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Transit Scheduling & Runcutting

April 20 - May 7

Transit Scheduling & Runcutting — Virtual Program

CUTA’s Transit Scheduling and Runcutting Program is a virtual training program with live instruction for professionals who work in scheduling and runcutting—whether you’re new to the role or looking to refresh your skills. The program familiarizes learners with scheduling terminology and process, building effective schedules, blocking trips, cutting runs, and creating rosters.

The program is organized into six modules. Modules 1–3 establish core fundamentals. Modules 4–6 build on those fundamentals with applied topics like scheduling adjustments, runcutting, and rostering. Expect live instruction from seasoned professionals, group discussions, hands-on coursework, and office hours with instructors.

Members: CUTA members can register at a discounted rate. Contact us for your member promo code if you don’t have one.

 

Program Schedule

 

  • Tue, Apr 21 • 1:00–3:30 p.m.
    Module 1: The Scheduling Process
    • 1.1 — Scheduling in Context
    • 1.2 — Service Planning Guidelines
  • Wed, Apr 22 • 1:00–4:00 p.m.
    Module 2: Your First Schedule
    • 2.1 — Structure of a Schedule
    • 2.2 — Reliability through Scheduling
  • Thu, Apr 23 • 1:00–4:00 p.m.
    Module 2 (cont): Your First Schedule
    • 2.3 — Constructing a Schedule
  • Tue, Apr 28 • 1:00–4:00 p.m.
    Module 3: Blocking
    • 3.1 — Simple Blocking Process
    • 3.2 — Blocking Considerations
  • Wed, Apr 29 • 1:00–4:00 p.m.
    Module 4: Scheduling Adjustments
    • 4.1 — Additional Considerations
    • 4.2 — Adapting Your Schedules
  • Thu, Apr 30 • 1:00–2:30 p.m.
    Module 5: Runcutting Fundamentals
    • 5.1 — Runcutting Basics
  • Tue, May 5 • 1:00–2:30 p.m.
    Module 5 (cont): Runcutting Fundamentals
    • 5.2 — Runcutting Practice
  • Wed, May 6 • 1:00–4:00 p.m.
    Module 6: Schedule Implementation
    • 6.1 — Rostering Fundamentals
  • Thu, May 7 • 1:00–4:00 p.m.
    Module 6 (cont): Schedule Implementation
    • 6.2 — Communicating Schedules & Wrap-up

Nine virtual sessions over three weeks. Each session is ~2.5–3 hours.

 

Registration

CUTA members receive discounted pricing. Contact us for your member promo code before registering.

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Course Modules

 

  • Module 1
    The scheduling process
    • Scheduling’s role, reliability, cost efficiency, customer understanding
  • Module 2
    Your first schedule
    • Routes & patterns, time points & stops, run time, timetable build
  • Module 3
    Blocking
    • Block fundamentals, importance, key considerations
  • Module 4
    Scheduling adjustments
    • Headway/runtime smoothing, directional demand, transfers, deadhead
  • Module 5
    Runcutting fundamentals
    • Operator assignments, setup, link to blocking
  • Module 6
    Schedule implementation
    • Rostering fundamentals, communicating schedules, guided roster activity

 

Learning Objectives

  • Understand how effective scheduling and runcutting influence system success
  • Engage confidently in discussions with thorough scheduling knowledge
  • Develop core concepts to enable further learning
  • Conduct simple scheduling and runcutting tasks
  • Learn from—and network with—peers

Details

Venue

  • Online

Organizer

  • CUTA