Friday Transportation Seminars at Portland State University have been a tradition since 2000. You can join us online or in-person at 11:30 AM. All presentations are recorded and shared on the event page afterwards.
PRESENTATION ARCHIVE
THE TOPIC
On-Time Performance (OTP) is a probabilistic measure that tells the customer the likelihood that the trip they are about to take will arrive "on-time." However, this metric forces the customer to think in terms of a probability of trip timeliness and not an actual time value for how timely the trip will be. This presentation will explore a new way to examine on-time performance by quantifying the timeliness of trips. Customers can then use this information to determine which trip would be the best to take based on when they need to arrive at their destination. Using a system science approach, this new method will take into consideration the impact of service disruptions, reroutes, service failures, and other factors on the timeliness of route trips. This metric is especially important for customers who are attempting to make connections that hinge on reliable and timely travel times.
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
- What is on-time performance and how is it measured?
- What nuances go into how on-time performance is calculated?
- What is a better way to quantify the timeliness of a trip to help customers plan how they would like to get around?
SPEAKER
Miles Crumley, Manager of Service Performance and Analysis, TriMet
Miles Crumley, MS is the Manager of Service Performance and Analysis at TriMet where he oversees internal/external reporting and data analysis for fixed route bus, light rail, and commuter rail services. Starting out as a bus operator in 2013, Miles worked in various analytical positions at the agency and his contributions informed design on Division Transit Project and A Better Red. Miles holds a graduate degree in Systems Science/Psychology and an undergraduate degree in physics and psychology from PSU.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
This 60-minute seminar is eligible for 1 hour of professional development credit for AICP (see our provider summary). We can provide an electronic attendance certificate for other types of certification maintenance.
Photo courtesy of TriMet
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