Research Reports
Report Details
Title:
Evaluation of Transit Signal Priority Strategies for Small-Medium Cities
Authors:
Kiel Ova and Ayman Smadi
Publication Date:
Dec 2001
Report #:
DP-142
TRID #:
Keywords:
bus routes, evaluation and assessment, forecasting, headways, implementation, medium sized cities, peak periods, small cities, traffic delays, traffic signal priority, traffic simulation, travel time
Type:
Research Report – Department Publications
Final Report Abstract
This study provides a theoretical evaluation of Transit Signal Priority (TSP) strategies in small-medium size areas to alleviate missed connections, enhance service, and attract more transit riders. Several scenarios are evaluated, involving two TSP strategies; existing and reduced bus headways; and two traffic peak periods. The study findings could give practitioners information concerning TSP implementation in a small-medium size city.