Michigan’s Rural Transit Enterprises and Their Attributes
Summary. Michigan's 57 rural transit agencies operate 5.6 million trips annually across 37,000 square miles, but face significant technology and connectivity barriers. A 2024 survey reassessed technology readiness levels among these agencies, examined rider demographics, funding mechanisms, and voter support. The study recommends strategic communication, technology adaptation, and user-centered design improvements, including a statewide Mobility-as-a-Service platform to enhance rural transit accessibility and efficiency.
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Dutta, U., & Zhong, X.. (2025). Michigan’s Rural Transit Enterprises and Their Attributes. Current Urban Studies. https://doi.org/10.4236/cus.2025.132005
Dutta, Utpal, and Xiaohui Zhong. “Michigan’s Rural Transit Enterprises and Their Attributes.” Current Urban Studies, 2025. https://doi.org/10.4236/cus.2025.132005.
Dutta, Utpal, and Xiaohui Zhong. 2025. “Michigan’s Rural Transit Enterprises and Their Attributes.” Current Urban Studies. https://doi.org/10.4236/cus.2025.132005.
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- DOI
- 10.4236/cus.2025.132005
- Countries
- United States
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- North America
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- transportation, broadband-and-digital, general-innovation
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- 2026-05-01