TBEST

TBEST Guidance Documents

hayward — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:43:49 +0000

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

TBEST 4.0 Webinar Recording

admin — Tue, 24 May 2011 18:46:47 +0000

To view the TBEST 4.0 webinar that took place on May 12, 2011, please click on the following: https://www117.livemeeting.com/cc/cutr/view?id=tbest-may11

No recording key is required, that field can be left blank. However, you will need to input your name and e-mail to view the recording.

To view the PDF version of the webinar, please click here.

Introducing TBEST 4.0

admin — Tue, 24 May 2011 18:40:02 +0000

Introducing TBEST 4.0

TBEST 4.0 represents a technology shift to be compatible with latest advances from Microsoft and ESRI’s ArcGIS. TBEST is now compatible with Windows 7 (also still compatible with Windows XP). TBEST 4.0 is compatible with ArcGIS 10 and only ArcGIS 10. However, you must continue to use TBEST 3.2 if you do not plan to upgrade to the latest ArcGIS software.

TBEST 4.0 sports an all-new look as it has been upgraded to the Microsoft.NET framework. TBEST windows are configured as auto-hide panels. This allows the user greater flexibility in moving, hiding, and pinning the various components in TBEST. TBEST 4.0 is also easier to install as it no longer requires a user to have Administrative privileges on their computer.

TBEST 4.0 has a host of new features as well. The Scenario Summary and Comparison tool is an application that allows a user to summarize all TBEST variables at the route or route collection level. This tool will be greatly useful for transit planners to evaluate service scenarios and it also provides tables and charts for any of the data in TBEST (ridership, socio-economic data, employment, network, and performance measures).

The TBEST GFTS Import tool enables a user the ability to import routes using GFTS text files without the need for network coding. This feature has been one of the most requested over the past few years and will enable agencies to save time and labor in updating their base networks so they can spend it in using the model for service planning and analysis. This tool is available as a separate install and is supplied upon request.

TBEST 4.0 also includes other features such as the ability to code amenities, export socio-economic growth to a GIS map, view equation logs for quality control, and an update to 2010 employment data.

In addition, the TBEST User’s Guide has been updated to reflect the upgrades to the software. To view the latest version, please click here.