REAL-TIME OPTIMIZATION MODEL FOR DYNAMIC SCHEDULING OF TRANSIT OPERATIONS
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
2003
Subject Area
operations - scheduling, planning - signage/information, mode - bus
Keywords
Sensitivity analysis, Scheduling, Real time information, Optimization, Optimisation, Nonlinear programming, Minimization, Minimisation, Integer programming, Costs, Bus transit operations
Abstract
A new transit operating strategy is presented in which service vehicles operate in pairs with the lead vehicle providing an all-stop local service and the following vehicle being allowed to skip some stops as an express service. The underlying scheduling problem is formulated as a nonlinear integer programming problem with the objective of minimizing the total costs for both operators and passengers. A sensitivity analysis using a real-life example is performed to identify the conditions under which the proposed operating strategy is most advantageous.
Recommended Citation
Fu, L, Liu, Q., & Calamai, P. (2003). REAL-TIME OPTIMIZATION MODEL FOR DYNAMIC SCHEDULING OF TRANSIT OPERATIONS. Transportation Research Record, 1857, p. 48-55.
