- Parking lot utilization and revenue generated does not correlate directly with commuter rail ridership. However, a correlation between lot utilization and revenue generation does exist. As utilization increased between 2012-2014, so did parking revenue, despite a decline in ridership.
- A correlation between parking facility utilization and commuter rail ridership may exist at stations located 40-50 miles from Boston that serve as regional transit hubs, like Middleboro and South Attleboro.
- Factors like parking fees, economic conditions, and total commute costs all likely contributed to declines in both ridership and parking lot utilization after 2009 fee increases. Further study is needed to understand these relationships.
Bay Area regional transit fare coordinationAdina Levin
The document discusses regional fare coordination efforts in the San Francisco Bay Area, including:
1) Standardizing youth and senior discount ages across transit agencies to improve the customer experience.
2) Adopting a $0.50 inter-agency transfer discount for adult single rides between bus operators to simplify fare rules.
3) Exploring a universal transit pass for tourists but addressing challenges around pricing and revenue sharing between agencies.
STATEMENT OF THE FOUNDATION FOR ECONOMIC FREEDOM (FEF) ON THE MRT-LRT FARE IN...FEF Philippines
The Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF), a non-stock, non-profit organization composed of incumbent and former officials of government, as well as members of the business sector and the academe, takes the position that Government should cut and minimize its subsidy to the metropolitan rail system, and allow market forces to dictate the cost of riding the MRT and LRT
The document discusses recommended practices for signing electric vehicle charging stations. It summarizes the Federal Highway Administration's policies on signs directing drivers to charging stations and regulatory signs for electric vehicle parking. These include allowing an alternative electric vehicle charging symbol and "FAST" plaques to indicate fast chargers. The recommendations are intended to promote uniform signing until the MUTCD is revised to include standards for electric vehicle signs.
The document discusses bus transport services in Manchester provided by First Bus. It notes initial problems identified with the service including unreliability of schedules, lack of capacity, and safety issues. Research was conducted including a survey of 61 passengers, interviews, and review of secondary sources. The survey found dissatisfaction with value for money, punctuality, routes covered, and ticket prices compared to competitors. A fishbone diagram identified root causes as related to the six Ms (man, machine, materials, methods, management). An importance-performance matrix showed areas needing most improvement as safety features, information availability, and frequency/punctuality. Suggested improvements are provided to address these issues and better meet passenger expectations.
Lessons Learned in Transit Efficiencies, Revenue Generation, and Cost Reductions
Presented by: Joel Volinski, Director, National Center for Transit Research, University of South Florida
Over the years, transit systems have responded to budget challenges by becoming more diligent
and creative in developing ways to generate non-traditional revenues and to reduce costs without raising fares or cutting service. Mr. Volinski will discuss a project, first reported on in 1996, whose objective was to collect innovative ideas from transit agencies throughout the country. The ideas collected were then synthesized and redistributed to transit agencies throughout the nation, allowing all agencies to have the potential to replicate successful techniques. Mr. Volinski will also provide a sampling of the 200 successful ideas that have been put in place in dozens of transit agencies across the country.
The document discusses the importance of federal transportation funding to New York State and outlines key issues and priorities for the reauthorization of the federal transportation bill. It notes that New York receives $3.3 billion annually in federal highway and transit funding, which supports around 400,000 jobs in the state. It expresses concerns that proposals in Congress may reduce funding levels by up to 30% and shift more costs to states. The document advocates maintaining at least current funding levels and New York's share of allocation formulas.
Further Analysis of HOV Lane and Sustainable Transport Failures in Ontario: O...Barry Wellar
This report deals with four types of questions that have arisen in response to previous publications and media interviews about so-called “high-occupancy vehicle” (HOV) lanes. 1. Questions regarding the validity of claims made by transportation agencies and other proponents, about HOV lanes as a solution to congestion or other transportation problems involving the movement of private and/or public motor vehicles on public roads. 2. Questions regarding the validity of the methodologies that transportation agencies use to define “high-occupancy vehicle” (HOV). 3. Questions regarding the validity of the ways used by transportation agencies to measure the performance of HOV lanes. 4. Questions regarding the extent to which claims by transportation agencies about the benefits of HOV lanes are subjected to efficiency, effectiveness, productivity, sustainability, value-for-money, energy reduction, and other performance tests by oversight bodies, including auditors, budget officers, commissioners of the environment, and professional organizations. Presentations by public agencies on behalf of high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes are generally promotional, frequently disingenuous, and usually very short on evidence pertinent to assessing the purported claims made by HOV boosters. On the other hand, it is my experience that critics of HOV initiatives fail to properly expose the shortcomings in the HOV argument. As a result, the HOV notion manages to “wriggle free” and survive for another day, and more HOV lanes are added to more sections of highway, ultimately worsening the situation that was purportedly going to be corrected. Moreover, and looking at the larger or broader picture, creating HOV lanes frustrates the pursuit of sustainable transport systems and sustainable transport behaviours. In this paper I use the case of Ottawa to take issue with the HOV notion, and contend that by creating HOV lanes in the Ottawa area the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MOT) has directly contributed to Ottawa’s deteriorating sustainable transportation situation. It will take decades for the Ottawa area to deal with the mess caused by the provincial government’s HOV program, but perhaps these comments will help residents in other municipalities prevent similar messes from being started by mis-guided HOV notions.
2011 National ITS Update - 2 25-11 public versionraymurphy9533
The 2011 National ITS Update is a hilevel overview by Ray Murphy of US DOT/FHWA major ITS Initiatives - including the Five Year ITS Strategic Research Plan (2010 – 2014) Major ITS Initiatives such as Applications for the Environment: Real-Time Information Synthesis (AERIS), the Clarus Initiative, the Vehicle Data Translator (VDT), the Integrated Mobile Observing (IMO) Project, and the Connected Vehicle Initiative.
Bay Area regional transit fare coordinationAdina Levin
The document discusses regional fare coordination efforts in the San Francisco Bay Area, including:
1) Standardizing youth and senior discount ages across transit agencies to improve the customer experience.
2) Adopting a $0.50 inter-agency transfer discount for adult single rides between bus operators to simplify fare rules.
3) Exploring a universal transit pass for tourists but addressing challenges around pricing and revenue sharing between agencies.
STATEMENT OF THE FOUNDATION FOR ECONOMIC FREEDOM (FEF) ON THE MRT-LRT FARE IN...FEF Philippines
The Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF), a non-stock, non-profit organization composed of incumbent and former officials of government, as well as members of the business sector and the academe, takes the position that Government should cut and minimize its subsidy to the metropolitan rail system, and allow market forces to dictate the cost of riding the MRT and LRT
The document discusses recommended practices for signing electric vehicle charging stations. It summarizes the Federal Highway Administration's policies on signs directing drivers to charging stations and regulatory signs for electric vehicle parking. These include allowing an alternative electric vehicle charging symbol and "FAST" plaques to indicate fast chargers. The recommendations are intended to promote uniform signing until the MUTCD is revised to include standards for electric vehicle signs.
The document discusses bus transport services in Manchester provided by First Bus. It notes initial problems identified with the service including unreliability of schedules, lack of capacity, and safety issues. Research was conducted including a survey of 61 passengers, interviews, and review of secondary sources. The survey found dissatisfaction with value for money, punctuality, routes covered, and ticket prices compared to competitors. A fishbone diagram identified root causes as related to the six Ms (man, machine, materials, methods, management). An importance-performance matrix showed areas needing most improvement as safety features, information availability, and frequency/punctuality. Suggested improvements are provided to address these issues and better meet passenger expectations.
Lessons Learned in Transit Efficiencies, Revenue Generation, and Cost Reductions
Presented by: Joel Volinski, Director, National Center for Transit Research, University of South Florida
Over the years, transit systems have responded to budget challenges by becoming more diligent
and creative in developing ways to generate non-traditional revenues and to reduce costs without raising fares or cutting service. Mr. Volinski will discuss a project, first reported on in 1996, whose objective was to collect innovative ideas from transit agencies throughout the country. The ideas collected were then synthesized and redistributed to transit agencies throughout the nation, allowing all agencies to have the potential to replicate successful techniques. Mr. Volinski will also provide a sampling of the 200 successful ideas that have been put in place in dozens of transit agencies across the country.
The document discusses the importance of federal transportation funding to New York State and outlines key issues and priorities for the reauthorization of the federal transportation bill. It notes that New York receives $3.3 billion annually in federal highway and transit funding, which supports around 400,000 jobs in the state. It expresses concerns that proposals in Congress may reduce funding levels by up to 30% and shift more costs to states. The document advocates maintaining at least current funding levels and New York's share of allocation formulas.
Further Analysis of HOV Lane and Sustainable Transport Failures in Ontario: O...Barry Wellar
This report deals with four types of questions that have arisen in response to previous publications and media interviews about so-called “high-occupancy vehicle” (HOV) lanes. 1. Questions regarding the validity of claims made by transportation agencies and other proponents, about HOV lanes as a solution to congestion or other transportation problems involving the movement of private and/or public motor vehicles on public roads. 2. Questions regarding the validity of the methodologies that transportation agencies use to define “high-occupancy vehicle” (HOV). 3. Questions regarding the validity of the ways used by transportation agencies to measure the performance of HOV lanes. 4. Questions regarding the extent to which claims by transportation agencies about the benefits of HOV lanes are subjected to efficiency, effectiveness, productivity, sustainability, value-for-money, energy reduction, and other performance tests by oversight bodies, including auditors, budget officers, commissioners of the environment, and professional organizations. Presentations by public agencies on behalf of high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes are generally promotional, frequently disingenuous, and usually very short on evidence pertinent to assessing the purported claims made by HOV boosters. On the other hand, it is my experience that critics of HOV initiatives fail to properly expose the shortcomings in the HOV argument. As a result, the HOV notion manages to “wriggle free” and survive for another day, and more HOV lanes are added to more sections of highway, ultimately worsening the situation that was purportedly going to be corrected. Moreover, and looking at the larger or broader picture, creating HOV lanes frustrates the pursuit of sustainable transport systems and sustainable transport behaviours. In this paper I use the case of Ottawa to take issue with the HOV notion, and contend that by creating HOV lanes in the Ottawa area the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MOT) has directly contributed to Ottawa’s deteriorating sustainable transportation situation. It will take decades for the Ottawa area to deal with the mess caused by the provincial government’s HOV program, but perhaps these comments will help residents in other municipalities prevent similar messes from being started by mis-guided HOV notions.
2011 National ITS Update - 2 25-11 public versionraymurphy9533
The 2011 National ITS Update is a hilevel overview by Ray Murphy of US DOT/FHWA major ITS Initiatives - including the Five Year ITS Strategic Research Plan (2010 – 2014) Major ITS Initiatives such as Applications for the Environment: Real-Time Information Synthesis (AERIS), the Clarus Initiative, the Vehicle Data Translator (VDT), the Integrated Mobile Observing (IMO) Project, and the Connected Vehicle Initiative.
The ARC Smart program is a partnership between the Los Angeles Unified School District and the University of Southern California Archaeology Research Center. It aims to teach 6th grade students about ancient civilizations through weekly classroom sessions led by USC students and professors. Students learn about Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and other societies through hands-on activities like simulated excavations and analyzing real artifacts. Pre and post-assessments show that students' knowledge grows significantly over the course of the program. The program has reached over 3,000 students in its first four years.
La planta industrial CONMAR S.A.C. procesa y exporta una gran variedad de productos marinos congelados como pescados, cefalópodos y moluscos univalvos. El documento describe el proceso de producción de la planta, incluyendo la recepción de la materia prima, salinización, empaque y congelación. También cubre aspectos generales como la ubicación, visión, organización y capacidad de producción de la empresa.
RA International is an Africa-based service provider that offers construction, logistics, life support, and maintenance services for customers in oil/gas, mining, and humanitarian operations across Africa. It has over 1,000 employees from 27 countries and a presence in over 10 African countries. RA International prides itself on delivering services regardless of challenges through research, problem-solving, rising to challenges, and flexibility. It provides a range of services including camp management, catering, facilities maintenance, and supply chain/logistics.
Errol Breda is seeking a new position in building maintenance after being made redundant from his previous role. He has over 26 years of experience in building maintenance, working for various companies that were transferred under TUPE regulations. His experience includes boiler maintenance, plumbing, electrical work, and handling refrigeration and pressure systems. In his spare time, he enjoys outdoor activities like running and golf.
This document defines key terms related to social media, dating, and online dating. It provides general definitions of social media, social networks, microblogging, and how they relate to dating. It then describes the top 5 types of online dating services, including general dating sites, niche sites, and social networking sites. Statistics are presented on the popularity and usage of popular social media and dating sites. The document discusses factors related to engaging in online dating versus traditional dating and provides safety tips for using social media and online dating services.
Sankaranarayanan has over 9.5 years of experience in project management, business analysis, client relationship management, business operations, underwriting operations, claims management, and MIS reporting. He is proficient in requirement gathering, documentation, testing, and facilitating training. His experience includes roles at HCL Technologies, AEGON Netherlands, and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance where he managed teams, ensured process compliance, and achieved business and service targets. He is seeking a senior role in process operations, IT projects, or client relationship management preferably in the insurance or financial services sector.
Marco Paccagnella is an Italian visual designer with over 4 years of experience designing user interfaces for websites, mobile websites, and mobile apps. He has worked on projects for global clients across various industries. Paccagnella is interested in new challenges to create innovative, exciting, and user-friendly designs. He focuses on thoughtful user experiences with attention to both visible and invisible details.
Arvind is seeking a position that utilizes his 5 years of experience in purchase, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. He has a B.Com degree and MBA in finance. His previous role was as a commercial officer where he was responsible for payments, vendor management, accounting, and supporting audits. He has strengths in analysis, problem solving, and communication.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Nestlé Indonesia has partnered with Lampung coffee farmers for 20 years, providing training on improving coffee quality and productivity. They established the first joint enterprise group for coffee farmers in 1994 to empower farmers and facilitate coffee bean marketing. Currently over 15,000 coffee farmers in Lampung are involved in the partnership. Through the NESCAFÉ Plan initiative, Nestlé Indonesia is committed to sourcing 100% of the coffee beans used in NESCAFÉ products from sustainable Lampung coffee farms.
Analysis of Traffic Behavior at the Toll Plazas Around BangaloreIRJET Journal
This document analyzes traffic behavior at three toll plazas in Bangalore, India. Traffic volume counts were conducted at the toll plazas to identify peak traffic hours. Statistical analysis using descriptive statistics was performed on the service time delay data collected for different vehicle types (cars, buses, trucks, etc.). The analysis found that truck traffic consumes more service time than other vehicle categories. Based on the study findings, the authors recommend providing separate toll lanes for different vehicle types to reduce delays.
A Review on Intrusion Detection System Based Data Mining TechniquesIRJET Journal
This document analyzes traffic behavior at three toll plazas in Bangalore, India. Traffic volume counts were conducted at the toll plazas to identify peak traffic hours. Statistical analysis using descriptive statistics was performed on the service time delay data collected for different vehicle types (cars, buses, trucks, etc.). The analysis found that truck traffic consumes more service time than other vehicle categories. Based on the study findings, the authors recommend providing separate toll lanes for different vehicle types to reduce delays.
A travel behaviour change framework for the city of Cape Town.pdfSamantha Martinez
This document proposes a theoretical framework to guide the city of Cape Town's travel demand management (TDM) strategy. It categorizes different TDM measures and analyzes their observed impacts based on international evidence. Financial charges, like road pricing, are found to reduce single-occupancy vehicle use the most, by around 15% on average. Financial incentives and regulatory measures reduce use by around 5% each, while voluntary measures reduce use by around 2%. The proposed framework explains how to package, sequence, target and implement TDM measures strategically to achieve the city's goal of reducing single-occupancy vehicle traffic into the city center by 10% over five years.
The Benefits of the Pawtucket-Central Falls Commuter Rail Station to the MBTAChristina Piro
The document discusses the benefits of the MBTA servicing the new Pawtucket/Central Falls Commuter Rail Station in Rhode Island. It notes that South Attleboro Station, one of the busiest on the MBTA system, currently experiences parking capacity issues with lots operating at over 95% capacity. A license plate survey found that over 70% of cars at South Attleboro Station were from Rhode Island. The document argues that by servicing Pawtucket Station, the MBTA could alleviate overcrowding at South Attleboro Station by providing Rhode Island commuters an in-state transit option, improving the experience for MBTA passengers. Additionally, the document notes Pawtucket Station could provide housing and transportation opportunities from
Factors Influencing the Demand of Park and Ride in Traffic Management: A ReviewIRJET Journal
This document reviews literature on factors influencing the demand for park and ride systems in traffic management. It discusses several studies that have used logit models to analyze park and ride user behavior and choice. Key factors found to influence park and ride demand include travel time savings, costs, traffic congestion levels, income levels, and the quality and availability of park and ride facilities and public transportation options. The document concludes that understanding what drives park and ride usage can help policymakers better plan and develop park and ride services.
The document discusses a study on the impact of the Lucknow Metro Rail project on the city's transportation system. It provides background on the growing traffic issues in Lucknow due to rising vehicle ownership. The metro project aims to provide a mass rapid transit system that is convenient, safe, quick, cost-effective and environmentally friendly. The study surveyed commuters at metro stations to understand perceptions of how the metro will affect the city's transportation. Initial results showed metro ridership had significantly decreased since launch, suggesting the metro is currently unprofitable. The research aims to understand reasons for the metro's lack of effectiveness and usage through analyzing commuter attitudes.
The document summarizes key trends in New York City's taxi and for-hire vehicle industries from 2014-2015 based on trip data collected by the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC). It finds that while medallion taxis primarily operate in Manhattan, new services like Street Hail Liveries and app-based for-hire vehicles have increased transportation options in the outer boroughs. Peak travel times differ by service, with traditional for-hire vehicles busiest in the morning rush and newer services busiest in evenings and weekends. The TLC now collects electronic trip records from most vehicles, allowing unprecedented understanding of passenger movement.
This document proposes expanding passenger train travel in Oregon through the Valley Railway Corp. It argues that investing in rail infrastructure would provide significant economic, social, and environmental benefits compared to continuing to rely primarily on automobile transportation. Specifically, the summary cites potential savings in transportation costs, job creation, reduced road maintenance expenses, and decreased pollution and wildlife impacts. The proposal claims that expanding rail options could save the state and local governments substantial resources while stimulating business opportunities through a more efficient and sustainable transportation network.
Australia's current model of funding road infrastructure through fuel excise, registration fees and licenses is no longer sufficient due to declining fuel excise revenue and an infrastructure funding backlog of $770 billion. Road pricing, where drivers pay directly based on road usage, has been proposed as a more sustainable alternative that links funding directly to road delivery and removes inequities. However, implementing a new road pricing system faces barriers including gaining community acceptance, addressing privacy and reliability concerns, and achieving political alignment across levels of government. Overseas examples provide lessons for potential first generation road pricing models in Australia.
Modeling Truck Movements: A Comparison between the Quick Response Freight Man...inventionjournals
In recent years, with a growing realization of the important impacts of truck traffic on the economy as well as urban congestion and pollution levels, there is a keen interest in modeling truck movements with greater accuracy, robustness, and detail. This paper examines two different approaches for explicitly including truck trips into travel demand forecasting models. The approaches considered are (a) the truck modeling methodology published in the Quick Response Freight Manual (QRFM) and (b) an emerging truck tour-based approach. In this paper, the two approaches are demonstrated and compared using the Birmingham, AL region as a case study and statistical analyses are conducted to evaluate the level of accuracy of both approaches. The results demonstrate that the model using tour-based approach performs better than the one based on the QRFM approach with respect to model accuracy, when compared to field data from the study area. However, the tourbased approach requires a comprehensive data collection and processing effort, whereas the QRFM approach uses the publicly available data such as household and employment data. The decision on the best approach for adoption should be made on a case-by-case basis after considering the tradeoffs between accuracy and data availability and processing requirements. Overall, the findings from this study can be used to support the development of efficient freight truck modeling applications for the Birmingham region. Moreover, lessons learned from the Birmingham case study provide valuable insights that can guide freight modeling efforts of planning agencies in other medium sized communities in the future
The ARC Smart program is a partnership between the Los Angeles Unified School District and the University of Southern California Archaeology Research Center. It aims to teach 6th grade students about ancient civilizations through weekly classroom sessions led by USC students and professors. Students learn about Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and other societies through hands-on activities like simulated excavations and analyzing real artifacts. Pre and post-assessments show that students' knowledge grows significantly over the course of the program. The program has reached over 3,000 students in its first four years.
La planta industrial CONMAR S.A.C. procesa y exporta una gran variedad de productos marinos congelados como pescados, cefalópodos y moluscos univalvos. El documento describe el proceso de producción de la planta, incluyendo la recepción de la materia prima, salinización, empaque y congelación. También cubre aspectos generales como la ubicación, visión, organización y capacidad de producción de la empresa.
RA International is an Africa-based service provider that offers construction, logistics, life support, and maintenance services for customers in oil/gas, mining, and humanitarian operations across Africa. It has over 1,000 employees from 27 countries and a presence in over 10 African countries. RA International prides itself on delivering services regardless of challenges through research, problem-solving, rising to challenges, and flexibility. It provides a range of services including camp management, catering, facilities maintenance, and supply chain/logistics.
Errol Breda is seeking a new position in building maintenance after being made redundant from his previous role. He has over 26 years of experience in building maintenance, working for various companies that were transferred under TUPE regulations. His experience includes boiler maintenance, plumbing, electrical work, and handling refrigeration and pressure systems. In his spare time, he enjoys outdoor activities like running and golf.
This document defines key terms related to social media, dating, and online dating. It provides general definitions of social media, social networks, microblogging, and how they relate to dating. It then describes the top 5 types of online dating services, including general dating sites, niche sites, and social networking sites. Statistics are presented on the popularity and usage of popular social media and dating sites. The document discusses factors related to engaging in online dating versus traditional dating and provides safety tips for using social media and online dating services.
Sankaranarayanan has over 9.5 years of experience in project management, business analysis, client relationship management, business operations, underwriting operations, claims management, and MIS reporting. He is proficient in requirement gathering, documentation, testing, and facilitating training. His experience includes roles at HCL Technologies, AEGON Netherlands, and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance where he managed teams, ensured process compliance, and achieved business and service targets. He is seeking a senior role in process operations, IT projects, or client relationship management preferably in the insurance or financial services sector.
Marco Paccagnella is an Italian visual designer with over 4 years of experience designing user interfaces for websites, mobile websites, and mobile apps. He has worked on projects for global clients across various industries. Paccagnella is interested in new challenges to create innovative, exciting, and user-friendly designs. He focuses on thoughtful user experiences with attention to both visible and invisible details.
Arvind is seeking a position that utilizes his 5 years of experience in purchase, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. He has a B.Com degree and MBA in finance. His previous role was as a commercial officer where he was responsible for payments, vendor management, accounting, and supporting audits. He has strengths in analysis, problem solving, and communication.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Nestlé Indonesia has partnered with Lampung coffee farmers for 20 years, providing training on improving coffee quality and productivity. They established the first joint enterprise group for coffee farmers in 1994 to empower farmers and facilitate coffee bean marketing. Currently over 15,000 coffee farmers in Lampung are involved in the partnership. Through the NESCAFÉ Plan initiative, Nestlé Indonesia is committed to sourcing 100% of the coffee beans used in NESCAFÉ products from sustainable Lampung coffee farms.
Analysis of Traffic Behavior at the Toll Plazas Around BangaloreIRJET Journal
This document analyzes traffic behavior at three toll plazas in Bangalore, India. Traffic volume counts were conducted at the toll plazas to identify peak traffic hours. Statistical analysis using descriptive statistics was performed on the service time delay data collected for different vehicle types (cars, buses, trucks, etc.). The analysis found that truck traffic consumes more service time than other vehicle categories. Based on the study findings, the authors recommend providing separate toll lanes for different vehicle types to reduce delays.
A Review on Intrusion Detection System Based Data Mining TechniquesIRJET Journal
This document analyzes traffic behavior at three toll plazas in Bangalore, India. Traffic volume counts were conducted at the toll plazas to identify peak traffic hours. Statistical analysis using descriptive statistics was performed on the service time delay data collected for different vehicle types (cars, buses, trucks, etc.). The analysis found that truck traffic consumes more service time than other vehicle categories. Based on the study findings, the authors recommend providing separate toll lanes for different vehicle types to reduce delays.
A travel behaviour change framework for the city of Cape Town.pdfSamantha Martinez
This document proposes a theoretical framework to guide the city of Cape Town's travel demand management (TDM) strategy. It categorizes different TDM measures and analyzes their observed impacts based on international evidence. Financial charges, like road pricing, are found to reduce single-occupancy vehicle use the most, by around 15% on average. Financial incentives and regulatory measures reduce use by around 5% each, while voluntary measures reduce use by around 2%. The proposed framework explains how to package, sequence, target and implement TDM measures strategically to achieve the city's goal of reducing single-occupancy vehicle traffic into the city center by 10% over five years.
The Benefits of the Pawtucket-Central Falls Commuter Rail Station to the MBTAChristina Piro
The document discusses the benefits of the MBTA servicing the new Pawtucket/Central Falls Commuter Rail Station in Rhode Island. It notes that South Attleboro Station, one of the busiest on the MBTA system, currently experiences parking capacity issues with lots operating at over 95% capacity. A license plate survey found that over 70% of cars at South Attleboro Station were from Rhode Island. The document argues that by servicing Pawtucket Station, the MBTA could alleviate overcrowding at South Attleboro Station by providing Rhode Island commuters an in-state transit option, improving the experience for MBTA passengers. Additionally, the document notes Pawtucket Station could provide housing and transportation opportunities from
Factors Influencing the Demand of Park and Ride in Traffic Management: A ReviewIRJET Journal
This document reviews literature on factors influencing the demand for park and ride systems in traffic management. It discusses several studies that have used logit models to analyze park and ride user behavior and choice. Key factors found to influence park and ride demand include travel time savings, costs, traffic congestion levels, income levels, and the quality and availability of park and ride facilities and public transportation options. The document concludes that understanding what drives park and ride usage can help policymakers better plan and develop park and ride services.
The document discusses a study on the impact of the Lucknow Metro Rail project on the city's transportation system. It provides background on the growing traffic issues in Lucknow due to rising vehicle ownership. The metro project aims to provide a mass rapid transit system that is convenient, safe, quick, cost-effective and environmentally friendly. The study surveyed commuters at metro stations to understand perceptions of how the metro will affect the city's transportation. Initial results showed metro ridership had significantly decreased since launch, suggesting the metro is currently unprofitable. The research aims to understand reasons for the metro's lack of effectiveness and usage through analyzing commuter attitudes.
The document summarizes key trends in New York City's taxi and for-hire vehicle industries from 2014-2015 based on trip data collected by the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC). It finds that while medallion taxis primarily operate in Manhattan, new services like Street Hail Liveries and app-based for-hire vehicles have increased transportation options in the outer boroughs. Peak travel times differ by service, with traditional for-hire vehicles busiest in the morning rush and newer services busiest in evenings and weekends. The TLC now collects electronic trip records from most vehicles, allowing unprecedented understanding of passenger movement.
This document proposes expanding passenger train travel in Oregon through the Valley Railway Corp. It argues that investing in rail infrastructure would provide significant economic, social, and environmental benefits compared to continuing to rely primarily on automobile transportation. Specifically, the summary cites potential savings in transportation costs, job creation, reduced road maintenance expenses, and decreased pollution and wildlife impacts. The proposal claims that expanding rail options could save the state and local governments substantial resources while stimulating business opportunities through a more efficient and sustainable transportation network.
Australia's current model of funding road infrastructure through fuel excise, registration fees and licenses is no longer sufficient due to declining fuel excise revenue and an infrastructure funding backlog of $770 billion. Road pricing, where drivers pay directly based on road usage, has been proposed as a more sustainable alternative that links funding directly to road delivery and removes inequities. However, implementing a new road pricing system faces barriers including gaining community acceptance, addressing privacy and reliability concerns, and achieving political alignment across levels of government. Overseas examples provide lessons for potential first generation road pricing models in Australia.
Modeling Truck Movements: A Comparison between the Quick Response Freight Man...inventionjournals
In recent years, with a growing realization of the important impacts of truck traffic on the economy as well as urban congestion and pollution levels, there is a keen interest in modeling truck movements with greater accuracy, robustness, and detail. This paper examines two different approaches for explicitly including truck trips into travel demand forecasting models. The approaches considered are (a) the truck modeling methodology published in the Quick Response Freight Manual (QRFM) and (b) an emerging truck tour-based approach. In this paper, the two approaches are demonstrated and compared using the Birmingham, AL region as a case study and statistical analyses are conducted to evaluate the level of accuracy of both approaches. The results demonstrate that the model using tour-based approach performs better than the one based on the QRFM approach with respect to model accuracy, when compared to field data from the study area. However, the tourbased approach requires a comprehensive data collection and processing effort, whereas the QRFM approach uses the publicly available data such as household and employment data. The decision on the best approach for adoption should be made on a case-by-case basis after considering the tradeoffs between accuracy and data availability and processing requirements. Overall, the findings from this study can be used to support the development of efficient freight truck modeling applications for the Birmingham region. Moreover, lessons learned from the Birmingham case study provide valuable insights that can guide freight modeling efforts of planning agencies in other medium sized communities in the future
A Mixed Rebalancing Strategy for Bike Sharing Systems.pdfzj2399
This document summarizes a study of rebalancing strategies for CitiBike stations in Lower Manhattan. It analyzes bike usage data from September 2019 to model mixed rebalancing using operator trucks and user incentives. The benchmark model uses only trucks and has a higher cost due to imbalance penalties. The alternative model incorporates user incentives and has a lower overall cost, with users relocating bikes between imbalanced zones. Both models have some remaining imbalance at the edges of the study area due to distance limitations. The alternative strategy demonstrates how user incentives can reduce costs compared to solely using operator trucks.
This document discusses a study conducted in Ghana to develop passenger car equivalents (PCEs) for vehicles at signalized intersections within the Kumasi Metropolis. Data on discharge headways was collected at 11 intersections, 7 of which had roadside facilities that interfered with traffic flow. PCE values were calculated using the headway ratio method and found to be higher at intersections with roadside friction. The locally derived PCE values were larger than those adopted from other standards, better reflecting the impact of local traffic conditions on intersection performance. This highlights the need to develop PCEs specific to local roadway environments rather than adopting foreign values.
11.[20 37]analysis of bus-stops locations using geographic information system...Alexander Decker
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This document discusses strategies for expanding public transit capacity, noting that bus rapid transit (BRT) may be the best option given funding limitations. It provides details on two BRT projects in Boston: the 28X proposal from 2009 that was pulled due to loss of street parking, and the successful Silver Line Gateway that avoided eliminating parking. The document advocates for a Hawthorn Street BRT lane to improve bus reliability by removing cars from the street. Overall challenges to BRT in Boston include limited street width and grid, existing rail infrastructure, and difficulties gaining support when projects impact parking.
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Phone: 617-426-6054 Fax: 617-451-2054
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Analysis of revenue generated from MBTA commuter rail parking facilities
In 2014, members of MBTA Advisory Board asked staff to examine use at and revenue generated from
commuter rail parking lots. Members expressed concern whether the declining commuter rail ridership
was caused by the impact of increased parking fees, how much revenue the lots generate and how much
the increased fees generated. In particular, they wondered how much revenue lots operated by MBTA
generate for MBTA. Currently, MBTA operates parking lots at 71 of its 138 commuter rail stations. The
question of whether or not a correlation exists between parking revenue, parking fees, and daily boards
(ridership) was also raised.
Advisory Board members first brought up the relationship between parking and transit use in 2010. Parking
fees at MBTA parking facilities increased in 2009. At that time, members questioned whether or not
increased parking fees had an impact on MBTA ridership. Advisory Board staff was asked to analyze parking
facility use. Members wanted staff to take the total cost of commute (parking fee + fare) into account.
In 2010, Advisory Board staff found that as utilization declined, revenue generated remained steady. The
number of drivers paying parking fees declined, but because the fee per vehicle increased, overall revenue
generated increased. Advisory board staff suspected that in 2010, MBTA parking lot use decreased partly
because of a fee increase, and also due to poor economic conditions. A comparison to commuter rail
ridership was not made at this time.
The MBTA hires a contractor to maintain, remove snow, and collect fees from the lots it operates. Other
commuter rail lots are owned by municipalities or regional transit authorities (RTAs). In Woburn, Massport
manages parking at Anderson Regional Transportation Center. Daily rates at MBTA commuter rail lots are
$4; the only exception is Route 128, which is $7.
Ridership on MBTA commuter rail has declined in recent years while other commuter rail systems have
seen increases. MBTA commuter rail ridership decreased 2% between FY 2012 and FY 2013. Other legacy
commuter rail systems, such as Long Island Rail Road, Metro North Railroad, Chicago’s Metra, and
Philadelphia’s SEPTA have seen 1% to 2% increases in ridership during this period. MBTA Advisory Board
members wonder whether or not parking is partly responsible for MBTA’s ridership decrease. It appears
that increased parking fees at MBTA commuter rail parking lots contributed significantly to the 2% decrease
in ridership. No increase in parking fee ($4) was found at sample stations between 2009 and 2013. Revenue
generated from these facilities increased between 2009 and 2013.
According to the MBTA “blue book” on ridership and service statistics, weekday inbound commuter rail
boards have declined steadily since FY 2009, with the exception of FY 2012. Weekday ridership increased
less than 1% from FY 2011 to FY 2012, from 130,375 boards to 131,161. The last significant increase in
commuter rail ridership occurred in FY 2009, when boards increased almost 6% from FY
2008 (138,928 to 146,961). Several factors not related to parking may have contributed to this increase and
subsequent decrease.
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Methodology
MBTA Advisory Board staff selected six commuter rail stations as samples, three on the north side and
three on the south side: Abington, Andover, Brandeis/Roberts, Middleboro/Lakeville, Reading, and South
Attleboro. These stations have the same parking fee ($4) and each saw a 25% decrease in utilization
between Central Transportation Planning Staff (CTPS) inventories in 2005-2006 and 2009-2010.
Sample Stations:
1 Abington
2 Andover
3 Brandeis/Roberts
4 Middleboro/Lakeville
5 Reading
6 South Attleboro
After selecting sample stations, staff looked at parking revenue and utilization data obtained from MBTA
for fiscal years 2012, 2013, and 2014. This information was compared to the CTPS inventories and
commuter rail boarding statistics. Boarding statistics were taken from MBTA’s 2014 “blue book”, which
collected commuter rail data on weekday inbound trains in April 2013.
Utilization Analysis
The MBTA Parking Services office maintains data on MBTA-operated lot utilization for each fiscal year.
Parking Services tracks the total number of vehicles parked at each facility, daily average, and percent
utilized for each month. It also lists the revenue generated from each facility by month and total fiscal year.
Advisory Board staff reviewed data from Parking Services for fiscal years 2012, 2013, and 2014. Fiscal year
2013 saw a 3% increase in overall utilization, from 66% in FY 2012 to 68% in FY 2013. This period also saw a
5% increase in gross revenue generated from MBTA-operated parking facilities. Alone, commuter rail
facilities operated by MBTA (including the Route 128 station facility shared with Amtrak) generated
$15,346,108 in FY 2013. This is a 5% increase from these lots generated in FY 2012 ($14,618,221). Weekday
commuter rail ridership decreased by almost 2% during this time. It appears a correlation between parking
revenue generated and commuter rail boards does not exist.
The total cost of commute affected those riders who had travel options other than commuter rail. Riders
who were dependent on commuter rail did not take total cost of commute into account, continuing to park
and ride the commuter rail. This is especially true of stations farther from Boston, such as
Middleboro/Lakeville (41 miles) and South Attleboro (42.5 miles). South Attleboro, for example, saw 1,462
weekday inbound boards in April 2013. Its 568-space lot, operated by MBTA, was 93% utilized during this
month.
Commuter rail ridership exceeds the number of spaces available at the six MBTA lots examined. In South
Attleboro, the number of passengers boarding commuter trains on weekday mornings is almost double the
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number of spaces available. This indicates that there is no correlation between number of parking spaces
available and commuter rail boards. In FY 2014, 94% of the available spaces at South Attleboro were
occupied. This utilization finding shows that a significant number of passengers drive alone to this particular
station. The high utilization rate along with a high number of boards at South Attleboro shows that there is
a correlation between parking lot utilization and commuter rail boards at this station.
The difference between the available parking spaces and the number of boards shows that a significant
number of passengers either carpool or access South Attleboro by another mode. Commuters may choose
not to park at a station to reduce the total cost of their commute. At Middleboro, ridership (886 inbound
boards) and parking availability (769 spaces) is more even. This suggests that the number of parking spaces
at Middleboro may have been forecasted based on ridership statistics. 55% of these spaces were occupied
in FY 2014, indicating a significant amount of commuters are willing to include parking in their total cost of
commute. This lot was 76% used in 2009, indicating a 38% decrease in utilization.
Utilization rates at regional collector facilities are higher than those at other lots in the commuter rail
system. These are facilities that are located at the end of commuter rail or rapid transit lines that enable
automobile trips from outer suburbs to transit service. Enabling these automobile trips subsequently
generates commuter rail or rapid transit trips. Middleboro and South Attleboro are both regional collector
parking facilities.
Revenue Analysis
The chart above shows an increase in parking revenue generated by the six sample stations between FY
2012 and FY 2014. Based on the data from Parking Services, gross revenue generated from MBTA-operated
commuter rail lots has increased slightly ($14,618,221 in FY 2012 to $15,931,165 in FY 2014, roughly 7%).
This is in contrast to the 2% loss in commuter rail ridership experienced between FY 2012 and FY 2013,
mentioned in the utilization analysis. The contrast indicates that some commuters who continued to use
commuter rail during the decline in ridership chose to drive to the station, park there, and pay the higher
fee. Parking fees increased during FY 2009. This data shows that some commuters are willing to pay for
parking at commuter rail lots despite increased fees.
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Summary/conclusions
The graph above shows the relationship between daily weekday ridership and the number of parking
spaces occupied at the six sample stations. In 2010, board members were concerned about the impact of a
parking fee increase on commuter rail service. In 2011, Advisory Board staff found that increased parking
fees were partly responsible for a decline in commuter rail ridership. In 2014, board members raised
questions about a correlation between parking lot utilization and revenue generation. Members want to
know whether or not commuter rail parking facilities operated by MBTA generate sufficient revenue for
MBTA.
Parking lot utilization and revenue generated does not correlate with commuter rail ridership. However, a
correlation between lot utilization and revenue generation does exist. Between FY 2012 and FY 2014, the
amount of parking revenue generated from MBTA commuter rail lots has increased. Simultaneously,
commuter rail inbound boards have decreased. A correlation between parking facility utilization and
commuter rail ridership may exist, however, at termini of lines located between 40 and 50 miles from
Boston, such as Middleboro and South Attleboro. Low lot utilization may be an indicator of low ridership at
stations indicating a low number of boards.
The table below shows the relationships examined and whether or not a correlation exists:
Lot Utilization & parking revenue generated correlation
Available spaces & ridership (# of boards) No correlation
ridership & parking revenue generated No correlation
Utilization & ridership (# of boards) Correlation at regional collectors (i.e. S.
Attleboro, Middleboro) only
Parking fee & revenue generated Correlation (utilization decrease)
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A correlation does not indicate causation. Generating revenue from commuter rail parking facilities is
important to MBTA. They view parking facilities as a steady source of revenue that could contribute to debt
service and other expenses. Also, a number of the parking facilities’ revenues were pledged in an effort to
balance the 2011 budget and MBTA needs to ensure that the lots generate enough revenue to cover the
debt service. This influences the size of new facilities, such as at stations on the Greenbush and Worcester
lines. When these lots are 50% or less full, the revenue anticipated by MBTA is not realized. Better
forecasting could enable MBTA to determine the appropriate size (number of spaces) for new parking
facilities. Forecasting for parking could allow MBTA to reduce potential revenue loss from parking facilities.
The dollar amount of revenue is much higher than the number of daily boards. Regarding utilization,
current data represents parking lot utilization as a percentage. This makes it difficult to compare to
ridership. Ridership is expressed as the number of passengers boarding, which is not a percentage.
Comparing the raw number of spaces available and/or occupied to boards is possible, but not every station
has the same number of spaces. Also, the number of available spaces indicates neither utilization nor
ridership. If each station had a lot with an equal number of spaces occupied, it would be possible to
directly compare the number of spaces occupied to ridership.
MBTA Advisory Board staff cannot say definitively what has impacted parking revenue generated without a
survey. Parking lot utilization and commuter rail ridership declined after a parking fee increase in 2009 as a
result of several factors. Ridership itself was negatively impacted by poor economic conditions. Less
ridership results in less lot utilization. Further study could develop a method to compare parking revenue
generated to commuter rail ridership.