2009.09.transit priority_shao_wong

L.A. Transit Priority Systems: L.A. Transit Priority Systems: Implementation/Operation IssuesImplementation/Operation IssuesWorkshop On TransitITE San Diego

Bill Shao, P.E., T.E.Senior Transportation EngineerLA Department of Transportation

Chun Wong, P.E., T.E.Transportation EngineerLA Department of Transportation

September 3, 2009

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Current StatusCurrent Status

• A total of 26 Metro Rapid lines fully operational as of Dec. 2008

• Approximately 400 miles of services provided

• Average weekday boarding is 250,000 and close to the combined ridership of Metro Rail lines (Red Line, Blue Line, Green Line and Gold Line)

• High customer satisfaction

Metro Rapid (BRT) AttributesMetro Rapid (BRT) Attributes1. Frequent Service2. Transit Priority Systems 3. Headway-based Schedules4. Simple Route Layout5. Less Frequent Stops6. Integrated with Local Bus Service7. Level Boarding8. Color-coded Buses and Stations9. High Capacity Buses

10. Exclusive Lanes11. Off-vehicle Fare Payment12. Bus Feeder Network

Primary Attributes

Expansion Attributes

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Los Angeles Metro RapidLos Angeles Metro Rapid

Metro Rapid Station RefinementMetro Rapid Station Refinement

Lower, flatter canopySmaller kiosk to fit on narrow sidewalksAdded seats to integrated lean-barsReduced power consumption

LADOTLADOTTransit Priority Systems (TPS)Transit Priority Systems (TPS)

Metro Rapid Bus

Metro Orange Line

Passenger Information System

Transit Priority Manager

(TPM)

Mobile Internet Passenger System

Street Embedded Bus Sensor Transponder

Transit Graphics

iTRAQ

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TPS DisplaysTPS Displays• Uses loops and transponders• Reduces bus delay and assists in maintaining bus spacing

Passenger InformationPassenger InformationReal-time next bus information at stations

Real-time next bus information over the internet:www.rapidbus.net

i Ti Transitransit RReporteport AAndnd QQuery (iTRAQ)uery (iTRAQ)Web InterfacesWeb Interfaces

Less Frequent StopsLess Frequent Stops

– Local bus 0.2 miles

– Limited stop 0.3– Metro Rapid 0.7 – Orange Line 1.0– LRT 1.0

Typical Station Locations

Local Bus

Local Bus

Metro Rapid

Metro Rapid

Local Bus

Local Bus

Metro Rapid

Metro Rapid

Typical Station Locations

Bus Signal Priority Bus Signal Priority -- WirelessWireless

Bus Signal Priority Bus Signal Priority -- WirelessWireless

Uses an onboard processing unitRequest transmitted via wireless communications technology

MTA

Processing Unit, GPS & Communications Equipment

Typical on-bus processing unit

OnOn--Bus EquipmentBus Equipment

GPS/WLAN roof mount antenna

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Metro Orange LineMetro Orange Line

• October 28, 2005• Over 83,000 people rode the line on

opening day

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Grade CrossingsGrade Crossings

• 6 park & ride lots• 8 miles of bike lanes• 80 acres of landscaping

• 14 mile exclusive ROW• 14 stations

Station LayoutStation Layout

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Orange Line is a SuccessOrange Line is a Success

• 25,000 weekday boardings

• 1/3 of Orange Line customers are new riders to transit

• 77% of Metro customers who previously drove or carpooled indicated reduced travel times

• Safety record has improved significantly

ATCS System- TPS Sub-System

Transit Priority System (TPS)

TPS Data - Intersection Status

(Normal, Failed, Priority)

- Bus Location- Activate/Disable

Priority

ATCS System- TPS Sub-System

Transit Priority System (TPS)

TPS - Utilizes specially cut loop

detectors at major intersections and transponders attached to the buses to track the buses

ATCS System- TPS Sub-System

Transit Priority System (TPS)

TPS - Bus routes are typically along

the signal timing sync phases of intersections

- The 2070 Controller provides either an early green or late green extension to the sync phase when the bus is behind schedule

- There are more than 26 TPS Routes in LA (1,200+ signals)

ATCS System-TPS Sub-System

Transit Priority System (TPS)

TPS - ATCS intersectional

graphical display (Vermont Ave. and Wilshire Blvd.)

ATCS System- TPS Sub-System

Transit Priority System (TPS)

2070 Controller - The 2070 Controller allows

for the input of the minimum phase splits, early green values, late green values, and number of cycles to inhibit between bus priority

-Concept of “Partial Priority.”

ATCS System- TPS Sub-System

Orange Line Bus Priority System

Orange Line - Utilizes the 2070 Controller

BRT Program for Bus Priority

- Intersection Status(Normal, Failed, Priority)

- Bus Location

ATCS System- TPS Sub-System

Metro Orange Line Bus TransitwayOrange Line - Buses have dedicated

signal phases - Bus phase may operate

compatibly with some normal pedestrian and vehicular phases

ATCS System-TPS Sub-System

Metro Orange Line Bus TransitwayOrange Line - ATCS intersectional

graphical display (Chandler Blvd., ColdwaterCanyon Blvd., and Busway)

ATCS System- TPS Sub-System

Metro Orange Line Bus Transitway

Orange Line - Sample Phase Diagram from 2070 Controller BRT Timing Chart

- (Chandler Blvd., ColdwaterCanyon Blvd., and Busway)

ATCS System-TPS Sub-System

Metro Orange Line Bus Transitway

Orange Line - 2070 Controller BRT Timing

Chart Page- This page allows for the

input of timing related to the operation of the Bus Line System (e.g. Compatible Phases, BRT detector info, etc.)

ATCS System-Light Rail Transit

Metro Blue Line Light Rail Priority

Blue Line - Utilizes the 2070 Controller LRT Program for Light RailPriority

- Intersection Status(Normal, Failed, Priority)

- Train Location

ATCS System-Light Rail Transit

Metro Blue Line Light Rail Priority

Blue Line - Light Rail Trains have

dedicated signal phases - Train phases may

operate compatibly withsome normal pedestrian and vehicular phases

ATCS System-Light Rail Transit

Metro Blue Line Light Rail Priority

Blue Line - ATCS intersectional

graphical display (Main St. & Washington Blvd.)

ATCS System-Light Rail Transit

Blue Line - Sample Phase Diagram

from 2070 Controller LRT Timing Chart

(Main St. & Washington Blvd.)

ATCS System-Light Rail Transit

Blue Line-The LRT Timing Page allows for the input of timing related to the operation of the Light Rail System (e.g. Compatible Phases, LRT detector info, etc.)

-Concept of “Full Priority.”

LADOT SOFTWARE SUITELADOT Software Suite:1. Central Systems: ATCS, TRAFGRAPH;

and STPM2. Type 2070 Controller Firmware: TSCP

with BRT and LRT, and HRI (IEEE 1570)

3. Type 2070 Controller Firmware: TPS, match-able to BiTrans 2033 firmware

4. Distribution and Tech Support Available by McTRANS Center, FHWA SoftwareDepot

The EndThe End

Questions

Bill.shao@lacity.orgChun.wong@lacity.org