Estimating Ridership of Rural Demand–Response Transit Services for the General Public

Jeremy Mattson · 2017 · Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board

Summary. This study develops models to predict ridership for rural demand-response transit services. Using national transit database records and survey data from transit agencies, the researchers find that ridership increases with older adult populations and people without vehicle access, while rising fares reduce ridership. Extended service days and shorter reservation notice periods significantly boost ridership. The models outperform previous research by incorporating more detailed service characteristics.

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Mattson, J.. (2017). Estimating Ridership of Rural Demand–Response Transit Services for the General Public. Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board. https://doi.org/10.3141/2647-15

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DOI: 10.3141/2647-15
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: transportation, rural-data-and-definitions
Added: 2026-04-28