team_transition

Team Transition is a forward-thinking group consisting of the following members:
 * Team Transition**

Rishi Rajan – //Innovator// Brian Nzomo – //Process manager// Kirikaran Nirmalanantham – Analyst/Test dummy

Its goal for this assignment is to redesign the Mississauga Transit system using the latest technologies.


 * Resumes**


 * Rishi Rajan** is a leading inventor/innovator in the Canadian industry. He looks for problems and figures out solutions that are both green and easy to install. His latest quest is figuring out a solution to getting people to put library books back in the proper shelves without mixing up the order. He plans to do so using solar technology that lights up a bulb when a book is taken out, so it can be put back in the proper place. He also has many other inventions relating to transportation. In this team assignment, he will be in charge of finding a solution to modernize the Mississauga Transit system.

 **Kiri’s resume** __Resposibilities__ __Skills__
 * Brian Nzomo** is a dynamic person who likes bringing in new ideas with a passion for growth and learning. He has the ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations which makes him an excellent candidate for his latest task, which is to improve the process of modernizing the transit bus system. In addition, he has several skills that would make him a perfect match for the task. He is innovative, creative, hard-working, out-going and a self- motivated individual who enjoys working with people and can also perform equally well on his own. He is also open to people’s feedbacks and suggestions, complements and criticism.
 * generating creative ideas and solutions
 * conductin research
 * updating wikispace
 * people skills
 * ability to think creatively
 * works well in a group environment 

In addition to our team leaders, the following people have volunteered to test the user experience of our system: Their opinions and ideas will be expressed later on in part B and C of this assignment.
 * Test Subjects:**
 * Yasmin Bruce
 * Nicole Dinardo


 * System Rules**
 * 1) All systems must have appropriate instructions to guide the test subjects in the use of the system.
 * 2) The system must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of each user.
 * 3) If possible, the system must be created in such a way that it becomes a “need”.
 * 4) The system must be able to be easily upgraded to meet future standards.
 * 5) The system must be made accessible for the largest possible number of users. This might require language and handicap configurations in the system.

1. Focus on quality and not quantity 2. Be on time for group meetings, if you cannot make it for any meeting, please inform the group members beforehand. 3. If for any reason tasks were assigned to group members, the members should ensure that the tasks are complete before their next meeting 4. The team members should be flexible and willing to allow other ways of doing things 5. Each team member MUST be committed to success, they should support team decisions even though they disagree with them and the members should not do things that undermine the credibility of the team as a whole or of an individual. 6. The team members should contribute positive remarks and motivate each other, acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of the group 7. Each team member should be reliable, dependable and self-motivated 8. No negativity of any form shall be condoned in this team 9. The team members should be focused and accept constructive criticism and work on the faults. 10. Have fun while undertaking this assignment.
 * Team Rules**


 * PACT Analysis:**

The transit system is a crucial part of people's lives. It helps people get from one place to another at a small cost. Many people expect the bus system to be punctual. They also look for modern conveniences onboard to get them through the trip. People don't like when the bus leaves early or arrives late. This could disrupt their day's schedule.
 * People**

People also don't like running after a bus that is waiting at the terminal, only to find out the bus is not leaving for another five minutes.

People also want more ways of finding out the bus timings at a certain stop. Right now, they can only use a phone or the transit website.

__Activities__ In the modernization of the transit bus system, so many activities must be taken into consideration. Currently some of the activities involved in the transit system are: · If one does not have access to the internet, they have to go to the bus stop to check the bus timings · There isn’t any form of entertainment on the transit bus · One cannot tell how long the bus will stay at a particular bus stop · The bus shelters are uncomfortable · The driver manually announces the stops · In stops where different buses stop, bus drivers stop hoping that there are passengers awaiting that particular bus, and if there aren’t any people waiting for it, the bus will just leave. · If the bus schedule changes, the transit bus company has to manually change all the bus schedules at every bus stop in the affected bus route. · The only method of purchasing tickets are by going to transit bus agents or purchasing with cash when you board the bus. In the proposed modernized transit system, the activities involved are: · Installation of a software on cell phones that track routes and timings · Installation of wireless internet routers on the buses so that the passengers have the ability to access internet while on the transit bus · On the LED display that shows the bus number, direction and route, the duration of stay at a particular stop should be displayed · Bus shelters will have comfortable seating and will be temperature controlled. · An automated system for announcing the bus stops will be installed. · In stops where different buses stop, there should be buttons for bus numbers installed so that if a passenger wants to stop a particular bus, they press the corresponding bus number on the bus stop so the driver knows that there’s a passenger waiting to get on that particular bus · The bus stop schedules will be digitized, and blue tooth enabled such that when the bus stop schedule changes, a chip is put in the affected bus and as it passes each bus stop the new bus schedule on the bus is synchronized with that on the bus stop schedule. · Tickets will be available online.

Contexts __Physical contexts __ -increase in price of gas will divert more and more people to consider transit -transits can be operated in all weather conditions (delays can be caused by severe weather conditions) -most transit buses are noisy however advance in ethanol technology has reduced bus noises which makes transit attractive -government investment in transit has increased reliability -easy accessibility features for disabled people __Social contexts __ -attractive among youth -attractive choice among the younger generations -current trends show that more and more people are considering transit -increase in gas prices/environmental concern will divert more people to ride transit <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: red; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> The technologies on the Mississauga Transit system hasn't changed much in the past 30 years. The only modern advancements right now is the CityLink phone-based bus schedule and the website that shows route maps and times.
 * Technologies **

The rear doors should have built-in sensors that don’t close the door when someone is trying to get out.

Buses that are “Not in Service” should have a blank display to prevent people from being disappointed when the bus comes closer.

The bus stops will be equipped with a Bluetooth sensor that senses when the bus has arrived at that stop. The information will then be sent to the other bus stops saying what intersection the bus is at right now, as well as the estimated time to one's bus stop.

The bus stops with the timings listed on them will be turned to digital systems that are integrated with Bluetooth.

The Bluetooth systems on the buses will be able to automatically change and update the bus timings at a bus stop as it passes by that bus stop.

Buses that are parked at the terminal can have a small display showing how much time until the bus departs. That way, people don't have to run if they know that the bus is going to be there for a while.

Exploration of findings of sources, examples, benchmarks and inspirations (documentation of initial research) the information on the current state of the transit bus system was obtained by interviewing current transit bus passengers. They complained that though the transit bus was good, there were several areas that could be improved upon to make using the buses both more efficient and enjoyable.

<span style="color: red; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Part c Documentation of initial research __<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Official site of the Mississauga transit __ <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/publictransit //__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Mississauga transit manager __// <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">http://transit.toronto.on.ca/archives/data/199801230018.shtml <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; text-decoration: none;"> __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Information on solar technologies __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">(will be added as project progesses) __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">infrared technologies __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">(will be added as project progesses) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; text-decoration: none;"> __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Transit system designers __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">(will be added as project progesses) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; text-decoration: none;"> __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">cost considerations __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">(will be added as project progesses) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; text-decoration: none;"> __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">interviewing people __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">(will be added as project progesses) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; text-decoration: none;"> __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Ideas from cct333 wiki cmmunity __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">(will be added as project progesses) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; text-decoration: none;"> __<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">LED technology research __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">(will be added as project progesses)

__Part B__
Through this study, we hope to gather people's thoughts and problems with the current transit system, and come up with solutions to tackle these issues in an effective and efficient manner.

How often do you use your laptop on the bus? Do you ever feel the need to charge your cell phone on the bus? Would you say the buses are on time? Are you always certain of where your stop is? What do you think of automated stop announcements on buses? Do you think having power outlets will be beneficial to you? What you use the WIFI on the bus for, if at all? What are the benefits of having solar panels on the transit system? What information would you like to see on your cell phone about the bus? What do you use more?City link phone system or the transit website for bus timings.

Heres the link to the survey

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ab9Sl51c3fGseNfWs7UlfA_3d_3d

This will be efficient because we have to physically ask the interviewee questions based on the research at hand, rather than obtain a biased answer from the interviewer. Its advantageous as one can be able to verify the legitimacy of the answers provided by the interviewee This is a good method of collecting information as you observe the issue or research at hand in its natural environment and based on that form a hypothesis and analyse them. Its good in that This is partially collecting facts and figures, to indicate what the analysis will reveal. It has several advantages, for example, one can survey a number of people in a short span of time, it doesn’t cost alot of money to carry out a research, etc. Some of the disadvantages that might be faced are; it is difficult to collect alot of information from a survey as they are usually short, once surveys are administered, it might be a problem having them returned or even finding people to fill in the surveys, etc.
 * To answer the questions noted above, the following research methods may be used:**
 * __Questionnaires__**
 * __Observation__**
 * __Survey__**


 * Following research methods cannot be used to answer the questions noted above.**

This is taking a section of what you want to research and analyse it. Its advantageous in that you get to see how the issue or technological device works if it was released to the market before its actually released to the public. This involves carrying out research on the particular issue, analysing it. It helps the researcher make conclusions on the problems, issues and activities affecting the item or issue under investigation and to make improvements on it. This form of data collection isn’t suitable as it is time consuming and the researcher would have the tendency to be biased.
 * __Sampling__**
 * __Case studies__**

Ethical issues we may come across <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; text-decoration: none;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Ethical issues we might come across -some people might not be comfortable when they are visually observed -some people would be reluctant to provide an interview
 * -**some people don’t like to be videotaped

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