SEPACT I was the first Federally assisted commuter railroad demonstration project in the nation. Its basic goals were: (1) To prevent commuter service in the Philadelphia area from abandonment, (2) demonstrate the effectiveness of improved service and reduced fares in reversing the ridership decline, and (3) relieve traffic congestion on parts of the region's highway network. The demonstration program, 1962-1965, included the following: increased train service by the Pennsylvania and Reading Railroads, fare simplification and reduction, new equipment, additional parking spaces, bus-train transfers, and a promotion program. The demonstration findings were that in order to induce commuters to patronize rail transportation: modern, attractive rolling stock is helpful, feeder bus and taxi service can enlarge the market area, and clean and attractive stations are important. The following were found to be essential in increasing ridership: an aggressive public information program, frequent service, reliable schedules, a competitive fare structure, and provision of adequate parking. (UMTA abstract)
Commuter Railroad Service Improvements for a Metropolitan Area - Sepact I
1969
149 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Road Transportation , Management Practice , Passenger transportation , Urban planning , Urban transportation , Electric railroads , Pennsylvania , Rail transportation , Public opinion , Improvement , Bus lines , Parking facilities , Philadelphia(Pennsylvania) , Demonstration programs , SEPACT(Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Compact) , Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Compact
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