This document asks the reader to select two tools from different categories in chapter 7 of a textbook, and describe how those tools could be used to develop policy to optimize bus and local train schedules to minimize energy use and passenger wait times in a SmartCity environment. The textbook cited is "Policy practice and digital science: Integrating complex systems, social simulation and public administration in policy research" edited by Janssen, Wimmer, and Deljoo.