Thursday, 12 October 2023

How can faster analytics help a city manage transport?

Faster analytics has become necessary in smart city solutions. In transportation, it can be used to ensure punctuality and the right frequency. 


Data-driven decision-making is revolutionizing all aspects of a smart city. Transportation is one of the areas where faster analytics, a cornerstone of data-driven decision-making, is making a mark. NEC India has developed an intelligent transport management system that makes use of faster analytics for transport management.


In transportation, there are several parameters that can be counted as vital for ensuring the convenience of the public. Punctuality and frequency are the aspects considered most important in any transport utility.




The intelligent transport management system uses faster analytics to make public transport utilities more competitive. There are various subsystems that provide essential data like location and ridership to the authorities to help them manage transport in a better way.


Automatic vehicle locating system or AVLS is a technology that uses GPS to track the vehicle's movements in real time. A transport utility operator can also establish two-way communication with the vehicles using a stable and secure VoIP communication system.


AVLS can help in achieving punctuality of the transport utility and also provide information about the exact arrival times of the transport vehicles. Automated fare collection (AFCS) and vehicle planning scheduling and dispatch (VPSD) are other subsystems that can help a transport utility achieve the appropriate frequency.


AFCS provides an accurate measure of the ridership of a transport utility, helping it to allocate resources appropriately. VPSD is a subsystem that helps a transport utility optimize the schedule according to the resources. The Depot Management System (DMS) helps the utility automate roster preparation, making it error-free.


ITMS can also help a transport utility gather data like violations to ensure a better passenger experience. Ahmedabad has incorporated the ITMS successfully for the Bus Rapid Transit. With the help of ITMS, it has been able to provide world-class services to passengers.

 

Source referred - https://in.nec.com/en_IN/case/scadl/index.html

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