Understanding the factors influencing transit ridership is central to decisions on
transportation system investments and the pricing and deployment of transit services. Yet …

In 2004, Broward County Transit, located in Broward County, Florida, had among the highest
ridership per capita and lowest cost per passenger kilometre of all-bus systems in US …

This paper summarizes research on the effects of rail transit on the performance of
transportation systems in major US cities. It summarizes results from the study Rail Transit In …

This analysis seeks to understand the relative efficacy of two classes of policies intended to
increase the ridership and productivity of public transit service. One seeks to improve transit …

This study analyses the structure of transit demand in Atlanta's transit system to understand
why different elements of the network appeal to bus and rail riders. By estimating direct …

This study evaluates rail transit benefits based on a comprehensive analysis of
transportation system performance in major US cities. It finds that cities with large …

This study examines how the network accessibility effect and the built environment have an
impact on the mode share for transit commuting across transit stations. Data is examined …

This paper attempts to consolidate the existing empirical eviden ce on the land use impacts
of rail rapid transit. A framework for organizing the literature is developed based on the …

It has become popular in recent days to suggest that rail mass transit investment can be a
useful implementation lever for guiding urban growth (Calthorpe, 1993; Katz, 1993). It is …

For many Americans, living near high-quality rail transit stations provides an array of
benefits. The benefits arise from lower transportation expenses, changing development …