Morrisville Public Transportation Study

Methods & Models of Service Delivery

park-and-rides lots to create intermodal hubs that increase regional mobility for riders. Fixed-route service works best in markets where customers utilize public transportation daily for consistent purposes, such as work trips. While the service provides opportunities for discretionary trips, it is most successful when focused on a specific market with a consistent customer base to ensure efficiency.

Operating Benefits

Operating Challenges

Paratransit: Requires complementary paratransit service Service Area: Limited geographic coverage, with service focused in higher density/demand areas and corridors

Cost per Rider: Lower cost per rider due to higher utilization per trip Flexibility: Customers can access service whenever it is operating without making advanced reservations Predictability: Consistent routes and schedules make service easy to understand Speed and Directness: Typically operates along the most direct path possible, providing fast and attractive service

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Operating Needs

Passengers per Hour

Paratransit

Capital Needs

Technology Needs

 Salary/benefits  Fuel  Maintenance  Insurance

 Vehicles  Bus Stops  Shelters/Amenities  Vehicle storage facility  Employee workspace

 Farebox  Computer aided- dispatch  Automatic vehicle location system  Scheduling software

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Required

SWOT Issues Addressed

Fixed-route public transportation is often what the public envisions when discussing mode options. This service mode is desired for its consistent schedule and alignment. These key attributes make the service ideal for commuter based ridership in denser residential and employment areas. This means that the Town is well suited to attracting new residents and jobs in Morrisville, including encouraging new

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