Public Transportation Service and Operations Planning, Spring 2006
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Author: Wilson, Nigel H. M.
Subject: Science and Technology
Institution Name:
M.I.T.
Collection Name: MIT OpenCourseWare
Abstract: Evolution and role of urban public transportation modes, systems, and services, focusing on bus and rail. Description of technological characteristics and their impacts on capacity, service quality, and cost. Current practice and new methods for data collection and analysis, performance monitoring, route design, frequency determination, and vehicle and crew scheduling. Effect of pricing policy and service quality on ridership. Methods for estimating costs associated with proposed service changes.
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Course Type: Full Course
Material Types: Syllabi, Homework and Assignments, Lecture Notes
Media Formats: Text/HTML, Downloadable docs
Language: English
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