A survey of automobile users was conducted in an area of Denver, Colorado, to determine the feasibility and benefits of operating a free (ie. no-cost) bus transit service. The selected study area contained most of the three existing bus routes that run in an east-west direction from suburban eastern Denver to downtown. The survey data were expanded to estimate the probable increase in transit ridership that would result from the elimination of fares. Transportation costs were then analyzed and compared between the present system and a free fare situation. The study concluded that total transportation expenses were less under a free system, but that the margin of advantage was relatively small. Additional economic and environmental benefits were cited in arriving at the conclusion that free bus service is potentially beneficial, but that it will require testing under closely monitored conditions. (Author)


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    Title :

    A Feasibility Study of Free Bus Service for a Street Corridor of Denver


    Contributors:
    R. Reish (author) / V. H. Surti (author)

    Publication date :

    1972


    Size :

    35 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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