Friday, August 21st, 2009
There’s more to a Transit ITS implementation than just installing the technology. What should you expect during this critical stage? The better prepared you are, the smoother your experience will be. Here is a free white paper that breaks down the implementation process and describes ways you can prepare for ITS technology changes.
http://www.mentoreng.com/whitepaper/implementation.html
Monday, August 17th, 2009
There is a need to constantly improve efficiency and quality of service in the paratransit and fixed-route transit industries. One of the best ways to revolutionize your agency is by choosing an ITS solution. The proof is in the ROI. Take a look:
The Denver, Colorado Regional Transportation District (RTD) implemented its AVL system to improve bus service, and succeeded in decreasing passenger late arrivals by 21%. Weatherford, et al. Assessment of the Denver Regional Transportation District Automatic Vehicle Location System.
- Prepared for the USDOT (DOT-VNTSC=FTA=00=04), August 2000.
Transit agencies have reported reductions in fleet requirements ranging from 2% to 5% as a result of efficiencies in fleet utilization.
- http://itsweb.mitretek.org/aptsmatrix
Text messages reduce congested voice radio by up to 70%
- http://itsweb.mitretek.org/aptsmatrix
In San Jose, California, a paratransit program equipped with CAD/AVL and an automated scheduling and routing system, realized increased ridership, better on-time performance, and a $500,000 reduction in annual operating costs.
- http://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SingleTax?OpenForm&Query=Transit+Management
Scheduling software enabled St. Johns County in northeast Florida to reduce office staff from 9 to 4.5 full-time equivalents, while doubling the number of daily paratransit trips, saving $58,000 per year.
- http://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SingleTax?OpenForm&Query=Transit+Management
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) reduced scheduled travel times by 10% based on data collected from its AVL system.
- http://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SingleTax?OpenForm&Query=Transit+Management
In Chattanooga, Tennessee, fixed-route scheduling software improved operations by saving approximately 60 hours per week in operator labor, resulting in a savings of approximately $62,000 per year.
- http://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SingleTax?OpenForm&Query=Transit+Management
