OPTIMAL SERVICE SYNCHRONIZATION IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT

In this paper two schedule synchronization problems in a public transit network are formulated and solved using genetic algorithms. The first is concerned with a transfer synchronization when passengers change transit lines at transfer points. The stochastic version of QSAP (Quadratic Semi-Assignment Problem) formulation is developed together with the efficient computer solution method. The second is concerned with the headways harmonization problem, i.e., synchronization of different transit lines on a common segment of routes. Illustrative real-life Cracow bus lines examples demonstrate the utility of these two proposals.

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• Authors:
  • Adamski, A
  • Chmiel, Wojciech
• Conference:
  • Transportation Systems 1997
  • Location: Chania, Greece
  • Date: 1997-6-16 to 1997-6-18
• Publication Date: 1997

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 1213-17

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Genetic algorithms; Headways; Public transit; Scheduling; Synchronous control; Transfer points
• Geographic Terms: Krakow (Poland)
• Subject Areas: Finance; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00767637
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0080429319
• Report/Paper Numbers: Volume 3
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 19 1999 12:00AM