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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