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QuickPATH: Requirements
Using the information that we received from our PACT Analysis as well as our User Research, we have decided to create an application that enables users to look up the specific services contained within the PATH. This is the list of requirements that we have come up with to accommodate for this application.

Allows access to map directions || * Touch screen based kiosk/mobile application || Data || Allows for user to find their way through the concourse to their desired location as the PATH system is insufficient to navigate amongst the concourse. || Must Have || Maps, directions and routes based on user information or selections from directory || * Point A to Point B map builder || Usability || The two demographics are split amongst people who have mobile devices and those who do not. This allows for direct access right in the concourse as users are on the go. Promotes the use of the interface. || Must Have || Allow access to map directions, listings, directory through interactive interface. || * Touch screen kiosk Usability Data || Users need a way to access interface outside of concourse || Must Have || Interface || * Internet connection Back
 * **Requirement Description** || **Type** || **Rationale** || **Priority** || **Content** || **Function** ||
 * Interface based on User needs || User/Data || The uses of the concourse are not well known. It would help the user familiarize with the PATH concours || Must Have || Directory of everything in the concourse, organized by category/location
 * Allowance of user feedback about locations in the concourse || User/Data || Users can provide information for each other, and build links between content in the directory (ex: if you like this, then you should look at this…) || Must Have || User input like reviews, descriptions, recommendations, comparisons on locations in concourse || * Tagging, description, and comment fields for locations ||
 * Provision of routes to locations in concourse || Environment
 * Information tailored to business and consumer demographics || User || Concourse is mainly used by the business and shopper demographics || Must Have || Information oriented to situations and uses related to the two demographics || * Tagging, description, and comment fields for locations ||
 * Interface needs to be available in situ and for users without mobile access || Environmental
 * Noticable design that attracts users
 * Well planned locations in hubs for kiosk. ||
 * Ability to download interface to mobile platform or computer || Environment
 * Download link
 * Bluetooth port/text messaging ||
 * Provide users with updates on events going on in the system, as well as construction information as the PATH undergoes renovations. || Data || There is so much going on in the system, that users need a way to find out if something is happening along their routes, or around thier favorite locations. || Should Have || Email Updates of a weekly calendar or newsletter || * RSS Feed ||