A new performance index for evaluating transit quality of service
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
2007
Subject Area
operations - performance, organisation - performance
Abstract
This article proposes a new performance index called Transit Service Indicator (TSI), which could be used as a comprehensive measure for quantifying the quality of service of a transit system. TSI integrates multiple performance measures (e.g., service frequency, hours of service, route coverage, and travel time components) within a systematic framework. It takes into account spatial and temporal variations in travel demand, recognizing that quality of service is a result of interaction between supply and demand. A case study is conducted to examine the sensitivity of the proposed TSI to various system design and condition variables and parameters.
Rights
Permission to publish the abstract given by the Journal of Public Transportation
Recommended Citation
Fu, L., & Xin, Y. (2007). A new performance index for evaluating transit quality of service. Journal of Public Transportation, 10(3), 47-69.
