IT systems in public transport : information technology for transport operators and authorities / Gero Scholz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Scholz, Gero, author.

Language:

English

German

Subjects (All):

Information technology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations

Other Title:

Information Technology systems in public transport

Place of Publication:

Heidelberg : Dpunkt.verlag, [2016]

Language Note:

Translated from German.

Summary:

At first glance, public transport in the majority of citiesand regions around the world would not be consideredhigh-tech by most passengers. However, when taking acloser look at the systems that are necessary to attract/retain passengers and ensure efficient operations, theimportance of IT and the high-tech nature of the publictransport sector becomes clear. Transport operators useadvanced information technology products in order toplan, optimise and manage their fleets and staff. Sophisticatedsoftware systems support and drive these tasks.Furthermore, these systems are used to manage dailyoperations, which includes monitoring and dispatchingof rolling stock and crew, providing passengers with realtimeinformation, electronic ticketing and much more.As in many industries, public transport and associatedIT standards vary around the world. Several operatorshave invested significantly in public transport, whileothers have a great deal of catching up to do. Strategicinvestments in public transport can significantly improvethe quality of life in cities and regions. IT systems play avital role in supporting this aim.Why write this book? For what purpose and for whichaudience? Above all, this book is intended for those whodevelop, implement and operate public transport IT systems. These readers need to be familiar with the softwareand understand public transport IT systems both at a highlevel and in detail.This is achieved through descriptions of public transportbusiness processes and a detailed illustration of a comprehensivesystems data model. Furthermore, the bookwas written for professors and students of transport andIT, at universities and other institutes of higher education.Finally, the book is intended for those in the public transportindustry who use these systems and want, or need, tounderstand the systems in further detail.

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed February 23, 2017).

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781492020004

1492020001

9783960880523

3960880529

OCLC:

973947438