1.258J | Spring 2017 | Graduate

Public Transportation Systems

Calendar

SES # topics KEY DATes
1 Introduction Assignment 1 out
2 Data collection techniques and program design Assignment 2 out
3 Modal characteristics and roles Assignment 1 due
4–5 Short-range planning  
6 Modal capacities and costs  
7 Cost estimation Assignment 2 due, assignment 3 out
8 Ridership forecasting  
9 Performance models  
10 Data analysis and inference  
11 Macro design models Assignment 3 due
12 Frequency determination Assignment 4 out
13 Vehicle scheduling  
14 Crew scheduling  
15 Network and route structure  
16 High ridership corridor strategies Assignment 4 due
17 Customer information strategies Assignment 5 out
18 Contracting with private providers  
19 Transit priority  
20 Service reliability  
21 Fare policy, structure, and technology  
22 Workforce planning Assignment 5 due
23 Labor relations  
24 Transit finance