A TOTAL SYSTEMS APPROACH TO REVENUE CONTROL FOR THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY SYSTEM

The Implementation of Computerized Revenue Control for the Staten Island Ferry System will be discussed in two phases: 1) Why it is an idea whose time has come. 2) Designing the System, and the impact of the Microcomputer. Phase 1 discusses the economic savings that could be realized through Computerized Revenue Control, as well as acquiring a valuable tool for closing the loop around the system itself, and using it to improve the efficiency of the Total Operation. Phase 2 looks at a model of the system, and the unique problems of each of its components and how the component problems are solved using state of the art technology (i.e. microcomputers, etc.) Finally all of the components are tied together into a system that performs Control and Reporting Functions in Real Time tied into a Central Computer.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of Second International Waterborne Transportation Conference, October 5-7, 1977, New York City. Available April, 1978, approximately 750 pages. Cost: to ASCE members $15.00; non-mebmers $30.00.
• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

  345 East 47th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Hass, H
• Publication Date: 1977

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automation; Control systems; Cost control; Economic analysis; Fare collection; Ferries; Marine transit; Microprocessors
• Old TRIS Terms: Microprocessor applications
• Subject Areas: Economics; Marine Transportation; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00170805
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: American Society of Civil Engineers
• Report/Paper Numbers: Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 14 1978 12:00AM