EFFECTS OF NEW PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS IN TEXAS

This report presents the results of an evaluation of the short-term effects of implementing new public transportation systems in Kerrville, Port Arthur and Midland, Texas. Major emphasis was placed on identifying the personal and travel characteristics of those groups of individuals which use the transit services on a regular basis. In addition, the effects of the new transit systems on energy conservation, traffic congestion and the demand for parking were also identified, as were the effects on retail establishments and other providers of transportation services. Input from community leaders and the general public was also sought on the effects of the new transit systems. Finally, a set of generalized guidelines for use in planning and implementing new public transportation systems in other small Texas cities was developed based on the experiences in Kerrville, Port Arthur and Midland.

• Corporate Authors:

  Texas Transportation Institute

  Texas A&M University System, 1600 E Lamar Boulevard
  Arlington, TX  United States  76011

  Texas State Department of Highways & Public Transp

  11th and Brazos Streets
  Austin, TX  United States  78701

  Urban Mass Transportation Administration

  400 7th Street, SW
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Bullard, D L
  • Conway, P L
  • Christiansen, D L
• Publication Date: 1982-7

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 210 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Competition; Demand responsive transportation; Fixed routes; Level of service; Operating costs; Paratransit services; Public transit; Questionnaires; Ridership; Taxicabs; Transportation disadvantaged persons
• Uncontrolled Terms: Disadvantaged persons
• Geographic Terms: Texas
• Subject Areas: Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00372192
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: UMTA/TX-82/1070-1F Final Rpt., Res Rpt. 1070-1F
• Contract Numbers: Study 2-10-82-1070
• Files: TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Apr 29 1983 12:00AM