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Title:

CASE STUDIES ON INCREASING TRANSIT REVENUES: BALTIMORE

Accession Number:

00176529

Record Type:

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/0360859X

Abstract:

Baltimore's experiences in attempting to increase revenue in transit operations are discussed. Fares were increased and a new tariff system was proposed that was based on a concentric-ring zone system. The original 30 cent flat fare in the rather irregular zone was raised to a 35 cent off-peak fare and a 40 cent peak fare, with a 10-cent additional fare for each zone. Premium service was also made available. Special 15-cent tokens for senior citizens and handicapped persons were sold at various outlets. Careful fare-box control to assure that fares were collected, and checks are made to on how the driver handles the fare-box system. Another source of revenue in Baltimore is the charter service and special service.

Supplemental Notes:

This paper appeared in Transportation Research Board Special Report No. 181, Urban Transportation Economics. It contains proceedings of Five Workshops on Pricing Alternatives, Economic Regulations, Labor Issues, Marketing, and Government Financing Responsibilities held by Transportation Research Board. Sponsored by Office of the Secretary, Federal Highway Administration, and Urban Mass Transportation Administration of DOT; Environmental Protection Agency; and Federal Energy Administration. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.

Monograph Accession #:

00176473

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

Addison, Walter J

Pagination:

pp 230-231

Publication Date:

1978

Serial:

Transportation Research Board Special Report

Issue Number: 181
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0360-859X

Media Type:

Digital/other

Geographic Terms:

Baltimore (Maryland)

Old TRIS Terms:

Baltimore (Maryland)

Subject Areas:

Economics; Finance; Highways; Public Transportation; Society

Files:

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Created Date:

Nov 14 1982 12:00AM