| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7497672 | Transport Policy | 2015 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
We use data from the Los Angeles Metro bus transit system to analyze the variation in boardings across lines and find service reliability to be a significant determinant of patronage. The reliability effect appears to be stronger in the weekday peak relative to the off-peak. Our results suggest that better schedule adherence can potentially promote patronage of fixed-route fixed-schedule transit systems. Reliability improvements may lead to productivity gains for transit agencies.
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Authors
Sandip Chakrabarti, Genevieve Giuliano,