The Winston-Salem Mobility Manager project has served as a test bed for advanced public transportation systems technology since 1995. The aspects of remote data collection, validation, and performance evaluation are discussed. The computerized scheduling software for Trans-AID, the local paratransit system, was accessed and passenger RIDE files were downloaded. Java-based utilities and conventional spreadsheets removed invalid data, sorted urban and rural passenger trips, and compared transit productivity measures. Validated Trans-AID data show relatively few data entry errors, some logical errors, and high time-window violations. Ridership, productivity, and service gains determined by intuitive assessment of traditional measures are not supported by statistical analysis. Rather, the results of t-tests suggest counterintuitive management actions to improve service and productivity. Internet-based methods of data collection, validation, and evaluation demonstrate promise for real-time transit management and agency monitoring.
Winston-Salem Mobility Manager: Data Collection, Validation, and Performance Evaluation
Transportation Research Record
Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board ; 1760 , 1 ; 114-120
2001-01-01
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Winston-Salem Mobility Manager: Data Collection, Validation, and Performance Evaluation
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