First and Last Mile Connectivity for Missourians
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2024-09-01
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Edition:Final Report (November 2023- September 2024)
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Abstract:By closing gaps in transit systems or by complementing transportation services, first-last mile transportation services are integral in enabling access to employment opportunities as well as other key destinations. This research study examined first-last mile service programs across the United States and assessed existing conditions in Missouri to learn about the challenges and opportunities in providing first-last mile options supporting access to employment. This study showed that first-last mile services can address gaps in transportation systems, that different modes of transportation offer first-last mile service options to match local contexts and needs, and that partnerships between public agencies, mobility providers and local employers are key to develop first-last mile services supporting access to employment. To inform how first-last mile services can support Missourians’ access to employment, the team conducted a scan of over 50 first-last mile services across the United States, produced 15 case studies, and conducted 5 in-depth interviews with mobility providers. To understand what current conditions are affecting first-last mile issues in Missouri, the team developed an existing conditions analysis mapping transit and mobility services in Missouri, conducted in-depth interviews with 2 local transit agencies, and hosted a virtual forum with Missouri’s transportation stakeholders. The team summarized the findings from these research activities and presented recommendations to inform how State departments of transportation, local governments, and transit agencies can support first-last mile services for Missourians.
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