A GIS (geographic information system) map of supermarkets near bus stops (Image courtesy of City Planner on Flickr. License: CC BY-NC-SA)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Nigel Wilson
Dr. Gabriel E. Sanchez-Martinez
Dr. Neema Nassir
MIT Course Number
1.258J / 11.541J
As Taught In
Spring 2017
Level
Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course discusses the evolution and role of urban public transportation modes, systems, and services, focusing on bus and rail. It covers various topics, including current practice and new methods for data collection and analysis, performance monitoring, route design, frequency determination, vehicle and crew scheduling, effect of pricing policy and service quality on ridership.
