Understanding Ridership Trends in Transit
| Principal Investigator | Steve Polzin, PhD |
| Final Report (DOI) | View final report |
| TRID | View TRID entry |
| Policy Brief | Download policy brief |
Abstract
The objective of this research is to enhance understanding of the various factors that are impacting ridership demand trends such that the transit industry can direct its resources in the most productive fashion, and policy decision-making can be supported by a stronger foundation of knowledge on transit travel demand. This knowledge can be the basis for discerning strategies for adapting such that mobility needs continue to be met in a resource efficient and market responsive fashion.
| Grant | DTRT13-G-UTC56 |
| USF # | 71811-00 |
| Funding Amount | $199,330 |
| Project Start Date | 9/26/17 |
| Expected Date of Completion | 8/30/18 |
| Performing Organization | Center for Urban Transportation Research- National Center for Transit Research |
| Sponsor Organization | Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology- University Transportation Centers Program -Department of Transportation |
| Project Manager | Robert L. Bertini PhD |
| Principal Investigator | Steven Polzin PhD |
