Intelligent Infrastructure - Transit Management Systems - Transportation Demand Management http://www.itsoverview.its.dot.gov/TM.asp ITS Lessons >> Allow one agency to be in charge of the procurement process when implementing ITS technologies designed to coordinate services between urban and rural transit systems.12/31/2012 10:51:11 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/ID/1972F1F2444C414285257998004E5B1B?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Deploying ITS transit technologies, such as CAD/AVL and traveler information services, to coordinate community transportation services for the transportation-disadvantaged improved non-Medicaid demand response trips by 18 percent and non-emergency Medicaid response trips by 40 percent.12/19/2011 09:41:57 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2011-00661?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Define clear goals for a comprehensive transit ITS deployment program and track the achievement of those goals to evaluate program's success.11/09/2011 09:54:15 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/FAEB49A85E24E1FE8525793E00103E9C?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> In deploying a comprehensive transit ITS program, develop strategies and requirements for planning, procurement, implementation, and ongoing operations.11/09/2011 09:54:10 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/6C9B7712AD383F7A8525793E000C15C8?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In rural Pennsylvania, demand-response service vehicles experienced a nine percent increase in overall on-time performance and over five percent decrease in non-revenue miles traveled.07/02/2011 06:32:47 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2011-00710?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Overtime hours for drivers reduced and no staff increase necessary to handle over 10 percent increase in transit ridership over six years.07/02/2011 04:44:39 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2011-00709?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Forty-five percent reduction in complaints by paratransit riders, 50 percent less missed trips due to mechanical problems, and a new trip planning tool for fixed-route riders introduced as part of ITS deployment in Reno.07/02/2011 04:25:16 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2011-00708?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Estimated reduction of 9.37 million personal vehicle miles traveled and 4,252 metric tons of CO2 from increased transit ridership in Reno, Nevada.07/02/2011 02:44:09 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2011-00706?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Joint deployment of scheduling software and Automatic Vehicle Location/Mobile Data Terminals (AVL/MDT) increased ridership and quality of service for two rural transit providers.06/30/2011 03:30:59 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2011-00703?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Conversion of HOV to HOT lanes decreases express bus travel time from 25 to 8 minutes, increases bus speeds from 18 to 55 mph, and increases reliability and ridership.06/15/2011 04:52:43 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2011-00700?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Integrated transit ITS technologies for a flexible-route transit service reduced the amount of time required to arrange passenger pick-up or drop-off off the fixed route from two days to two hours.12/30/2010 03:08:12 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2010-00656?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> When deploying ITS for transit service, perform a technology assessment during the planning phase, gather technology operator input, and designate a project manager with adequate decision-making authority.12/21/2010 11:39:57 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/96C78F9BA7EF18668525780000016C3F?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> New Mexico's scheduling/billing sofware leads to better customer service, more efficient reporting and billing, and better coordination between transportation providers and funding agencies.06/10/2010 12:26:07 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2010-00639?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Implementation of paratransit software with Automatic Vehicle Location/Mobile Data Terminal (AVT/MDT) technologies leads to increase in trip productivity; reduction in administrative staff; and greater overall confidence in the transportation system.06/10/2010 12:24:55 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2010-00637?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Implementation of a two-way radio network with paratransit scheduling software provides better customer service, better scheduling, and more efficient staffing.06/10/2010 12:24:39 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2010-00636?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Increasing integration between AVL systems, components, and interfaces has improved the ability of transit agencies to collect data on location and schedule adherence; support operational control, service restoration, and planning activities.09/28/2009 12:31:53 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2009-00610?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Secure high level management support and broad participation throughout an organization during the implementation and operation of transit automatic vehicle location systems.09/22/2009 11:02:28 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&27DF3E6D22EE7B56852576350044BD6B^HomeITS Benefits >> Surveys found that riders on Vancouver's 98 B-line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service, which implemented transit signal priority to improve schedule reliability, rated the service highly with regard to on-time performance and service reliability (an average of 8 points on a 10 point scale).12/02/2008 01:52:19 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00545?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Experience with the Omnilink system in Prince William County, Virginia suggests that with less than 20 passengers per hour, adding 10 minutes of slack time allows accommodation of one or two deviations per hour for routes taking approximately 35 minutes to drive without deviations.11/17/2008 03:36:47 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00542?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> An evaluation of scheduling software for the paratransit service in Billings, Montana found that the break-even point for savings as a result of the software implementation was a three percent improvement in efficiency.11/13/2008 11:58:26 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00540?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Scheduling software enabled St. Johns County in northeast Florida to reduce office staff from 9 to 4.5 full-time equivalents, while doubling the number of daily trips on the paratransit service, saving $58,000 per year.10/15/2008 04:07:19 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00541?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> TMC central hardware costs can exceed $200,000 if regional communications and system integration are required.07/08/2008 11:51:44 AMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2008-00162?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> In New Mexico, the Client Referral, Ridership, and Financial Tracking (CRRAFT), a Web-based system that integrates the daily operating procedures and administration of multiple rural transit agencies, costs about $95,000 annually to operate.05/19/2008 08:04:11 AMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2008-00153?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Develop a long term vision for an Advanced Public Transportation System (APTS).02/26/2008 12:29:16 PMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&C807A63B946FADDE852573E70056B6F9^HomeITS Lessons >> Recognize the data requirements of an Advanced Public Transportation System (APTS).02/26/2008 12:29:11 PMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&54143C7FF2C36106852573E700564DE3^Home