21st Century has launched an innovative new Information Point for Worcestershire County Council that marks an evolution in on-street way-finding technology.
Manufactured by 21st Century, with software developed in-house and in conjunction with SmartNe, the new iPoint uniquely combines fully integrated, real time travel information (road travel news, bus and train timetables) with local points of interest.
Full journey planning
Users can fully plan their public transport journeys across the county by using the giant touch screen to select their departure and arrival points, filter the results by bus types and times, and even view the walking route and estimated time to their selected departure stop.
The robust outdoor display also shows the latest travel news and details on local amenities such as toilets and car parks, and even allows users to “see inside” key buildings such as shopping centres, highlighting the location of each shop.
The first iPoint of its kind is located at the bus stops next to Worcester Cathedral.
Its unique content also includes historical facts and figures about the famous landmark, and other heritage sites in the county.
Worcester County Council believes that the iPoint, and others like it to be installed across the region in the coming months, will encourage use of local passenger transport by making it easier for local people and visitors to plan journeys.
Wider initiative
It is part of a wider initiative to increase the availability of information points, and the Council also has plans for an App.
All the content for the 21st Century iPoint system is fully customisable and managed by the council, meaning that it is kept fully up to date and reactive to local developments, such as roadworks or route changes.
Says 21st Century CEO Russ Singleton: “We are very excited about how Worcester County Council is using our iPoint. It offers users a unique, immersive and integrated experience, and its future content and applications are unlimited.
“Gone are the days when you have no data capacity on your device, or signal or battery power to find anything out. It will all be there, ready to be accessed.”
The aim is for users of the 21st Century iPoint to shape future content, by providing ongoing feedback. To encourage this exchange of information, Worcester County Council is running a competition for users to win an iPad.
Tailored solutions
21st Century is the specialist provider of tailored solutions to the transport community, solving complex operational requirements both on and off the vehicle.
Fleet solutions include video surveillance to improve passenger & driver safety, vehicle & driver performance monitoring and automatic passenger counting.
Passenger information solutions include the necessary hardware and software for electronic passenger information systems, off-vehicle smart ticketing and way-finding.
With over 20 years’ experience in the transport industry, 21st Century specialises in providing innovative technology solutions to improve the passenger experience and provide operational benefits to fleet and network operators.
Comprised of a Fleet Systems team and a Passenger Systems team, 21st Century provides integrated solutions both on and off the vehicle, and unites the two in order to create the complete connected journey.
- Details at www.21stplc.com
