TRANSIT AND PARATRANSIT DEMAND ESTIMATION TECHNIQUES

In identifying public transportation demand in small cities and rural areas many techniques are available, ranging from simple graphs to computer-based models requiring trained staff and a high level of resources. Ridership groups who do not own or do not drive autos include senior citizens, handicapped, economically transit-dependent, students, and choice riders/commuters; trip purposes must also be considered. Determinants of demand are identified as socioeconomic characteristics, community structure and type of service. Seven methods for estimating demand for fixed-route systems are described, followed by five methods for demand-responsive services. A conservative estimate of how many people will use a new or improved transit service is vital in selling such a program to those who must fund it.

• Corporate Authors:

  ATE Management and Service Company, Incorporated

  617 Vine Street, Suite 800
  Cincinnati, OH  United States  45202
• Authors:
  • Harbour, M S
• Publication Date: 1982

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 60-82
• Serial:
  • TRANSITIONS
  • Publisher: Rutgers University, New Brunswick

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aged; Demand responsive transportation; Fixed routes; Paratransit services; Persons with disabilities; Public transit; Ridership; Rural areas; Small cities; Travel demand
• Subject Areas: Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00369164
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 31 1983 12:00AM