Title: INFORMATION-RELATED NEEDS IN THE TRANSIT INDUSTRY (ABRIDGMENT)
Abstract: An analysis of discussions with representatives of more than 30 transit agencies is presented. This occurs in the context of the goals of the UMTA-sponsored Operations and Planning Support (OPS) Program to develop and promote tools that incorporate computer technologies to address problems faced in the transit industry across the full range of functional areas (finance and administration, maintenance, service provision, and service development). Current and anticipated capabilities in each of the agencies as well as task-based needs for automatic data processing are assessed. The findings take into consideration constraints that exist among transit agencies that are likely to implement the proposed innovative management tools. It has become evident that both the attitude toward computers and the organizational setting are particularly important in determining the success of innovations and the kinds of needs designated as critical. A summary of informational concerns as well as actions to be taken is presented.
Publication Year: 1983
Publication Date: 1983-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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