Organising transit data for better delivery over public information systems

Restructuring information forpublic transit PIS

arun ganesh

what are my travel options?-walk-cycle-vehicle/auto-bus/public transit

what are my cheap & safe travel options?-walk-cycle-vehicle/auto-bus/public transit

can i travel by bus/public transit?

-is there a bus to my destination?-where is the bus stop?-when will my bus come?-how long will my trip take?-how comfortable will it be?-how much money will i save?-can i make my journey faster by switching travel modes?-what are my alternatives?

who has that information?

-conductors-commuters-bus stations-bus authorities

who has that information closest to home?

-conductors-commuters-bus stations-bus authorities

how commuters help

they can quickly give you best routes and alternatives to reach your destination using different modes based on current situationand your requirments

the problem:

the problem:�nding the helpful commuter when you need him

which meanswe need to replicate his knowledge model and make it more easily accesible

Create a Public Information System THAT HELPS

A Commuter<=

how current systems work:you give your start and end points, and system suggests best route

how current systems work:you give your start and end points, and system suggests best route

but doesnt tell youhow reliable the suggestions is or otheroptions you can take

if your bus doesnt turn upand theres nobody to help you

if your bus doesnt turn upand theres nobody to help you

your pretty much screwed

what the system needs- simplify the overly complicatedtransit network by identifying patterns- give information that commuters canlearn from- enable the commuter to make better travel decisions by giving options

variables that can be organised

- bus number patterns- cost- types of service, comfort- distance- journey time- changeover points- transfer and wait times- reliability and frequency- mode of travel

http://j.mp/ArunGaneshNational Institute of Design Bangalore

please use bus