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A Simulation Study to Derive the Optimal Cycle Length for Feeder Transit Services

A Simulation Study to Derive the Optimal Cycle Length for Feeder Transit Services

Shailesh Chandra, Chung-Wei Shen, Luca Quadrifoglio
Copyright: © 2011 |Volume: 3 |Issue: 3 |Pages: 20
ISSN: 1935-5688|EISSN: 1935-5696|EISBN13: 9781613507773|DOI: 10.4018/jisss.2011070102
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Chandra, Shailesh, et al. "A Simulation Study to Derive the Optimal Cycle Length for Feeder Transit Services." IJISSS vol.3, no.3 2011: pp.27-46. http://doi.org/10.4018/jisss.2011070102

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Chandra, S., Shen, C., & Quadrifoglio, L. (2011). A Simulation Study to Derive the Optimal Cycle Length for Feeder Transit Services. International Journal of Information Systems in the Service Sector (IJISSS), 3(3), 27-46. http://doi.org/10.4018/jisss.2011070102

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Chandra, Shailesh, Chung-Wei Shen, and Luca Quadrifoglio. "A Simulation Study to Derive the Optimal Cycle Length for Feeder Transit Services," International Journal of Information Systems in the Service Sector (IJISSS) 3, no.3: 27-46. http://doi.org/10.4018/jisss.2011070102

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Abstract

This paper presents a simulation study to evaluate the capacity and the optimum service cycle time of a demand responsive transit “feeder” service within the colonia of El Cenizo, TX. Demand data are taken from a survey questionnaire conducted to evaluate the existing travel patterns and the potential demand for a feeder service. Results showed that a single shuttle would be able to comfortably serve 150 passengers per day and that a fleet of 7-8 vehicles would be needed to serve the residential area. The optimal cycle length between consecutive departures from the terminal should be between 11-13 minutes for best service quality. This exploratory study can serve as a first step towards improving transportation services within these growing underprivileged communities, but also other residential areas, especially those with demographics and geometry similar to our target area of El Cenizo.

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