Fall River Bus Service Evaluation

  • Fall River Bus Service Evaluation – Final Report

    The Fall River Bus Service Evaluation is a comprehensive operational analysis (COA) of the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA)’s Fall River bus network. SRTA operates eleven routes that originate from downtown Fall River, MA, and this study is the first time since 2014 that SRTA is completing a comprehensive evaluation of the entire Fall River network. The purpose of this study is to make recommendations to match SRTA’s Fall River fixed-route service with the changing demand for transit, by adjusting routes and schedules to better meet the needs of bus riders.

    Study Components

    • Chapter 2: Market Analysis – An analysis of transit markets defined according to population, employment, and socioeconomic characteristics as well as activity centers and commute patterns.
    • Chapter 3: Route Analysis – Evaluation of existing transit services, service performance, and network ridership trends.
    • Chapter 4: Proposed Alignment Changes – Based on the market and route analyses and public engagement results, a proposed network of alignment changes to make routes more direct and easier to use.
    • Chapter 5: Service Scenarios – Two scenarios for frequency and span of service levels for the proposed network under reduced funding constraints, as well as additional service improvements that would be needed to fully meet transit demand in Fall River.
    • Chapter 6: Public Engagement – Two rounds of public engagement conducted during the project timeline, the first to understand how riders are currently using SRTA’s bus service and what changes they would like to see, and the second to collect feedback regarding proposed route and schedule changes.
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Project Documents and Information

  • Fall River Bus Service Evaluation – Final Report
    The Fall River Bus Service Evaluation is a comprehensive operational analysis (COA) of the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA)’s Fall River bus network. SRTA operates eleven routes that originate from downtown Fall River, MA, and this study is the first time since 2014 that SRTA is completing a comprehensive evaluation …
  • Fall River Bus Service Evaluation – Public Engagement: Round 2
    We have listened to your suggestions. We read your comments. We have prepared several alternatives and want your feedback on what the future of service in Fall River might look like. We will be at the Fall River Terminal to present the ideas and hear what you like and don’t …
  • Fall River Bus Service Evaluation – Proposed Route and Scheduled Changes
    Project Status SRTA began by conducting a market and route analysis to understand the demand and need for transit service in Fall River and review existing service, ridership, and service performance. With this understanding, SRTA conducted public outreach to determine what was most important to riders. This included an online …
  • Fall River Bus Service Evaluation – Public Engagement: Round 1
    Help plan the future of Fall River Bus Service. We will be out at the Fall River Terminal and at stops throughout the city to speak with riders and talk about how the bus network can better serve their needs. The events will take place on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 …
  • Fall River Bus Service Evaluation – Project Description
    The Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) operates eleven routes that originate from the downtown Fall River terminal. In some parts of Fall River, such as the southern half of the city, real estate development has grown in the past decade. Ridership trends in Fall River have also changed in recent …