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This research explores approaches to regional transit governance in the United States through a set of six case studies of metropolitan regions, and defines lessons that can be applied to transit governance across metropolitan regions. The regions included are Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York City, and the San Francisco Bay Area. The research team conducted extensive off-the- record interviews of local officials and civic leaders, using the results as a primary source. The findings include the following observations: 1) An effective MPO can be a mechanism for regional coordination; 2) Access to an independent revenue stream can benefit planning and operations; 3) State involvement, with appropriate accountability, can provide regional benefits; 4) Performance-based measures improve funding distribution; 5) Board representation and selection is critical, and 6) Consolidation of agencies can help with regional coordination.

This paper was sponsored by TRB committee AP025 Standing Committee on Public Transportation Planning and Development. Alternate title: Transit Governance: Brief Overview of Six Cities

01584066

16-4020

English

15p

2016

Transportation Research Board 95th Annual Meeting

Digital/other

References

Metropolitan areas; Metropolitan planning organizations; Operations; Public transit; Revenues; State government

Boston (Massachusetts); Chicago (Illinois); Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area; New York (New York); San Francisco Bay Area; Twin Cities Metropolitan Area (Minnesota)

Administration and Management; Public Transportation; I10: Economics and Administration

Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 2016 Paper #16-4020

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Jan 12 2016 5:46PM