Towards spatiotemporal integration of bus transit with data-driven approaches

Author(s)

Borges, Julio C. ; Peixoto, Altieris M. ; Silva, Thiago H. ; Munaretto, Anelise ; Lueders, Ricardo

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: JOURNAL OF INTERNET SERVICES AND APPLICATIONS; v. 15, n. 1, p. 13-pg., 2024-01-01.

Abstract

This study aims to propose an approach for spatiotemporal integration of bus transit, which enables users to change bus lines by paying a single fare. This could increase bus transit efficiency and, consequently, help to make this mode of transit more attractive. Usually, this strategy is allowed for a few hours in a non-restricted area; thus, certain walking distance areas behave like "virtual terminals." For that, two data-driven algorithms are proposed in this work. First, a new algorithm for detecting itineraries based on bus GPS data and the bus stop location. The proposed algorithm's results show that 90% of the database detected valid itineraries by excluding invalid markings and adding times at missing bus stops through temporal interpolation. Second, this study proposes a bus stop clustering algorithm to define suitable areas for these virtual terminals where it would be possible to make bus transfers outside the physical terminals. Using real-world origin-destination trips, the bus network, including clusters, can reduce traveled distances by up to 50%, making twice as many connections on average. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 23/00148-0 - SocialNet: social sensing to leverage new technologies and applications for the development of urban societies
• Grantee: Thiago Henrique Silva
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants