Expanding the use of private-sector providers in rural, small urban, and suburban areas. Final report

Technical Report · Thu Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1987

OSTI ID:6528837

The eight case studies discussed in this report document examples of rural, small urban, and suburban transit and paratransit systems that have been successful in: (1) utilizing private transportation companies; (2) reducing government intervention; and (3) reducing or minimizing their reliance on UMTA funding. Cases that are diverse in terms of location, operating environment, operating methods, and funding strategies were intentionally selected in order to provide examples potentially useful and relevant throughout the nation. For each case report the reader is given a description of the system, its history, and environment. Operating data and financial statistics are analyzed to show evidence of cost and service efficiency differences between the private-operated service and public-operated service. Where possible, before and after comparisons are given. In other cases, time-series comparisons are given depending upon the type of data available. An assessment of the system's overall impact and its current status in its local setting is also given.

• Research Organization: Carter-Goble Associates, Inc., Columbia, SC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6528837
• Report Number(s): PB-89-121321/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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