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    Public Transportation Studies

    The following studies have been conducted on topics of interest for public transportation.  These studies provide information on the economic impact of public transportation, its future sustainability, and the implementation of new services across the Commonwealth. 

    Shared Ride Studies

    The shared ride program provides on demand transportation in every county in Pennsylvania. This service is open to the general public and certain populations such as Seniors, Persons with Disabilities and individuals who qualify for Medicaid receive subsidized trips.  These reports examine ways to improve management, operations, and fiscal sustainability in this program.  

    Shared Ride Transportation Study, 2025

    Human Service Transportation Coordination Study, 2009

    Microtransit Study

    In Pennsylvania, several transit agencies have implemented pilot programs or are continuing microtransit service, particularly in areas where traditional fixed-route transit is not effectively serving the community. This technical memorandum provides an analysis of microtransit services offered by six Pennsylvania transit agencies, to characterize these services and the communities they serve and identify common themes associated with successful microtransit services.

    Statewide Economic Impact Study

    Pennsylvania is served by a range of public transit and passenger rail options, including transit agencies serving urban and rural regions, community transit agencies providing shared-ride service, and Amtrak intercity rail service.  Published in July 2021, Pennsylvania's Investment in Public Transit and Passenger Rail Study, quantifies the benefits of these services to Pennsylvania's residents, businesses, and its economy and the importance of continued investment to Pennsylvania's future.

    ​Bureau of Public Transportation Contact Information

    Phone: 717-783-8025

    To learn more about how to ride public transportation in Pennsylvania, please go to Find My Ride.