STATUS OF TRANSIT IN OHIO

An overview is presented of public transportation in Ohio, an inventory is made of transit systems in Ohio, and statistics are included which support and summarize the above data. The overview examines the changing role of public public transportation, discusses energy issues, expresses concern for elderly and handicapped citizens, are reviews rural public transit, pupil transportation, public transportation planning, federal programs, transit authorities, and revenue sources. The inventory of transit systems describes each system and includes a 1973 transit profile. Twelve districts are reviewed, and the details are outlined of intercity bus service, limousine service, pupil transportation, intercity rail passenger transportation, water related transportation, and discontinued operations. Statistical figures and tables are presented which show present and past trends in the transit industry and identify the extent of government involvement in urban public transportation.

• Corporate Authors:

  Ohio Department of Transportation

  25 South Front Street
  Columbus, OH  United States  43215
• Authors:
  • Rhodes, J A
  • Jackson, R D
• Publication Date: 1975-1

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: 123 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aged; Energy; Federal government; Intercity transportation; Inventory; Persons with disabilities; Public transit; Railroad transportation; Rural areas; School children; Statistics; Transportation operations; Urban transportation; Water transportation
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Old TRIS Terms: Transportation administration
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Energy; Freight Transportation; Highways; Marine Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Railroads; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00139838
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Oct 6 1981 12:00AM