Express Route Service

General Description:

Express Route Service reduces travel time by going long distances between destinations with little or no stops.  Express service may stop at several close pick up points and then travel non-stop to a final destination point. 

Effects of Solution:

þ Increase Passenger Throughput (Transit improves throughput)

¨ Increase Roadway Capacity

¨ Manage System Efficiency

þ Reduce Local Demand (Reduces vehicular demand)

Express Route Service increase passenger throughput because multiple passengers use the service at once.  The reduction in vehicle trips reduces the demand placed on the facility.

Examples of Implementation:

No information available at the time of publication.

Costs/Financial Information:

(Cost/financial information is based on 2005 dollars.  Cost/financial information is estimated, and will vary based on size and scope of project, number of units, etc.)

Costs will vary depending upon the vehicles used, length of routes, and number of passengers carried.  In general, this type of service can cost from $40-$150 per hour.  Additional costs may be incurred for capital equipment (buses, etc.).

Additional Resources:

American Public Transportation Association – APTA: http://www.apta.com

Federal Transit Administration – FTA: http://www.fta.dot.gov

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