Room: International AB
Sponsor(s)
Session Description
We will explore this topic with three presentations:
GRT- How GRTs APC and fare card system enable their level of analysis, how analytics influence decision making, powerful data tools to save time and improve consistency, and next steps for GRT
DRT- Come along Durham Region Transit’s journey of establishing and growing a strong Data and Analytics team. We’ll look at the What, Why and How of Data Analytics, pacing yourself, and adapting as you go.
CUTRIC- ACES CloudTransit™ Data Trust (ACES): This presentation will introduce ACES as a national resource for daily information on zero emission transit performance for transit agencies across the country, including participating transit agencies, expanded key performance indicators and functionalities, and early reporting.
Speaker(s) / Presenter(s)
Lucas Braun – Grand River Transit
With a strong background in engineering and data analysis, Karen has built a well-rounded career spanning multiple industries. Beginning her career with Durham Transit as a Data Analyst in 2022, Karen has contributed to data-driven decision-making and operational strategies in public transportation. She is currently serving as the Acting Program Manager for the Data Analytics Team.
Ryan Welfle – Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium
Ryan Welfle, the Intellectual Property (IP) Development Lead at CUTRIC, works to design, advance and automate CUTRIC’s IP toolsets, execution, and documentation to enable a wider delivery of efficient fleet electrification planning services to client transit and public / private agencies. Mr. Welfle also engages directly with stakeholders through annual outreach and feasibility and implementation studies regarding data collection, data assessment, simulation modelling results and methodology / technical considerations.
Prior to CUTRIC, Ryan Welfle worked as a GIS Technician designing fibre optic circuits. He also volunteered as a coordinator for various community garden and seed-saving initiatives. He received his Bachelor in Environmental Studies, as well as a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing from York University.
Moderator(s)
Brendon Hemily – Transit Analytics Lab