Improving Transit Coordination in Texas (1974-1)

This study was undertaken to examine strategies that have been used or considered to improve coordination between transit providers on a national basis and identify possible strategies that may be implemented by transit providers in Texas. This report reviews federal initiatives supporting transit coordination and provides national examples of state and local coordination efforts. Issues that may limit or restrict coordination are also included along with suggestions to address these concerns. Several potential coordination strategies and implementation approaches are identified from the literature review. Finally, the report contains guidelines for analyzing various coordination strategies and implementation approaches and establishing a performance monitoring program to evaluate implemented strategies.