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