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The transit pricing evaluation model: A tool for exploring fare policy options
Abstract A model is presented for probing a range of impacts which could be expected when instituting a new transit pricing system. The model weights on-board ridership survey responses based upon disaggregated fare elasticity estimates. In addition to forecasting the potential ridership and fiscal consequences of a new fare structure, the model incorporates revenue and cost data on specific users' trips to estimate changes in farebox recovery as well as effects on efficiency and equity. This paper describes the working components of the model followed by a demonstration of its use. Employing fare, cost, and trip-making data from the Southern California Rapid Transit District, the system's current pricing practices are examined. Long distance users were found to pay disproportionately low fares in relation to the cost of their trips, while very short riders were generally overchanged for their trips. A distance-based pricing scenario is then designed and tested with respect to its ability to remedy some of the problems associated with flat fares.
The transit pricing evaluation model: A tool for exploring fare policy options
Abstract A model is presented for probing a range of impacts which could be expected when instituting a new transit pricing system. The model weights on-board ridership survey responses based upon disaggregated fare elasticity estimates. In addition to forecasting the potential ridership and fiscal consequences of a new fare structure, the model incorporates revenue and cost data on specific users' trips to estimate changes in farebox recovery as well as effects on efficiency and equity. This paper describes the working components of the model followed by a demonstration of its use. Employing fare, cost, and trip-making data from the Southern California Rapid Transit District, the system's current pricing practices are examined. Long distance users were found to pay disproportionately low fares in relation to the cost of their trips, while very short riders were generally overchanged for their trips. A distance-based pricing scenario is then designed and tested with respect to its ability to remedy some of the problems associated with flat fares.
The transit pricing evaluation model: A tool for exploring fare policy options
Cervero, Robert (author)
Transportation Research Part A: General ; 16 ; 313-323
1981-08-19
11 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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