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Role of Transit in the U.S. DOT Congestion Mitigation Initiative

Role of Transit in the U.S. DOT Congestion Mitigation Initiative. Walter Kulyk, P.E. Director, Office of Mobility Innovation Federal Transit Administration U.S. DOT Executive Session ITS America’s 2007 Annual Meeting Palm Springs, California June 5, 2007. Overview.

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Role of Transit in the U.S. DOT Congestion Mitigation Initiative

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  1. Role of Transit in the U.S. DOT Congestion Mitigation Initiative Walter Kulyk, P.E. Director, Office of Mobility Innovation Federal Transit Administration U.S. DOT Executive Session ITS America’s 2007 Annual Meeting Palm Springs, California June 5, 2007

  2. Overview • Transit in the United States • Transit ITS • Transit’s Role in the U.S. DOT Congestion Mitigation Initiative • Future of Transit in Mitigating Congestion

  3. Transit in the United States • More than 6,000 public transportation providers • 65,000 buses; 140,000 directional route miles • 15,000 rail vehicles; 9,800 directional route miles • Transit’s growth rate over the last decade • Transit Trip Types • Work = 54% • School = 15% • Shopping = 9% Source: American Public Transportation Association Website (www.APTA.com)

  4. Transit in the United States (continued) • Ridership Trends Source: Report Year 2005 National Transit Summaries and Trends

  5. Transit in the United States (continued) • Ridership Trends (continued) Source: Report Year 2005 National Transit Summaries and Trends

  6. Transit in the United States (continued) • Vehicle Revenue Miles Trends Source: Report Year 2005 National Transit Summaries and Trends

  7. Transit in the United States (continued) • Vehicle Revenue Miles Trends (continued) Source: Report Year 2005 National Transit Summaries and Trends

  8. Transit in the United States (continued) • 81% of Americans Support Increased Investment in Transit • Transit … • Eases Traffic Congestion • Provided Mobility for Seniors • Provides Access to Rural Areas • Reduces Energy Consumption • Improves Air Quality • Ensures Safety Source: American Public Transportation Association Website (www.APTA.com)

  9. Transit ITS • Fleet Management • Electronic Payment

  10. Transit ITS (continued) • Traveler Information • Rail ITS • Safety / Mobility

  11. Transit’s Role in the Congestion Mitigation Initiative • Service Modifications to Accommodate Demand • Improved Traveler Information

  12. Transit’s Role in the Congestion Mitigation Initiative (continued) • Universal Electronic Payment • Park-and-Ride Improvements

  13. Future of Transit in Mitigating Congestion • High Performance Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) • Rail Transit

  14. Future of Transit in Mitigating Congestion (continued) • Integrated Corridor Management • Transportation Demand Management • Coordinating Land Use and Transportation

  15. Thank You Walter Kulyk, P.E. Director, Office of Mobility Innovation Federal Transit Administration (FTA), TRI-10 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, D.C. 20590 Phone: (202) 366-4991 E-mail: walter.kulyk@dot.gov

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