1.258J / 11.541J / ESD.226J Public Transportation Service and Operations Planning, Spring 2006
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Author(s)
Wilson, Nigel
Alternative Title
Public Transportation Service and Operations Planning
Date Issued
June 2006
Abstract
This course describes the evolution and role of urban public transportation modes, systems, and services, focusing on bus and rail. Technological characteristics and their impacts on capacity, service quality, and cost are described. Current practice and new methods for data collection and analysis, performance monitoring, route design, frequency determination, and vehicle and crew scheduling are also discussed. In addition, the effect of pricing policy and service quality on ridership and methods for estimating costs associated with proposed service changes are presented together with means to improve operations through real time intervention.
Subjects
urban public transportation modes
systems
services
bus
rail
capacity
service quality
cost
data collection
analysis
performance monitoring
route design
frequency determination
vehicle scheduling
crew scheduling
pricing policy
service quality
ridership
estimating costs
1.258J
1.258
11.541J
11.541
ESD.226J
ESD.226
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Engineering Systems Division
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Urban Studies and Planning
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