OPERATING STRATEGIES FOR BUS TRANSIT IN EDMONTON

This paper discusses the functions of public transit and what parameters determine the operating strategy to be followed. The physical considerations are then taken into account, both in relation to land use, inter-connectivity and the levels of service that are desired; keeping in mind what can be accomplished within budget constraints. The system of timed transfers as used in Edmonton is then discussed and how this system is being developed in stages and what impact the system has no patronage.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • This paper was published as part of the Proceedings of the 1975 Annual Conference held in Calgary.
• Corporate Authors:

  Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)

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• Authors:
  • Bakker, J J
  • Palmer, M F
• Conference:
  • This paper was published as part of the Proceedings of the 1975 Annual Conference held in Calgary.
• Publication Date: 1976

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 197-204

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bus transportation; Land use; Level of service; Public transit; Ridership; Transfers
• Old TRIS Terms: Interconnection
• Subject Areas: Finance; Highways; Motor Carriers; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00144348
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)
• Report/Paper Numbers: Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1981 12:00AM