Transit Capacity and Quality of Service Manual, 2nd Edition

CHAPTER 1. BUS CAPACITY FUNDAMENTALS..................................................... 4-1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 4-1 Capacity Calculation Process......................................................................................... 4-1 Loading Areas.............................................................................................................. 4-2 Bus Stops....................................................................................................................... 4-2 Bus Facilities................................................................................................................. 4-3 Person Capacity ........................................................................................................... 4-3 Loading Area Bus Capacity ........................................................................................... 4-3 Dwell Time ................................................................................................................... 4-3 Clearance Time ............................................................................................................ 4-7 Dwell Time Variability................................................................................................ 4-8 Traffic Signal Timing................................................................................................. 4-10 Calculation Procedure............................................................................................... 4-10 Bus Stop Vehicle Capacity............................................................................................ 4-11 Design and Location Considerations ...................................................................... 4-11 Bus Stop Effectiveness............................................................................................... 4-12 Calculation Procedure............................................................................................... 4-15 Bus Facility Concepts .................................................................................................... 4-16 Person Capacity ............................................................................................................. 4-16 Loading Diversity...................................................................................................... 4-16 Operator Policy .......................................................................................................... 4-17

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