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Darwin Bus System-wide Survey

Darwin Bus System-wide Survey

Undertook a complete system-wide survey of the Darwin bus network covering all route services and operators for the Department of Transport

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Client: Northern Territory Department of Transport

Project Description

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Phillip Boyle & Associates undertook a complete system-wide survey of the Darwin bus network covering all route services and operators for the Department of Transport. The survey covered all 35 routes and point counts were conducted at the major interchanges of Casuarina, Palmerston and Darwin. Phillip Boyle & Associates’ team was supported by Top End Consulting, who provided additional survey staff.

Highlights

Survey Type: On-board count

Survey Approach: iPad data-collection system developed by Phillip Boyle & Associates

Scope of Works

Outputs

Outputs provided to the Department of Transport included:

  • Complete MS Access database to support network planning
  • Run-time graphical outputs and patronage outputs
  • Detailed database providing boardings by trip and location, in a queryable format.

Key Challenges

The deployment and management of staff in a remote location was a logistical challenge. The team had to liaise closely with the two operators – Darwin Bus Services and Buslink.