Bus Service Problems

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Problems in Public Transportation

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Transport Inadequacy

During peak hours, there are not enough transportation vehicles available, which results in overcrowded vehicles and discomfort for passengers.

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Centralization

Most public transportation systems service only areas that have high population density .

These services do not expand outside of the large urban areas.

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Fares

Most public transportation systems have developed a flat fare payment structure. In many cases, this flat fare actually discourages shorter trips by making longer trips less

expensive .

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Fixity

Some public transportation systems are fixed, as trains and subways must travel over specific tracks.

A bus route is not fixed, because the driver can change the route by taking different streets; however, a subway route is fixed, as the subway can only travel through the specified subway

tunnels .

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UNDERSTANDING WHY SOME PEOPLE DO NOT USE BUSES

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DRAFT LIST OF BARRIERS:

•Bus stops are too far away •Buses don’t come often enough

•Too long to wait at bus stops •Don’t feel safe waiting at bus stops

•Bus stops are dirty/vandalized •Lack of information/knowledge about times

•Not sure if the bus will arrive on time

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•Takes too long to get places by bus •Too crowded/too many people on buses

•Fares are too high •Bus drivers are rude/unhelpful

•Buses are dirty/smelly •Need assistance to use bus

•Don’t feel safe on the bus

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•Have to change buses/get more than one bus

•Need to use car to give other people lifts (e.g. children to school)

•Need car for work

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BUS PROBLEMS

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Delay due to passenger stops

reduced by improvement of the fare collection process, e.g. self-service fare collection (honor

system), greater use of passes, smart cards, etc .

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Pollution Caused By Busses

Buses may contribute to atmospheric and noise pollution in cities .

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reasons for pollution caused by buses

poor vehicle maintenance, inadequate enforcement of rules and regulations, and inappropriate vehicle type and size.

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Bus Bunching

In public transport bus bunching refers to a group of two or more transit vehicles along the same route which are scheduled to be evenly spaced, running in the same location at the

same time .

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Explanation of Causes

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1.Abnormal passenger loads

The time taken for a bus to complete its duties is related to the number of people attempting to

board or alight at stops .

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2.Speed of individual drivers

Another cause is that some drivers are faster than others. This results in catching up on long or high-frequency routes.

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3.Deliberate acts

bus bunching may be deliberately caused by bus drivers, so that the bus ahead of them picks up more passengers and decreases their own workload.

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Delay due to right turns

This type of delay occurs when buses are traveling in the curb lane and a queue of right-turning vehicles blocks the bus from moving forward.

overcome by relocating bus stops to the far side of the intersection .

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Case Example

Right turns may be prohibited as they were on Madison Avenue (with two exclusive bus lanes between 45th and 59th Streets) in New York City, significantly reducing bus travel times. This solution, however, may not be viable everywhere.

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• Type of another vehicles which can travel in Madison streets with bus

Buses Bicycles Between 44th and 46th Streets, taxis carrying at least one

passenger are permitted to use the lanes to make a right turn onto 46th Street.

Authorized emergency vehicles Traffic / parking control vehicles Snow plows, sand spreaders, sweepers and refuse trucks Highway workers Highway Inspection and Quality Assurance vehicles,

compliance inspection unit and street assessment unit vehicles

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Delay due to general congestion

This component can be reduced if general congestion is reduced or if buses are given preferential treatment through creation of a reserved lane. (Using the bus priority method)

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Delay due to traffic signals

Priority treatment of buses at intersections holds the potential to reduce a significant source of delay in bus operations.

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Creating Better Bus System

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Bus systems provide a versatile form of public transportation with the flexibility to serve a variety of access needs and an unlimited range

of locations throughout a metropolitan area .

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Designing accessible buses

Bus vehicles should be designed according to universal design principles and should

be able to easily accommodate a variety of users, including people using mobility

aids and walking aids, people with a vision impairment, including those with guide

dogs, cyclists, parents with prams and strollers, and people travelling with luggage or shopping trolleys.

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Better bus stops

Bus stops should have good amenities, especially at high-use locations, including

shelter, seating and lighting, as well as being well-maintained.

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The driver relationship

A good driver places priority on his passengers needs, seeks to facilitate access for

everyone, and is friendly, courteous and well-presented to make passengers feel welcome.

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Navigating the bus network

Many people lack knowledge of how to use bus systems, including whether they will

be able to use the service, how to plan journeys using the bus network, how to findthe information they need to make bus journeys, and what accessibility features will be available for a given service.

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Route scheduling and network design

Services should be punctual and frequent, have a wide span of operating hours ,

prevent overcrowding, meet the needs of local communities, make low-floor buses

available, and support interchanging

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A system that supports bus access

Making decisions about the bus network should incorporate social and environmental objectives.

Good community engagement and feedback mechanisms would improve the

decisions made about accessibility of buses