URBAN CORRIDOR DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM. MANHATTAN CBD - NORTH JERSEY CORRIDOR CBD BUS ROUTE

The project concentrated on the implementation, demonstration, and evaluation efforts necessary to modify two existing CBD bus transit routes. This project linked the Port Authority Bus Terminal, the major transfer facility for commuter bus travel from New Jersey to midtown Manhattan, with destinations poorly served by the CBD transit system by diverting buses from portions of the existing routes with low patronage levels. This problem was previously identified by a planning study also performed for the Urban Corridor Demonstration Program. After 20 months of operation, the more successful reroute has 2100 peak-period passengers boarding at the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Passengers surveys revealed between one-quarter and one-third were new transit riders. Nearly three-quarters of all passengers felt their trips were faster or more enjoyable than their previous modes. Both reroutes are not permanent components of New York City's transit system. The project demonstrated that minor modifications to existing transit routes can produce significant patronage increases.

  • Corporate Authors:

    New York City Transit Authority

    370 Jay Street
    Brooklyn, NY  United States  11201
  • Authors:
    • Ruby, D D
  • Publication Date: 1974-11

Media Info

  • Pagination: 24 p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00084986
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: Federal Highway Administration
  • Report/Paper Numbers: TS-7970 Final Rpt.
  • Contract Numbers: DOT-FH-11-7778
  • Files: TRIS, USDOT
  • Created Date: May 1 1982 12:00AM