Quantifying the Accessibility to Public Transit in Rural Areas Using ArcGIS and GTFS

Jiaqi Liu, Eric Rosenberg · 2026 · Papers in Applied Geography

Summary. This study measures public transit accessibility in rural Cumberland County, New Jersey by analyzing service frequency and wait times using GTFS data and ArcGIS. The researchers found significant gaps in coverage during off-peak hours and long wait times in rural areas. They created a composite accessibility index showing spatial inequities in transit resources relative to population distribution. The study recommends expanding transit options, improving data quality, and implementing microtransit technologies to address rural transit shortfalls.

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Liu, J., & Rosenberg, E.. (2026). Quantifying the Accessibility to Public Transit in Rural Areas Using ArcGIS and GTFS. Papers in Applied Geography. https://doi.org/10.1080/23754931.2026.2646852

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DOI: 10.1080/23754931.2026.2646852
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: transportation, rural-data-and-definitions, general-innovation
Added: 2026-09-01