A Framework to Determine Purpose and Need for Increased Travel Options in the Megaregion for Vulnerable Non-Urban Communities

Lewis, Carol Abel; Goodwin, Gwendolyn C.

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A Framework to Determine Purpose and Need for Increased Travel Options in the Megaregion for Vulnerable Non-Urban Communities

2019-03-01
By Lewis, Carol Abel ; Goodwin, Gwendolyn C.

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English

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Creators:

Lewis, Carol Abel ; Goodwin, Gwendolyn C.
Corporate Creators:

Texas Southern University. Center for Transportation Training and Research
Corporate Contributors:

University of Texas at Austin. Cooperative Mobility for Competitive Megaregions ; United States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program
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Publication/ Report Number:

CM2 – 7
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States;Texas
Edition:

May 2017 to December 2018
Corporate Publisher:

University of Texas at Austin. Cooperative Mobility for Competitive Megaregions
Abstract:

Texas’ largest cities, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas and Austin form a triangle in the state’s interior. Although cities are known for poverty pockets, many low income residents are not concentrated in central cities. Travel for this population is predominantly by private vehicle and is more expensive than for urban residents with access to public transportation. Transportation project decision making requires a presentation of need showing deficiencies in the existing transportation network. The challenge is in quantifying the rural travel needs in order to be competitive for limited transportation funds when measured against solving congestion and safety problems in cities. This work presents a framework enabling non-urban areas to more easily define need for transit funding.
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Project performed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s University Transportation Center’s Program.
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PDF
Funding:

69A3551747135
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/40361/dot_40361_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 1.32 MB]
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University Transportation Centers ; US Transportation Collection
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