Public Transit Planning and Operation : Modeling, Practice and Behavior, Second Edition (Paperback, 2 ed)

Introduction to transit-service planning. Data requirements and collection. Frequency and headway determination. Timetable development. Advanced timetables: Optimization and synchronization. Vehicle scheduling I: Fixed schedules. Vehicle scheduling II: Variable schedules. Vehicle type and size considerations in vehicle scheduling. Crew scheduling. Passenger demand. Route choice and assignment. Service design: Elements, operational parking, and stop location. Coordination and connectivity: Measures and analysis. Coordination and connectivity: Behavioral aspects. Network (routes) design. Designing short-turn trips. Smart shuttle and feeder service. Service reliability. Operational strategies and tactics. Future developments in transit operations. Answers to exercises.