Reconnecting rural America: Report on rural intercity passenger transportation

Technical Report · Sat Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1989

OSTI ID:5052187

Stommes, E S

In 1987 a new effort to reconnect rural America began. It recognizes the local and intercity services offered by transportation providers throughout the nation in addressing the transportation needs of rural residents, and it emphasizes the importance of linking available services into a national system. Leadership in the effort has been provided by the United Bus Owners of America, UMTA, and the USDA Office of Transportation. This report presents the issues and concerns of those involved in rural intercity passenger transportation. It summarizes the 9 components key to the development of a national strategy for reconnecting rural America: public-private cooperation, mobilization of support, community participation, defined government roles, linking of services, market research and development, diversification of funding sources, resource management, and identification and elimination of barriers. The report demonstrates how service is currently being provided and reiterates the need for coordination and cooperation among all those involved in rural passenger transportation.

• Research Organization: Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC (USA). Office of Transportation
• OSTI ID: 5052187
• Report Number(s): PB-90-115668/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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