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TimeTablePublisher

Learn about the history and current status of TimeTablePublisher, an open-source software for generating timetables. Discover the benefits and potential of using this software, the technical support available, and examples of its implementation. Find out how working together with other agencies can enhance the system and explore enhancement opportunities. Get information on the TTPUB process, output formats, and why you should consider using the TimeTablePublisher for better information and reduced costs.

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TimeTablePublisher

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  1. TimeTablePublisher • History and Current Status • Open Source Software • Benefits and Potential • Technical Support • T3 Webinar • May 14, 2008 • Bibiana McHugh

  2. TTPUB History • 2004 TRB Transit IDEA Project #39 • ConSysTech’s Dynamic Timetable Generator (DTG) • 2005 Transit Forum Workshop • DTG was suggested for a potential open source project http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TransitForumNet/ • 2006 TriMet Replaced Legacy System with TTPUB • 2007 TTPUB Released with OS License

  3. Open Source • Application is publicly available • Based on Mozilla Public License 1.1  • Benefits: • Broad user and developer base • Shared costs, risks, and lessons learned • Software support and maintenance can be extended indefinitely • Consistent user interface

  4. Current • Customer Information • Consistent • Customer Information TTPUB Status • Internal Uses at TriMet • Generates all printed timetable materials • Generates Web HTML and PDF Timetables

  5. TTPUB Status • Internal Uses at TriMet • Generates all printed timetable materials • Generates Web HTML and PDF Timetables • Test Implementations: • KING Co. Metro • NYSDOT • Hampton Roads Transit • Lane County Transit • T3 Webinar

  6. Lessons Learned • Working together with other agencies has been great. • Timetable issues are similar between agencies. • Minimal effort to implement. • No showstoppers yet encountered. • Java and Java Web Application Servers experience – required only to add to the code.

  7. Enhancement Opportunities • Template-Driven Publishing system has vast potential for expansion: • View schedule for a route between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm • View schedule on an iPhone or other mobile device • Create text version that meets ADA requirements • Additional Agency Requirements • The code can be built upon and shared with others

  8. TTPUB Process • Raw Schedule Data

  9. Input into TTPUB System Enterprise Database CSV XML Google DFS Custom TimeTable Publisher (TTPUB) TTPUB Process • Raw Schedule Data

  10. Configure and Prepare Data TTPUB Process • Raw Schedule Data • Input into TTPUB System

  11. Output into Various Formats for Public Use (digital and paper) TimeTable Publisher (TTPUB) WEB PRINT PRODUCTION HTML PDF PDFProof MS Excel AdobeInDesign XML TTPUB Process • Raw Schedule Data • Input into TTPUB System • Configure and Prepare Data

  12. Web HTML Output

  13. Web HTML Output Sample

  14. Bottom Line Better Information and Reduced Costs. Why Use the TTPUB? • Consistent Single system for print and Web output. • Current Quicker turn-around and can generate directly from database. • Control TimeTablePublisher gives Marketing team full control over public schedule information. • Costs Cost reduction from automation and repeatable processes (from 30 to 2 hours per route). GTFS Standardized data format lowers the barrier to using the TimeTablePublisher.

  15. TTPUB Technical Support • Uses GTFS so implementation is simple • Intuitive, friendly user interface • Webinar and documentation for reference • Development community is growing http://groups.google.com/group/ttpub-user

  16. Concentric Sky Open Source Software Support*(Oregon Based Companies) • Cort Buchholz, President • 503.914.6272 • cort@singlemindconsulting.comwww.singlemindconsulting.com • Wayne Skipper, President • (541) 968-5994 • http://concentricsky.com * Any recommendations expressed herein are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of or represent an endorsement by the United States Government or the U.S. Department of Transportation.

  17. Questions? Bibiana McHugh mchughb@trimet.org

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