Cost and Service Analysis of Alternatives to The RIDE

The Field Lab partnered with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to examine cost and service characteristics of alternatives to The RIDE paratransit program.

Project Partner

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)

Project Summary

Students worked with MBTA data to analyze financial and service implications of alternative paratransit delivery models, including third-party transportation platforms.

Areas of Focus

The team examined cost per trip, service delivery characteristics, eligibility considerations, and financial impacts associated with alternative paratransit service models.

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