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Recent contract awards suggest the capital costs to implement bus AVL systems range from $10,000 to $20,000 per vehicle.(2008)
Capital costs for transit vehicle mobile data terminals typically range between $1,000 and $4,000 per unit, with installation costs frequently between $500 and $1,000.(2007)
In Michigan, the Flint Mass Transportation Authority budgeted $1 million to develop a central system for county-wide AVL.(June 2005)
Commercially available, off-the-shelf technology that enhances the safety and security of hazmat transportation operations ranges in cost from $250 to $3,500 per vehicle.(31 August 2004)
TMC central hardware costs can exceed $200,000 if regional communications and system integration are required.(5 August 2004)
The cost of the capital infrastructure of the Cape Cod Advanced Public Transit System—which included radio tower upgrades, local area network upgrades, AVL/MDT units (total of 100), and software upgrades—was $634,582.(January 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)
HAZMAT safety and security technologies can have tremendous societal cost savings well beyond the break even point for benefits and costs.(11 November 2004)
HAZMAT safety and security technologies can reduce the potential for terrorist consequences by approximately 36 percent.(11 November 2004)
In Portland, Oregon, the Tri-Met transit agency used archived AVL data to reduce variation in run times, improve schedule efficiency, and make effective use of resources.(June 2003)
Final Report: Commercial Fleet Management Project(January 1998)
Fleet Increases Productivity by 15% using AVL System(April 1995)
Secure high level management support and broad participation throughout an organization during the implementation and operation of transit automatic vehicle location systems.(2008)
Plan for cellular communications to evolve and transition to new communication technologies every few years.(2008)
Consider the pros and cons of performance bonds as they may not be appropriate for all types of procurements.(January 2006)
Exercise careful planning in preparation for issuing an RFP to help mitigate cost, schedule, and performance risks.(January 2006)
Consider issuing separate awards for specific project components when procuring divergent technologies, equipment, or services.(January 2006)
Assure accurate late train arrival forecasts in support of a Connection Protection system.(5/12/2004)
Incorporate real-time bus and train location information in the Connection Protection algorithm.(5/12/2004)
Adjust bus schedules to assure adequate time to accomplish rail-to-bus connections, given the risk of late train arrivals at connecting stations.(5/12/2004)
Install Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) technology to greatly enhance transit agency performance.(1/1/1999)
Improve demand response transit using ITS technology, including CAD/AVL, with Mobile Data Terminals (MDT), electronic ID cards, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).(1/1/1998)
