Title: Optimal Bus Scheduling with Dynamic Stochastic Demand: Simulation Framework and Analysis of Results
Abstract: The paper presents a computer simulation approach into optimum bus scheduling under stochastic dynamic network environment. The primary objective is minimization of total passenger waiting time because headway variability at each bus station is really cumbersome; greatly precluding the passengers’ usage of bus transit and reducing transit operators’ service efficiency. The mean transit demand (Poisson distributed) and travel time (Normally distributed) between neighboring bus stops are taken as given. An example route showing an application of the proposed model is given. A comparison between waiting times under different network scenarios has been made using the example route. The results obtained from the analysis are promising. The method can be implemented as a substitute to real time control strategies as they are relatively expensive. In addition, it will enable transit users to plan their trip in advance so that misleading travel information is reduced.
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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