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200439 https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.2.N.200439 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2025-05 28 pages Patel, Veraj Duran, Abraham Lewis, John Ranjram , Mike Barrett, The Honors College Electrical Engineering Program The Tempe Streetcar is a local trolley system that currently provides free transportation for passengers traveling around Arizona State University (ASU) and downtown Tempe. While the system is a valuable resource for students and commuters, there tends to be a discrepancy between the scheduled arrival times and the actual arrival times of the streetcar especially during high-traffic times of the day. This inconsistency poses challenges for ASU students who rely on timely transportation for classes, exams, work, and other commitments. To address this issue, this thesis presents a solution by developing a solar-powered, auditory, and visual notification system for Tempe Streetcar stops. The system displays real-time arrival updates and provides audible alerts when the streetcar is approaching. This system makes it accessible for both hearing and vision impaired users and those without mobile devices. It leverages a GPS tracker that monitors the streetcar’s location and transmits the data to a cloud database. Each stop’s local microcontroller independently retrieves this data to trigger the notification system's outputs. This solution and thesis project is an extension of an electrical engineering capstone project. The capstone project includes the development of the GPS tracker, corresponding website, and mobile application to help users track the streetcar's location in real time. A QR code placed at each stop links to the live tracking website which improves access for first-time riders or those without the mobile app. The entire system is powered sustainably through solar energy and takes advantage of the stationary nature of streetcar stops. Through this notification system, this thesis hopes to provide passengers with precise arrival times and enhance the reliability of the Tempe Streetcar ensuring that users can plan their travel with greater confidence and encourage future use of the streetcar. Solar Powered Tempe Streetcar Audio Output Visual Output Public Transit Enhancement and Accessibility Smart Transportation Real-time data transmission Solar-Powered, Auditory, & Visual Notification System for the Tempe Streetcar