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APC at NJT From Zero to 100%
Dave Rynerson October 16, 2014
Smart Bus Project AVA on new buses since 2008
Bus Routes: 204 NJT 46 subcontract Peak: 1,900 NJT 200 subcontract
Lincoln Tunnel Toll Plaza and Express Bus Lane
Departure Time and Gate
Smart Bus Project Calendar Requirements
Real-Time Customer Info (MyBus NOW) Computer Aided Dispatch Passenger Counting Single-Point Sign On
Calendar
Secrets to Success
The HASTUS calendar Integrated system maintenance Short lag time for data availability New data types Running time Load factors On time performance
Running Time
Load Factors
Categorized for Title VI
On Time Performance
Issues: Accuracy
First time point Large bus terminals High on/off counts Inclusion of driver, data collector, and non-riding customers with questions
APC Coverage
Issues: Coverage
Manual vs. Schedule logon Discards Unknown stops Lead time in data prep and deployment Missing deadhead run time
PM Peak from the Port Authority Bus Terminal is particularly difficult
Issues: Data Maintenance
Scheduling, GIS, and bus stop data must be integrated
Systems in 2004
Daily Dispatch CASS Schedules
BSI Bus Stops
Customer Information GIS Routes
Systems in 2014
HASTUS Schedules Daily Dispatch BSI/GIS/Smart Bus Customer Information Internal (e.g.APC) Info
Stops & Time Points in GIS
Conclusions
Accuracy and coverage are still issues APC has been transformational The transformation is just getting started!
Questions?