Performance Evaluation and Optimization of Transit Operation

by Jon D. Fricker, Purdue Univ, Dep of Transportation, Engineering, West Lafayette, IN, USA,
Robert M. Shanteau, Purdue Univ, Dep of Transportation, Engineering, West Lafayette, IN, USA,
Kumares C. Sinha, Purdue Univ, Dep of Transportation, Engineering, West Lafayette, IN, USA,
Richard P. Guenthner, Purdue Univ, Dep of Transportation, Engineering, West Lafayette, IN, USA,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Innovative Strategies to Improve Urban Transportation Performance

Abstract:

This paper discusses the use of a Performance Evaluation Model in evaluating the effect of short term policy changes including fares, service frequencies, route coverage, and route alignment. Several example case studies are presented. The paper also presents an extension of the model to include an optimization routine that can determine the best service option to minimize operating deficit.

Subject Headings: Optimization models | Transportation management | Routing (transportation) | Public transportation | Case studies | Urban and regional development | Fares

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