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Item Developing ITS to Serve Diverse Populations(Minnesota Department of Transportation, 2006-11) Douma, FrankIn 2003, the State and Local Policy Program (SLPP) at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs began research into how Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies can be used to deliver transportation services to an increasingly diverse population in Minnesota. The research objective was to identify the nature of the gap between the emerging needs and existing services, and to propose ways of using technology to bridge the gap, both in terms of providing better transportation options and in reducing the cost of these options. Using the information obtained from emerging demographic data, the 2003 study focused on identifying transportation challenges and opportunities for several different populations, with a particular focus on those that do not or cannot drive. This project continues this general theme through a series of analyses of ITS applications that appear most promising to improve mobility and access for Minnesota's increasingly diverse population. These applications include technologically advanced Community-Based Transit, Car Sharing, use of ITS to implement Value Pricing through conversion of an HOV lane to a High-Occupancy/Toll (HOT) lane, and evaluation of web-based Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS).Item Governing Dockless Bike Share: Early Lessons for Nice Ride Minnesota(Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota, 2018-11) Douma, Frank; Hauf, AustinDockless bike share systems present an opportunity for cities to expand access to bike share by lowering costs and geographic barriers, but also create additional challenges in the areas of maintenance, parking, and right-of- way management. Most dockless providers are also private, venture-capital funded entities, representing a significant departure from current public and non-profit approaches. Other cities have encountered challenges in securing cooperation from these operators in areas such as data transparency. This raises a key question: To what extent can cities use contracts and governance to exchange use of the public right-of-way for operating requirements that advance equity, accessibility, innovation, and other goals? Using case studies from other U.S. cities and drawing insights from the wider “smart mobility” literature, this research presents recommendations for regulating dockless bike share in cities and ties these approaches to the implementation of Nice Ride Minnesota’s dockless pilot. It will also examine prominent challenges in coordination and implementation and highlight novel approaches with an eye towards the future of bike share in the Twin Cities.Item Improving Carsharing and Transit Service with ITS(Minnesota Department of Transportation, 2008-09) Douma, Frank; Gaug, Ryan; Horan, Tom; Schooley, BenThis report examines Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) as they apply to carsharing and transit. Two modes that provide mobility to those who do not own a car. In the first study, researchers developed and administered a survey to members of HOURCAR, a local not-forprofit carsharing organization (CSO), and a randomly selected control group. The data reveals that (1) each HOURCAR removes 2.5 other vehicles; (2) HOURCAR members demonstrate an interest in deciding whether a car is their most efficient option for their trip, (3) HOURCAR respondents were not significantly different from the control group in terms of household size, income, age or housing type; and (4) most members indicated convenience and financial considerations were key to joining. The second study seeks to understand how citizen perceptions of trust and confidence in an agency, and its services, are impacted by the use of advanced traveler information systems (ATIS), specifically, an online trip planner developed and maintained by MetroTransit. A survey and focus group indicate connections between online use and perceptions about the agency. Notably, a strong positive view of the trip planner was associated with trust in the agency to perform the service.Item Vehicle Sharing Among Human Service Providers in Minnesota: Steps to Address Barriers(Minnesota Council on Transportation Access, 2013-09) Douma, Frank; Garry, ThomasThe statutory duties of the Minnesota Council on Transportation Access (MCOTA) include identifying "policies and necessary legislation to facilitate vehicle sharing." This study commissioned by MCOTA provides an initial review of the regulatory, policy and operational barriers to vehicle sharing among private human services providers (HSPs) in Minnesota, and discusses potential ways to address these barriers. The purpose is to provide general information to the member organizations and agencies of MCOTA, as well organizations within the HSP community, about possible steps that may be taken to increase vehicle sharing among HSPs. This report identifies five barriers to increased vehicle sharing among HSPs in Minnesota. The first two barriers represent large, umbrella barriers. The latter three represent more specific, technical barriers. The report also discusses solutions to each of these barriers.