Transport update is a way for commuters to stay informed about public transportation system disruptions or delays, which can be caused by traffic congestion and mechanical issues. Governments typically share these updates through official websites and mobile applications, which offer comprehensive information and user-friendly interfaces, as well as immediate notifications. By keeping people up to date about transportation system issues, these tools can help reduce traffic congestion and encourage sustainable commuting options.
Using New York’s traffic pricing scheme, data shows that traffic has decreased by up to 11% within the CBD since the scheme’s introduction in 2025, with express bus service delays at bridge and tunnel crossings dropping by up to 23%. Transit ridership has also increased, with subway and bus riderhip up by 9% and 8% respectively.
When performing an SAP transport update, you need to provide the Software Update Manager (SUM) with a transport buffer file based on the import queue of the system that you want to upgrade. You can specify in phase BIND_PATCH whether SUM should create transport profile versions at import time. This option prolongs the duration of the update procedure and requires additional resources in the SUM system. Some communities are able to self-fund their long-range transportation plan update process, which can help to speed up the timeline and allow for more flexibility in addressing challenges.
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