Taxi 2000

Problem

Governments Solution Increase transportation budget. Present transportation subsidy is already large. Ridership is very low (around 1%). In the future we will have many more riders. Doubling public transport service will absorb almost none of that travel demand. Effect on CONGESTION?0!

T2 Solution Non stop trips Non stop trips Operates on demand Operates on demand From any station to any station From any station to any station 0 emissions 0 emissions Low energy use Low energy use 24x7 24x7 Operates in any weather Operates in any weather Very safe Very safe

User Experience There are no schedules; Any time is good There are no schedules; Any time is good There are no fixed routes; Any station will do There are no fixed routes; Any station will do She selects her destination from the screen, and walks to the first available vehicle She selects her destination from the screen, and walks to the first available vehicle She enters, the door closes, and computers merge her safely onto the main track She enters, the door closes, and computers merge her safely onto the main track The whole process is about as fast as getting an elevator The whole process is about as fast as getting an elevator She travels non-stop. No matter how complex the network, the computers will steer her directly to her destination She travels non-stop. No matter how complex the network, the computers will steer her directly to her destination A typical trip in a downtown area takes 4 minutes A typical trip in a downtown area takes 4 minutes

This is How Small vehicles

Switching in Vehicles

This is How Offline stops

This is How New control system (Show Simulation)

Total Cost Comparison (includes operations & depreciation)

Installation Cost

Taxi stations - serves 76% of area Subway - 5 stations - serves 2.2% of area Taxi $1.25 billionSUBWAY - $1.25 billion More Comprehensive

Fast Installation Quick – weeks, not years Quick – weeks, not years Inexpensive Inexpensive Minimum disruption to businesses and traffic Minimum disruption to businesses and traffic

Stations Size can vary Unlike big monorails, stations can be sized to meet the demand at each location, from 2 berths to 15. Size can vary Unlike big monorails, stations can be sized to meet the demand at each location, from 2 berths to 15. Many stations close by Since additional stations don’t slow everyone down, they can be placed as often as you’d like. Many stations close by Since additional stations don’t slow everyone down, they can be placed as often as you’d like. Small Since there will usually be no waiting for vehicles, stations don’t need large waiting areas. Small Since there will usually be no waiting for vehicles, stations don’t need large waiting areas. Architecturally flexible Station location and appearance are easily modified to match local needs. Architecturally flexible Station location and appearance are easily modified to match local needs.

Stations Shown integrated into downtown hotel

Guideway Comparison –Section of New York Subway in Harlem

Guideway Appearance In Cincinnati, guideways would replace existing poles and supports to achieve a cleaner look downtown.

Funding and Upcoming Milestones Prototype complete in late December Prototype complete in late December Control system implemented January 2003 Control system implemented January 2003 Partner network in place Partner network in place

Phase I Prototype

Partners