Understanding Transportation Impacts of Transitways: Demographic and Behavioral Differences between Transitway Riders and Other Transit Riders
Principal Investigator:
Jason Cao, Assistant Professor , Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
Project Summary:
The 2030 Transportation Policy Plan developed by the Metropolitan Council identifies several potential transitway corridors for the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Because these transitways are major transportation investments in the area, it is imperative to know whether transitways provide measurable transportation benefits. Do transitways attract more choice riders than the existing system? Are there differences among riders of different transit modes including light rail, express buses, commuter buses, and local route buses? How does the environment of transitway stations impact mode mixing? The answers to these questions point to a better understanding of transportation impacts of transitways in the Twin Cities area. This research can also be the first step of a long-term longitudinal study of transit impacts. Such research will inform the planning and policy decisions faced by local governments as the regional transportation plan is implemented over the next 25 years.
Sponsors:
- Anoka County
- Center for Transportation Studies
- Hennepin County
- Itasca Group
- Metropolitan Council
- Minnesota Department of Transportation
- Ramsey County
- University Metropolitan Consortium
- Washington County
Project Details:
- Start date: 01/2008
- Project Status: Completed
- Research Area: Planning and Environment
- Topics: Planning, Transit