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

Details

• 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:
  Bluetooth Technology Origin And Destination 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.
  
  
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  49997-44-25
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/32343/dot_32343_DS1.pdf
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