Morrisville Public Transportation Study

Methods & Models of Service Delivery

2 Methods & Models of Service Delivery Mode Evaluation Public transportation service comes in many forms. In order for service to be successful, it is important to match the type of service that will best meet the community’s needs. Depending on a community’s population and job density, street network, financial budget, and public transportation market demand, different types of solutions will best meet the community’s public transportation needs. This evaluation provides an overview of three modes of public transportation service:  Fixed Route  Demand Response  Smart Shuttle Each mode provides a different type of public transportation service for customers, addressing different issues in the community. Different modes also have different costs associated with them, from operating costs and requirements to technology and other capital needs. Fixed-Route Demand-Response Smart Shuttle

The following factors were assessed for each mode:  Benefits and Challenges: The major benefits of each service type and the drawbacks  Costs: The operating, capital, and other associated cost factors for each service type  SWOT Issues Addressed: The Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats in Morrisville that are addressed by each service type. Fixed-Route Fixed-route public transportation service operates along a fixed path with a set schedule. It is a high capacity service that serves important corridors and links common destinations such as employment centers, high population areas, and activity centers. This service type is most familiar to potential riders, with highly visible branded stops and vehicles. Fixed stops can be co-located with other transportation services such as train stations, other bus systems, or

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