Wireless global positioning system fleet tracking system at the University at Albany.

Details

• Creators:
  Mallia, Mary Ellen ; Simpson, Kyle
• Corporate Creators:
  State University of New York at Albany
• Corporate Contributors:
  United States. Federal Highway Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Global Positioning System
  • Buses
  • Campus transportation
  • Wireless communication systems
  • Smartphones
  • Mobile applications
  • Transit riders
  • Real time information
  • Bus transit
  • Universities and colleges
• Publication/ Report Number:
  C-11-12 ; 14-27
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  New York
• Corporate Publisher:
  New York (State). Dept. of Transportation ; New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
• Abstract:
  This report provides an overview of the project undertaken at the University at Albany to make alternative transportation a more ; viable option by implementing a GPS Tracking System on the University bus fleet and broadcasting the bus locations to commuters via ; the internet and a “smart phone” application. According to a survey administered by the University, students and faculty identified ; convenience as the number one barrier to taking the bus. In line with its commitment to environmental sustainability, University at ; Albany wished to increase mass transit ridership by making it more convenient and predictable, thus favorably impacting commuting ; patterns. This report details the successes and challenges of the project, focusing on lessons learned and suggestions for future ; projects of a similar nature.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  NYSERDA Contract 25732
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/28957/dot_28957_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 1.43 MB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:446c2909c345c66aa1cf4417717d52581f5d9095ac1389bd2fd27218e7cc9a10