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Chapter Six - Conclusions
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From page 34... ... The result of this current research is a discovery that the array of transit options has grown far beyond the U-Pass, which provides unlimited free rides on transit to eligible individuals, and was the focus of TCRP Synthesis 39. The evidence can be seen in the myriad creative partnerships, new uses of technology, and other innovative practices to streamline, expand, and market services described in the survey responses, literature review, and case studies. Read the entire page →
From page 35... ... Although this research was very comprehensive on the state of the practice regarding transit systems in college and university communities, it revealed a number of topics in which further future research is recommended. The following areas were only lightly touched on in the survey results and could benefit from a deeper exploration: • Safety, including late-night transit service, transit emergency response planning, and pedestrian and bicycle conflicts with transit; • Impacts of the seasonality of university schedules on transit operations, including operator staffing and training, cyclical vehicle inventory needs, and inconsistent levels of service required; • Transit marketing techniques for university communities, including parent education on transportation alternatives; and • Emerging technologies, such as web-enabled phones for real-time information and fare payment, which contribute to "the informed traveler." In an era of increasing campus populations, higher fuel prices, and concern about climate change, transit systems are adapting to new demands and opportunities. Read the entire page →

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... The result of this current research is a discovery that the array of transit options has grown far beyond the U-Pass, which provides unlimited free rides on transit to eligible individuals, and was the focus of TCRP Synthesis 39. The evidence can be seen in the myriad creative partnerships, new uses of technology, and other innovative practices to streamline, expand, and market services described in the survey responses, literature review, and case studies.

Read the entire page →

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... Although this research was very comprehensive on the state of the practice regarding transit systems in college and university communities, it revealed a number of topics in which further future research is recommended. The following areas were only lightly touched on in the survey results and could benefit from a deeper exploration: • Safety, including late-night transit service, transit emergency response planning, and pedestrian and bicycle conflicts with transit; • Impacts of the seasonality of university schedules on transit operations, including operator staffing and training, cyclical vehicle inventory needs, and inconsistent levels of service required; • Transit marketing techniques for university communities, including parent education on transportation alternatives; and • Emerging technologies, such as web-enabled phones for real-time information and fare payment, which contribute to "the informed traveler." In an era of increasing campus populations, higher fuel prices, and concern about climate change, transit systems are adapting to new demands and opportunities.

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Chapter Six - Conclusions Pages 34-35

Chapter Six - Conclusions
Pages 34-35