Multi-Type Multi-Modal Simulator for Transit Service Quality Evaluation

A multi-agent simulator has been developed for evaluating user type dependence of transit quality in an intelligent multi-modal transit system. The simulator is useful for transit service operators and transit information services to evaluate how service scenarios and guidance systems can affect transit quality experienced by various types of users with different profiles. The simulator allows modeling how user profiles affect behavior in regard to switching routes and travel modes during trips. Examples are presented for urban transit scenarios in Sydney Australia.