Shaping the Future of Transit: What Drives Mode Selection?

On-demand microtransit usage rose in recent years among public transit agencies across the country, occasionally being used as a replacement for fixed route bus services. On the other hand, microtransit programs have been used as a tool to refine existing fixed route services. This project looks at mid-size transit agencies (serving populations under 700,000) that have leveraged various use cases to best select their mode of transportation, specifically between fixed-route buses and microtransit services. The project considers population density of the service area, geographical restrictions, cost of operation, and ridership/accessibility that will provide an in-depth look at how transit mode selection can differ from one region to another. The project also includes interviews with 17 transit agencies who shared their experiences and lessons learned.

Group 6 members:

• Alex Cruz
• Steven Newton
• Mimi Pinna
• Bruce Thompson
• Rachel Yoo