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Title	ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF FARE-FREE TRANSIT POLICY
Accession No	00944023
Authors	Perone, J S
Corp. Authors / Publisher	National Center for Transit Research ; Florida Department of Transportation ; Research and Special Programs Administration
Publication Date	20021000
Description	28 p.; References
Languages	English
Abstract	This synthesis of fare free demonstrations offers information as to the impact, cost, advantages, and disadvantages of fare free implementation of various transit systems. The main thrust of this synthesis is that fare free policy can be recommended for smaller transit systems, it is questionable as to whether fare free implementation would be appropriate for larger systems. There are consequences to any operational transit policy, and those who make decisions about whether to offer fare free transit would be a negative or positive experience in any given transit system environment. This report presents both the advantages and disadvantages of fare free service in differing transit system environments within the framework of several policy questions and is meant to serve as a guide for those considering whether to implement fare free policy within a specific transit system.
TRT Terms	Elasticity (Economics) ; Fares ; Public transit ; Ridership ; Transportation policy
Subject Areas	U42 TRANSIT PLANNING, POLICY, & PROGRAMS; U25 FARES & PRICING
Contract Number	DTRS98-G-00329
Report Number	NCTR-473-133
Availability	National Technical Information Service
URLs	Document: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/research-center/Completed_Proj/Summary_PTO/FDOT_BC137_38_FF_rpt.pdf
TRIS Files	UMTRIS
Database	TRIS Online