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48 This chapter summarizes case study research to understand the factors that influence decisions to use different approaches for service delivery for commuter rail. Case Study Commuter Rail Systems Case study research provided an opportunity to review different approaches for delivering services for 10 commuter rail systems.
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Understanding Factors That Influence Different Approaches 49 • Tri-Rail. The State of Florida owns the rail corridor for Tri-Rail, and Florida DOT manages the asset.
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50 Contracting Commuter Rail Services, Volume 1: Guidebook • FrontRunner. UPRR owned the right-of-way that paralleled the freight main lines in the FrontRunner corridor.
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Understanding Factors That Influence Different Approaches 51 • COASTER. NCTD's business model is to contract with private contractors to deliver all modes of public transit service.
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52 Contracting Commuter Rail Services, Volume 1: Guidebook • ACE. One factor in the SJRRC decision to contract for ACE commuter rail in 1998 was a concern about accepting additional responsibilities (RRTA and RUIA)
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Understanding Factors That Influence Different Approaches 53 • VRE. VRE commuter rail operates on two freight railroad corridors and leases space from Amtrak at Washington Union Station.
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54 Contracting Commuter Rail Services, Volume 1: Guidebook Operating Environment Every decision related to bundling or unbundling contracted services in a procurement is contextual, that is, made in the context of the local operating environment. Local context factors may include contract timing, right-of-way ownership and control, labor agreements, environmental considerations, and regional plans.
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Understanding Factors That Influence Different Approaches 55 Opportunities and Challenges for Each Approach The decision whether to provide commuter rail services by the agency or by contract involves opportunities and challenges. The sections that follow provide additional information on the opportunities, challenges, and notable practices for each approach to service delivery.
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56 Contracting Commuter Rail Services, Volume 1: Guidebook Service Delivery Approach Opportunities Challenges Agency operated • Direct accountability to the customer. • Central services costs shared across all modes.
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