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Rural Transit In Oregon: Current And Future Needs, Jennifer Dill, Margaret B. Neal
Rural Transit In Oregon: Current And Future Needs, Jennifer Dill, Margaret B. Neal
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The purpose of the research reported was to identify the current status and needs for general public transportation in Oregon’s rural areas, as well as opportunities and barriers (e.g., funding, governance issues, and leadership) to expanding services over a 20 year period. Oregon is a largely rural state. This lack of density poses problems for the provision of public transit, whether through fixed route or demand response service. People living in the rural areas and who lack cars and access to public transportation are at a strong disadvantage. With no access to these transit resources, they may be limited to …