RFI – Intelligent Transport System (ITS) Modernization for Real-Time Passenger Information

SEPTA is seeking market input on modernizing its Intelligent Transport System for the L (Market‑Frankford) and B (Broad Street) heavy‑rail subway lines to provide passenger‑facing real‑time service information. The agency wants information on technology options, integration approaches, delivery models, and rough order‑of‑magnitude cost and schedule estimates for three solution layers: vehicle tracking, dispatching/service management, and passenger‑information systems. Respondents may address any one or more layers and can propose phased or full‑system deployments. The RFI is purely informational; no contract award is guaranteed at this stage. • Three independently procurable layers (tracking, dispatch, passenger information) with emphasis on open‑data architecture (GTFS‑Realtime, APIs). • Requirement for underground‑compatible vehicle tracking (non‑GPS) and integration with existing control‑center operations. • SEPTA expects ROM cost ranges and schedule estimates; deadline for responses is 23 Nov 2026.