DIAL-A-RIDE AND BUS TRANSIT SERVICES: A MODE-CHOICE ANALYSIS

Because of the anticipated reduction in federal assistance funds, mass transit carriers in some localities are considering replacing or supplementing mass transit services with less costly paratransit services. In planning the addition of paratransit services, transit planners should be aware of those factors that affect an individual's choice of mass transit or paratransit services. A logit analysis of the factors that affect individuals' choice of bus transit or dial-a-ride paratransit services is presented. It is concluded that passenger perception of the reliability of dial-a-ride and bus transit and the accessibility of bus transit are primary factors that affect this decision.

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• Authors:
  • Wilds, Marcia C
  • Talley, Wayne K
• Publication Date: 1984

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 63-66
• Monograph Title: Economic analysis of transportation investments and economic development
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 984
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bus transportation; Logits; Mode choice; Paratransit services; Public transit; Transportation planning
• Old TRIS Terms: Modal selection
• Subject Areas: Economics; Highways; Motor Carriers; Public Transportation; Society; I10: Economics and Administration;

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• Accession Number: 00399873
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309037689
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Aug 25 2004 2:47AM