Real-time estimation of transit OD patterns and delays using low cost-ubiquitous advanced technologies.

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• Creators:
  Ozbay, Kaan ; Shlayan, Neveen ; Nassif, Hani
• Corporate Creators:
  New York University
• Corporate Contributors:
  City University of New York. University Transportation Research Center
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Origin and destination
  • Bluetooth technology
  • Rapid transit
  • Real time information Origin-destination
  • station wait time
  • wireless detectors
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  City College of New York. University Transportation Research Center
• Abstract:
  The main objective of this project is to develop and conduct limited testing of novel sensors using Bluetooth technology ; (BT) to estimate OD demands and station wait times for users of public transit stations. The NYU research team tested the ; feasibility of the utilization of sensors with Bluetooth technology to estimate Origin-Destination (OD) demands and station waittimes ; of users of transit systems with a focus on subway systems. For example, if the entrance and exit turnstiles at subway stations ; were equipped with this type of sensors, it is possible to capture OD information for some of the riders with activated devices. ; Estimation of daily and hourly Origin-Destination (OD) demands and delays is important for transit agencies because it ; can help improve their operations, reduce delays, and mitigate cost, among other benefits. The proposed method of tracking ; Bluetooth IDs uses inexpensive, small, and easy to deploy wireless detectors / readers with specialized software developed by the ; research team. This is a low-cost and viable alternative to traditionally used surveys or other advanced technologies. ; Following a literature review and device testing, a series of one-day pilot tests are conducted in coordination with the ; MTA to iron out all of the possible hardware and software issues. Following further consultation with the MTA, a full one day to ; one week indoor tests are conducted with continuous data collection and monitoring to assess the feasibility and usefulness of longterm ; data collection using the proposed sensor technology. Two software tools to post process the collected data and to perform ; self-diagnosis and remote data acquisition functions are developed as part of the overall research project. The results and ; recommendations are provided to the MTA and other interested transit agencies.
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• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  49997-44-25
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/32343/dot_32343_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 3.61 MB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
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