Based on experiences around the world, guidelines are provided, in this report, for development of multipurpose fare payment programs. The ultimate success of these multipurpose arrangements will depend on acceptance of multipurpose media by card issuers, merchants, and consumers. Since agencies own and operate more than one mode, the number of transit services covered is approximately 600. Transit security data are modeled after the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Uniform Crime Reporting System, using standardized offense definitions. A list of Reporting Agencies, by State, is included in this report.
Scheduling is a craft, whether done manually or with computer assistance.
Not only do new employees of transit scheduling departments need training in this craft to do their job, but also experienced schedulers to fill their knowledge gaps. This updated transit scheduling manual will be of interest to new transit schedulers, experienced schedulers, transit planners, operating staff, and others who need to be conversant with the scheduling process. The materials in this manual incorporate modern training techniques and describe all steps, manual and microcomputer applications, in the bus and light rail scheduling process. The concepts covered in both sections include service policies and schedule development, trip generation, blocking, runcutting, and rostering. The manual is based on information gathered from a literature review and existing practices, as well as site visits.