C#

Capacity#

Line Capacity
Standing Capacity
Station Capacity
Vehicle Capacity

Cycle Time#

The time a transit unit takes to complete a round trip to its destination and return to its origin, including layover and recovery time.

The Cycle Time is a key element in public transport service scheduling, as it represents the time needed for a Transit Unit to complete its primary function, and identifies when it can be used again.

Metrics:

  • Time in minutes

The Cycle Time is calculated by adding the total trip time for both directions, total Dwell Time at stops, and total Layover Time at both terminals.

Central Business District#

abbrev. “CBD”

The main commercial, financial, and/or business area of a city. It often geographically coincides with city centres or “downtowns”. In many cities, it also serves as the nexus of regional transportation networks, and the heart of radial public transport networks.