Assigning Runs to Polygons

Add polygons only if you want to restrict the run to specific areas.

Before you begin

Runs must be open.

About this task

For information on restricting the operation of a run to specific areas, times, and days, see Assigning a Para Service Area Route.

Procedure

  1. Search for the run to which to assign to a polygon.
  2. Click the Detail tab.
  3. In the Polygons frame, click Add.
  4. In the Polygon list dialog box, click a polygon type from the Type list.
    All polygons for the selected polygon type are shown in the Polygons list.
  5. Highlight the polygon(s) you want and click OK.
    Use CTRL to select multiple polygons.
    Polygon list dialog box with an ADA1 Type selected and the RT14, RT19, and RT20 polygons highlighted.
    The Polygon list dialog box closes and the selected polygons are shown in the Polygons frame of the Detail tab.
    The RT14, RT19, and RT20 polygons in the Polygons frame.
  6. To assign an advance notice profile to the a selected polygon, do the following:
    The advanced notice profile specifies a period of time from the current time to the live date. This allows transit agencies to expand the service area of the run as the service date approaches. Based on this information, Schedule Server can force runs to stay within a community when first scheduling and then search for solutions for harder to service trips as the schedule fills up.
    1. Click the Profile field beside the appropriate polygon.
    2. Click one or more advanced notice Profiles from the list.
  7. To remove a polygon from the Polygons grid, select the polygon's row and click Remove.
  8. Click the Save button:
    Diskette.