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Oregon’s
Statewide Fixed Route Transit NetworkExploring the Network
Matthew Barnes
Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)
Rail & Public Transit Division
Network
• Oregon’s fixed route transit network
• Recent steps in improving the network visibility
• Leveraging investments in visibility to explore the network
Current Network
• 40 to 50 fixed route transit services– for profit (Greyhound, Porter Stage)– public transit agency (TriMet, RVTD)– ODOT contracted (POINT services)– passenger rail (Amtrak Cascades, Coast
Starlight)– airport shuttles (Hut Airport Shuttle)
Current Network
Network Visibility
• Greyhound
• Amtrak
• Google Transit
Network Visibility
Network Visibility
Network Visibility
Network Visibility
Network Visibility
Network Visibility
• Next Steps– Real time information– Multimodal trip planning– Integration of ridesharing, and transit options
Exploring the Network
Exploring the Network
• GTFS data is required for Google Transit to work
• GTFS = General Transit Feed Specification
• GTFS = description of fixed route transit service (stops, routes, schedules)
Exploring the Network
• Unleashing GTFS– Mapping– GTFS Reporting Tool– Modeling– Sharing
Exploring the Network (GIS)
Exploring the Network (GIS)
Exploring the Network (OSU)
Exploring the Network (OSU)
Exploring the Network (Community Explorer)
Exploring the Network
• Mapping of transit stops allow better coordination between road authorities/local governments and transit agencies
• Opens the door to coordinated investments in stop infrastructure
• Encourages consideration of transit in bike/ped investment decision making
Exploring the Network
• Better tools -> better understanding of the network
• Better network information -> better policies and funding priorities
• Better network information -> more opportunities to collaborate on bike/ped infrastructure investments
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