The document discusses closed stations, which are restricted access transit stations that allow for pre-payment of fares and separation of passengers, as a way to integrate fares and schedules between transit systems. Closed stations provide benefits like minimal need for fare enforcement, reduced leakage of funds, and easier transfers between lines. They can also help optimize transit schedules and reduce transfer times between lines by allowing buses to be held for connecting transit vehicles. Examples of closed stations are provided from cities like Curitiba, Brazil and Guayaquil, Ecuador.

1. Closed Stations for Fare and Schedule Integration
Ashwin Prabhu
EMBARQ India
Bangalore - Feb 16, 2012
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2. Structure
Closed Stations: What Are They?
Benefits for Fare Integration
Benefits for Schedule Integration
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3. Closed Stations
Features:
Restricted Access
Pre-payment
Quarantined Passengers
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6. Curitiba, Brazil
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7. Terminal
Bandeiras,
Sao Paulo
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9. Benefits for Fare Integration
Minimal need for enforcement/validation
Minimal Leakage
Easy / lower fares for transfers
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10. Benefits for Schedule Integration
Optimal Placement of Services
Ability to hold buses
Reduced Transfer Time
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15. Guayaquil, Ecuador
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16. Guayaquil, Ecuador
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17. Thank you!
CATERPILLAR FOUNDATION
BLOOMBERG PHILANTHROPIES
British High Commission
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