Schedule data that is the foundation of any transit service
Enghouse designed Sched21 to accurately and efficiently perform all scheduling tasks in one application. Sched21 provides the tools for trip building, vehicle blocking, optimized runcutting and rostering. Sched21 is built on open web-based architecture and features a non-proprietary database with mapping tools to support interaction with transit tools for managing human resources, fleets, dispatching and more.
Benefits
INCREASED EFFICIENCIES
Quick and effective generation of transit schedules and “what if” scenarios.
Generated information is accurate and concrete, thus simplifying your decision making process.
DATA INTEGRITY
Developed for use with industry standard database management systems.
Non-proprietary relational database design for improved data integrity, security and system performance.
Non-proprietary GIS tools for easy interactivity with your existing geographic data.
SEAMLESS INTEGRATION
Compatible with solutions from various third party vendors.
Standard data exports and reports that are simple to use and build upon.
MODULAR DESIGN
System can be upgraded according to your budget and requirements.
Each component can be added or removed based on operational needs and business practices.
Standard Features
Sched21 automates many of the manual processes associated with creating a fixed route schedule: Trip Building, Blocking, Runcutting, and Rostering. Sched21 includes a full complement of other standard features:
GIS MAPPING
Component for plotting routes, time points and stops on the map and for directly extracting distances from GIS city data.
Mapping tools are non-proprietary and include either ESRI or Google for easy management of geographic data and interchange with your existing GIS resources.
INDUSTRY STANDARD DATABASE
Non-proprietary database greatly reduces the overall cost of ownership and makes expansion and support more affordable.
Available for both Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle database management systems.
COMPREHENSIVE REPORTING
Complete reporting package that reflects the information decision makers need most, based on their Key Performance Indicators.
Supports the use of Crystal Reports to generate reports that are specific to your needs.
CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT
Extensive range of user-definable parameters allows configuration to meet unique union rules and work practices.
Optional Features
OPTMISER™ RUNCUTTER
- Powerful optimizing techniques to produce faster runcuts and generate substantial cost savings.
Media Options
BUSLINE FIXED ROUTE IVR
- Integrates with BusLine to deliver automated traveler information to public transit users.
- Routine inquiries are automated, thus reducing wait times and allowing agents to provide assistance to those who require more personal attention.
OUTBOUND MESSAGING
- Outbound Messaging allows you to deliver information to your customers through multiple media channels.
- Messages can provide proactive notification of next bus arrival/departure times, and emergency information.
Professional Services
The Professional Services team at Enghouse Transportation offers personalized services to help you get the most out of your technology. Our team has years of experience and insight, we understand the intricacies of implementing new technology and getting the most out of the technology you already have. Our expert team of industry professionals, solutions experts, product specialists, software developers and project management professionals will work directly with you to use best practices that will maximize your technology’s benefits.
Implementation & Consulting
Our deployment specialists have real industry experience, so they can understand your business needs – and how best to utilize our tools to help your staff perform most efficiently. Value-added professional services include:
- Business case development
- Configuration/adaptations
- Cost and revenue projections
- Customizations
- Data conversion
- Hardware
- Implementation
- Management recommendations
- Needs assessment
- Operations consulting
- Project Management
- Project planning and design
- Report generation
- Route productivity and cost efficiency
- Service calculations
- Specification development
- System analysis and installation
- System configuration
- System testing
- Training
- Scheduling Services
Hosted/Managed
Enghouse Transportation utilizes a world-class hosting facility that continuously monitors your system for threats, and several disaster recovery sites to ensure your mission-critical applications are always available, even in an emergency. Enjoy the benefits of software without the headaches of maintaining server hardware by investing in a Hosted solution that your IT maintains, or let us take care of it all for you with our Managed Services package.
