SYSTAN'S MACRO-ANALYTIC REGIONWIDE TRANSPORTATION MODEL: APPLICATION MANUAL

Systan's Macro-Analytic Regionwide Transportation (SMART) model is a sketch planning tool for evaluating public transportation alternatives for metropolitan areas. The model and its documentation were developed as part of the Paratransit Integration Program sponsored by the Office of Bus and Paratransit Technology and the Urban Mass Transportation Administration and by the Office of Technology and Planning Assistance of the Office of the Secretary of Transportation. The Paratransit Integration Program is concerned with the development and application of macro-analytic techniques for policy and preliminary planning at the local level. This Application Manual describes the use of the model to formulate, evaluate, and compare public transit options for urban regions. It discusses the structure of the model and the purpose of each major component. It also includes detailed application information for four case studies. The document is designed for use by transit planners who must assess the suitability of the model and, if appropriate, use it to investigate urban transportation alternatives.

  • Corporate Authors:

    SYSTAN, Incorporated

    343 Second Street, P.O. Box U
    Los Altos, CA  United States  94022

    Urban Mass Transportation Administration

    Office of Technical Assistance & Safety, 400 7th Street, SW
    Washington, DC  United States  20590

    Office of the Secretary of Transportation

    Office of Technology and Planning Assistance, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
    Washington, DC  United States  20590
  • Authors:
    • Fratessa, C
    • Lim, W-Y
  • Publication Date: 1983-3

Media Info

  • Pagination: v.p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00386990
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Report/Paper Numbers: DOT-I-83-57 Final Rpt.
  • Files: TRIS, USDOT
  • Created Date: Jul 30 2003 12:00AM