Access from transit stations to employment and home
locations can be a significant barrier to transit use in many urban regions,
which is also commonly known as the “first and last mile” problem. Most people
are only willing to walk about a quarter of a mile from transit stations to
their destination. Bus feeder services can increase access, but fixed routes
and schedules significantly limit their appeal. EasyConnect project researches effective demand-responsive, easy-to-use
system that links home, work, and other activity destinations with transit
stations may encourage greater transit use, reduce vehicle travel, and
emissions.
EasyConnect