Case Studies
How The Jule Profited From Fixed Route Software Reports
Overview
Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems | |
Cities & Municipalities Transportation | |
Business Operation Logistics & Transportation | |
Fleet Management Predictive Maintenance Public Transportation Management | |
Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration | |
Operational Impact
On August 17th of this year, they are completely altering their schedules due to the building of a new transfer center and switching to a hub-and-spoke system. Trip times are reduced due to better usage of buses. Better locations of stops have been found to enable elderly and (those who are able) to choose fixed route over paratransit services. They have reduced the amount of buses needed to provide the same (and in some cases, better) travel times and frequency of service. Analysis of data showed which stops were more used by riders who would benefit from a transit shelter. These types of initiatives have impressed riders, claims Candace. | |
Streets data also helped to address safety concerns. Examination of stop locations revealed there to be a higher risk of danger, for example in a particular parking lot. Since accidents and complaints could be tracked to a specific parking lot they were able make trustworthy recommendations to city council in order to mitigate risk and move those particular stop locations. Improved stop placement has provided safety for riders, while also cutting operating expenses. | |
In order to offer a much-needed cashless faring system to college students, Candace worked closely with the TripSpark team to develop a solution. While the functionality of TripSpark’s fixed route software and hardware components could do the job, it needed to be reconfigured in order to provide the unique service that The Jule required. Having a vendor who is able to adapt to suit an agency’s needs has given Candace the ability to add more services. And by aggregating key faring data, she is better able to analyze the habits and needs of college riders. By working together, TripSpark and The Jule were able to build a unique solution. | |
Quantitative Benefit
28% increase in ridership | |
66% Increase in trip times | |
$100,000 reduction in budget | |