Incorporating Mobility on Demand Into Public Transit in Suburban Areas: A Comparative Evaluation of Cost-Effectiveness
The main objective of this study is to understand the relative cost-effectiveness of using different types of mobility on-demand (MOD) services to supplement transit by filling first/last mile gaps compared to conventional alternatives, especially expanding fixed-route services and supporting driving alone with park-and-ride facilities. To do so, this study further develops a cost-effectiveness evaluation approach from a societal perspective and then applies it to selected geographic contexts. In addition, this study aims to inform transit agencies’ decision-making on establishing partnerships with MOD providers to serve first/last mile trips. Moreover, the research will investigate the conditions under which the socially more cost-effective alternatives are consistent with the individual preferences of users from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. To achieve these objectives, this research will address the following questions: (1) From a societal perspective, what factors determine the comparative cost-effectiveness of alternative modes for first/last mile travel? Does lower travel demand density, for example, increase the likelihood for MOD to be more cost-effective? How do socioeconomic factors associated with the riders affect the possibility for fixed-route buses to be a more cost-effective alternative? (2) Under what conditions and arrangements are transit agencies-private service providers partnerships most cost-effective? (3) From the user’s perspective, what factors differentiate the comparative cost-effectiveness among alternative modes for first/last mile trips? What are the equity implications of each alternative mode?
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Completed
- Funding: $191786
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Contract Numbers:
69A3551747116
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Sponsor Organizations:
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
University Transportation Centers Program
Department of Transportation
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Managing Organizations:
Center for Teaching Old Models New Tricks (TOMNET)
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ United States 85287 -
Project Managers:
Pendyala, Ram
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Performing Organizations:
University of Washington, Seattle
1107 NE 45th Street, Suite 535
Seattle, WA United States 98105 -
Principal Investigators:
Shen, Qing
- Start Date: 20220801
- Expected Completion Date: 20230731
- Actual Completion Date: 0
- USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers Program
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Analysis; Cost effectiveness; Demand responsive transportation; Equity; Fixed routes; Mobility; Socioeconomic factors; Travel costs
- Subject Areas: Passenger Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Society;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01868142
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Center for Teaching Old Models New Tricks (TOMNET)
- Contract Numbers: 69A3551747116
- Files: UTC, RIP
- Created Date: Dec 21 2022 11:24AM