Rural Transit Systems Benefits in Tennessee: Methodology and an Empirical Study

Frank Southworth, David Vogt, T.R. Curlee · 2005 · Environment and Planning A Economy and Space

Summary. This paper evaluates rural public transit services in Tennessee using a benefits assessment framework. The analysis shows that demand-responsive vanpool services deliver benefits exceeding costs, primarily by improving access to healthcare, job training, and other essential services for current riders. The study demonstrates that without these transit services, providing equivalent access to these activities would cost significantly more, and recommends better data collection on transit ridership.

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Southworth, F., Vogt, D., & Curlee, T.. (2005). Rural Transit Systems Benefits in Tennessee: Methodology and an Empirical Study. Environment and Planning A Economy and Space. https://doi.org/10.1068/a37120

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DOI: 10.1068/a37120
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: transportation, rural-data-and-definitions
Added: 2026-04-28