Practical explanations of transit planning, scheduling, and operations.
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Transit Operations6 min read
On-time performance is one of transit’s most important service measures, but “on time” does not always mean arriving at the exact scheduled minute. Understanding early departures, late arrivals, timepoints, and schedule adherence helps explain what the numbers really measure.
Read ArticleScheduling Explained5 min read
A route that operates every 30 minutes may sound simple, but maintaining that frequency depends on running time, recovery, available buses, connections, and the overall cycle time of the route.
Read ArticleScheduling Explained5 min read
Excerpt: Two trips covering the same route and the same distance may need very different schedules. Running time reflects traffic, passenger activity, stop spacing, road conditions, and time of day—not simply how many miles the bus travels.
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