FDOT Central Office Public Transportation Office has recently completed a project to compile an initial set of TBEST guidance documents to assist TBEST users with efficient use and implementation of the software. In the next few months, the recommendations contained in the documents will be implemented in the software. Upon completion of the software updates, a single TBEST Guidebook will be released.

TBEST Implementation Procedures for Strategic and Service Planning (Download)

Includes the following topics:

• Overview of TBEST implementation at a transit agency including; personnel roles, data storage, model maintenance, TBEST installation, and training.
• Components of a TBEST Implementation Plan
• Workflows and Procedures for model validation, maintenance, application and analysis

TBEST- Guidelines for Transit Development Plan Review and Reporting (Download)

Includes the following topics:

• Overview of TBEST for Transit Development Plans
• TBEST Scenario Themes including; headway changes, new service, service reduction, and fare changes
• Performance Measures for TDP
• TBEST TDP Report Template