Passenger Counting Technologies and Procedures
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
1998
Subject Area
economics - benefits
Keywords
Benefits, Data collection, Data processing, Methodology, Passenger counting, Problem identification, Resource requirements, Resource utilization, Ridership, Technology
Abstract
This synthesis will be of interest to transit agency general managers, their planning and scheduling, operations and maintenance, computer services, and budget and finance staffs, as well as to technology providers. It summarizes information from selected transit agencies about benefits and problems associated with each passenger counting technology, as reported by current users. It also presents advice for agencies considering each technology. Issues considered deal with data collection methodology, data processing, end uses of ridership data, organizational responsibilities, and resource requirements.
Rights
Permission to link to report given by TRB
Recommended Citation
Boyle, D.K. (1998). Passenger Counting Technologies and Procedures. Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Synthesis 29, published by Transportation Research Board, Washington.
