Date of Award
2022
First Advisor
Amanda Landi
Second Advisor
Anne O'Dwyer
Third Advisor
Anuja Koirala
Abstract
Inadequate public transportation has been a persistent issue in Berkshire County. As a rural area, limited public transportation services are provided, although for so many these services are considered a ‘lifeline’. The present study investigates the feasibility of a shared-ride, on-demand microtransit service pilot program for Berkshire County, MA through a public input survey (N = 2,232), a review of best practices through field research of existing microtransit systems, a cost-benefit analysis of potential zones, and vehicle- and passenger- demand modeling. The study concludes by recommending a oneyear pilot microtransit service in South Berkshire County. Community partnerships and funding sources for microtransit are also explored.
Recommended Citation
Coleman, Tate, "Berkshire County Microtransit Planning Study" (2022). Senior Theses. 1576.
https://digitalcommons.bard.edu/sr-theses/1576
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