Transit in Montgomery County
Authors
Christian Anthony Acosta, Scott Corbett Gallagher, Melanie Elizabeth Laberge, Matthew K. Townsend
Sponsor
Montogmery County
Advisors
Joshua Rosenstock, Mustapha S. Fofana
Term
October – December 2011
Project Outcomes
Abstract
This project improved the reliability of Montgomery County, Maryland’s public bus system by analyzing the system’s bus arrival prediction software with respect to operator behavior between bus trips. Through a series of interviews and data analysis, this behavior was quantified into an algorithm that would better account for schedule deviations between bus trips, making predictions more accurate for customers. Operator concerns with the bus schedule and future improvements to the algorithm were also documented to further enhance system reliability.