Predicting demand for rural transit systems
Journal Article
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· Traffic Q.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6608585
An attempt is made to develop a simple method of predicting the patronage of rural public transportation systems. Five major methods of estimating the need or demand for rural public transportation have been employed: subjective; gap analysis; surveys; per capita aggregate estimates; and the simulation of demand functions. The advantages and disadvantages of each of these approaches are summarized. Regression analysis and the modeling process are described. Models for fixed-route systems and models for demand-responsive systems are discussed. Macro and micro route estimates are examined. Typical values for service characteristics are surveyed. Factors influencing transit demands in rural areas are reviewed in terms of monthly bus miles, availability of service, population served, distance, fares, and other public transportation systems. The simulation models should be used to establish general estimates involving these factors of rural public transportaton systems. (1 diagram, 5 tables)
- Research Organization:
- Ecosometrics
- OSTI ID:
- 6608585
- Journal Information:
- Traffic Q.; (United States), Journal Name: Traffic Q.; (United States) Vol. 32:1; ISSN TRAQA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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