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The objectives of this study are to develop a methodology to determine if intercity bus (ICB) needs are adequately met, and to define “meaningful connections” for ICB service, which are demonstrated by using the rural state of Montana as a case study. The methodology includes surveys of riders and the general public, as well as connectivity analysis of ICB service. Spatial network analysis, scheduled analysis, and survey of local transit providers were conducted to analyze network connectivity of ICB service in Montana. Moreover, a definition of “meaningful connections” for ICB in Montana was developed by using a hierarchy of criteria (population, distance, connection timeframe, days of service, etc). Finally, conclusions were made regarding ICB needs in Montana. It is anticipated that the proposed method may be used as a process to determine if ICB needs are adequately met, especially rural states.

This paper was sponsored by TRB committee AP055 Rural Public and Intercity Bus Transportation.

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English

16p

2013

Transportation Research Board 92nd Annual Meeting

Digital/other

Figures; References; Tables

Bus transportation; Case studies; Certification; Methodology; Network analysis (Planning); Rural transportation

Montana

Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; I70: Traffic and Transport

Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 2013 Paper #13-3083

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Feb 5 2013 12:37PM