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>> System Costs Documents

System to support the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority multi-agency electronic fare payment card cost approximately $25.5 million.(February 2004)

The Utah Transit Authority system which coordinates connections and transfers between light rail trains and buses was developed at a cost of $305,000.(May 2003)

Detailed communications equipment costs for the Denver Regional Transportation District regional transit AVL/CAD system.(August 2000)

The Denver Regional Transportation District deployed a regional transit AVL/CAD system for $10.4 million; O&M costs were estimated at $1.9 million. (August 2000)

Bus tracking capability was added to the Metro Online Web site as part of the Seattle Metropolitan Model Deployment Initiative at a cost of $333,000.(30 May 2000)

Software development was the key cost driver for the bus arrival and departure information system deployed as part of the Seattle Metropolitan Model Deployment Initiative.(30 May 2000)

>> Lessons Learned Documents

Anticipate ongoing modifications to transit communication systems when integrating a Transportation Management Center with Computer Aided Dispatch systems.(July 2006)

Recognize the challenges of using public-private partnerships in deployed coordinated transit systems.(4/14/2006)

Be aware of operational issues regarding the development of coordinated transit systems(4/14/2006)

Involve and collaborate with a broad range of users during software design, development, testing, and deployment to increase the return on investment.(7/29/2005)

Treat maintenance staff as customers and beneficiaries of ATIS information.(5/1/2005)

Adequately invest and plan for the deployment of an Advanced Public Transportation System (APTS).(January 2003)

Recognize the data requirements of an Advanced Public Transportation System (APTS).(January 2003)

Develop a long term vision for an Advanced Public Transportation System (APTS).(January 2003)

Provide a single message to the public to assure consistency and to correct inaccurate crisis information.(March 2002)

Install Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) technology to greatly enhance transit agency performance.(1/1/1999)