Synthesis of Information Related to Transit Problems. Topic SA-26. Implementation and Outcomes of Fare-Free Transit Systems
It is said that fare-free transit systems enjoy a number of advantages, including simplicity for riders, reduced dwell times, and substantially lower costs related to currency handling, auditing, and related functions. Presently, there are a small number of examples of fare-free zones in the US and much of the existing literature is dated. Successful fare-free systems in the US are located in Chapel Hill, NC; Clemson, SC; and Amherst, MA. There are others in Western Europe. A number of US cities, such as Seattle, WA; Long Beach, CA; Denver, CO; Orlando and Miami in FL; and Portland, ME have more limited fare-free zones or services; Houston, TX and Dayton, OH are considering implementing them. A synthesis is needed to report how fare-free implementation and operation works for transit agencies. A synthesis could select from these cities and others to report on the state of the practice. It might be used to aid public agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders in deciding how to proceed when fare-free transit is being considered.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $35000.00
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Contract Numbers:
Project J-07, Topic
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Sponsor Organizations:
Federal Transit Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC United States 20590Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Synthesis
Transportation Research Board
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 -
Project Managers:
Vlasak, Donna
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Performing Organizations:
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC United States 20001 - Start Date: 20100701
- Expected Completion Date: 0
- Actual Completion Date: 0
- Source Data: RiP Project 26600
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Dwell time; Free fares; Implementation; Public transit; Ridership; Transit operating agencies
- Subject Areas: Finance; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01461366
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Transportation Research Board
- Contract Numbers: Project J-07, Topic
- Files: TRB, RiP, USDOT
- Created Date: Jan 3 2013 1:44PM