FOCCS--FLEXIBLE OPERATION COMMAND & CONTROL SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT

This paper describes the West German automated system FOCCS, Flexible Operation Command and Control System for Public Transit. Evolved from the RUFBUS dial-a-ride system which has been in operation since 1977. FOCCS has the following system functions: uniform public transportation services, automated timetable information, dynamic schedule synchronization, corridor service, and demand-actuated or call bus service. The paper goes on to describe the data required for FOCCS application and parameters necessary for setting up and adjusting the system. Corridor service is described. Finally, the costs and benefits of FOCCS are detailed.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • In First Canadian-German Workshop on Urban Transit Technology held in Toronto, September 16-17, 1986.
• Corporate Authors:

  Canadian Urban Transit Association

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  Toronto, Ontario  Canada  M5J 1R7
• Authors:
  • Gerland, H
• Publication Date: 1986-9

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 245-253
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Canadian Urban Transit Association
  • Publisher: Canadian Urban Transit Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automated vehicle control; Benefit cost analysis; Bus transit; Paratransit services; Public transit; Scheduling; Timetables
• Geographic Terms: Germany
• Old TRIS Terms: Automated transit system; Bus services; Dial-a-bus
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00480731
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 31 1989 12:00AM