Public transport is crucial for sustainability and accessibility in cities. This blog explores methods to enhance energy efficiency in public transport systems. Sustainable Fuel Alternatives Instead of traditional fossil fuels, using sustainable alternatives like electric and hybrid buses can reduce the environmental impact of public transport vehicles while also lowering operational costs. Efficient Route Planning Route analysis and trip optimization prevent empty runs and identify the most efficient routes, reducing fuel consumption. Smart route planning software creates dynamic routes based on traffic conditions, saving energy. Vehicle Maintenance and Management Regular maintenance ensures more efficient operation of public transport vehicles. Allocating drivers and vehicles optimally maximizes energy efficiency. Technological Innovations Real-time data updates and mobility analytics make public transport systems smarter and more efficient. These technologies manage passenger density and prevent unnecessary trips, optimizing energy consumption. Green Technology Integration Cloud-based solutions and data-driven transport solutions lighten the system load and reduce energy consumption. Standards like GTFS data format support enhance compatibility across different systems, making operations more efficient. Increasing energy efficiency in public transport systems is vital for both environmental and economic sustainability. These methods are foundational for creating a greener and more effective public transport network.

Hello After a small break, Cermonews 6th issue is with you with its renewed format. While creating this newsletter, we wanted to create a series where we can talk and share information on many topics such as sustainable mobility, smart transportation, especially public transportation. After creating it, we said, let's make it thematic and let's deal with the newsletter on a sub-topic every month. Today we come to you with the first of this! Under the title of “Data in public transportation” Why is data valuable? Which data is used and why? An example of optimization with public transport data from Italy We will share with you the latest news from Cermoni, our public transportation decision support system that gives this newsletter its name. So, is it over? No! Last but not least, don't leave without checking out the “In the Kitchen” section, where every month we will introduce you to a teammate behind Cermoni Enjoy your reading! Why is data valuable? Today, in every aspect of our lives, from the simplest decisions to the most complex problems, we reach conclusions by utilizing data. Today, data, which is critical for making strategic decisions and making operations efficient, can optimize the performance of businesses and enable them to produce innovative solutions when analyzed correctly. The Importance of Data in Public Transportation When we examine the graph above, we see a steady increase in the number of public transportation users starting from 2023. This increase is projected to reach 4.49 billion users in 2027. The data used in public transportation, especially the service mass, plays a critical role in the planning and management of these systems. The Power of Data in Public Transportation : Data-Based Decision Making and Strategy Development Data analytics helps to make strategic decisions in critical areas such as capacity planning, resource allocation, investment decisions, service quality improvements and public transport resilience. In this way, passenger satisfaction and service efficiency can be increased while optimizing costs. Everything from timetables to vehicle locations, from ridership figures to route maps, keeps these systems running smoothly and efficiently. Financial data ensures sustainability, while passenger experience data ensures a user-friendly service. Safety, environmental and regulatory data ensure that the system is safe, green and compliant. Demand data is the most important input for the efficient and effective operation of the public transportation system. Technologies such as smart cards, AVL (Audio-Video-Light) automation systems, turnstile and boarding counts, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth monitoring, image sensors and passenger surveys are used to understand and manage this demand. When interpreted correctly, data enables effective management at strategic, tactical and operational levels. Long-term plans are made at the strategic level, daily operations are improved at the tactical level and instant decisions are made at the operational level. Real-time data is critical for rapid response. How Modena, Italy adapted its public transport planning to the data-driven 30 km/h speed limit regulation? What was the need? Vignola is a small city in the Modena Region of Italy, with a high level of interaction with the surrounding areas. With the recently introduced 30 km/h speed limit, public transportation needs to be planned accordingly. The need for a more cost-effective and efficient public transportation planning that is both in line with the legal regulations and meets the demand has emerged. What was intended? For the company, which wanted to use the number of vehicles and drivers at the optimum level for the currently proposed timetable, the goal was to improve the public transportation service with fewer vehicles and lower costs, without compromising service quality, in compliance with new legal regulations and reducing environmental impacts. Conclusion: Better public transportation planning with fewer vehicles and drivers Compared to the current timetable, the number of vehicles has been reduced from 26 to 24. A similar improvement was achieved in the number of drivers, with 28 drivers instead of 31, making the same timetable sustainable. This planning process not only reduced the number of vehicles, but also the total mileage and carbon emissions. News from Us We were with you at ITS Summit and Busworld Türkiye! First of all, at the International Intelligent Transportation Systems Summit held in Ankara on May 2-4, we shared with our visitors how we can implement sustainable, smart mobility in our cities with data-driven technologies through our live systems. Then we were together at Busworld Türkiye on May 29-31, where we presented a live demo of Cermoni, the public transportation decision support system, and shared innovations in the world of public transportation with our visitors. We also came together with online events Çevrimiçi etkinliklerde de bir araya gelmeye devam ettik. In the “ITS and Infrastructure for Public Transport” online course of UITP Academy and Shenzhen Bus Group, our teammates Şevval Çavuşoğlu and Tuğçe Işık shared their knowledge and experience in the field of intelligent transportation systems in public transportation as trainers. We launched a new series of “Cermotalks” on mobility and sustainability! In the first part, we discussed traffic safety, and in the second part, we discussed how we benefit from our public transportation practices in Antalya and the solutions we offer. Cermoni is with you with its new site! We have revamped our Cermoni website with new features to offer you a more user-friendly experience! Behind the Scenes In each issue, we would like to bring you together with one of our team members and introduce you to the experts behind Cermoni, the decision support system for public transportation. In this issue, we are together with Şevval Çavuşoğlu, our Cermoni product manager. Şevval is a graduate urban planner and also Cermoni's product manager. We asked Şevval about her thoughts on Cermoni: “I am part of Cermoni's potential to make an impact in public transportation management! I believe we are enabling cities to achieve more sustainable and efficient transportation systems with data-driven solutions. Thanks to Cermoni's advanced analysis and optimization capabilities, cities can make more informed decisions, both economically and environmentally. In the process, we are constantly working to improve the performance of public transportation networks, increase passenger satisfaction and maximize operational efficiency. Also, the most important thing I have learned from Cermoni users is that even a perfect plan can break down at the first bus stop :) Therefore, it is of great importance to create dynamic and flexible solutions.” Shall we decide the topic of the next issue together? We have come to the end of another Cermonews. Thanks for reading :) I am waiting for your e-mails if you have anything to add and comments on this subject. Every message and idea you say we should also touch on this subject is very valuable for us. Shall we determine the topic of the next issue together? Should it be electric vehicles, public transportation and climate change or being a passenger in public transportation? Just click on the questionnaire. See you in the next issue!

Last month, we had the pleasure of attending the Busworld Turkey 2024 exhibition held at the Istanbul Expo Center. It was a fantastic experience to be a part of this event and to meet you all at our stand, located in Hall 3, G11. At the exhibition, we showcased our Public Transportation Decision Support System, Cermoni, with live demos. Visitors had the opportunity to experience firsthand how Cermoni can revolutionize public transportation management. We shared detailed information about the benefits and innovations that our system offers. Busworld Turkey 2024 provided an excellent platform to discover the latest innovations and technologies in the bus industry. We had the chance to connect with leading companies and professionals in the sector, exchange knowledge, and explore collaboration opportunities. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who visited our stand, showed interest in our products, and engaged with us. We look forward to meeting you again at future events!

Hello! Cermonews is here with its new issue. In this issue: We talk about our visit to Dubai, UITP training and hear about Cermoni from its user in Italy. Enjoy reading! We attended the Dubai MENA Transportation Congress with Cermoni! This month, we were at UITP MENA TRANSPORT CONGRESS 2024 in Dubai, one of the most important mobility events in the MENA region . During the event, we discussed with our potential users and partners how Cermoni can make a difference in public transportation planning processes with its demand-based approach and analysis capabilities. We helped them experience Cermoni with live demonstrations. We are accelerating our work in the MENA region with the good feedback and potential we receive . It is also very valuable for us that these powerful and innovative technologies coming from Turkey are accepted all over the world. We will continue to improve public transport with Cermoni in many more countries and cities soon. We would like to thank everyone who visited us at our stand and followed us on social media! 🙏 We Will Discuss "Public Transport for ITS and Infrastructure" at #UITPacademy 🚀 Our teammates Tuğçe and Şevval will take part in an online training titled 'Public Transport for ITS and Infrastructure' organized in partnership with #UITPAcademy and #ShenzhenBus Group between 20-29 May ! 🚍 The integration of public transportation systems with smart transportation systems and the development of solid infrastructure are an indispensable part of urban life. In this training, industry leaders will share their knowledge and experience. Don't forget to register to participate! 🌐 Voice of Costumer: How Does Cermoni Benefit Modena, Italy? Daniele Paolino from Modena Public Transport Authority Planning Unit explained to you what Cermoni has contributed to the city and the importance of the project! Cermoni Considers All Details in Vehicle and Driver Appointments for Electric Vehicles 💡 Cermoni allows detailed vehicle-driver assignment planning for electric vehicles, trams and different transportation modes! In the case of electric vehicles, it comprehensively addresses charging times and station occupancy tracking, on which routes electric vehicles can be used most effectively , the optimum number of electric vehicles and fleet management . Moreover, this applies to both mixed fleets (electric vehicles, solo and articulated buses) and fleets consisting only of electric vehicles! Thank you for reading the new issue of Cermonews . 🙏 Please feel free to contact us for any questions, suggestions or collaboration ideas. See you in the new issue. 👋

Hello! 2024 is here with the first Cermonews issue of the year. As Parabol, we continue our efforts to make the public transportation sector greener, more efficient and more accessible. In this issue: We talk about our visit to Italy, an upcoming event and a surprise new content series. Enjoy your reading! Cermoni optimizes public transport planning in Italy. 🚍 The 3-day study visit of our EIT Urban Mobility - supported Cermoni project in Vignola , Modena and Bologna was successfully completed with our local partners and Antalya Metropolitan Municipality . 👏 We met with our users and shared our experiences in public transport and saw how Cermoni adapts to changes in requirements and demands at various scales in different cities. 🙏 Meet Cermoni at Dubai MENA Transport Congress 🤝 📌 On 28 February - 1 March 2024 , as Parabol, we will be at the UITP MENA Transportation Congress, stand 5D50 , with our sustainable public transportation solution Cermoni. We would be happy to host you to see Cermoni live and discuss our other decision support systems for sustainable mobility. We are waiting! Another Content Series from Parabol: Cermotalks coming soon ✨ At Cermotalks, which will be the sharing point of sustainable mobility, we will talk about mobility , sustainability and public transportation with our leading guests in the sector . If you would like to be a guest or have a guest suggestion, we would always like to hear your ideas. All the details will be with you soon! Electric Vehicle Problems in Vehicle and Driver Scheduling: Cermoni Offers a Solution 💡 While it is necessary to evaluate different criteria when assigning vehicles and drivers for electric buses , unlike traditional buses, this may reveal some complexities. This is where Cermoni's vehicle-driver scheduling module comes into play. Cermoni vehicle-driver scheduling feature, ability to integrate into different modes Thanks to this feature, it quickly provides the most appropriate vehicle-driver assignment for electric vehicles and offers you the most appropriate planning with other vehicles in your fleet. Thank you for reading Cermonews' new series. Please feel free to contact us for any questions, suggestions or collaboration ideas. See you in the new issue. 👋

The European Transport Conference 2020 Aim and Scope: Public transit (PT) is a necessary but very challenging component of sustainable transport, as PT operations are very costly (and often subsidized) and have traditionally been planned according to land use and travel demand forecasts. Smart Card (SC) data holds great potential to reveal insights regarding the performance of PT services; however, it needs efficient analysis and visualization tools and the selection of appropriate metrics to evaluate and portray PT characteristics. This study focuses on portraying the importance of spatiotemporal evaluation of PT demand characteristics as opposed to aggregate values using some selected measures. The numeric results are obtained using SC data from the metropolitan city of Konya, Turkey. The study includes the evaluation of aggregate and hourly disaggregated data for selected ridership metrics of total trips (R), transfer trips (TR), and discounted trips (DR) in a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) environment.

Concurrency and Computation: Practice and Experience Summary: Any life event or action can be seen as a potential source of data to analyze. By analyzing such data, we can gain insights into the facts. The situation is no different in public transport. Researchers working in the fields of transport and traffic have stated that such an analysis would be invaluable in designing urban transport and particularly in adapting to current changes. In this study, a scalable public transport analysis platform named Cermoni is developed using the Apache Beam programming model. It can analyze near-real-time smart card and vehicle location data collected, classified as big data with its high production speed. The performance of the platform was tested on Google Cloud Dataflow service using real-world data gathered from Konya, one of the largest metropolitan cities in Turkey, and the results are discussed in detail.

The "Traffic Exhibition in the 100th Year of our Republic," organized under the auspices of the Association for the Prevention of Traffic Accidents in Turkey, has opened its doors to visitors at Metro Istanbul Şişhane Station, attracting considerable attention. The exhibition provides comprehensive insights into the evolution of Turkey's traffic processes from the past to the present day, including the intelligent transportation systems currently in use. Highlighting the stages that the phenomenon of traffic has undergone in Turkey throughout its history, the exhibition offers essential information to visitors. Initiated by the Association for the Prevention of Traffic Accidents in Turkey, this event aims to raise awareness about traffic and foster a greater understanding within society. We take immense pleasure in supporting this exhibition as a sponsor. Throughout the week, you can visit the exhibition at Şişhane Metro Station and enhance your knowledge about traffic-related issues! 🤝✨

Cermoni continues its active engagement in the field with users and partners, striving to optimize public transportation. These efforts are supported by insights from Daniele Paolino of AGENZIA PER LA MOBILITA ED IL TRASPORTO PUBBLICO LOCALE DI MODENA S.P.A. and Paolo Franceschini, a consultant from Vignola Municipality. Daniele Paolino highlights that Cermoni, especially for Vignola, can assist in optimizing schedules, considering a future scenario where larger areas of the city might become quiet zones with a 30 km/h speed limit. Paolo Franceschini, as a consultant for Vignola Municipality, emphasizes that Cermoni's scenario analysis feature aids in adapting public transport operations to evolving demands, thereby enhancing the passenger experience. The three-day study visit for the Cermoni project, supported by EIT Urban Mobility, concluded successfully with great partners from Antalya Büyükşehir Belediyesi and Vignola. During the visit, all partners had the opportunity to share their experiences in public transportation and the impacts of Cermoni. Various areas such as Antalya Department of Transport, Unions of Public Transport Planning & Authorisation, Transport Monitoring and Operations Centre, Tram operation and maintenance centre, and E-scooter usage area were visited. Experiencing public transport operations and sharing experiences was an important step for everyone involved. We extend our gratitude to Antalya for their kind hospitality and the efforts of all their teams. To the Vignola team, it was significant to see you in Antalya, and we thank you for all your efforts and contributions. The next stop is Modena, Vignola! Stay tuned for further updates.

Last week, we participated in one of the world's largest smart city and mobility events, the Smart City Expo World Congress and Tomorrow.Mobility Congress 2023 in Barcelona. Over the course of three busy days filled with two speeches, one panel, and numerous visits to our Türkiye Mobility Pavilion and EIT Urban Mobility stands, we had the pleasure of hosting visitors. We shared insights on public transportation optimization, Cermoni, and big data-driven mobility management solutions with participants from 140+ countries and 800+ cities. Supported by EIT Urban Mobility, Cermoni, our demand-based public transportation optimization project currently operational in Antalya Büyükşehir Belediyesi and Modena, Italy, was a focal point in the panel discussion. We delved into the advantages that public transportation optimization offers institutions and discussed the future of digital solutions in public transport, engaging with participants involved in the project. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us on our journey to disseminate innovative local solutions worldwide. Your presence and support have been invaluable.

Parabol proudly participated in the Marmara Urban Forum 2023 themed "Solution-Oriented Cities: Resilience and Beyond!" During this event, we had the opportunity to present our solution-oriented initiatives alongside the EIT Urban Mobility RIS Hub team, Europe's largest mobility network. As a team dedicated to producing innovative #mobility solutions for solution-oriented cities, we discussed our ongoing projects and success stories. We highlighted the impact of our demand-driven public transport optimization solution, implemented in Antalya and Italy with support from EIT Urban Mobility. Continuing our commitment to crafting innovative solutions and working collaboratively with our stakeholders, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the valuable support from the EIT Urban Mobility Fark Labs team and Antalya Metropolitan Municipality for their presence at the event. 🙏🏻