Author: Lewison Lee Lem
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Category : Local transit
Languages : en
Pages : 14

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Author: Gordon J. Fielding
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
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Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 304

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Author: John R. Duffe
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Category : Local transit
Languages : en
Pages : 62

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Author: Mehrdad Rahanjam
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Category : Graph theory
Languages : en
Pages : 176

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The performance of transit networks must be measured on a regular basis to understand how well these complex systems fulfill their intended purpose and to identify potential opportunities for improvement. Measuring transit network performance is only achievable by defining a specific set of transit network performance indicators (TNPIs). Different schemes have been proposed to identify TNPIs and to use these TNPIs to measure transit network performance. Graph Network Theory (GNT) is a common method used to identify TNPIs, whereas Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) models have been used as mechanisms to measure the performance of a transit network based on the identified TNPIs. The main motivation of this research was the lack of evidence of prior work that has attempted to develop TNPIs to assess the performance of a public transit network based not only on its physical and operational characteristics, but also on the demand and population changes experienced in the area the transit network serves. Population changes (i.e., increases or decreases) in the area served by the transit system is arguably one of the main drivers of demand. A significant advantage of considering the effects of population changes on the performance of a transit system is that it enables transit planners to predict the performance of the transit system based on future population changes and apply any necessary changes in advance, thus potentially preventing a decrease in the level of service provided by the transit system. The main objective of this research was to develop a methodology to assess the quality of service provided by a transit network as the demand (driven by population changes) on the transit network changes over time. The proposed methodology attempts to identify existing or future gaps between the level of service and the level of need in the target area served by a transit network with the expectation that a more informed awareness of such a gap could help transit planners when revising future service plans. The results obtained from two case studies demonstrate that the proposed methodology can help transit planners to estimate the effects on the performance level of a transit network due to fluctuations in demand driven by population changes. The proposed methodology also facilitates the analysis that hypothetical changes to the transit network (e.g., adding a new route, increasing service frequency, etc.) have on the level of performance of the transit network.

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Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 72

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This progress report describes the development of the NTS initiative and proposed future activities to bring the NTS to its full potential. A set of preliminary national transportation performance indicators is proposed. These performance indicators should be seen as the beginning of a process rather than as the definitive set of national transportation system indicators. A second part of the NTS analytical process involves the development and application of a national transportation network analysis capability (NTNAC) that will provide the ability to evaluate the national network in a multi- modal manner. Using the NTNAC, problems with the Nation's transportation system can be identified and policy options to address these problems evaluated. The report concludes with a discussion of the use of the NTS within the Department. It is proposed that the results of the analyses carried out using the national transportation performance measures and the NTNAC in the assessment of the Nation's transportation system, the identification of issues, and the analysis of options be presented in biennial State of the National Transportation System reports.

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Category : Bus lines
Languages : en
Pages : 28

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Author: Transit Cooperative Research Program
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Category : Local transit
Languages : en
Pages : 388

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This report is a guidebook for transit managers and others interested in developing or improving performance-measurement systems for transit agencies or incorporating transit performance measures into regional decision-making processes. The guidebook provides a step-by-step process for developing a performance-measurement program that includes both traditional and non-traditional performance indicators that address customer-oriented and community issues.

Author: Gordon J. Fielding
Publisher:
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Category : Industrial efficiency
Languages : en
Pages : 144

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Category : Local transit
Languages : en
Pages : 64

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Category : Local transit
Languages : en
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