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Transit study recommends on‑demand contracted system as lowest‑cost option; fixed‑route carries higher cost and higher ridership potential
Summary
A consultant study presented to the Housing Planning Development Committee found no self‑sustaining (fare‑covered) option for a Lakewood circulator. Iteris modeled fixed‑route and on‑demand alternatives, forecasted ridership, and concluded an on‑demand contracted model would be the lowest‑cost, lowest‑risk way to restore local service; councilors
The Housing Planning Development Committee heard a presentation Sept. 8 on a completed transit feasibility study conducted by Iteris that evaluated multiple ways to restore a local circulator or another local transit service in Lakewood. Assistant director Boss told the committee the consultant modeled fixed‑route, contractor‑operated and on‑demand alternatives and concluded that "none of these systems are profitable, unfortunately," recommending an on‑demand contracted approach as the lowest‑cost, lowest‑risk option for the city.
The study surveyed residents, modeled likely boardings and tested six alternatives. It found demand for improved frequency and coverage but showed significant cost gaps between operating and fare revenue for fixed‑route options.
Survey and demand findings Iteris received more than 500 survey responses asking how residents travel within Lakewood and where they would like to go. Walking was the top current mode; 44% of respondents ranked riding the bus among…
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