Intercity bus service study 2014.
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2015-02-01
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Abstract:Rural transit programs are funded with 5311 funds, named for their description in Section 5311 of United States
Code (49 USC S5311). In Alabama, 15% of 5311 funds are set aside to be spent on improving intercity bus
service through the 5311(f) program at levels slightly under $2M per year. With those funds, ALDOT is currently
working with three intercity bus providers to improve the quality and quantity of service to Alabama citizens.
This report was prepared to provide an overview of the existing 5311(f) program in Alabama and provide ALDOT
with data to support decision making concerning overall program effectiveness, effectiveness of the current
individual providers, and evaluation of the current subsidized routes and investigation of potential new routes. The
report presents information in the following areas:
Coverage of the state
Budget adequacy
Ridership and ridership trends
Providers’ cost per trip
Current advertising expenditures
Bus stop amenities
Area for potential expansion
A comparison of two providers based on key ratios from quarterly reports
The researchers were not asked to examine existing fleets or evaluate federal funds matching programs.
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