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This paper describes how a radial bus route system was modified into a multi-centered timed-transfer bus network. The intent was to modify the transit network to fit the modern city, which has many centers in addition to the Central Business District. The system is particularly applicable for cities that have a low density of development with typical midday bus headways of 30 minutes. Some implementation problems occurred, particularly because no off-street facilities were obtained. The locations that were established are either on street or on a shopping center. It is concluded that existing networks can be adapted into a Timed Transfer System, and that for systems with long headways network optimization is more critical than route optimization.

This paper appears in Transportation Research Record No. 1202, Transit Issues and Recent Advances in Planning and Operations Techniques. 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

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Figures (4) ; References (5) ; Tables (2)

Bus routes; Cities; Headways; Networks; Optimization; Radial travel; Timed transfer; Transfers

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Finance; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning

TRIS, TRB

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