Regional Public Transportation Solutions for Intercity Commute Traffic
Author(s):
C.A. Lewis, L.L. Higgins
Publication Date:
October 2007
Abstract:
Increasing numbers of Texans are commuting from outlying communities to jobs in urban areas and suburban areas. The current separation of urban and rural public transportation services means that Texans who travel between jurisdictions - from rural or suburban communities into cities or the reverse - often find public transit a difficult or unviable mode of transportation. As increasing numbers of Texans commute to urban-area jobs from rural or suburban communities, or travel across transit jurisdictions for medical care, this barrier to public transportation use is likely to contribute to a declining ridership share for transit in many significant travel corridors. To truly serve the future transportation market, transit service will need to become less stratified and more regional, with seamless connections for passengers between one provider and the next. This research will examine commuter travel to Texas urban centers from outlying cities, suburbs, and rural communities and propose methods and strategies to improve coordination and travel opportunities for these markets.
Report Number:
0-5345-S
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