Development and Demonstration for Integrated Dynamic Transit Operations System, Phase II+
– Joshua Meng, Principal Investigator
About this Project
Transit systems were established upon the framework of fixed routes, fixed schedules, and almost-fixed ticket prices. To attract travelers from private driving, transit systems need to be flexible and dynamic. Integrated Dynamic Transit Operation (IDTO) applications show great potential to improve transit service by offering reduced travel time and improved connectivity. This project, an extension of prior Caltrans sponsored work, will test a fully functional IDTO system that delivers improvements to suburban transit services. The IDTO algorithms and user apps are developed to allow holding at bus stops to meet with connecting passengers (Connection Protection or T‐ CONNECT).
