The potential of public transport smart card data

被引:267
作者
Bagchi, M
White, PR
机构
[1] IBI Grp, London EC1V 2NP, England
[2] Univ Westminster, Transport Studies Grp, London NW1 5LS, England
关键词
smart card data; intelligent transport systems; turnover; churn; smart card scheme; public transport;
D O I
10.1016/j.tranpol.2005.06.008
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
The potential role of smart card data for travel behaviour analysis is considered. Case studies of smart card experience in Britain are examined, of the pensioner concessionary pass in Southport, Merseyside, and the commercially operated scheme in Bradford. The nature of smart card data puts an emphasis on concept definition and rules-based processing. Using smart card data, estimates may be made of card turnover rates, trip rates per card on issue, and inferences made of the proportion of linked trips. In comparison with existing data sources, much larger samples may be obtained, and behaviour analysed over much longer periods. However, there are limitations, mainly that trip length is not recorded on systems based on validating cards only on entry to a bus, and that certain types of data still require direct survey methods for their collection (such as journey purpose). Hence, a complementary role may be identified for smart card data vis a vis existing data collection methods, rather than entirely superseding them. Transport service providers should also ensure that their smart card retailing strategy does not undermine the quality of the data in the initial years of the scheme, therefore limiting its use during this period. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:464 / 474
页数:11
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