ASSESSMENT OF AUTOMATIC PASSENGER COUNTERS

This report summarizes the objectives and current application of automatic passenger counter programs in twelve North American transit properties. Findings are also presented regarding an assessment of APC technology on the basis of accuracy, equipment reliability, data turnaround time, and cost. The report concludes with a case study of the APC program in Ottawa, Ontario, the only North American property which currently depends almost entirely on APC techniques to supply their service planning needs. The primary objective of automated passenger counters is to efficiently acquire accurate data on passenger activity and transit travel times. These data, which are essential for on-going planning and scheduling activities, may include boardings, alightings, passenger loads, and vehicle running times.

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• Record URL:
  • https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/394
• Corporate Authors:

  ATE Management and Service Company, Incorporated

  617 Vine Street, Suite 800
  Cincinnati, OH  United States  45202

  Urban Mass Transportation Administration

  400 7th Street, SW
  Washington, DC  United States  20590

  Office of the Secretary of Transportation

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Vozzolo, D
  • Attanucci, J
• Publication Date: 1982-9

Media Info

• Pagination: 94 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Buses; Level of service; Passenger counting; Ridership; Scheduling; Travel time; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Automated passenger counters
• Geographic Terms: Canada
• Old TRIS Terms: Bus design; Operating strategies
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Design; Highways; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00392882
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: DOT-I-82-43 Intem Rpt.
• Contract Numbers: DOT-UT-9005
• Files: NTL, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Mar 29 2003 12:00AM