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Research Reports
View AllDetermining the optimal form of service where economic realities and the desire for a high level of customer service must find balance is one of the most difficult challenges facing providers of community transportation. Accurately estimating the impacts of changes in service policy in terms of ridership... The objectives of the library of a Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) are to promote the effective operation of public transit systems while efficiently utilizing public and private resources and to continually improve the quality and availability of resources and technical assistance to rural transit... A survey was conducted of students attending Concordia College, in Moorhead, Minnesota. The survey sought to determine the transit needs of the students. Results are divided among the following topics: Mobility of Concordia Students; Movement Demands of Campus Students; Student Perceptions of MAT Services... A survey was conducted of students attending Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM), Minnesota. The survey sought to determine the transit needs of the students. Results are divided among the following topics: Mobility of MSUM Students; Movement Demands of Campus Students; Student Perceptions of... A survey was conducted of students attending North Dakota State University (NDSU). The survey sought to determine the transit needs of the students. Results are divided among the following topics: Mobility of NDSU Students; Movement Demands of Campus Students; Student Perceptions of MAT Services; Student... Transportation is a vital national need and one of the areas of increased employment opportunities. Fostering student interest in transportation and transportation related areas of study is vital to our nation's future work force, and these arenas are rapidly becoming a popular career choice for undergraduate... The 2005 campus transit survey received responses from 1,380 students enrolled at North Dakota State University, Minnesota State University-Moorhead, and Concordia College. The data provides insight into campus transportation use and other transit related issues. Survey topics included the mobility demands... This report describes a framework of software extensions that could be added to modest-priced scheduling software to improve the scheduling effectiveness for small to medium size paratransit agencies. The operations at nine paratransit agencies at various locations around the country were observed and... The movement of freight within the state of Wyoming is very critical to Wyoming's economy as well as the national economy. Wyoming's transportation system provides a vital link for the movement of commodities across the United States, in addition to providing access to the mineral, industrial, and agricultural... University campuses have unique transportation requirements that may be characterized with a high concentration of trips during multiple peak periods (i.e., morning, lunch, and afternoon). They are often the largest employers in small-to-medium size cities and it is critical to coordinate campus mobility... |
