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  • Those Who Need it Most: Maximizing Transit Accessibility and Removing Barriers to Employment in Areas of Concentrated Poverty

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    Citation: Gutherie, A., Fan, Y., Crabtree, S., & Burga, F. (2019) Those Who Need it Most: Maximizing Transit Accessibility and Removing Barriers to Employment in Areas of Concentrated Poverty. Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Link: http://www.cts.umn.edu/Publications/ResearchReports/reportdetail.html?id=2768 Abstract: This report described innovative approaches that were used to reach out to disadvantaged populations…

  • Economic Impact Case Study Tool for Transit

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    Citation: Economic Development Research Group, Inc. and Compass Transportation and Technology, Inc. “Economic Impact Case Study Tool for Transit.” Transit Cooperative Research Program Report 186. Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC. (2016). Link:  http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/174387.aspx Abstract: This report describes the results of a project that focused on developing a web-based database of public transportation investment projects and…

  • Standardizing Data for Mobility Management

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    Citation: O’Neill, Suzanne M., and Roger F. Teal. Standardizing Data for Mobility Management. Transit Cooperative Research Program Report 62. Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC. 2013. Link: http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/170080.aspx Abstract: This report examines methods to effectively exchange data on successful mobility management activities among transportation providers, riders, health and human service agencies, and others. In order to improve…

  • Methods for Forecasting Demand and Quantifying Need for Rural Passenger Transportation

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    Citation: Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, et al. Methods for Forecasting Demand and Quantifying Need for Rural Passenger Transportation. Transit Cooperative Research Program Report 58. (2013). Link: https://www.nap.edu/catalog/22618/methods-for-forecasting-demand-and-quantifying-need-for-rural-passenger-transportation Abstract: This report presents methods to quantify the need for passenger transportation services and the demand that is likely to be generated if passenger transportation services are provided. These methods were…

  • State DOTs Connecting Users and Rides for Specialized Transit Volume 2: Toolkit for State DOTS and Others

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    Citation: Rodman, Will, Dan Berez, Sarah Moser, and James Choe. State DOTs Connecting Users and Rides for Specialized Transportation. Volume 2: Toolkit for State DOTs and Others. National Cooperative Highway Research Program, Washington, DC. (2016). Link: http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/174328.aspx Abstract:  NCHRP Report 832: State DOTs Connecting Users and Rides for Specialized Transit, is a two volume research…

  • Shared Mobility: Current Practices and Guiding Principles

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    Citation: Shaheen, Susan, Adam Cohen, and Ismail Zohdy. Shared Mobility: Current Practices and Guiding Principles. No. FHWA-HOP-16-022. 2016. Link: https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop16022/fhwahop16022.pdf Abstract: Shared mobility or the shared use of a vehicle, bicycle, or other transportation mode provides an opportunity for users to gain short-term access to various transportation modes. Shared mobility includes carsharing, bikesharing, ridesharing, on-demand shuttle,…

  • Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks

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    Citation: Dickman, Dana, et al. Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks. No. FHWA-HEP-17-024. (2016). Link: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bicycle_pedestrian/publications/small_towns/fhwahep17024_lg.pdf Report Abstract: The Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks report is a resource and idea book intended to help small towns and rural communities support safe, accessible, comfortable, and active travel for people of all ages and abilities. In small towns…

  • Capturing Benefits of Complete Streets

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    Citation: Perk, Victoria, Martin Catalá, Maximilian Mantius, and Katrina Corcoran. Capturing the Benefits of Complete Streets. (2015). Link: https://www.nctr.usf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/BDV26-977-04-Final-Report.pdf Report Abstract: Anecdotal information indicates that private investment and property value increases are associated with featured Complete Streets projects, however, little research has been done to confirm these benefits. Much of the relevant literature focuses on…

  • International Best Practices in Universal Design

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    Citation: Canadian Human Rights Commission. “International Best Practices in Universal Design: a Global Review.” GLADNET Collection (2007): 373. Link: http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1375&context=gladnetcollect Abstract: This report compares the latest accessibility standards for the built environment from both developed and developing countries. A comparison of 31 design elements including access routes, parking, passenger drop-off and pickup areas, ramps, etc. are discussed…

  • Transport for All: What Should We Measure?

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    Citation: Rickert, Tom. Transport for All: What Should We Measure? Access Exchange International (2005). Link: http://globalride-sf.org/pdf/what_should_we_measure.pdf Abstract: Performance measures are necessary to ensure that steps taken to achieve a more accessible transportation environment in are efficient and effective. Stakeholders need to analyze measurable outcomes to be able to learn from previous actions and to assess progress made…