Technology

Technologies, particularly passenger self-service technologies, have become critically important

to the airlines and their passengers. Self-service technology platforms now include fixed in-
terminal units, such as kiosks and interactive displays, and personal computing (mobile)
devices, such as tablets and smartphones
A bus terminal’s function is to manage commuters and buses in a synchronized and organized
manner, ensuring comfort, safety, and security of the terminal users (commuters, staff and
operators).
bus terminals operate on a 24 h basis with dynamic load characteristics, for such facilities our
building energy modelling and simulation services helps in designing the HVAC system with
minimum energy cost. We help in designing the HVAC system for warehouses and clean rooms
with stringent requirement for temperature, humidity & concentration control.

• Thermal & Humidity Index

• Thermal Comfort
• Ventilation System analyses
• Smoke Evacuation
• Energy modelling & assessment

Smart or Computerized Technologies

Smart Cards

Smart cards are plastic cards encoded with an integrated circuit. This circuit contains information
that can be securely and accurately read by receptive terminals. Smart cards are able to store
more information than magnetic stripe cards.

Lighting
Illumination levels at night can act as a deterrent from criminal activities. A lighting level
evaluation during
hours of darkness should be considered. The following steps are recommended:

• add street lighting in areas around the terminal building, kiosk area, bus bays, passenger
waiting areas, and public parking areas
• Use multiple lights rather than single fittings to provide consistent lighting levels and to
reduce
contrast between shadow and light.
• Place lighting where it will not be blocked by mature vegetation.
• Avoid placement of unshielded lighting at eye level.
• If possible, install lighting at height levels that resist vandalism.
• Use downward lighting.
• Maximize use of existing lighting when possible.
Shelters/shed
Transit shelters are installed at selected bus stops to provide weather protection as well as
seating for waiting passengers.
➢ And multifunction shelters for charging phones and other electronic device.
➢ One 90cm solar panels can be installed in the roof top shelter/shed it could generate
enough power to fully charge up to 20 cell phones

Security
Closed-circuit television (CCTV)
Due to advancements in technology and reductions in costs, the ability to provide CCTV
coverage at high risk bus stop locations, as identified through the agency’s security
assessment, is now a possible alternative. A key consideration, however, is the supporting
infrastructure, which would require at least a power source. Consideration also should be given
to connectivity to monitoring systems. Alternatively, the use of CCTV by businesses proximate
to bus stops or shelters should be considered.
Electronic message boards
Electronic message boards at key bus stops that provide real-time schedule and route
information have been implemented by some transit systems. Actual arrival information provides
customers with an increased sense of security. They can also be utilized to enhance security by
displaying real time messages for emergencies, detours or missing-person alerts. Consideration
should also be given to mitigate vandalism and theft of the boards. Collocation with CCTV
systems is highly desirable.
Communication systems
The use of communication systems at bus stops may enhance security. If cell phones or pay
phones are
prevalent in a system, then a security program advising whom to call to report suspicious
activity or actual criminal events should be explored. Emergency call boxes have been installed
in high-traffic public areas, but their utilization and usefulness has been greatly depleted by the
increased use and ownership of cell phones.

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