Implementation Examples <a href=’#’><img alt=’Map ‘ src=’https://public.tableau.com/static/images/Bi/Bikeshare_0/Map/1_rss.png’ style=’border: none’ /></a> Application Techniques and Principles A recent study of bike-sharing programs offered several recommendations for planning and implementing systems.4 The following is a summary of the recommendations. Issues Bike Sharing Best Practices Type of location: Dense, mixed-use areas with a well-connected street system accessible by bike. […]
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Education
Description Education and encouragement programs can help improve bicycle and pedestrian safety and awareness, improve driver awareness (improving car/bicycle interactions), and increase traffic law compliance. Research suggests that many people would like to bicycle or walk more but are concerned about safety and other issues. Improved education and encouragement can help regular drivers choose to walk and […]
Vanpooling
How Will This Help | Target Market | Implementation Examples | References Introduction Target Market Vanpools work best in areas with little transit service and inadequate parking. Commuters get the benefits of transit without requiring the local transit agency to serve their area. This service is best paired with managed lanes that offer a price […]
Telecommuting
Introduction Target Market Professional and Management Staff Professional and management positions often rely heavily on technology. The same technology offered in the office is also available in homes. This allows employees to stay in direct contact with an office, even when offsite. Computer or phone work can be done from a location other than the […]
Technology-Based Transit Improvements
How Will This Help | Target Market | Implementation Examples | References Introduction Target Market All modes of transit benefit from technological evolution. To decrease congestion, services that operate in peak times and have consistently high ridership are the best candidates for technological improvements. How Will This Help? Improves loading times. Technologies that reduce the […]
Real-Time Ridesharing
Introduction Target Market The number of participants in a ride-sharing program must be high enough to offer users a good chance of finding a match.2 Thus, identifying a good market for a range of trip types is important. Traditional carpooling is efficient for regular commuters, but real-time ride-sharing is also useful for other trips. […]