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Transit agencies can disseminate both schedule and system performance information to travelers through a variety of applications, in-vehicle, wayside, or in-terminal dynamic messages signs, as well as the internet or wireless devices. Coordination with regional or multimodal traveler information efforts can also increase the availability of this transit schedule and system performance information.
Deployment of an Advanced Public Transit System (APTS) for a mid-size transit system costs $150,000.(July 2009)
Driver assist and automation systems can substantially increase the cost of a new bus.(2007)
Electronic Message Sign - Capital cost/unit - $4000 - O&M cost/unit - $160(February 2009)
Electronic Message Sign - Capital cost/unit - $4000 - O&M cost/unit - $160(February 2009)
Kiosk - Capital cost/unit - $4000 - O&M cost/unit - $160(February 2009)
Kiosk - Capital cost/unit - $4000 - O&M cost/unit - $160(February 2009)
Transit Status Information Sign - Capital cost/unit - $5800 - Lifetime - 10 years(6/27/2006)
Transit Status Information Sign - Capital cost/unit - $7000 - Lifetime - 10 years(6/27/2006)
VMS Sign Structure – Truss Overhead Sign - Capital cost/unit - $109000(5 August 2004)
Transit Status Information Sign - Capital cost/unit - $16800 - O&M cost/unit - $2500 - Lifetime - 30 years(08/20/2003)
Two thirds of bus tracking website users said they used transit more frequently because of the availability of real-time information.(December 2009)
Consider the long-term operations and maintenance responsibilities and costs when selecting project components. (9 May 2008)
Expect non-custom hardware and software to have technology limitations that may affect operational capabilities. (9 May 2008)
Recognize the value of other agencies' experiences when planning an ITS project.(4/1/2004)
Recognize potential institutional issues when deploying an ITS system.(4/1/2004)