Tag: CAD/AVL

  • Beyond the Next Stop. Modern Ways to Use Onboard Infotainment Screens

    For many transit agencies, onboard screens are a standard part of the rider experience. From next-stop information, route maps, and the occasional service alert, they display the info that reminds riders they are being taken care of. As someone relatively new to the transit technology space, I believe these screens have the potential to do…

  • How an Easy-to-Use CAD/AVL System Reduces Disruption During Transit Staff Turnover

    Transit operations depend on people, from dispatchers and operators to supervisors and administrators. But when turnover hits, even the most experienced agency can struggle to keep service running smoothly. Without an easy-to-use CAD/AVL system, service disruptions, delayed responses, and training gaps become the norm. That’s why ETA Transit designed SPOT, a browser-based platform built to…

  • Why Transit Agencies Are Switching Their Legacy CAD/AVL Providers  

    Reliability Over Legacy Vendors  Transit agencies aren’t just looking for new software—they’re looking for stability, transparency, and a partner that understands the realities of running a public transportation system. Too often, legacy CAD/AVL vendors sell a product and disappear until it’s time for renewal. Agencies are left dealing with downtime, unreliable hardware, and limited visibility…

  • How Long Does It Take to Deploy a New CAD/AVL System?

    In the past, deploying a new Computer-Aided Dispatch/Automatic Vehicle Location (CAD/AVL) system could take many months or even years. Today, however, modern technologies and advanced implementation techniques have dramatically shortened deployment times, allowing for faster and more efficient system installations. Why Fleet Size and System Features Affect the Timeline While fleet size, existing GTFS data…

  • Are you ready to erase paper inspections?

    One of the more popular feature requests we receive for our SPOT™ ITS platform is digital pre-and post-trip inspection, also known as driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIR). It certainly seems that transit operators are eager to transition from manual or paper processes to connected digital logging and report solutions. Historically trip inspection involves four things:…