Transit

		We rely on our combined GIS models (MapInfo, TransCad) and transport demand 4-step models (TransCAD, Cube Voyager, Tp+, Visum, QRSII,...), to portray the mobility profiles of an area, based on home surveys, road counts, on-off surveys and any other available data (i.e. Census Data) Demand Estimates for Light Rail, Express Bus Services, Park&Ride Schemes, Suburban Rail, TaxiBus...

Demand Estimates are routinely established for several scenarios sensitive to other policy measures such as parking cost and availability, commercial speeds, tolls, etc. Functional aspects are an integral part of the work such as bracketing of commercial speeds, traffic light preference, etc. The attached graphical example pertains to a light rail line crossing a signalized roundabout in the city of Bilbao.

For the last 10 years, we have conducted several studies on taxis as as an integral part of the transit system. Our contribution includes: Establishing the basis for a Basque Taxi Federation Master Plan for the Taxi in the Basque Country including buy-back schemes and new services Drafting Rules and Regulations for the Taxi industry TaxiBus to complement transit during valley hours TaxiCom as a fleet management tool providing real time info as probe vehicles
						Following our recommendations, San Sebastian enjoys a taxi association incorporated as a transport services organization. They offer customized transport services, not confined to taxis, as they operate a growing fleet of vans and minibuses


All our studies on the role of taxi have been approached considering its contribution as an integral part of the transit system. Taxis main contribution gyrate about filling the gap comprised between conventional transit and private automobile.

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