This project had a dual aim: understanding the extent to which local low-income and minorities participate in employment generated by transit projects and identifying practices to increase their participation. The authors developed four in-depth case studies of recent light rail projects: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s Vasona Project
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Giuliano, Genevieve et al. (2013). Promoting Employment in Transit Construction Projects by Members of Minority and Low-Income Communities. https://doi.org/10.21949/1503612
Giuliano, Genevieve and Blanco, Hilda J. and Bahl, Deepak "Promoting Employment in Transit Construction Projects by Members of Minority and Low-Income Communities" (2013), https://doi.org/10.21949/1503612
Giuliano, Genevieve et al. "Promoting Employment in Transit Construction Projects by Members of Minority and Low-Income Communities" , 2013, https://doi.org/10.21949/1503612
The 2010 Statistical Summaries provides information about the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) major financial aid programs for Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2010. The report covers the following programs: Urbanized Area Formula, Non-urbanized Area Formula, Rural Transit Assistance Program, Special Needs for Elderly Individuals and Individuals wit
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The concept of accessibility is used as the measurement tool to assess the link between social equity and the built environment because it simultaneously accounts for both land-use patterns and a transportation system. This study compares 25 metropolitan regions to identify those regions that best support high accessibility for transit-dependent po
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Grengs, Joe et al. (2013). Evaluating Transportation Equity: An Intermetropolitan Comparison of Regional Accessibility and Urban Form. https://doi.org/10.21949/1503599
Grengs, Joe and Levine, Jonathan and Shen, Qingyun "Evaluating Transportation Equity: An Intermetropolitan Comparison of Regional Accessibility and Urban Form" (2013), https://doi.org/10.21949/1503599
Grengs, Joe et al. "Evaluating Transportation Equity: An Intermetropolitan Comparison of Regional Accessibility and Urban Form" , 2013, https://doi.org/10.21949/1503599
This report summarizes the experience and early results from the American Fuel Cell Bus Project, a fuel cell electric bus demonstration funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the National Fuel Cell Bus Program. A team led by CALSTART and SunLine Transit Agency developed a next-generation fuel cell electric bus for demonstration. T
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Eudy, Leslie and Chandler, Kevin (2013). American Fuel Cell Bus Project: First Analysis Report. https://doi.org/10.21949/1503617
Eudy, Leslie and Chandler, Kevin "American Fuel Cell Bus Project: First Analysis Report" (2013), https://doi.org/10.21949/1503617
Eudy, Leslie and Chandler, Kevin "American Fuel Cell Bus Project: First Analysis Report" , 2013, https://doi.org/10.21949/1503617
This report is a follow-up of the initial evaluation of LYMMO conducted in 2003. Average daily ridership on LYMMO has fallen three years in a row since 2010, and 2012 ridership was lower than the opening year ridership. The drop in ridership is partially attributable to a 15 percent loss in jobs located within ¼ mile of LYMMO between 2002 and 2010.
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This report documents a comprehensive needs analysis of the transportation options at the University of New Mexico, including an examination of administrative and operational alternatives to improve both the internal shuttle service provided by the University as well as transit service provided by the City of Albuquerque to university-area location
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The 2011 Statistical Summaries provides information about the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) major financial aid programs for Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2011. The report covers the following programs: Urbanized Area Formula, Non-urbanized Area Formula, Rural Transit Assistance Program, Special Needs for Elderly Individuals and Individuals wit
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This report describes the demonstration of an innovative system to reduce the hazards of working in the track environment. It describes the deployment of the system, provides a summary of developments to further enhance the system for transit agencies and railroads, describes the testing of the system, and summarizes user feedback.
The purpose of the Greater Louisville Region Demonstration of Travel Management Coordination Center (TMCC): System Pre-Deployment Preparation grant was to further phased implementation of the region’s TMCC design by focusing on two major components. One component is “Travel Management Information Integration” to design and build integrations with p
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Rao, Priscilla and Snow, Nancy (2013). Louisville Region Demonstration of Travel Management Coordination Center: System Pre-Deployment Preparation, Final Report. https://doi.org/10.21949/1503577
Rao, Priscilla and Snow, Nancy "Louisville Region Demonstration of Travel Management Coordination Center: System Pre-Deployment Preparation, Final Report" (2013), https://doi.org/10.21949/1503577
Rao, Priscilla and Snow, Nancy "Louisville Region Demonstration of Travel Management Coordination Center: System Pre-Deployment Preparation, Final Report" , 2013, https://doi.org/10.21949/1503577
In 2006, the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) secured grant funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) that enabled the agency to launch a creative and ambitious Limited English Proficiency (LEP) demonstration program. TriMet staff theorized that the combination of language-specific personal outreach and
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Gonzalez, Martin (2013). Limited English Proficiency Accessibility Program: Demonstration Program. https://doi.org/10.21949/1503601
Gonzalez, Martin "Limited English Proficiency Accessibility Program: Demonstration Program" (2013), https://doi.org/10.21949/1503601
Gonzalez, Martin "Limited English Proficiency Accessibility Program: Demonstration Program" , 2013, https://doi.org/10.21949/1503601
This research grant provided the opportunity to research and deploy beneficial transportation technologies to support transit needs. Working with the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK), solutions were developed that can apply to transit agencies and emergency management across the country. As a result of this research, technologies were
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Hirsch, Dave et al. (2013). Application of Information Technology to Transportation Logistics and Security at Northern Kentucky University. https://doi.org/10.21949/1503573
Hirsch, Dave et al. "Application of Information Technology to Transportation Logistics and Security at Northern Kentucky University" (2013), https://doi.org/10.21949/1503573
Hirsch, Dave et al. "Application of Information Technology to Transportation Logistics and Security at Northern Kentucky University" , 2013, https://doi.org/10.21949/1503573
Transportation needs of disadvantaged populations (persons with disabilities, older adults, and the poor) are explored, and a methodology to address transit markets is examined to determine where, when, and how to provide for basic mobility needs assuming pedestrian and transit-accessible community development. Interrelated and innovative strategie
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Zhao, Fang and Gustafson, Thomas (2013). Transportation Needs of Disadvantaged Populations: Where, When, and How?. https://doi.org/10.21949/1503567
Zhao, Fang and Gustafson, Thomas "Transportation Needs of Disadvantaged Populations: Where, When, and How?" (2013), https://doi.org/10.21949/1503567
Zhao, Fang and Gustafson, Thomas "Transportation Needs of Disadvantaged Populations: Where, When, and How?" , 2013, https://doi.org/10.21949/1503567
This report evaluates the Multi-Modal Trip Planner System (MMTPS) implemented by the Northeastern Illinois Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) against the specific functional objectives enumerated by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in its Request for Proposals (RFP). The report considers a qualitative examination of how each function w
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Tumbali, Gerry and Hilkert, Scott (2013). Multi-Modal Trip Planning System: Northeastern Illinois Regional Transportation Authority, Final Report. https://doi.org/10.21949/1503570
Tumbali, Gerry and Hilkert, Scott "Multi-Modal Trip Planning System: Northeastern Illinois Regional Transportation Authority, Final Report" (2013), https://doi.org/10.21949/1503570
Tumbali, Gerry and Hilkert, Scott "Multi-Modal Trip Planning System: Northeastern Illinois Regional Transportation Authority, Final Report" , 2013, https://doi.org/10.21949/1503570
This report provides an overview of diverse transit bus applications of advanced Lithium Ion Batteries (LIBs). The report highlights and illustrates several FTA programs that fostered the successful development, demonstration, and deployment of fuel-efficient hybrid-electric and electric drive transit buses in operational urban fleets over the last
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Brecher, Aviva (2012). Transit Bus Applications of Lithium Ion Batteries: Progress and Prospects. https://doi.org/10.21949/1503535
Brecher, Aviva "Transit Bus Applications of Lithium Ion Batteries: Progress and Prospects" (2012), https://doi.org/10.21949/1503535
Brecher, Aviva "Transit Bus Applications of Lithium Ion Batteries: Progress and Prospects" , 2012, https://doi.org/10.21949/1503535
This report documents and presents the results of a pilot project conducted by the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA). LAFLA identified that there is a perception among those living in and providing services to low-income communities that transportation planning processes have not been responsive to their needs as compared to more affluent
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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (2012). LAFLA Public Transportation Public Participation Pilot Program. https://doi.org/10.21949/1503568
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles "LAFLA Public Transportation Public Participation Pilot Program" (2012), https://doi.org/10.21949/1503568
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles "LAFLA Public Transportation Public Participation Pilot Program" , 2012, https://doi.org/10.21949/1503568
The National Study on Carless and Special Needs Evacuation Planning was a multi-year study funded by the Federal Transit Administration to research how state Departments of Transportation (DOTs), metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), transit agencies, and local governments are considering, in the context of their emergency preparedness planni
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Renne, John L. et al. (2012). National Study on Carless and Special Needs Populations: Mobilizing Your Community for Emergency Evacuation. https://doi.org/10.21949/1503600
Renne, John L. and Sanchez, Thomas W. and Brown, Lauren "National Study on Carless and Special Needs Populations: Mobilizing Your Community for Emergency Evacuation" (2012), https://doi.org/10.21949/1503600
Renne, John L. et al. "National Study on Carless and Special Needs Populations: Mobilizing Your Community for Emergency Evacuation" , 2012, https://doi.org/10.21949/1503600
This report presents the results of a 16-month project for system development and design of a model for a Travel Management Coordination Center (TMCC) using ITS capabilities. The system was designed as a tool to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and data, enabling seamless coordination of transportation across geographic regions, programs, fundi
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Fisher, Bruno and Bhatnagar, Himanshu (2012). UWR/MSAA Demonstration of Coordinated Human-Services Transportation Models – Phase II: Phased Implementation. https://doi.org/10.21949/1503537
Fisher, Bruno and Bhatnagar, Himanshu "UWR/MSAA Demonstration of Coordinated Human-Services Transportation Models – Phase II: Phased Implementation" (2012), https://doi.org/10.21949/1503537
Fisher, Bruno and Bhatnagar, Himanshu "UWR/MSAA Demonstration of Coordinated Human-Services Transportation Models – Phase II: Phased Implementation" , 2012, https://doi.org/10.21949/1503537
The purpose of this report is to provide a useful resource for communities that wish to learn how others have successfully used BRT as a tool for enhancing the public realm. Information for this effort was gathered through a literature review, in-depth profiles of three BRT systems, and a detailed questionnaire that was administered to transit agen
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Flynn, Jennifer and Yassin, Menna (2012). Community-Oriented BRT: Urban Design, Amenities, and Placemaking. https://doi.org/10.21949/1503571
Flynn, Jennifer and Yassin, Menna "Community-Oriented BRT: Urban Design, Amenities, and Placemaking" (2012), https://doi.org/10.21949/1503571
Flynn, Jennifer and Yassin, Menna "Community-Oriented BRT: Urban Design, Amenities, and Placemaking" , 2012, https://doi.org/10.21949/1503571
In 1999, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) initiated the Low-Speed Urban Magnetic Levitation (Urban Maglev) Program to develop magnetic levitation technology that offers a cost-effective, reliable, and environmentally-sound transit option for urban mass transportation in the United States. Maglev is an innovative approach for transportation
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Hoopengardner, Roger and Thompson, Marc (2012). FTA Low-Speed Urban Maglev Research Program: Updated Lessons Learned [November 2012]. https://doi.org/10.21949/1503563
Hoopengardner, Roger and Thompson, Marc "FTA Low-Speed Urban Maglev Research Program: Updated Lessons Learned [November 2012]" (2012), https://doi.org/10.21949/1503563
Hoopengardner, Roger and Thompson, Marc "FTA Low-Speed Urban Maglev Research Program: Updated Lessons Learned [November 2012]" , 2012, https://doi.org/10.21949/1503563
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