Will New Mobility Services Fill Transit Service Gaps? (Phase 1)
ONGOING | Systems Analysis and Optimization
Transportation Technologies:
Automated Vehicles, Business Models, Demand-Responsive Transit & Microtransit, Mobility-as-a-service, Passenger Mobility Options, Ridehail/Transportation Network Companies, Vehicle TechnologiesImpacts:
Social Equity, Transportation Systems Operations (and Efficiency)Problem Statement
Transit accessibility remains an issue for many residents, particularly in low-income and minority areas. Additionally, empty buses run during off-peak or late-night hours and in suburban areas to meet coverage requirements, often resulting in inefficient resource allocation. This project will assess the potential for new mobility services (e.g., AVs and micromobility) to fill gaps in transit service and improve operational efficiency.Outcomes & Deliverables
– Cost benefit analysis model code uploaded to Github for public download
– One conference presentation
– One journal publication
– Policy brief detailing recommendations for policymakers
Researchers
Sean Z Qian
Professor
Carnegie Mellon University
Professor
Carnegie Mellon University
Corey Harper
Assistant Professor
Carnegie Mellon University
Assistant Professor
Carnegie Mellon University