Improving Transit Coordination in Texas

Improving Transit Coordination in Texas
Author: Patricia A. Turner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 220
Release: 1995
Genre: Local transit
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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.

Regional Coordination Workshops

Regional Coordination Workshops
Author: John H. Overman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2008
Genre: Local transit
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There is a demonstrated need for outreach, education, training and technology transfer to public transportation providers, rural transit districts, mobility managers, councils of governments and staff involved in regional human service transit coordination. This project addresses those needs by providing training and technology transfer based on recent research efforts at various institutions to improve regional coordination and transit services. The Regional Coordination Workshop served as the venue to deliver the workshops in themed learning tracks. High priority workshop topics include: partnership development, marketing techniques, public involvement, and information technology applications. The Regional Coordination Workshop was held on July 23 and 24, 2008 at the Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark in Austin, Texas and attended by 172 participants from a variety of agencies and organizations involved in regional human service transit coordination. Regional Coordination Workshop materials and presentations can be found on the Regional Service Planning website (www.regionalserviceplanning.org).

Coordination of Existing and Needed Transportation Services Project

Coordination of Existing and Needed Transportation Services Project
Author: Texas. Department of Human Resources. Office of Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1985
Genre: Local transit
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The Coordination of existing and needed transportation services (CENTS) project was planned by the Human Services Interagency Committee to improve transportation services in three rural Texas counties in a cost-effective way and to demonstrate the coordination and cooperation among state agencies necessary to do so. Transportation systems were set up, and three kinds of services were provided--route, demand response, and charter--both to eligible clients of participating agencies ... and to members of the general public ....

Public Transportation Solutions for Regional Travel

Public Transportation Solutions for Regional Travel
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2008
Genre: Rural transportation
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Texas growing population and expanding urban areas, as well as new legislation at the federal and state levels, are presenting new challenges and new opportunities for public transit services in the state. Many travel distances for commutes, medical care, education and social services, and other purposes are extending beyond traditional transit service areas. New transit funding programs require coordination among transit, human service, and workforce interests. This project, involving researchers from four Texas universities developed recommendations, methodologies, and guidelines for regional transit coordination in Texas. The research focused on three topics: transit coordination guidelines; analysis of Medical Transportation Program (MTP) service data; and analysis of travel demand along intercity corridors.