A simulation study to derive the optimal Cycle length for feeder transit services

International Journal of Information Systems in the Service Sector

Volumn 3, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 27-46

  Chandra, Shailesh ^a   Shen, Chung Wei ^a   Quadrifoglio, Luca ^a  

^a TEXAS A AND M UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Demand responsive transit; Feeder transit service; Optimal cycle length; Transit planning; Underprivileged communities

Indexed keywords

FLEET OPERATIONS; HOUSING; SURVEYS;

DEMAND RESPONSIVE TRANSIT; EXPLORATORY STUDIES; OPTIMAL CYCLE LENGTHS; RESIDENTIAL AREAS; SIMULATION STUDIES; TRANSIT PLANNING; TRANSIT SERVICES; TRANSPORTATION SERVICES;

FEEDING;

EID: 84875178691     PISSN: 19355688     EISSN: 19355696     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4018/jisss.2011070102     Document Type: Article

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