Smart Software Solutions for Modern Public Transportation
The role of public transportation as part of a modern mobility mix is transforming. It is no longer just a means of getting around but an integral component in the sustainable design of urban living spaces. Digitalization is crucial in making public transportation more efficient, user-friendly, and resource-conserving.
DILAX's innovative software solutions support transit agencies in optimizing their operations and providing their customers with top-notch service. DILAX Citisense®, DILAX Samplics, and DILAX Mercury are valuable tools in the collection, analysis, and management of mobility data, contributing to smarter and more effective public transportation.
DILAX Citisense®: Intelligent Analytics Software for Public Transport
DILAX Citisense® is an advanced analytics software specifically designed for transit operators to turn passenger counting data into actionable insights. As a powerful analytical tool in the field of mobility management, DILAX Citisense® generates comprehensive reports on vehicle, line, and stop levels, mapping passenger flows and providing the foundation for demand-oriented and dynamic traffic planning.
Flexible and Customizable Solution
The software has a modular structure and can be customized to the specific needs of its users. DILAX Citisense® integrates quickly and flexibly into existing infrastructure and delivers valuable results within a short time. This makes it an indispensable tool for transit companies that need to make data-based operational and strategic decisions.
Integration and Data Processing
DILAX Citisense® combines collected data from automatic passenger counting systems with other data sources. It enables transit agencies to identify bottlenecks and capacity overloads and consider them in fleet planning. The real-time feature allows for up-to-date insights, enabling a quick turnaround time in case of disruptions or failures.
Powerful Reports and Visualizations
The software provides comprehensive reports on the occupancy of lines, stops, and the entire network. Using a customer-side Power BI license*, it provides interactive visualizations and business analysis functions. The user interface presents real-time information, and statistics in an easily digestible format for further processing and analysis.
*A business intelligence tool by Microsoft
Examples of DILAX Citisense® Reports
Line and stop report: Load, capacity, boarding and alighting passengers per line within a defined time range
- Visualization of occupancy
- Provision of accurate figures for NTD reporting and other reporting duties
- Supports traffic management as well as fleet management and development
Punctuality Report by Vehicle and Day Type
- Enables more efficient deployment planning
- Overview of performance
Real-Time Occupancy:
- Visualization of occupancy and punctuality per vehicle in real-time
- Supports traffic management
DILAX Citisense® is compatible with various data types and interfaces, allowing seamless integration into existing systems. The software supports data import and export for a range of sources and offers interfaces to other systems and reporting tools.
DILAX Citisense® works according to a clear principle:
- Collect data
- Process information
- Generate new knowledge
- Make better decisions
This principle helps transit agencies, authorities, and transport planners better understand passenger behavior, thereby making the right operational and strategic decisions. With DILAX Citisense®, DILAX offers a powerful and flexible solution for analyzing and evaluating passenger data in public transportation. The software enables transit companies to gain detailed insights into passenger flows, identify needs, and make informed decisions. In addition to the operational benefits, this also enhances customer satisfaction.
DILAX Samplics: Efficient Sample Trip Planning for Public Transport
The DILAX Samplics software application is specifically designed for sample trip planning in public transport. If only part of the vehicle fleet is equipped with an automatic passenger counting system (APC), DILAX Samplics calculates the sample size that is required to project passenger numbers across the entire network.
Optimal Sample Planning for Reliable Projections
DILAX Samplics precisely calculates how often and on which routes vehicles with APC equipment must be deployed to collect the optimal sample. The application then creates a sample trip plan, including recommendations for disposition and considering the different depot locations. After completing the sample trips, the application compares the planned trips with the actual ones to ensure that the required sample size was achieved.
The sample provides a statistically robust basis for projecting passenger numbers across the entire public transportation network. The technology-based counting ensures highly accurate data collection, which is essential for demand-oriented traffic planning. Currently, this solution is mainly intended for bus companies.
Efficient Data Processing and Compatibility
DILAX Samplics imports various data types, including schedules, vehicle lists, and depot locations. The tool allows for easy data import, an individual selection of time types for sampling, and the calculation of the exact number of sample trips per vehicle, line, and time of day.
The sample trip planning tool matches actual counting data with the required sample size, tracks the progress of sampled trips, and checks if sufficient data has been collected to achieve the required sample rate. If there are failures or missing trips, DILAX Samplics identifies alternatives for vehicle deployment.
Advantages of DILAX Samplics
- Easy Sample Trip Planning: The software reads schedule, vehicle, depot, and route data, calculates the sample size, and provides disposition recommendations.
- Accurate Planning: Projection allows insights into passenger behavior across the network and supports demand-oriented traffic planning.
- User-Friendliness: With an intuitive user interface, the team can start immediately.
- Compatibility: DILAX Samplics is compatible with DILAX Citisense® and other common analytics software solutions.
DILAX Samplics is the ideal solution for transit companies that do not have full APC equipment and need precise and efficient sample trip planning as a solid foundation for traffic planning. With DILAX Samplics, transport planners are well-equipped to meet the challenges of partial APC equipment while keeping track of their entire public transportation network.
DILAX Mercury: DILAX Mercury: Real-Time Device Management for the Entire APC Fleet
DILAX Mercury is an innovative software tool specifically designed for real-time device management of automatic passenger counting systems. This solution monitors DILAX hardware, checks data quality, and ensures that all APC devices count accurately and send collected data to the correct destination on time.
Central Management and Maintenance
With DILAX Mercury, transit operators can centrally manage their APC equipment without needing to bring the vehicles into the depot. The software allows for the detection of sensor malfunctions, checking functionality, and assuring data transmission in real-time. Failures or deviations are detected in time and can be resolved remotely and in a cost-effective manner.
Firmware Updates and Configuration
A standout feature of DILAX Mercury is the ability to remotely deploy firmware updates. This is especially useful when new object classes need to be added for counting. Instead of updating firmware on each sensor on-site, this can be conveniently done through the central system, saving both time and staff resources.
Modules of DILAX Mercury
- Fleet Diagnostics: Detection of data transmissions and malfunctions in vehicles or APC devices.
- Fleet Maintenance: Overview of the status, configuration, and firmware of all installed APC devices.
- Remote Device Configuration: Convenient remote configuration for the entire hardware or individual devices.
DILAX Mercury is flexible and runs on any PC as long as Java is installed. It can be used independently of the operating system and offers flexible hosting – either self-hosted or provided by DILAX. Remote access allows for continuous monitoring and management, provided that the vehicles have a WiFi or VPN connection. The software keeps track of all installed APC devices in the fleet, including their configuration, firmware, and error logs. The diagnostic function is available for all DILAX devices, while remote maintenance is specifically available for the new hardware generation (DILAX SLS-1000, PCU-200).
Advantages of DILAX Mercury
- Highest Data Quality as Standard: Continuous monitoring and quality assurance of collected data.
- Central Overview: Always have an overview of all APC devices in the fleet.
- Remote Maintenance and Configuration: Efficiently perform maintenance tasks and updates without physical presence.
- Platform Independence: Operates on any PC with Java, regardless of the operating system.
- Flexible Hosting: Choice between self-hosting or hosting by DILAX.
DILAX Mercury provides transit companies with the right tool for monitoring and managing their APC systems. With centralized control and the ability to perform firmware updates and configurations remotely, it minimizes downtime, and increases efficiency. The high flexibility and comprehensive diagnostic and maintenance functions make DILAX Mercury an indispensable solution for modern and efficient device management in public transportation.
Conclusion: Pioneering Software Solutions for Efficient Public Transport
The digitalization and networking of public transportation are key to sustainable, efficient, and future-ready mobility. With DILAX's innovative software solutions – DILAX Citisense®, DILAX Samplics, and DILAX Mercury – transit agencies receive powerful tools that go far beyond mere passenger counting. These applications enable precise data collection, comprehensive analysis, and efficient management of the entire vehicle fleet.
DILAX Citisense® offers in-depth insights into passenger flows and supports data-driven decision-making and investment decisions as a flexible business intelligence tool. DILAX Samplics optimizes sample trip planning and ensures reliable projections of passenger numbers even if only part of the fleet is equipped with an APC system. With DILAX Mercury, transit companies always have an overview of their APC device status and can efficiently perform maintenance and firmware updates remotely.
These software solutions not only help improve current operations but also lay the groundwork for future-oriented traffic planning. Transit companies can continuously enhance their service, increase customer satisfaction, and contribute significantly to more environmentally friendly mobility.