Introduction Implementation Examples Lorem Ipsum Application Techniques and Principles Agencies should keep land uses, customer origins, and destinations in mind when planning express routes. Morning express lines originate in suburban areas from major stations and park-and-ride lots outside of major congestion points on corridors. Central business districts and major employment and commercial centers are ideal […]
Transit Agency
Circulator Bus Transit
Introduction Target Market How Will This Help? Implementation Examples Application Techniques and Principles In addition, a circulator system with strong local support in the planning process, dedicated financial support for operations, and an aggressive marketing campaign is more likely to succeed.2 Circulator Bus Transit Best Practices Type of location: Urban areas with high […]
Bus Rapid Transit
Implementation Examples <a href=’#’><img alt=’Map ‘ src=’https://public.tableau.com/static/images/Bu/BusRapidTransit/Map/1_rss.png’ style=’border: none’ /></a> Issues Project Time Frame Timelines for BRT planning vary based on political willingness, financing, geographical limitations, and other factors. Typically, a focused BRT planning process can be reasonably completed in 12 to 18 months. A typical progression is as follows:9 Bus Rapid Transit […]
Special Event Management
Description Special events (sporting events, concerts, fairs, conventions, etc.) cause high levels of congestion; attendees overload streets, transit and highways near the venue. Unlike spontaneous events, planned special event traffic can be coordinated and problems minimized. Major roads are typically most congested during special events because many unfamiliar drivers consider them the fastest routes. Spreading […]
Rural Transit
Introduction Target Market Long-Haul Suburban/Rural Commuters Traveling through Congested Urban Corridors Long-haul commuters (commuter buses and vanpool/rideshare services) have the most potential for congestion reduction. Such commuter-oriented services best aid congested downtown feeder corridors, often serving riders who would otherwise be driving alone. Commuter Buses Commuter-oriented bus service provides access between outlying areas (suburbs and […]