
Security groups are assigned to providers in the Trapeze4 Workstation.
About Provider Parameter Values
Using Sched Multi Parameters ancillary data you can set parameters that override PASS system property values for specific providers.
Assigning Providers in Trapeze4
Once providers and contracts have been defined, assigning providers creates a level of security that prevents providers from seeing runs, vehicles, or clients who have been assigned to other providers.
Provider costing provides a powerful tool for correctly costing almost any type of provider contract.
Creating Cost Breakdown Definitions
Cost breakdowns are primarily used to describe costs for providers and label cost breakdowns clearly in Run Itinerary view in Schedule Editor.
About Provider Contracts
Provider contract information is specified in Provider Contracts ancillary data.
PASS-CT enables coordinated service using transfer points for passengers traveling between zones, which are created in PASS as polygons.
Para Service Area Rules
Certain service types permit travel only on specific days of the week, times of the day, and/or within specific areas.
Adding Zonal Timetables
At some sites, clients and vehicles are assigned to specific zones within the service area.
Setting Paratransit Attributes for FX Runs
You can set paratransit attributes for FX runs used in multi-modal scheduling.
Setting Up Transfers Functionality
With PASS-CT, you can create transfer trips between areas served by different providers.
Setting Up Transfers
Using the Transfer Wizard, you can set up transfers between polygons.
Viewing Transfers Between Polygons
You can view and create transfers between polygons using the Transfer wizard.
Viewing Transfers on the Map
Transfers can be viewed on the system map.