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When a dwell time equation was needed to plan a proposed campus shuttle route, no recent equations for buses could be found. However, the buses in the local system were equipped with video cameras that permitted counts of variables that might affect dwell time. Conversion of data from video to worksheets was surprisingly easy. Viewing the videos was also instructive, in terms of how passenger numbers and behavior affect dwell time, and how unusual events should be dealt with in the database. The dwell time equations that were developed from the local video data were compared with equations found in the literature. There was a distinct difference. This paper describes the video system, how the local data were transcribed, how the dwell time equations were specified and tested, and how alternate equations were applied to the proposed route. The advantages of using video as a data source are recounted.

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11-0208

English

15p

2011

Transportation Research Board 90th Annual Meeting

DVD

Figures; Photos; References (8) ; Tables (4)

Campus transportation; Data collection; Dwell time; Planning; Public transit; Shuttle buses; Video cameras

Data and Information Technology; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning

Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 2011 Paper #11-0208

TRIS, TRB

Feb 17 2011 5:21PM