Paratransit in America : redefining mass transportation
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Paratransit in America : redefining mass transportation
Praeger, 1997
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [271]-272) and index
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Description
Paratransit challenges the conventional approach to public transport in the United States, which depends on fixed-route, fixed-schedule, publicly owned or regulated systems such as buses and trains. Paratransit is a type of service which relies on small vehicles which are frequently privately owned and operated, and which may not work on a schedule. The various options concerning service types, market niches, and effectiveness are discussed, along with the future of paratransit. Case studies describe paratransit systems in the U.S. and other places, and the interaction of paratransit with more traditional systems.
Table of Contents
Preface Paratransit Service Options, Markets, and Performance Paratransit in America: Past, Present, and Prospects Shared-Ride Taxis, Jitneys, and Commercial Vans Ridesharing, Shuttles, and Neighborhood-Based Services International Experiences with Paratransit Regulatory and Policy Environments Paratransit's Regulatory Environment Local Regulations and Policies Governing Commercial Paratransit State Regulations and Policies Governing Commercial Paratransit Federal Policies and Regulations Affecting Privatization and Commercialization of Paratransit Future Ride: Paratransit in the 21st Century Smart Paratransit: Technologies for the Future Paratransit for the 21st Century Index
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