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How can APTMS costs be reduced?
Ronald Salis10 July 2015
Cell: 082 469 6506Email: ronald.salis@gmail.com
Is there a need for APTMS & are we deriving the full benefit?
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Key discussion topics
What are the challenges and what is driving the costs up?3
How can the costs be reduced?4
How does the current system operate? 1
Are there alternatives other an APTMS?5
APTMS OVERVIEW
Planning/Scheduling
Feedback/Optimize
Operate/Monitor
Passenger info
Incident management
Planning
Demand management
EfficiencyCost savings
BRT APTMS Objectives
Reporting
VoiceCommunication
Passengerinformation
Monitoring-AVL/SAC/
incidence management
On Board System /CCTVSignal Priority
Planning & scheduling
APTMSfeatures
THE NEED FOR APTMS?
Contracts management
Incident management
Performance management
Planning & schedule adherence
Demand management
Real-time information
Improved efficiency
Reliable service
Advanced control
Benefits
APTMS provides an extensive range of benefits
Are we realising these benefits in
full ?Efficient movement of passengers
Greater performance in controlled environment
BOC, stakeholders
Passenger information
Reports & data analysis
Consistency when goals achieved – European & Gautrainexperience
CURRENT APTMS CHALLENGES & COST DRIVERS
Challenges
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Implementation
Specifications
• Specifications too complex
• Not sticking to APTMS core functionality - APTMS core constitutes 40-50% of total system cost
• Bids cover for any shortfalls in
• Financial, skills shortages, risk mitigation, lack of system environment, systems not related to transport scope
• Changes in timelines
• Scope creep
• System environment conditions, signing off
• Raw planning data
• Data-set, Stops etc.
• Lack of APTMS implementation skills
• DoT, decision making
Challenges
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Operational Challenges
• Stakeholder management - Philosophy “rule by stick & not incentivised”, restrained partnerships
• DoT
• APTMS skills set shortage
• Used for contracts management – penalise philosophy
• Prescriptive not partnership
• BoC
• Use system to find loopholes
• System not embraced – punitive
• Running system in live environment complex
• Supplier maintenance
• Operations requirements from ITS provider
• Lack of operational experience
• High maintenance costs
Challenges
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Operational challenges
Passengers
• Unfamiliar with system capabilities
• When system works public comment
• System under utilised
HOW CAN WE REDUCE APTMS COSTS WITHOUT LOSING THE BENEFITS
Need for APTMS
Do we need ALL the benefits?
Benefits being realised?
Are there alternatives?
Core system
Fleet management?
Key area to address
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Stakeholdermanagement
Contracting
Implementation gaps
System
People
• Customisation to SA market for core functions
Feature Functionality Benefit Experience /challenges Core
Scheduling Route and trip planning tool Fundamental tool for operations. Ensures for complex planning tasks done accurately. Changes to route and timetable plan can be done timeously
Operational skill set
Duty Rostering Imported timetable can now be created to tasks assigned for drivers and vehicles ensuring regulations are adhered to
BOC can execute planned operation
Operational skill set
AVL/ Schedule Adherence Control/ Monitoring
Real time monitoring of vehicle location. Real time status of vehicles vs. planned operation. Indicators to vehicles not adhering to planned operation. Incident Management
Allows advanced control of the operation. Equips controllers with information to ensure service is being delivered. Non compliance is easily identified and intervention can made.
Data validity
Voice Comm Allows Control Center to speak to driver and passengers
Queries and interventions can be managed quicker
OnBoard AVA Announces Next Stop Informs passenger that are not familiar with route when to alight
Data validity
Stick to the core
Feature Functionality Benefit Experience /challenges Core
Next Stop Display
Displays Next Stop Informs passenger that are not familiar with route when to alight
Data validity /not visible in large
CCTV on bus Monitor and record footage. Security No live stream from vehicles & can only be examined after incident
Business Intelligence
Reporting tool Allows for anylis and optimization
only BI from provider can be used
Emergency Switch
Covert emergency switch to raise alarm in critical situation. Alarm signal amplified at CC for immediate attention
Allows Control Center to listen and make decisive actions
VMS at stations Real Time Information for passenger in respect to bus time arrival Special messages can be displayed
Informs passengers to a countdown of arriving busses
Data validity
Feature Functionality Benefit Experience /challengesNon-core options
Station AVA(Comm)
Allows for Control Center to make announcement to passengers at stations
Passenger information can be relayed
Dependant on PA system (Station infrastructure)
APC Provides count info on passengers aboard bus
Vehicle load can be known in real time allowing dispatching decisions to made. Count reports provide use for need analysis
Accuracy not 100%
Infotainment Used for providing various formats of information regarding the service including advertising
Passenger information and can be used for generating additional revenue
Not used
TSP Sends request to traffic signal system requesting priority when running late
Allows busses to adhere to planned schedule
Currently using outdated technology Not a complete system taking into account affects to other
Licence Plate Recognition
Detect number plates and alert non registered vehicles using designated lanes
Lane Control. Deterrent to defaulters
Integration to law enforcement authorities required for action required
Feature Functionality Benefit Experience /challengesNon-core options
CCTV on route Monitor and record footage. Security provision
Security
Fibre Communication network Allow system connection High cost
Fleet management
Vehicle status monitoring Analysis of driver behaviour and diagnostics for vehicle maintenance
ALTERNATIVES - FLEET MANAGEMENT?
• AVL systems were initially designed forbasic applications such as– Route planning (delivery and pick-up) – Security (cargo protection, stolen car recovery)– Navigation (commercial fleets, taxi‘s) – Emergency response (Police, Ambulance)
• Never designed for large urban vehicle fleets
• Never designed for public transport
• What they don‘t do is offer the added functionality and flexibility of today‘s APTMS systems
Other key areas to address
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Stakeholdermanagement
Contracting
Implementation gaps
System
People
• BRT Implementation team• Manage scope creep• Learn from other implementations
• Contracts management• Contract over a shorter period• No loopholes in contract• Honor contracts
• Incentivise for good performance• Reward for correct behavior• Partnerships between all stakeholders
• Upskilling of resources• Training• Outsourcing skills for limited time
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