Projective, a technology provider for public transport operators, has deployed Papercast solar-powered e-paper bus stop displays for the Jerusalem Transportation Master Plan Team (JTMT) passenger information system upgrade in Israel.
The multi-language e-paper displays, using E Ink technology, are currently operational in different configurations at several bus stops in Jerusalem, with the long-term intention to identify an economical, sustainable and future-proof replacement to existing bus stop signage across the network.
The Papercast range of e-paper displays have been designed specifically to deliver real-time information to passengers at bus stops. Engineered with energy efficiency at the forefront, the displays are solar-powered with wireless connectivity. The cloud-based data management platform offers instant integration with open data standards (such as GTFS, GTFS RT and SIRI), as well as comprehensive content management, monitoring and auto-diagnostics.
Passengers in Israel currently access information at bus stops in a variety of formats. Poster-based formats are detailed with route maps, frequencies, tariff information and ticketing. However, they require regular replacement resulting in a high maintenance cost. “Next bus” signage uses LED screens mounted on a pole, operating on solar energy and cellular communication, but is limited to displaying bus arrivals only via the passenger information system (PIS). New technology was introduced for testing last year, based on 55” LCD touch screens, providing bus arrivals, routes, frequencies and trip planning, in three languages.
JTMT was looking for a substitute for both static and basic “next bus” information, that is more energy-efficient, space-efficient and self-sustainable. It needed to offer more detailed, live information that is easily managed remotely, with smooth transitions in a variety of languages.
Projective has created a video summarising the attributes of the solution as it is currently deployed in Israel.
Launched in 2016, Papercast e-paper bus stop displays experienced a series of enhancements during 2017 to elevate its position as the most advanced solution on the market. With increasing adoption around the world, e-paper is becoming the technology of choice in keeping passengers better informed at the bus stop, Papercast said.
