Analysis of transit contracting models and proper incentives for long-term success : [summary].

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• Creators:
  Davis, Janet L.
• Corporate Creators:
  University of South Florida
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  Benefit Cost Analysis Contracting Contracts Decision Trees Fixed Routes Literature Reviews Public Transit Transit Operating Agencies
• Publication/ Report Number:
  BDK85-977-47
• Resource Type:
  Brief
• Geographical Coverage:
  Florida
• Corporate Publisher:
  Florida. Dept. of Transportation
• Abstract:
  In many locales, transit budgets are beng tightened, and transit systems are being challenged to operate more cost‐effectively. At the same time, demand for services is increasing. This has renewed interest in contracting fixed route service. However, fixed route contracting has pros and cons, and proper judgment must be exercised in choosing this option. For example, contracting does not always mean improved cost efficiency, and what kind of oversight is needed to ensure quality of service? Transit agencies must understand and assess the benefits and drawbacks of each approach to contracting for transit service before pursuing contractual arrangements.
  
  In this project, University of South Florida researchers reviewed many approaches to fixed route contracting. They inventoried previous work on types of transit operating contracts in the U.S. and Europe, assessed benefits and drawbacks of each type, and developed guidance for agencies to decide if a particular model was appropriate.
  
  
• Format:
  PDF
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:80e07c0e9a7049a67cca27a876ebb12db3339aedc8cf91c17bcaef92130589f6
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/27025/dot_27025_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 1.45 MB ]