KINGSTON CONNECTIONS: TRANSPORTATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND COMMUTERS

The purpose of this study is to identify alternatives to single-occupant automobile travel for University of Rhode Island commuters. A series of three survey questionnaires was sent to University employees and students to assist in analyzing bus service and parking alternatives. In addition, on-board bus ridership surveys were conducted; pilot carpool matching programs were undertaken; and interviews were held with University and transportation officials. As a result, recommendations were developed for improving alternative commuting modes: public transit bus, local paratransit (van and minibus), privately operated bus, rail, carpool, bicycle, and walking. The recommendations, with background analysis, are presented for each agency or entity that would be responsible for carrying them out. Among the major recommendations are restructuring of several bus routes in southern Rhode Island and development of comprehensive new carpool, bicycle, and parking programs at the University's main campus in Kingston.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Project FRC-JF-01-17 and 19.
• Corporate Authors:

  Rhode Island Statewide Planning Program

  265 Melrose Street
  Providence, RI  United States  02907
• Publication Date: 1982-3

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: 138 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bus routes; Carpools; Paratransit services; Parking; Questionnaires; Ridesharing; Surveys; Universities and colleges
• Geographic Terms: Rhode Island
• Subject Areas: Education and Training; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00371941
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: Tech Paper No. 99
• Contract Numbers: 81-1
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 29 1983 12:00AM