This study analyzes various methods of providing transit services in low-density areas. It focuses on the type of transit network and operation in which special transit centers are organized and vehicles from several different lines converge at the same time enabling passengers to transfer between any two lines, and then depart in their respective directions. This type of service is called timed transfer system (TTS). TTS represents a coordinated transit network that passengers can utilize for travel between any two points in the served area with reasonable convenience and average travel speed. This report presents an overview of different types of public transport services for low-density areas and a detailed description of TTS characteristics. A systematic classification of TTS networks and relationships of their operating elements (route lengths, headways, speeds, number of vehicles, etc.) are presented. Procedure for planning of TTS is followed by a description of information and marketing of such services.


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    Title :

    Timed Transfer System Planning, Design and Operation: Executive Summary


    Contributors:
    V. R. Vuchic (author) / R. Clarke (author) / A. M. Molinero (author)

    Publication date :

    1981


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English