Optimization Models for Prioritizing Bus Stop Facility Investments for Riders with Disabilities

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 2:00pm – 3:30 pm Eastern Time

The purpose of the research was to develop a scientific method to help prioritize bus stops for accessibility improvements for riders with disabilities.  Two optimization models were proposed and evaluated.  Based on a case study using data from the Broward County Transit in Florida, the models were found to produce a list of bus stops what would extend the greatest benefits to riders with disabilities.

The webinar will be presented by Dr. Wanyang Wu and Dr. Albert Gan of the Lehman Center for Transportation Research at Florida International University (FIU).  Participants will log into the webinar to access the graphic content and dial into an audio-teleconference.  Dr. Wanyang Wu and Dr. Albert Gan will address the topics listed above and then open the phone lines for questions from the audience.

Register Today!

The webinar is FREE but you must register to receive the log-in information. To register, go to http://www.ntionline.com/CourseInfo.asp?CourseNumber=TRI18-23

At this event you will have the opportunity to provide comments and build consensus on the draft goal and objective language to be included within the 2060 Florida Transportation Plan. Meeting materials will be posted on this site as soon as they become available. Please check back for updates on news and events. For those of you unable to attend the Summit, the materials will be posted online in electronic survey format for open voting and comment.

For more information and to register, please visit the link below. * There is no cost to attend and you may register the day of either meeting.*

http://www.2060ftp.org/index.php?/home/what_is_new/statewide_transportation_summit_august_19_-_20_2010/

http://planfortransit.com/links/transit-agencies/

The workshop was very well attended and the variety of topics presented were both vast in type and in depth.  Thanks to all of you who attended and participated with the planning network sessions.  See you at the FPTA Annual Conference in Miami!

• Northwest Florida Regional Transit Roundtable Quiz Show (presented by Rob Gregg, CUTR)
• FDOT Central Office Transit and Environmental Projects
• Ride-on Program (a.k.a West Florida Commuter Assistance Program)
• Social Media: Transit Marketing in the Modern Age (presented by BowStern)
• Digital Recorders (DRI) Voice Announcement Systems
• Zonar Fleet Telematic Solution

The following presentations are available in PDF Format here.

The 2010 FDOT/FPTA/CUTR Professional Development Workshop will be June 15-16, 2010 at the Embassy Suites-USF in Tampa. This one-stop workshop offers public transportation professionals an excellent opportunity to learn from industry experts, attend professional development training, learn about research updates, and network with their peers.

Registration Information

This year we are using a new online registration system. This easy, straight forward registration system allows you to register for workshop sessions by simply using your email address. The system will automatically generate a “receipt” at the end of the registration process and send you an email confirmation. You may update or change your workshop registration. You also have the ability to add sessions to your Outlook calendar, make hotel reservations and much more.

There are no registration fees to attend the 2010 FDOT/FPTA/CUTR Professional Development Workshop.

REGISTER HERE

During 2010, the Florida Department of Transportation and its partners will be updating the Florida Transportation Plan. The 2060 FTP is a plan for all of Florida – including local, regional, and state partners who make decisions about future transportation investments affecting safety, security, preservation, and mobility needs. Throughout the year, the public, partners, and stakeholders will have opportunities to provide input to this Plan.

You are invited to learn more about 2060 FTP at this free Webinar. It will provide an overview of the process to be used in updating the Plan and will let you know how YOU can be involved. There are two ways you can participate:

1. Register for the Webinar below and attend online.  It will take place on Wednesday, March 10th, 2 pm to 3 pm EST.

2. Register to attend at one of the locations where the Webinar will be broadcast. The contacts and directions for these locations will be posted at http://2060ftp.org.

Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/529225400

To read more, click on the following link:  http://www.humantransit.org/2010/02/vancouver-an-olympic-transit-preview.html

In fact, this blog is written by a professional public transit planner and is chock full of data and information that should of interest to any transit planner.  Check it out.

For more information visit APTA’s new Center for High-Speed Rail.