Case Study - Auckland New Zealand

RAPID Auckland is the longest running implementation of the Technisyst RAPID bus priority and passenger information system.

The initial system was installed during 2003/4 and was fully commissioned in 2005. The system was recently expanded to include all Territorial Authorities in the greater Auckland region. Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. Key points of the system include:

• GPS signals are used to track approximately 900 buses. Proven Technisyst algorithms combine odometer readings, route matching and GPS to deliver precise location information even in areas of poor coverage.
• Real time information on bus arrivals is displayed at key stops. The signs are also used to display information messages to passengers keeping them informed and increasing their level of comfort with the service.
• Priority is supplied to buses at signalised intersections using the SCATS traffic control system to request priority phases at the intersections. This is a high level interface that communicates to SCATS at the master level using the SCATS ITS port, ensuring that the interface is independent of hardware or upgrades to SCATS.
• GPRS is used to communicate both to buses and signs.
• Next stop displays are fitted to all buses on the city circle LINK route. These are combined with audio to meet disability needs.

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