| Project Title: |
ANN ARBOR SMART INTERMODAL |
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| Project Status: | Completed | |
| Project Type: |
Operational Test |
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| Project Description: | This project supported the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority's (AATA) conduct of an operational test of the Smart Bus concept. Included are an on-board bus communication and navigation system, a central control system, and a "Smart Card" fare collection system. The on-board system monitors actual performance in regard to route, location, speed and status of mechanical systems. It allows control of on-board electronics, such as the fare collection system, destination sign and enunciator. The on-board system also enables buses to interact with traffic signal preemption devices and to communicate with the central control system. The central control system integrates the data from the bus fleet for coordinated supervision, and also provides real-time transit information to the public. The "Smart Card" fare system provides a dual farecard/parking pass to encourage auto drivers to ride transit by providing them with an easy, cost-saving method for fare payment. | |
| Project Location: | Ann Arbor Transit Authority, Michigan | |
| Project Partner(s): | City of Ann Arbor and University of Michigan | |
| Project Start Date: | January 1994 | |
| Project End Date: | November 1999 | |
| Estimated Total ITS Funds: | $303,000 | |
| Estimated Total Project Cost: | $2,442,500 |
| Project Contacts: | ||
Sean Ricketson |
FTA Headquarters, TRI-11 |
(202) 366-6678 |
Ext. |
Bill Hiller |
Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (AATA) |
(313) 973-6500 |
Ext. |