SlugTransit: a location-based public transportation management system

  • Authors:
  • James Koshimoto;Matt Bromage;Vladislav Petkov;Katia Obraczka

  • Affiliations:
  • University of California, Santa Cruz;University of California, Santa Cruz;University of California, Santa Cruz;University of California, Santa Cruz

  • Venue:
  • Mobility '09 Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Mobile Technology, Application & Systems
  • Year:
  • 2009

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Abstract

In this paper, we describe SlugTransit, an on-line location-based system which allows public transportation systems to be managed in a cost-effective manner while improving overall system's usability and user satisfaction. SlugTransit vehicles report their location in real-time to SlugTransit base stations; vehicle location information is then uploaded and stored in a database. Software updates and log file retrievals are done through SlugTransit gateway's. Through a visual, Web-based interface, system operators as well as users have access to current location information in real-time. This capability enables operators to better manage the transportation network, improving efficiency and, at the same time, user satisfaction.