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Governing Structures for Successful Regional Transit Coordination and Their Formation
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2024-09-01
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Corporate Contributors:State of California SB1 2017/2018, Trustees of the California State University Sponsored Programs Administration ; United States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program ; United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
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Abstract:The expansion of metropolitan areas in California has further prompted the need to improve transportation options for all, more effectively linking origins and destinations through key enhancements to the existing network of transit services. This study provides planners and policymakers examples of effective regional transit coordination agencies. To improve multimodal connections and enhance transit services at the local and regional levels, this study explores regional coordination, focusing on entities charged with coordinating multiple transit agencies in a single metropolitan area. The study identified 16 regional transit coordinators (RTCs), identifying the structure, scope, and management of each. The results revealed that there are many factors involved in creating an organization with the authority to coordinate regional transit, including how the organization was established and elements related to the formation of an RTC (e.g., regional dynamics and board composition). It is also important to study the powers vested in different types of boards and members, as well as the executive director. There is a wide range of state legislation for the legal establishment of RTCs. Voluntary transit federations, another option, fall into two categories: loose federations, based on consensus and strong federations, based on binding arrangements to coordinate fares, services, and information. The authors offer options for establishing an RTC in California, including a multi-county owned corporation with an ex officio board; an agency of the state or regional government; and a special district with an ex officio board representing counties, cities, planning staff, operator staff, and state transport agencies. Finally, suggestions for creating the board are provided along with a recommendation that the state develop a legislative framework to establish RTCs in its metropolitan areas.
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