Fundamentals of Bus Scheduling

A five-day, software agnostic training designed to provide a solid foundation in bus scheduling. Through a mix of conceptual learning and hands-on exercises, participants will develop a strong understanding of scheduling principles and how to apply them to real-world situations. This interactive course fosters collaboration, allowing participants to exchange insights and best practices with industry peers.

  • Understand the fundamentals of transit scheduling
  • Learn how to optimize vehicle and driver assignments for efficiency
  • Develop practical scheduling skills through real-world exercises
  • Gain a deeper understanding of best practices in scheduling
  • Discover how scheduling impacts operations and workforce management
  • New schedulers
  • Planning, scheduling and operation professionals
  • Decision-makers who need to understand how service changes impact operations
  • Union Representatives
  • Transit Organizational Structure: Understanding roles & responsibilities of service development
  • The Scheduling Process: How schedules are built, key inputs, and interpreting outputs
  • Runtime Calibration: Using data to refine schedules for reliability
  • Vehicle Scheduling: Learning transit algebra and calculating route cycle times, creating efficient blocks, and managing interlining
  • Crew Scheduling: Cutting work assignments, managing operator pay provisions, and evaluating efficiency
  • Rostering and Headcount: Estimating workforce needs based on scheduling outputs

Contact us to register for upcoming dates or to organize a private group session for your organization