Examining Long-Distance Express Bus as an Extension of and Feeder to Passenger Rail System

Project Description

To ease congestion along major intercity travel corridors, this project explored using an express intercity bus service as an alternative to and an extension of passenger rail service. Intercity curbside bus services have seen significant ridership growth during the last five years. Traditional intercity providers have streamlined their own routes while expanding online marketing and ticket sales, seeking to share terminal/station space, and investing in onboard amenities that attract travelers. The trend toward express routes in intercity transit is likely to produce more frequent and on-time service between major cities, and to increase the number of people choosing to ride transit for intercity trips. The trade-off will be an increased need for intermodal and park-and-ride facilities at intercity transit stops, as well as for local transit to provide connecting service to the intercity system. Research at the federal level is needed to determine what funding formulas, legislation, guidance, and assistance would be necessary to make interconnectivity in transit work across all modes and jurisdictions.

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