Holmes – CENTROS NEW TECHNOLOGY PASSENGER INFORMATION SYSTEMS 1992

Description

This 7-page technical document, authored by Kieran Holmes of Centro, provides a detailed look into plans from the early 1990s (specifically 1992-1993). It outlines the ambitious ‘BLUEPRINT’ project, a key component of the European Commission’s DRIVE-2 and QUARTET programs, focused on developing advanced public transport passenger information systems for the West Midlands. Presented as a structured report or conference paper, it features two functional tables but no other imagery. The paper’s significance lies in its candid discussion of challenges posed by a deregulated bus environment in implementing real-time information systems, offering a valuable historical perspective on smart city initiatives. Its comprehensive functional specification and detailed strategic context make it a highly trustworthy and insightful resource for researchers and practitioners studying early intelligent transport systems and their practical implementation challenges.