Legal Considerations for Transit Planning and Managing Large-Scale Events

Large events can significantly impact cities for days or even weeks, requiring careful planning by transit providers. Key metrics such as service reliability, headways, and staffing levels must be evaluated. Additionally, considerations must include the integration of paratransit, ride-sharing, charter services, and microtransit to meet diverse transportation needs. Addressing the risk of human trafficking is also a critical priority in event planning. Over the next decade, major global events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 2028 Summer Olympic Games, two Rugby World Cups, and new Formula One races will place considerable demands on urban transit systems. Effective transit strategies will be essential for moving millions of spectators and athletes efficiently while minimizing disruptions to local communities. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this research is to examine and summarize the legal frameworks that influence decision-making for transit systems supporting large-scale sports events. This includes addressing human trafficking prevention and ensuring the efficient use of paratransit, ride-sharing, charter services, and microtransit. Specifically, the research will analyze the legal implications of implementing multimodal transportation solutions to meet the demands of these events effectively.

• Record URL:
  • http://apps.trb.org/cmsfeed/TRBNetProjectDisplay.asp?ProjectID=5815

Language

• English

Project

• Funding: $100,000.00
• Contract Numbers:

  J-05/Topic 23-01

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Transit Cooperative Research Program

  Transportation Research Board
  500 Fifth Street, NW
  Washington, DC    20001

  Federal Transit Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Project Managers:

  Chisholm-Smith, Gwen

• Start Date: 20250108
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Decision making; Human trafficking; Legal factors; Paratransit services; Public transit; Ridesourcing; Special events; Sports; Transportation planning
• Subject Areas: Law; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01942011
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Transportation Research Board
• Contract Numbers: J-05/Topic 23-01
• Files: TRB, RIP
• Created Date: Jan 8 2025 3:54PM