Improving the Transit Experience for People with Mobility Devices and Bicyclists
Wheels on the Bus – Real Time Data project is a study that aims to enhance the transit experience for people with wheelchairs/mobility devices and bicyclists who need to bring their “wheels” on board the bus.
The Problem
VTA buses have space inside the bus to secure a wheelchair/mobility device and bicycle racks mounted on the front. When these spaces are occupied, people waiting for the bus may be denied boarding. VTA responds to these incidents on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with VTA Policy and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. However, when people can’t board the bus, it is disruptive and inconvenient.
The Project
The project evaluates technologies capable of collecting and sharing real-time data for the front-mounted bike racks and interior mobility device securement areas. Additionally, the project explores ways to make this information available to customers, for example, through trip planning apps or the VTA website.
The automatically collected real-time data may also allow VTA to proactively plan ways to eliminate pass-ups and to improve conditions for customers using mobility devices and bicycles.
Final Report
The project’s final report will soon be available here. The final report and supplemental databases will also be submitted to USDOT and published at the Repository & Open Science Access Portal (rosa p).
Funding
This project was funded by US Department of Transportation through the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program.
Improving the Transit Experience for People with Mobility Devices and Bicyclists
Wheels on the Bus – Real Time Data project is a study that aims to enhance the transit experience for people with wheelchairs/mobility devices and bicyclists who need to bring their “wheels” on board the bus.
The Problem
VTA buses have space inside the bus to secure a wheelchair/mobility device and bicycle racks mounted on the front. When these spaces are occupied, people waiting for the bus may be denied boarding. VTA responds to these incidents on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with VTA Policy and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. However, when people can’t board the bus, it is disruptive and inconvenient.
The Project
The project evaluates technologies capable of collecting and sharing real-time data for the front-mounted bike racks and interior mobility device securement areas. Additionally, the project explores ways to make this information available to customers, for example, through trip planning apps or the VTA website.
The automatically collected real-time data may also allow VTA to proactively plan ways to eliminate pass-ups and to improve conditions for customers using mobility devices and bicycles.
Final Report
The project’s final report will soon be available here. The final report and supplemental databases will also be submitted to USDOT and published at the Repository & Open Science Access Portal (rosa p).
Funding
This project was funded by US Department of Transportation through the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program.