Route 1 Collaborative Study; Department of Transportation State of New Jersey

updated 09/23/99

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7 Increased
Transit
Frequency

The Situation	While local bus service in the Route 1 Study Area is good, many routes operate at frequencies (headways) of 30 minutes or greater in the peak period and therefore are not an attractive alternative to some people.

The Proposal	Reduce headways on local bus routes to 15 minutes in the peak period, thereby providing a more convenient (and reliable) service to accommodate the "rush" hour crowd, and possibly eliminate the need for a schedule.

The Locations	Study Area

The Actions	Conduct a market analysis to determine potential demand; conduct a planning & operational analysis to determine feasibility; institute on a selected route on a trail basis; conduct follow up to determine success/failure.

Estimated Annual Cost ($Millions)	$3.5 to $4.0

Overall Traffic Benefits	High

Other Impacts and Considerations	Approximately three times the present number of buses would be required to achieve the 15 minute headways, with the increased ridership generating only a fraction of the increased cost, thereby requiring significant increase in public funding.

Lead (Sponsor)	NJ Transit

Support	KMM, County, Municipalities, Regional Malls

Possible Funding	FTA, TTF

Estimated Time Frame	Short Term (initial trial); Long Term (other routes)

(Note: this project is being pursued as part of the NJDOT’s

Route 1 (Section 7L) project)