Network Standards and Cost Reduction in Public Transportation
Challenge
To say there are many moving parts in the passenger transportation industry would be an understatement. Each of those parts has a cost profile, one that Public Transportation Operators (PTOs) work to optimize. The cost of moving data among different systems supporting public transit can be substantial.
A third party must convert or manage data transfers
Additional components must be acquired to facilitate data transfers
Data communication equipment requires regular maintenance
Solution
A data capture solution with integrated IP protocols, such ITxPT or VDV-301, can streamline functions of different systems.
In addition to reducing the need for facilitating hardware and software, a robust system with interoperability features can help PTOs:
Reduce time and costs associated with multiple onboard systems
Improve transit network planning by standardizing passenger data
Close service gaps associated with non-standardized data
Benefits
A robust passenger flow management system capable of delivering insights based on accurate real-time, objective data is an indispensable tool for a fast-changing public transportation industry. A sophisticated solution equipped with the most common IP protocols is also essential for:
Lowering data management costs
Bolsters security of confidential data
Reducing operational costs using optimized data transfer protocol
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Tenant Management
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Ticketing
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Price Planning
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Infrastructure Maintainance
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Infrastructure Commerce
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Spatial Inteligence
PTOs need customer insights, especially for those with prams, bikes, or wheelchairs
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Network Standardization
Interoperable IT standards reduce costs and boost efficiency in public transit
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Security Planning
Transit security benefits from real-time data to address passenger concerns
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Route & Network Planning
Detailed data streamlines public transit route and network planning
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Community Fare Settlement
Public transit agencies require standards for fare allocations and NTD reporting
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Platforms
Load-balancing transit passengers requires reliable real-time data