Simulation Study of Bus Transit
Publication: Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 112, Issue 2
Abstract
A computer simulation model has been developed to evaluate the impacts of various transportation‐system management measures on the performance of bus transit. The model is applied to a major urban route to demonstrate the possibility of deriving inferences to aid practical managerial decisions. The methodology reported herein is adaptable, to cities in developing countries.
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Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 112 • Issue 2 • March 1986
Pages: 199 - 211
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Copyright © 1986 ASCE.
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Published online: Mar 1, 1986
Published in print: Mar 1986
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