Mobility-on-demand (MOD) Projects: A study of the best practices adopted in United States
The growth of mobility on demand (MOD) services has raised partnership opportunities between transit agencies and transportation network companies (TNCs) in the US. However, there is still a need to recognize how MOD programs confront different challenges during the implementation of pilot projects,...
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| description | The growth of mobility on demand (MOD) services has raised partnership opportunities between transit agencies and transportation network companies (TNCs) in the US. However, there is still a need to recognize how MOD programs confront different challenges during the implementation of pilot projects, and to what extent they are successful in promoting mobility efficiency and providing multiple mobility options. This study aims to evaluate the potential opportunities of public-private partnerships for MOD planning while presenting an overview of the challenges and lessons learned during the implementation of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Sandbox Program projects. Following a comprehensive review of MOD's background, we identify the goals and scopes of the 11 FTA Sandbox Program projects. The programs are classified into four categories: service to people with disabilities, first/last mile solutions, mobile application targeting one non-transit mode, and mobile application to integrate public and private transportation services on one app. Emphasizing particular FTA Sandbox Program projects, we determine the challenges and technical lessons learned during the implementation of the programs. Finally, this study identifies fundamental factors to a well-integrated public transit system that uses app-based on-demand technology. Our findings provide new insights, which could reinforce future partnerships among public-private transportation services. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9e34c216a3c74e11a200add839264ba72022-12-22T03:25:33ZengElsevierTransportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives2590-19822022-06-0114100601Mobility-on-demand (MOD) Projects: A study of the best practices adopted in United StatesRonik Ketankumar Patel0Roya Etminani-Ghasrodashti1Sharareh Kermanshachi2Jay Michael Rosenberger3Ann Foss4Department of Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019, USACenter for Transportation Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD), University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019, USADepartment of Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019, USA; Corresponding author.Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019, USAOffice of Strategic Initiatives, City of Arlington, 101 W. Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010, USAThe growth of mobility on demand (MOD) services has raised partnership opportunities between transit agencies and transportation network companies (TNCs) in the US. However, there is still a need to recognize how MOD programs confront different challenges during the implementation of pilot projects, and to what extent they are successful in promoting mobility efficiency and providing multiple mobility options. This study aims to evaluate the potential opportunities of public-private partnerships for MOD planning while presenting an overview of the challenges and lessons learned during the implementation of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Sandbox Program projects. Following a comprehensive review of MOD's background, we identify the goals and scopes of the 11 FTA Sandbox Program projects. The programs are classified into four categories: service to people with disabilities, first/last mile solutions, mobile application targeting one non-transit mode, and mobile application to integrate public and private transportation services on one app. Emphasizing particular FTA Sandbox Program projects, we determine the challenges and technical lessons learned during the implementation of the programs. Finally, this study identifies fundamental factors to a well-integrated public transit system that uses app-based on-demand technology. Our findings provide new insights, which could reinforce future partnerships among public-private transportation services.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259019822200063XFTA sandbox programMobility-on-demandApp-based on-demand servicesTransportation network companies (TNC) |
| spellingShingle | Ronik Ketankumar Patel Roya Etminani-Ghasrodashti Sharareh Kermanshachi Jay Michael Rosenberger Ann Foss Mobility-on-demand (MOD) Projects: A study of the best practices adopted in United States Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives FTA sandbox program Mobility-on-demand App-based on-demand services Transportation network companies (TNC) |
| title | Mobility-on-demand (MOD) Projects: A study of the best practices adopted in United States |
| title_full | Mobility-on-demand (MOD) Projects: A study of the best practices adopted in United States |
| title_fullStr | Mobility-on-demand (MOD) Projects: A study of the best practices adopted in United States |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mobility-on-demand (MOD) Projects: A study of the best practices adopted in United States |
| title_short | Mobility-on-demand (MOD) Projects: A study of the best practices adopted in United States |
| title_sort | mobility on demand mod projects a study of the best practices adopted in united states |
| topic | FTA sandbox program Mobility-on-demand App-based on-demand services Transportation network companies (TNC) |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259019822200063X |
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