Use of Electronic Fare Transaction Data for Corridor Planning
Transit agencies across the nation are increasingly using electronic fare payment methods to speed passenger boarding, reduce the cost of fare collection, provide various other rider benefits, and support more complex fare transactions. This project, jointly sponsored by WSDOT and Sound Transit, explored the use of fare transaction data gathered from the Puget Sound region’s ORCA transit cards, in combination with other sources of transit and non-transit-related data, to produce information that can significantly benefit transit operations and the transportation planning processes for both transit agencies and metropolitan planning organizations. ... Read More | |