The Cost of Operating Buses in U.S. Cities

Key Points

• The research aims to create a tool that helps estimate the costs of new or extended bus systems in U.S. cities.
• Developed a forecasting model to estimate bus operating costs.
• Analyzed existing data on bus systems in various U.S. cities.
• Considered factors affecting operating costs such as route length and frequency.
• Provided a user-friendly tool for urban planners.
• Showed potential cost variations for different bus system designs.
• Highlighted key factors that influence operating costs.