The document summarizes the evolution and success of London's bus system tendering process. It discusses how the system has transitioned from gross cost contracts in the 1980s, to net cost contracts in the 1990s, and finally to quality incentive contracts implemented by Transport for London in 2000. The quality incentive contracts use route clustering, clear performance monitoring, and financial incentives to encourage private operators to improve quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. The London system provides a model for building public-private partnerships and demonstrates lessons for improving public transportation tendering in other cities.
NextEra Mobility Solutions Overview by Steve GutmannForth
Steve Gutmann, Public Sector Sales Manager at NextEra Mobility gave this presentation at Forth and BEF's PNW Utility EV Roundtable on January 12, 2023.
Strategies and Design of Airport City Stockholm Alexander Ståhle
This document outlines the strategic plan for Airport City Stockholm, which aims to create 6 unique city districts connected by air, rail, and road. The districts include Sky City, Park City, Event City, Märsta Business, Cargo City, and Rosersberg. Sky City will serve as the downtown area. The plan focuses on transit and placemaking strategies to connect the districts and encourage walking, with improvements ranging from expanded bus service to new rail lines. The overall goal is for Airport City Stockholm to become the world's first sustainability certified airport city with distinct places that bring people together.
Big Data and Intel® Intelligent Systems Solution for Intelligent transportationOdinot Stanislas
Explications sur comment il est possible d'utiliser la puissance d'Hadoop pour analyser les vidéos des caméras présentent sur les réseaux routiers avec pour objectif d'identifier l'état du trafic, le type de véhicule en déplacement et même l'usurpation de plaques d'immatriculation.
Smart Transport Facility aims to improve city transportation through smart technology solutions. It discusses issues with current transportation systems like lack of quality public transit and road safety concerns. It then describes several smart transportation applications that can help address these issues, such as dynamic carpooling/car sharing apps, GPS-based public transport tracking, integrated transit hubs, and electric vehicles with charging infrastructure. Real-time traffic information systems are also outlined as a way to provide commuters with traffic and transit updates to help optimize their journeys.
Nowadays the vehicle accident rate has been increasing as compared to the previous decade. This system proposes a solution to minimize the action time after an accident. It has the capability of ensuring the drivers safety along with the co-passengers and can easily be integrated with the car. The vehicle is connected to a hardware device that detects the collision with the help of a vibration sensor. The hardware device also consists of a fire sensor that senses fire breakouts. It communicates with an application in the Smartphone through Zigbee Bluetooth whenever collision or fire is sensed. If the driver doesnt want to communicate any information, he can cancel using the reset switch. Once the Bluetooth connection is established, the application would track and communicate the victims GPS location along with the patients entire medical report to their companions as well as the nearest hospital through an SMS. The application also checks the availability of the blood in the nearest blood bank and sends a notification back as soon as the availability of blood is ensured. A. Geetha | Shahanaz Khan N | Sneha Rajagopal | Soundariya B"An IOT based solution for Road Accidents" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-3 , April 2018, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd11158.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/computer-science/other/11158/an-iot-based-solution-for-road-accidents/a-geetha
At Finpro's ITS and MaaS seminar on May 4, Martyn Briggs from Frost & Sullivan discussed the converging trends that are leading to shift away from private cars, the new mobility business models that are becoming well established, and the potential impacts these services can realise in our cities now and in the future.
Reva EV was India's first electric car, launched in 2001. It aimed to provide affordable electric transportation, targeting families, seniors and students. However, Reva EV significantly underestimated demand, selling only 300 cars over 3 years despite projecting 1500 sales in the first year. Key reasons for its failure included being overpriced compared to gasoline cars, limited design lacking comfort and space, high development costs, and government policies favoring other fuels over electric. For electric vehicles to succeed in India, factors like battery technology, charging infrastructure, service availability, and raising public awareness must be improved.
NextEra Mobility Solutions Overview by Steve GutmannForth
Steve Gutmann, Public Sector Sales Manager at NextEra Mobility gave this presentation at Forth and BEF's PNW Utility EV Roundtable on January 12, 2023.
Strategies and Design of Airport City Stockholm Alexander Ståhle
This document outlines the strategic plan for Airport City Stockholm, which aims to create 6 unique city districts connected by air, rail, and road. The districts include Sky City, Park City, Event City, Märsta Business, Cargo City, and Rosersberg. Sky City will serve as the downtown area. The plan focuses on transit and placemaking strategies to connect the districts and encourage walking, with improvements ranging from expanded bus service to new rail lines. The overall goal is for Airport City Stockholm to become the world's first sustainability certified airport city with distinct places that bring people together.
Big Data and Intel® Intelligent Systems Solution for Intelligent transportationOdinot Stanislas
Explications sur comment il est possible d'utiliser la puissance d'Hadoop pour analyser les vidéos des caméras présentent sur les réseaux routiers avec pour objectif d'identifier l'état du trafic, le type de véhicule en déplacement et même l'usurpation de plaques d'immatriculation.
Smart Transport Facility aims to improve city transportation through smart technology solutions. It discusses issues with current transportation systems like lack of quality public transit and road safety concerns. It then describes several smart transportation applications that can help address these issues, such as dynamic carpooling/car sharing apps, GPS-based public transport tracking, integrated transit hubs, and electric vehicles with charging infrastructure. Real-time traffic information systems are also outlined as a way to provide commuters with traffic and transit updates to help optimize their journeys.
Nowadays the vehicle accident rate has been increasing as compared to the previous decade. This system proposes a solution to minimize the action time after an accident. It has the capability of ensuring the drivers safety along with the co-passengers and can easily be integrated with the car. The vehicle is connected to a hardware device that detects the collision with the help of a vibration sensor. The hardware device also consists of a fire sensor that senses fire breakouts. It communicates with an application in the Smartphone through Zigbee Bluetooth whenever collision or fire is sensed. If the driver doesnt want to communicate any information, he can cancel using the reset switch. Once the Bluetooth connection is established, the application would track and communicate the victims GPS location along with the patients entire medical report to their companions as well as the nearest hospital through an SMS. The application also checks the availability of the blood in the nearest blood bank and sends a notification back as soon as the availability of blood is ensured. A. Geetha | Shahanaz Khan N | Sneha Rajagopal | Soundariya B"An IOT based solution for Road Accidents" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-3 , April 2018, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd11158.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/computer-science/other/11158/an-iot-based-solution-for-road-accidents/a-geetha
At Finpro's ITS and MaaS seminar on May 4, Martyn Briggs from Frost & Sullivan discussed the converging trends that are leading to shift away from private cars, the new mobility business models that are becoming well established, and the potential impacts these services can realise in our cities now and in the future.
Reva EV was India's first electric car, launched in 2001. It aimed to provide affordable electric transportation, targeting families, seniors and students. However, Reva EV significantly underestimated demand, selling only 300 cars over 3 years despite projecting 1500 sales in the first year. Key reasons for its failure included being overpriced compared to gasoline cars, limited design lacking comfort and space, high development costs, and government policies favoring other fuels over electric. For electric vehicles to succeed in India, factors like battery technology, charging infrastructure, service availability, and raising public awareness must be improved.
Making of MaaS - how to build a scalable system with no serversSami Pippuri
What is MaaS - the business model, rationale, and finally, how to make it happen for real. We're building a cloud-native IoT stack that runs with no servers to manage, and infrastructure as code.
The document discusses transportation options in Dubai, including air travel, the metro system, water taxis, buses, roads, and taxis. It provides details on Emirates airline, Dubai International Airport, the four lines of the Dubai Metro, abra water taxis, the public bus system, roads and taxis. It describes Dubai Taxis and some of the major taxi companies that operate under franchise agreements.
Presentation given by KPMG at the United Nations on the Internet of Things and the potential for sustainable development, with a focus on transportation. September 2016.
The document summarizes an assessment of electric vehicle charging platforms conducted by Accenture. Key findings include:
- Accenture interviewed 8 major EV charging platform vendors and assessed their capabilities across areas like fleet charging, managed charging, and technical services.
- Two vendors emerged as clear market leaders based on their more advanced capabilities compared to industry standards.
- Trends in platform development include a focus on scalability, smart charging capabilities, customized user portals, and integrated payment systems.
- Capabilities around billing, managed charging, core functions, and technical performance were particularly strong amongst vendors.
Diane Gray, President and CEO, CentrePort Canada, Inc., spoke during the CEC's Joint Public Advisory Committee's round table on sustainable transportation on July 10, 2013. More info. at http://cec.org/council2013
Research presentation on Autonomous Driving. Direction perception approach.
Research work by Princeton University group.
Note: Link given in the presentation
This document discusses the feasibility of electric buses for public transportation in Tampere, Finland. It analyzes the total cost of ownership of electric buses compared to diesel buses over 10 years. The analysis finds that with end-stop charging and current battery and infrastructure prices, electric buses would have a slightly lower total cost. It also discusses strategies for pilot programs and tenders to help reduce risks and costs for both cities and manufacturers as the electric bus technology matures.
Integrated Public Transport System - BangaloreTehsin Kazi
The document discusses the need for an integrated public transport system in Bangalore. It proposes developing the Byappanahalli area as a transit hub, integrating metro, rail, and bus services. Data was collected on passenger volumes and existing infrastructure challenges like limited connectivity between modes. The criteria for an integrated system include physical, information, and fare integration. Developing the transit hub is aimed at providing a seamless travel experience to reduce time and costs and promote public transit ridership.
Designing Roads for AVs (autonomous vehicles)Jeffrey Funk
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) represent one of the most promising new technologies for smart cities and for humans in general. The problem is that cities will not realize the full benefits from AVs until roads are designed for them. Until this occurs, their main benefit will be the elimination of the driver and steering wheel, which will reduce the cost and increase the capacity of taxis; but even this impact will not occur for many years because of safety concerns. Thus, in the near term, the main benefit of AVs will be free time for the driver to do emails and other smart phone related tasks.
A better solution is to design roads for AVs or in other words, to constrain the environment for AVs in order to simplify the engineering problem for them. For example, designing roads so that all vehicles can be controlled by a combination of wireless communication, RFID tags, and magnets will reduce the cost of AVs and increase their benefits. Only AVs would be allowed on these roads, they are checked for autonomous capability at the entrance, and control is returned to the driver when an AV leaves the road. Existing cars can be retrofitted with wireless modules that enable cars to be controlled by a central system, thus enabling cars to travel closely together. The magnets and RFID tags create an invisible railway that keeps the AVs in their lanes while wireless communication is used for lane changing and exiting a highway (Chang et al, 2014; Le Quesne et al, 2014). These wireless modules, magnets and RFID tags will be much cheaper than the expensive LIDAR that is needed when AVs are mixed with conventional vehicles on a road.
The benefits from dedicating roads to AVs include higher vehicle densities, less congestion, faster travel times, and higher fuel efficiencies. These seemingly contradicting goals can be achieved because AVs can have shorter inter-vehicle distances even at high speeds thus enabling higher densities, lower congestion, and lower travel times. The less congestion and thus fewer instances of slow moving or stopped vehicles enable the vehicles to travel at those speeds at which higher fuel efficiencies can be achieved (Funk, 2015). In combination with new forms of multiple passenger ride sharing, the higher fuel efficiencies will also reduce carbon emissions and thus help fight climate change.
The challenge is to develop a robust system that can be easily deployed in various cities and that will be compatible with vehicles containing the proper subsystems. Such a system can be developed in much the same way that new cellular systems are developed and tested. Suppliers of mobile phone infrastructure, automobiles, sensors, LIDAR, 3D vision systems, and other components must work with city governments and universities to develop and test a robust architecture followed by the development of a detail design.
The document discusses Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). ITS uses advanced technologies like electronics, computers, communications and sensors to improve transportation safety and efficiency. It describes several ITS technologies like wireless communications, computational technologies, and sensing technologies. It also discusses ITS applications such as electronic toll collection, emergency notification, congestion pricing, automatic enforcement, collision avoidance and traveler information. Finally, it outlines benefits of ITS such as time savings, improved safety, reduced costs and emissions.
1) The document discusses Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation's implementation of an Intelligent Transport System (ITS) to improve public transportation in Bangalore, India.
2) The ITS includes an electronic ticketing system using over 10,000 machines, a vehicle tracking system with GPS units on 6,500 buses, and a passenger information system with display boards and a mobile app.
3) The goals of the ITS are to increase reliability and use of public transportation, provide real-time passenger information, optimize operations and revenue management, and improve overall service quality.
The Kolkata Metro, run by the Indian Railways, is the oldest underground system in India since 1984,It runs parallel to the River Hooghly and spans the north-south length of the city covering a distance of 22.3 km.
The document compares and contrasts transport policymaking institutions and processes between the UK and India. In the UK, transport policy is centralized under the Department for Transport, while in India it is spread across six central ministries. Transport projects in the UK are mainly financed centrally, while in India they require coordination between central and state governments. There are also more institutions that can influence transport policy in India compared to the UK.
The document discusses green transportation and reducing environmental damage from individual vehicle use. It defines green transportation as walking, cycling, and green vehicles that are electric, solar, wind, or water powered. It then provides details on various electric and hybrid vehicle models, describing their features and benefits, such as being easy on the budget, offering a smooth drive, and allowing users to save on gas and recover money. The purpose is to promote adopting green vehicles by highlighting their environmental and economic advantages over fuel vehicles.
A presentation by Neil Frost (Chief Executive Officer: iSAHA), at the Transport Forum SIG: "Cost Effective Public Transport Management Systems" on 12 May 2016 hosted by University of Johannesburg. The theme of the presentation was: "Big Data and Public Transport."
The document describes several smart transportation solutions implemented by CENTIOS in South Korea:
1. An Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) that collects traffic data from sensors and cameras and provides information to drivers through variable message signs and an traffic information center.
2. An Automated Traffic Signal Control System (ATSCS) that adjusts traffic light timing in real-time based on vehicle detection systems at intersections.
3. A Bus Information/Management System (BIS/BMS) that provides bus schedule and routing information to drivers and passengers through on-board units and displays at bus stops.
4. A Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system that has increased transit speeds and citizen satisfaction on
The document provides an overview of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project in India. Some key points:
- The project aims to reduce travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad from 6.5 hours to 2.5 hours using high speed trains capable of 350 km/h.
- The 508 km route was chosen after evaluating three alternatives to minimize environmental and social impacts. It will be primarily elevated viaducts and tunnels.
- Construction is targeted to complete by August 2022 at a cost of 1.08 lakh crore rupees, funded by Japan and the Indian government.
- Benefits include increased connectivity, reduced emissions, and economic development along the corridor. Operation
IOT in transportation can improve passenger experiences, safety, and efficiency. IOT connects physical devices like vehicles, infrastructure, and mobile devices to the internet. This allows transportation systems to gather more data which can transform industries by improving traveler experiences, smart road management, parking, safety monitoring, and more. Key applications of IOT in transportation include fleet management, public transit management, smart inventory, asset utilization tracking, and geo-fencing. IOT connectivity in vehicles and infrastructure will change transportation by allowing vehicle-to-vehicle communication and connection to infrastructure for improved navigation, remote access features, and traffic optimization.
Intelligent Transportation Systems (Transportation Engineering)Hossam Shafiq I
This document discusses intelligent transportation systems (ITS) as a way to more efficiently utilize existing transportation infrastructure. It outlines the main components of ITS, including advanced traffic management systems which use technologies like traffic cameras and variable message signs to monitor and manage traffic flow. Advanced traveler information systems provide real-time traffic and road condition information to drivers. The document also discusses advanced public transportation systems and commercial vehicle operations that use technologies to improve transportation system performance and safety. In summary, the document introduces intelligent transportation systems as an alternative to costly new construction that uses technologies to maximize existing infrastructure capacity.
London has an extensive public transport system administered by Transport for London (TfL). This includes the London Underground metro system, opened in 1863 with 270 stations and 11 lines; Tramlink, the city's tram network; over 6,800 bus routes serving 6 million passengers daily; various water transport services on the River Thames and canals; major airports including Heathrow and Gatwick; black cabs; and the Barclays Cycle Hire bike sharing scheme.
This document provides information about various modes of public transportation in London, including buses, the Underground metro system, rail networks, ferries, motorcycles, pedicabs, and trams. It notes that London has an extensive bus network and Underground trains run frequently. Oyster cards can be used on both systems. Transport for London operates the Underground and Docklands Light Railway. Ferries serve as water buses and motorcycles can be hired individually or in groups. Pedicabs, usually tricycles, are available for hire with passenger seating beside the driver. London once had an extensive tram system that has since been replaced with a new modern tram network.
Making of MaaS - how to build a scalable system with no serversSami Pippuri
What is MaaS - the business model, rationale, and finally, how to make it happen for real. We're building a cloud-native IoT stack that runs with no servers to manage, and infrastructure as code.
The document discusses transportation options in Dubai, including air travel, the metro system, water taxis, buses, roads, and taxis. It provides details on Emirates airline, Dubai International Airport, the four lines of the Dubai Metro, abra water taxis, the public bus system, roads and taxis. It describes Dubai Taxis and some of the major taxi companies that operate under franchise agreements.
Presentation given by KPMG at the United Nations on the Internet of Things and the potential for sustainable development, with a focus on transportation. September 2016.
The document summarizes an assessment of electric vehicle charging platforms conducted by Accenture. Key findings include:
- Accenture interviewed 8 major EV charging platform vendors and assessed their capabilities across areas like fleet charging, managed charging, and technical services.
- Two vendors emerged as clear market leaders based on their more advanced capabilities compared to industry standards.
- Trends in platform development include a focus on scalability, smart charging capabilities, customized user portals, and integrated payment systems.
- Capabilities around billing, managed charging, core functions, and technical performance were particularly strong amongst vendors.
Diane Gray, President and CEO, CentrePort Canada, Inc., spoke during the CEC's Joint Public Advisory Committee's round table on sustainable transportation on July 10, 2013. More info. at http://cec.org/council2013
Research presentation on Autonomous Driving. Direction perception approach.
Research work by Princeton University group.
Note: Link given in the presentation
This document discusses the feasibility of electric buses for public transportation in Tampere, Finland. It analyzes the total cost of ownership of electric buses compared to diesel buses over 10 years. The analysis finds that with end-stop charging and current battery and infrastructure prices, electric buses would have a slightly lower total cost. It also discusses strategies for pilot programs and tenders to help reduce risks and costs for both cities and manufacturers as the electric bus technology matures.
Integrated Public Transport System - BangaloreTehsin Kazi
The document discusses the need for an integrated public transport system in Bangalore. It proposes developing the Byappanahalli area as a transit hub, integrating metro, rail, and bus services. Data was collected on passenger volumes and existing infrastructure challenges like limited connectivity between modes. The criteria for an integrated system include physical, information, and fare integration. Developing the transit hub is aimed at providing a seamless travel experience to reduce time and costs and promote public transit ridership.
Designing Roads for AVs (autonomous vehicles)Jeffrey Funk
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) represent one of the most promising new technologies for smart cities and for humans in general. The problem is that cities will not realize the full benefits from AVs until roads are designed for them. Until this occurs, their main benefit will be the elimination of the driver and steering wheel, which will reduce the cost and increase the capacity of taxis; but even this impact will not occur for many years because of safety concerns. Thus, in the near term, the main benefit of AVs will be free time for the driver to do emails and other smart phone related tasks.
A better solution is to design roads for AVs or in other words, to constrain the environment for AVs in order to simplify the engineering problem for them. For example, designing roads so that all vehicles can be controlled by a combination of wireless communication, RFID tags, and magnets will reduce the cost of AVs and increase their benefits. Only AVs would be allowed on these roads, they are checked for autonomous capability at the entrance, and control is returned to the driver when an AV leaves the road. Existing cars can be retrofitted with wireless modules that enable cars to be controlled by a central system, thus enabling cars to travel closely together. The magnets and RFID tags create an invisible railway that keeps the AVs in their lanes while wireless communication is used for lane changing and exiting a highway (Chang et al, 2014; Le Quesne et al, 2014). These wireless modules, magnets and RFID tags will be much cheaper than the expensive LIDAR that is needed when AVs are mixed with conventional vehicles on a road.
The benefits from dedicating roads to AVs include higher vehicle densities, less congestion, faster travel times, and higher fuel efficiencies. These seemingly contradicting goals can be achieved because AVs can have shorter inter-vehicle distances even at high speeds thus enabling higher densities, lower congestion, and lower travel times. The less congestion and thus fewer instances of slow moving or stopped vehicles enable the vehicles to travel at those speeds at which higher fuel efficiencies can be achieved (Funk, 2015). In combination with new forms of multiple passenger ride sharing, the higher fuel efficiencies will also reduce carbon emissions and thus help fight climate change.
The challenge is to develop a robust system that can be easily deployed in various cities and that will be compatible with vehicles containing the proper subsystems. Such a system can be developed in much the same way that new cellular systems are developed and tested. Suppliers of mobile phone infrastructure, automobiles, sensors, LIDAR, 3D vision systems, and other components must work with city governments and universities to develop and test a robust architecture followed by the development of a detail design.
The document discusses Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). ITS uses advanced technologies like electronics, computers, communications and sensors to improve transportation safety and efficiency. It describes several ITS technologies like wireless communications, computational technologies, and sensing technologies. It also discusses ITS applications such as electronic toll collection, emergency notification, congestion pricing, automatic enforcement, collision avoidance and traveler information. Finally, it outlines benefits of ITS such as time savings, improved safety, reduced costs and emissions.
1) The document discusses Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation's implementation of an Intelligent Transport System (ITS) to improve public transportation in Bangalore, India.
2) The ITS includes an electronic ticketing system using over 10,000 machines, a vehicle tracking system with GPS units on 6,500 buses, and a passenger information system with display boards and a mobile app.
3) The goals of the ITS are to increase reliability and use of public transportation, provide real-time passenger information, optimize operations and revenue management, and improve overall service quality.
The Kolkata Metro, run by the Indian Railways, is the oldest underground system in India since 1984,It runs parallel to the River Hooghly and spans the north-south length of the city covering a distance of 22.3 km.
The document compares and contrasts transport policymaking institutions and processes between the UK and India. In the UK, transport policy is centralized under the Department for Transport, while in India it is spread across six central ministries. Transport projects in the UK are mainly financed centrally, while in India they require coordination between central and state governments. There are also more institutions that can influence transport policy in India compared to the UK.
The document discusses green transportation and reducing environmental damage from individual vehicle use. It defines green transportation as walking, cycling, and green vehicles that are electric, solar, wind, or water powered. It then provides details on various electric and hybrid vehicle models, describing their features and benefits, such as being easy on the budget, offering a smooth drive, and allowing users to save on gas and recover money. The purpose is to promote adopting green vehicles by highlighting their environmental and economic advantages over fuel vehicles.
A presentation by Neil Frost (Chief Executive Officer: iSAHA), at the Transport Forum SIG: "Cost Effective Public Transport Management Systems" on 12 May 2016 hosted by University of Johannesburg. The theme of the presentation was: "Big Data and Public Transport."
The document describes several smart transportation solutions implemented by CENTIOS in South Korea:
1. An Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) that collects traffic data from sensors and cameras and provides information to drivers through variable message signs and an traffic information center.
2. An Automated Traffic Signal Control System (ATSCS) that adjusts traffic light timing in real-time based on vehicle detection systems at intersections.
3. A Bus Information/Management System (BIS/BMS) that provides bus schedule and routing information to drivers and passengers through on-board units and displays at bus stops.
4. A Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system that has increased transit speeds and citizen satisfaction on
The document provides an overview of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project in India. Some key points:
- The project aims to reduce travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad from 6.5 hours to 2.5 hours using high speed trains capable of 350 km/h.
- The 508 km route was chosen after evaluating three alternatives to minimize environmental and social impacts. It will be primarily elevated viaducts and tunnels.
- Construction is targeted to complete by August 2022 at a cost of 1.08 lakh crore rupees, funded by Japan and the Indian government.
- Benefits include increased connectivity, reduced emissions, and economic development along the corridor. Operation
IOT in transportation can improve passenger experiences, safety, and efficiency. IOT connects physical devices like vehicles, infrastructure, and mobile devices to the internet. This allows transportation systems to gather more data which can transform industries by improving traveler experiences, smart road management, parking, safety monitoring, and more. Key applications of IOT in transportation include fleet management, public transit management, smart inventory, asset utilization tracking, and geo-fencing. IOT connectivity in vehicles and infrastructure will change transportation by allowing vehicle-to-vehicle communication and connection to infrastructure for improved navigation, remote access features, and traffic optimization.
Intelligent Transportation Systems (Transportation Engineering)Hossam Shafiq I
This document discusses intelligent transportation systems (ITS) as a way to more efficiently utilize existing transportation infrastructure. It outlines the main components of ITS, including advanced traffic management systems which use technologies like traffic cameras and variable message signs to monitor and manage traffic flow. Advanced traveler information systems provide real-time traffic and road condition information to drivers. The document also discusses advanced public transportation systems and commercial vehicle operations that use technologies to improve transportation system performance and safety. In summary, the document introduces intelligent transportation systems as an alternative to costly new construction that uses technologies to maximize existing infrastructure capacity.
London has an extensive public transport system administered by Transport for London (TfL). This includes the London Underground metro system, opened in 1863 with 270 stations and 11 lines; Tramlink, the city's tram network; over 6,800 bus routes serving 6 million passengers daily; various water transport services on the River Thames and canals; major airports including Heathrow and Gatwick; black cabs; and the Barclays Cycle Hire bike sharing scheme.
This document provides information about various modes of public transportation in London, including buses, the Underground metro system, rail networks, ferries, motorcycles, pedicabs, and trams. It notes that London has an extensive bus network and Underground trains run frequently. Oyster cards can be used on both systems. Transport for London operates the Underground and Docklands Light Railway. Ferries serve as water buses and motorcycles can be hired individually or in groups. Pedicabs, usually tricycles, are available for hire with passenger seating beside the driver. London once had an extensive tram system that has since been replaced with a new modern tram network.
The document discusses transport solutions in Paris and London that aim to reduce congestion and emissions. London implemented a congestion charge in 2003 where drivers pay a daily fee to enter the city center, resulting in over 70,000 fewer vehicles and decreases in greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution of 20% and 12% respectively. Paris started a cycle scheme in 2007 with over 16,000 public bikes available for free for the first 30 minutes, which sees 120,000 daily trips and increased cycling traffic by 70% though also injuries and thefts.
The document discusses the organization structure of BEST (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport), which provides electricity and public transportation in Mumbai. It outlines BEST's history dating back to 1873, its objectives of reliable power and transportation. The organization chart shows that BEST is headed by a General Manager who oversees various departments including transportation, electricity, planning and others. The document also discusses BEST's staffing, budgeting, controlling, planning and future plans to further digitize operations.
The document summarizes sustainable transport trends and opportunities in Indian cities, focusing on the state of Karnataka. It notes that Karnataka is one of India's most urbanized states, with Bangalore experiencing rapid urban growth. The number of vehicles is growing much faster than the population. To address these challenges, the document outlines plans to:
1) Develop mobility plans and prepare visions for sustainable transport for all major cities in Karnataka.
2) Enhance public transit systems through bus networks, mass transit projects, and improved connectivity.
3) Manage travel demand through parking policies, congestion pricing, and transit-oriented development.
4) Build institutional and individual capacities to better plan and implement sustainable transport.
Specific
This document provides an overview of transportation management and various modes of transportation including marine transportation, air cargo transportation, and courier and cargo operations. It discusses key aspects of each mode such as types of vessels, terms of sales, documentation requirements, players involved, and emerging trends. It also covers the role of integrators and freight forwarders in air cargo transportation.
This document outlines a training programme on strategic fleet and transport management. It covers defining concepts, principles of strategic fleet management, stakeholder analysis, risk management, internal control, and performance management as they relate to fleet management. It also describes introductory learning activities and the 4-step strategic fleet management process. Key topics include relating fleet management to organizational strategy and objectives, objectives of strategic fleet management, analyzing the business environment, formulating a fleet management strategy, and optimizing fleet performance through metrics and management. Learning activities involve applying concepts like SWOT analysis, the strategic management process, stakeholder analysis, risk management, and performance indicators to organizational fleet practices.
Mumbai faces significant public transportation problems due to its geography as a group of islands and concentration of commercial activity in the south. Overreliance on private vehicles and lack of infrastructure investment have led to daily traffic jams. Recent government projects like metro lines and monorails aim to improve connectivity, but better public transit options and enforcement of parking rules are still needed to fully address Mumbai's transportation woes.
The European Commission has proposed a Draft Regulation that would give "competent authorities" power to intervene in passenger transport services to pursue public policy goals within a framework of regulated competition. This reflects the model seen in most continental European countries where bus services are provided according to official requirements, leaving little freedom for entrepreneurs. The Draft Regulation sets out numerous criteria that authorities must consider when assessing service adequacy and awarding contracts, including consumer protection, fares, integration, accessibility, environmental factors and more. Complying with these extensive criteria could divert managers' attention from satisfying customers and growing the market. The cost of the bureaucracy required by the Draft Regulation would also be huge for both operators and authorities.
Crossrail Governance - Simon Adams, United KingdomOECD Governance
Presentation made by Simon Adams, Crossrail Ltd, United Kingdom, at the Symposium on Governance of Infrastructure held at the OECD, Paris, on 29 February 2016
2007 - Public Private Partnership-Four Year ReviewDanny Myers
This document summarizes a report by the London Assembly Transport Committee reviewing the performance of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts on the London Underground after 3.5 years.
The key findings are:
1) Tube Lines, which operates 3 lines, has generally demonstrated that the PPP can work through on-time delivery of improvements and a reliable service.
2) Metronet, which operates 2 lines, has demonstrated the PPP can fail due to persistent delays, unreliable service, and failing to meet commitments on some lines.
3) The report concludes the PPP's success depends on where passengers live/work - some lines have seen improvements while others have ongoing issues.
The document discusses the history of bus service control and regulation in London. It describes how London bus services evolved from unregulated competition in the early 19th century to a tightly controlled monopoly by the early 20th century. This centralized control has continued through various reorganizations, and London bus services remain highly regulated today, unlike services in other British cities which were deregulated in the 1980s. The summary provides essential context about the inherited system of control in London and how it differs from the deregulated model used elsewhere.
The document discusses two topics related to transportation in Europe:
1. The EU's proposed Fourth Railway Package, which aims to open domestic passenger rail markets to competition. This has the potential to completely change the competitive landscape of European rail. It will likely drive significant changes for rail owning groups, governments, and regulators, with uncertain outcomes.
2. Trends in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the global transportation and logistics sector in 2011 and 2012. M&A activity increased in the first quarter of 2012 and is predicted to accelerate for the rest of the year, driven by large cash reserves, strategic interests in emerging markets, and a need for consolidation. Europe led M&A activity in
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1. Project on
London Bus
success story
Prepared by: Neeraj Mandloi
Supervised by: Dr. Martin Lodge
Course: 15th Chevening Gurukul Program 2012
2. London Bus : A Success Story…
A study of the evolution of
The London Bus tendering system
and role of various
Governmental organs
with a special focus on the
unique features
of the current system of tendering
Leading to overall improvement in various
performance parameters.
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3. London Buses: Some Facts- I
2.5 Billion 500 Million Kilometers of total travel
500 Million Kilometers of total travel
Passenger trips per year for these passengers
for these passengers
Total Number of Buses Approx. 7000
Passengers per Day Over 6 Million per day
Operating Routes 748 ( and growing)
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4. London Buses: Some Facts-II
Like Most Public Transport systems,
it is not a commercially viable activity
YEAR Annual Government Subsidy
2000 £ 41 million
2004 £560 Million
2011 £690 Million
£414 milion (40% reduction
2018 Planned)
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5. A Chequred path towards creation of
outstanding organs
1970
The London Public
transport Board was
1933 reorganized into a
London’s Public transport
new organization
was brought together for
the first time under London called London
Public Transport Board Transport (LT).
(LPTB).
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6. A Chequred path towards creation of
outstanding organs
1986
All the bus services outside
London were deregulated,
1984 meaning any licensed
operator could, on his own
The London Regional transport
act was passed which set up initiative, run any route at a
subsidiary companies to run schedule of his choice.
buses. This subsidiary company However, the Bus system
was called London Buses within London remained
Limited (LBL).
reregulated.
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7. A Chequred path towards creation of
outstanding organs
1999
Greater London Authority
Act (GLA Act) was
1992 passed which led to the
LBL was still operating about replacement of London
60% of routes through its 13
subsidiary companies where Transport (LT) with the
each was a profit center in itself now popular Transport
while the private operators were for London (TfL) authority
running about 40% of routes
in 2000.
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8. Transport For London (TFL)
Transport for London (TfL) is
mandated to
a) Plan,
b) Procure
c) Manage
the public transport system in
London.
The GLA act provides for
promoting fair and sustained
competition for the same.
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9. Transport For London (TFL)
TfL has a specialized arm called
London Bus Limited (LBL)
to look after the bus transport
in general and the following
aspects in particular;
Plan Routes
Specify service levels
Monitor service quality
Develop and maintain bus
stop infrastructure
Conceive , execute and run
the tendering system
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10. A balance of Beaurocrats, Civil
Society and People’s representatives
London Assembly: Elected reps.
Greater London Authority: Mayor
(Chair pereson) and 25 elected
London Assembly Reps
Travel for London (TFL): Mayor
(Chair person) and professionals
and experts headed by
Commissioner.
London Travel Watch (LTW): A
civil Society funded and supported
by London assembly but
independent.
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11. London Buses: Evolution of Privatization
1985-1995
Gross cost contracts.
This meant that the authority was
taking the entire risk and private
operators were given payments for
the tendered amount to run bus
services as per the service level
agreements.
Positives:
A good first step.
Built Confidence.
Built Capacities.
Negatives:
No incentive to perform better.
Lack of modern IT systems.
Accounting of revenue.
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12. London Buses: Evolution of Privatization
1995-2000
Net cost contracts.
The net subsidy regime requires
operators to estimate the difference
between operating costs and
revenues and bid accordingly.
This was not subject to competition
and the entire ticket revenue was
retained by LBL.
Positives:
Incentive to improve revenue
Shift of partial risk on operator
Further capacity building
Negatives:
Not tendered but negotiated
For LBL subsidies, it was block grant.
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13. London Buses: Evolution of Privatization
2000 onwards
Finally, in 2000, TfL, armed with the
new mandate under the act, went for
the most innovative and successful
Quality Incentive Contracts (QIC).
In the present reference, it is important
to define tendering as:
The allocation [by government
agency] of a protected or
exclusive right to exploit or
carry out an activity” such
that “consumers or the public
gain an advantage .
(Baldwin and Cave, 1999)
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14. QUALITY INCENTIVE
CONTRACTS:
UNIQUE FEATURES-I
Contracts provide incentives to operators to improve quality.
Routes, although tendered individually, are clubbed in clusters
to help operators develop bases and strengths in preferred
localities.
The initial period of contract if five years with an incentive
extension of two years.
Each year, about 20% of routes are tendered so at any given
time, TfL has all variations of lengths of contracts running and
provides a unique and continuous nature of activity by
introduction of new contracts every year.
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15. QUALITY INCENTIVE
CONTRACTS:
UNIQUE FEATURES-II
There is an elaborate system of prequalification of
potential
Tenders are evaluated first on viability and non
workable rates are rejected thereby eliminating any
possibility of compulsive undercutting by the
contractor.
Primary financial evaluation is on the basis of
mileage operated and overall service parameters
offered.
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16. QUALITY INCENTIVE
CONTRACTS:
UNIQUE FEATURES-III
Service parameters mainly include frequency and
timings.
Safety is usually not an evaluation criteria because it is
non negotiable and has a zero tolerance policy.
LBSL complies with the EU procurement directives for
transparency and fair competition which are the world
standard in public procurement.
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17. QUALITY INCENTIVE
CONTRACTS:
UNIQUE FEATURES-IV
Payment procedure and deductions
LBSL operates a 4 week accounting cycle. 75% of the
contracted amount is paid by LBSL at the end of 4 th week
without any questions asked as long as the operator is
running buses.
The remaining calculation of incentives or deductions is
done within next 4 weeks based on the data and records
and the balance payment is made within that time frame.
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18. QUALITY INCENTIVE
CONTRACTS:
UNIQUE FEATURES-V
Clear demarcation of responsibilities
A clear division of responsibilities between LBSL and the
private operator is another feature, which has been
instrumental in cementing a lasting relationship.
An outstanding example of single window service
LBSL has also taken the task to coordinate with any
government or public authority regarding anything to do
with London Buses, thereby protecting the private
operators to individually pursue their cases with other
public authorities.
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19. QUALITY INCENTIVE
CONTRACTS:
UNIQUE FEATURES-VI
Matter of Faith in Partnership:
The overall concept of putting faith on the private operator and treating
him as a partner rather than a contractor who has to deliver and the
government only has to monitor.
Examples:
Clear shouldering of responsibilities of coordination with public
authorities
TfL supports and maintains an entire transport operational
command unit, which is a dedicated team of metropolitan Police
force to deal with any enforcement or crime/accident related
issues.
TfL supports and maintains an efficient ambulance and medical
assistance service system
The trust is also evident in the deductions clause of contract.
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20. QUALITY INCENTIVES-I
Quality Incentives:
The Quality Incentive provisions of the Contracts have
two parts of financial incentive to the private operator.
The first part remains his main bid amount which
covers primary performance monitoring systems. These
are;
Mileage operated.
Reliability (Adherence to agreed schedule).
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21. QUALITY INCENTIVES-II
The second part of the incentive payment is based on the extra performance
delivered by the private operator over and above the minimum performance
norms. These are;
Driving Quality :
This program is build on Mystery Traveller surveys deployed by LBSL and
based on the objectively monitored criteria, the driving quality is assessed on a
numerical scale.
Vehicle Quality Monitoring:
This program is based on pre announced as well as surprise inspection of
vehicles and takes into account the corrective and preventive maintenance
procedures adapted by the operators.
Customer Satisfaction:
The three London Buses customer satisfaction surveys (CSS) done annually
give marks to the operators and the incentive is linked to the performance.
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22. QUALITY INCENTIVES-III
Currently, the private operators
generate 70% to 80% of their
revenues through the routine
performance and 20% to 30%
through incentive payments.
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25. London Bus : A Success Story…
Lessons for India-I
It is vital for the authority to maintain
workable rates for tenders and reject any
bids that seem to be unviable right at the
beginning.
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26. London Bus : A Success Story…
Lessons for India-II
The service to be supplied must be specified, at least in
part, in advance. Less precise specification leads to
difficult implementation issues giving rise to complaints
and disputes.
Ideally, revenue risks should be shared between the
authority and the operators.
It must be possible to monitor the performance of the
operators at reasonable cost.
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27. London Bus : A Success Story…
Lessons for India-III
A continuing program of letting tenders, as in London’s
method of basically tendering approx. 20% of the
network each year seems sound.
Smaller tenders are to be preferred to bigger tenders
except when there is the possibility of packaging tenders
into joint bids.
Capacity building needs to be done on both sides, the
public authority as well as private operators. This does
not happen overnight
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28. London Bus : A Success Story…
Lessons for India-IV
As in any democratic system, there shall be turf
war between people’s representatives and
technocrats/experts regarding decision making
processes.
More so in case of public transport because the
decisions affect citizens directly and involve big
sums of money.
London has shown a way to create systems
and organisations to handle this in a mature
manner.
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