METHODOLOGY FOR ESTIMATING IMPACT OF TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE ON BUSINESS LOCATION IN RURAL NORTHWEST COMMUNITIES: A CASE STUDY OF THE PULLMAN TRANSIT SYSTEM

The mobility needs of rural residents have come to the forefront of public attention. Smaller cities have special needs and problems in improving rural transportation. This study evaluates, using a case study of the bus/demand reponsive system of Pullman, Washington, various performance measures of such systems. Operational efficiencies and effectiveness are examined and the total system design is analyzed. Suggestions for implementing optimum transit systems in other rural areas are offered. This final report is essentially a manual for other communities to use in implementing their systems.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Color illustrations reproduced in black and white. See also PB93-105773. Prepared in cooperation with Washington State Univ., Pullman, Dept. of Agricultural Economics. Sponsored by Department of Transportation, Washington, DC, Office of the Secretary.
• Corporate Authors:

  TransNow, Transportation Northwest

  University of Washington, Department of Civil Engineering
  129 More Hall, Box 352700
  Seattle, WA  United States  98195-2700
• Authors:
  • McCracken, C
  • Casavant, K L
  • Branch, D
• Publication Date: 1994-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 79 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Demand responsive transportation; Measures of effectiveness; Mobility; Performance evaluations; Rural areas
• Uncontrolled Terms: Effectiveness
• Subject Areas: Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Society; I21: Planning of Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00714531
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: TNW-94-02
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 2 1995 12:00AM