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Title:

MICROCOMPUTER TRAINING FOR TRANSIT MANAGERS

Accession Number:

00450530

Record Type:

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/030903762X

Abstract:

The introduction of microcomputers to the transit environment is creating much excitement as managers recognize the tremendous potential of these machines to improve transit decision making at many levels of operation. However, the majority of transit agencies has been cautious about procuring and using microcomputers. This is often due to lack of direct experience with microcomputer systems and to concern about the information furnished by computer vendors who are more interested in sales than in the configuration that is best suited to the transit property. In response to this situation, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute staff have developed and are administering a microcomputer training course to familiarize transit managers with many functional areas where microcomputer capabilities can be harnessed. The course emphasizes hands-on experience and provides considerable exposure to decision making using microcomputers. System selection issues and procedures for conducting a needs assessment are also included in the course content. The development of the course and reactions of class participants are described. The course is being expanded to a regional offering through coordination with several universities.

Supplemental Notes:

Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved. Publication of this paper sponsored by Committee on Transportation Education and Training.

Monograph Accession #:

01419868

Authors:

Abkowitz, Mark

Editors:

Kaplan, Elizabeth W

Pagination:

pp 89-92

Publication Date:

1984

Serial:

Transportation Research Record

Issue Number: 980
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0361-1981

ISBN:

030903762X

Media Type:

Print

Uncontrolled Terms:

Hardware

Old TRIS Terms:

Subject Areas:

Administration and Management; Education and Training; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; I10: Economics and Administration

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Nov 30 1985 12:00AM

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