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General

  1. What is TBEST?
  2. What is the cost of TBEST?
  3. What operating systems can you use with TBEST and what version of ArcGIS?
  4. What are the best uses for TBEST?
  5. Can TBEST be used for long-term forecasts (>10 years)?
  6. Why does the TBEST model not account for the roadway network?
  7. What are the default model coefficients based from and can I develop my own coefficients for the model?
  8. Can TBEST model other modes such as BRT, Light Rail, Heavy Rail, Demand Response, etc.?
  9. Is any specific experience or training needed in order to be able to use TBEST?

Configuration

  1. What are the hardware recommendations to run TBEST 3.2.1?
  2. What are the software requirements to run TBEST 3.2.1?

Managing Transit Systems and Scenarios

  1. What is a TBEST Distribution File?

Socio-Economic Data Inputs

  1. What socio-economic data does TBEST use and what is included with TBEST 3.2.1?
  2. What Census Geography does TBEST use?
  3. 2000 census data is outdated, how does one use more current population data?

Network Development

  1. What data will I need to code my transit system into TBEST? What are the downloadable published systems?
  2. Is there a way to update the TBEST network using either the Google (General) transit feed or a locally developed shapefile?

Model Run

  1. How long will it take to run the model?

Model Validation

  1. If my service varies greatly based on the time of the year (for example a university system operates far greater service during the spring and fall semesters versus the summer), how do I account for this variation?
  2. How do I account for large variances in what the model predicts for a stop and actual observed ridership?
  3. What ridership data inputs are required?

Model Applications

  1. What types of reports can TBEST generate?

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