Automated passenger counter - Revision history

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	=== Use in California ===		=== Use in California ===
	It is likely that most large transit agencies in California are already utilizing APC technology. [http://www.metro.net/projects/atms/ Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)] has incorporated this technology in their fleet.		It is likely that most large transit agencies in California are already utilizing APC technology. [http://www.metro.net/projects/atms/ Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)] has incorporated this technology in their fleet.

			[[File:modestocrowding.png\|thumbnail\|right\|Screenshot from Transit App showing real-time vehicle crowding data in Modesto, CA. ]]

	=== Real-time Crowding Information ===		=== Real-time Crowding Information ===
	APCs provide the foundation for providing real-time information on vehicle crowding to transit riders. This is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic, since crowded vehicles can present a public health hazard. If crowding information is available in real time, riders can elect to wait for the next vehicle if it is coming soon and less crowded, as detailed in this [https://medium.com/transit-app/you-can-avoid-crowds-on-public-transit-with-new-real-time-crowding-info-b61e60f5502 article] from the folks at [[The Transit App]]. In conjunction with agency efforts to adjust service, this information can keep transit riders safer and more informed in 2020 and beyond. [http://www.modestoareaexpress.com/ Modesto Area Express] is an example of a transit agency offering this information in California.		APCs provide the foundation for providing real-time information on vehicle crowding to transit riders. This is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic, since crowded vehicles can present a public health hazard. If crowding information is available in real time, riders can elect to wait for the next vehicle if it is coming soon and less crowded, as detailed in this [https://medium.com/transit-app/you-can-avoid-crowds-on-public-transit-with-new-real-time-crowding-info-b61e60f5502 article] from the folks at [[The Transit App]]. In conjunction with agency efforts to adjust service, this information can keep transit riders safer and more informed in 2020 and beyond. [http://www.modestoareaexpress.com/ Modesto Area Express] is an example of a transit agency offering this information in California.


	== Further Reading ==		== Further Reading ==

Edasmalchi: /* Applications */, fixed typos, added section on real-time crowding info in response to COVID

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	== Technology ==		== Technology ==
	One way APCs work is by using ~~infared~~ lights above the doorways to a vehicle. A set of invisible (to the human eye) beams of ~~infared~~ light shine down, spaced so that the order in which the beam is broken by a person determines if they are entering or exiting the vehicle. Except in extreme crush-loads the accuracy of this technology is quite high.		One way APCs work is by using infrared lights above the doorways to a vehicle. A set of invisible (to the human eye) beams of infrared light shine down, spaced so that the order in which the beam is broken by a person determines if they are entering or exiting the vehicle. Except in extreme crush-loads the accuracy of this technology is quite high.

	Alternatively, CCTV cameras can be used together with intelligent people counters to log numbers of people getting on and off at each stop or station. These video passenger counting systems can be over 98% accurate.<ref>[http://www.retailsensing.com/automated-passenger-counting.html Automatically Counting Passengers], Retail Sensing, Retrieved 5 October 2015</ref>		Alternatively, CCTV cameras can be used together with intelligent people counters to log numbers of people getting on and off at each stop or station. These video passenger counting systems can be over 98% accurate.<ref>[http://www.retailsensing.com/automated-passenger-counting.html Automatically Counting Passengers], Retail Sensing, Retrieved 5 October 2015</ref>
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	=== Use in California ===		=== Use in California ===
	It is likely that most large transit agencies in California are already utilizing APC technology. [http://www.metro.net/projects/atms/ Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)] has incorporated this technology in their fleet.		It is likely that most large transit agencies in California are already utilizing APC technology. [http://www.metro.net/projects/atms/ Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)] has incorporated this technology in their fleet.

			=== Real-time Crowding Information ===
			APCs provide the foundation for providing real-time information on vehicle crowding to transit riders. This is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic, since crowded vehicles can present a public health hazard. If crowding information is available in real time, riders can elect to wait for the next vehicle if it is coming soon and less crowded, as detailed in this [https://medium.com/transit-app/you-can-avoid-crowds-on-public-transit-with-new-real-time-crowding-info-b61e60f5502 article] from the folks at [[The Transit App]]. In conjunction with agency efforts to adjust service, this information can keep transit riders safer and more informed in 2020 and beyond. [http://www.modestoareaexpress.com/ Modesto Area Express] is an example of a transit agency offering this information in California.

	== Further Reading ==		== Further Reading ==
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Jmatute: Jmatute moved page Category:Automated Passenger Counter to Automated passenger counter

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Jmatute moved page Category:Automated Passenger Counter to Automated passenger counter

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Aaronantrim: Aaronantrim moved page Automated Passenger Counter to Category:Automated Passenger Counter: Created page for APC products

2016-04-26T00:45:50Z

Aaronantrim moved page Automated Passenger Counter to Category:Automated Passenger Counter: Created page for APC products

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Technology

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	Alternatively, CCTV cameras can be used together with intelligent people counters to log numbers of people getting on and off at each stop or station. These video passenger counting systems can be over 98% accurate.<ref>[http://www.retailsensing.com/automated-passenger-counting.html Automatically Counting Passengers], Retail Sensing, Retrieved 5 October 2015</ref>		Alternatively, CCTV cameras can be used together with intelligent people counters to log numbers of people getting on and off at each stop or station. These video passenger counting systems can be over 98% accurate.<ref>[http://www.retailsensing.com/automated-passenger-counting.html Automatically Counting Passengers], Retail Sensing, Retrieved 5 October 2015</ref>

	With CCTV counting, operators can simply ~~watch~~ the video back - ~~which~~ shows ~~both~~ people getting on and off the vehicle together with the increasing counts ~~- and thus verify that the system is counting properly~~.		With CCTV counting, operators can verify that the system is counting properly simply by watching the video back - this shows people getting on and off the vehicle together with the increasing counts.

	The APC computer can also integrate with an on-board GPS system to link passenger data to vehicle location. This provides a wealth of data for agencies to analyze about the utilization of the system based on location, direction of travel, and time.		The APC computer can also integrate with an on-board GPS system to link passenger data to vehicle location. This provides a wealth of data for agencies to analyze about the utilization of the system based on location, direction of travel, and time.

ATP: Added note about verifying the counts with CCTV systems

2016-01-08T12:50:33Z

Added note about verifying the counts with CCTV systems

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	Alternatively, CCTV cameras can be used together with intelligent people counters to log numbers of people getting on and off at each stop or station. These video passenger counting systems can be over 98% accurate.<ref>[http://www.retailsensing.com/automated-passenger-counting.html Automatically Counting Passengers], Retail Sensing, Retrieved 5 October 2015</ref>		Alternatively, CCTV cameras can be used together with intelligent people counters to log numbers of people getting on and off at each stop or station. These video passenger counting systems can be over 98% accurate.<ref>[http://www.retailsensing.com/automated-passenger-counting.html Automatically Counting Passengers], Retail Sensing, Retrieved 5 October 2015</ref>

			With CCTV counting, operators can simply watch the video back - which shows both people getting on and off the vehicle together with the increasing counts - and thus verify that the system is counting properly.

	The APC computer can also integrate with an on-board GPS system to link passenger data to vehicle location. This provides a wealth of data for agencies to analyze about the utilization of the system based on location, direction of travel, and time.		The APC computer can also integrate with an on-board GPS system to link passenger data to vehicle location. This provides a wealth of data for agencies to analyze about the utilization of the system based on location, direction of travel, and time.

Jmatute at 22:01, 6 January 2016

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	[[File:APCdiagram.jpg\|thumbnail\|right\|The Automatic Passenger Counter tracks passengers entering and exiting transit vehicles.]]		[[File:APCdiagram.jpg\|thumbnail\|right\|The Automatic Passenger Counter tracks passengers entering and exiting transit vehicles.]]

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==
	An '''Automated Passenger Counter (APC)''' is an electronic device available for installation on transit vehicles including buses and rail vehicles which accurately records boarding and alighting data. This technology can improve the accuracy and reliability of tracking transit ridership over traditional methods of manual accounting by drivers or estimation through random surveying. These devices are becoming more common among American transit operators seeking to improve the accuracy of reporting patronage as well as analyzing transit use patterns by linking boarding and alighting data with stop or station location.		An '''Automated Passenger Counter (APC)''' is an electronic device available for installation on transit vehicles including buses and rail vehicles which accurately records boarding and alighting data. This technology can improve the accuracy and reliability of tracking transit ridership over traditional methods of manual accounting by drivers or estimation through random surveying. These devices are becoming more common among American transit operators seeking to improve the accuracy of reporting patronage as well as analyzing transit use patterns by linking boarding and alighting data with stop or station location.

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	One way APCs work is by using infared lights above the doorways to a vehicle. A set of invisible (to the human eye) beams of infared light shine down, spaced so that the order in which the beam is broken by a person determines if they are entering or exiting the vehicle. Except in extreme crush-loads the accuracy of this technology is quite high.		One way APCs work is by using infared lights above the doorways to a vehicle. A set of invisible (to the human eye) beams of infared light shine down, spaced so that the order in which the beam is broken by a person determines if they are entering or exiting the vehicle. Except in extreme crush-loads the accuracy of this technology is quite high.

	Alternatively, CCTV cameras can be used together with intelligent people counters to log numbers of people getting on and off at each stop or station. These video passenger counting systems can be over 98% accurate.		Alternatively, CCTV cameras can be used together with intelligent people counters to log numbers of people getting on and off at each stop or station. These video passenger counting systems can be over 98% accurate.<ref>[http://www.retailsensing.com/automated-passenger-counting.html Automatically Counting Passengers], Retail Sensing, Retrieved 5 October 2015</ref>

	The APC computer can also integrate with an on-board GPS system to link passenger data to vehicle location. This provides a wealth of data for agencies to analyze about the utilization of the system based on location, direction of travel, and time.		The APC computer can also integrate with an on-board GPS system to link passenger data to vehicle location. This provides a wealth of data for agencies to analyze about the utilization of the system based on location, direction of travel, and time.

ATP: Added details about using CCTV cameras for automated passenger counting

2015-09-25T13:47:40Z

Added details about using CCTV cameras for automated passenger counting

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	== Technology ==		== Technology ==
	APCs work using infared lights above the doorways to a vehicle. A set of invisible (to the human eye) beams of infared light shine down, spaced so that the order in which the beam is broken by a person determines if they are entering or exiting the vehicle. Except in extreme crush-loads the accuracy of this technology is quite high.		One way APCs work is by using infared lights above the doorways to a vehicle. A set of invisible (to the human eye) beams of infared light shine down, spaced so that the order in which the beam is broken by a person determines if they are entering or exiting the vehicle. Except in extreme crush-loads the accuracy of this technology is quite high.

			Alternatively, CCTV cameras can be used together with intelligent people counters to log numbers of people getting on and off at each stop or station. These video passenger counting systems can be over 98% accurate.

	The APC computer can also integrate with an on-board GPS system to link passenger data to vehicle location. This provides a wealth of data for agencies to analyze about the utilization of the system based on location, direction of travel, and time.		The APC computer can also integrate with an on-board GPS system to link passenger data to vehicle location. This provides a wealth of data for agencies to analyze about the utilization of the system based on location, direction of travel, and time.