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) Real-Time Customer Info (MyBus NOW) Computer Aided Dispatch Computer Aided Dispatch Passenger Counting Passenger Counting Single-Point Sign On Single-Point Sign On
Calendar
Secrets to Success The HASTUS calendar The HASTUS calendar Integrated system maintenance Integrated system maintenance Short lag time for data availability Short lag time for data availability New data types New data types Running time Running time Load factors Load factors On time performance On time performance
Running Time
Load Factors
Categorized for Title VI
On Time Performance
Issues: Accuracy First time point First time point Large bus terminals Large bus terminals High on/off counts High on/off counts Inclusion of driver, data collector, and non-riding customers with questions Inclusion of driver, data collector, and non-riding customers with questions
APC Coverage
Issues: Coverage Manual vs. Schedule logon Manual vs. Schedule logon Discards Discards Unknown stops Unknown stops Lead time in data prep and deployment Lead time in data prep and deployment Missing deadhead run time 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 Scheduling, GIS, and bus stop data must be integrated
CASS Schedules Daily Dispatch Customer Information GIS Routes Systems in 2004 Systems in 2004 BSI Bus Stops
HASTUS Schedules Daily Dispatch BSI/GIS/Smart Bus Customer Information Internal (e.g.APC) Info Systems in 2014 Systems in 2014
Stops & Time Points in GIS
Conclusions Accuracy and coverage are still issues Accuracy and coverage are still issues APC has been transformational APC has been transformational The transformation is just getting started! The transformation is just getting started!
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