Transportation plan for the shuttle bus: Saco-Biddeford-Old Orchard Beach

Technical Report · Wed Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:6927242

The purpose of the project was to assess current and future needs of the shuttle bus system and its users. Unlike other fixed-route public transportation systems in Maine, the shuttle bus has not experienced losses in ridership. It is delivering cost-effective services, operating with a minimum number of personnel, and paying-out below market rate wages to full-time drivers. The study consists of 4 parts: Evaluation of current services and operations; Development of a marketing program; Passenger survey and analysis; and a Five-Year Transportation Development Program. The shuttle bus system provides an important service to community residents. It is supported by farebox revenues and municipal funds. Although capital replacement needs are critical, it appears that the shuttle can meet vehicle replacement needs, maintain existing levels of service, and stabilize ridership and revenue with cost increases of about 5-8% annually. The study calls for an expanded effort to increase revenues through more aggressive marketing and increased federal/state fundings.

• Research Organization: TAMS Consultants, Inc., Boston, MA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6927242
• Report Number(s): PB-90-184193/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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