This study was undertaken to examine strategies that have been used or considered to improve coordination between transit providers on a national basis and identify possible strategies that may be implemented by transit providers in Texas. This report reviews federal initiatives supporting transit coordination and provides national examples of state and local coordination efforts. Issues that may limit or restrict coordination are also included along with suggestions to address these concerns. Several potential coordination strategies and implementation approaches are identified from the literature review. Finally, the report contains guidelines for analyzing various coordination strategies and implementation approaches and establishing a performance monitoring program to evaluate implemented strategies.

This study examines strategies employed to encourage and enhance transit use in Texas and throughout the country. Two reports document the results of this research. The first is "Design Guidelines to Enhance Pedestrian and Transit Interaction, " which presents a step[-by-step process for planning and designing transit facilities to enhance passenger convenience, comfort, and safety. The report presented here documents the second portion of the study which examined policies and programs supporting transit use. It includes a state-of-the-art literature review of the use and the experience with different techniques, a general discussion of the different approaches, and more detailed case studies of the strategies used in four metropolitan areas. The report identifies the policies and programs that appear most appropriate for further application in Texas. Finally, examples are provided of the gene ral approaches and implementation techniques that can be used by transit providers, municipalities, the Texas Department of Transportation, private business, and other groups to support increased transit use in the state.

This work focuses on important concepts in making information available to decision makers and the public, specifically focused on the Transportation Industry. The emphasis is on the PowerPoint presentation and enhancing the message through this medium. Critical elements include adhering to the assigned time limit, incorporating animation, font size, including images, techniques, and preparation. While much information is available on-line about presentations, audiences at too many transportation meetings view substandard presentations, which likely negatively affect understanding and decisionmaking. Blending available information, focus group feedback and observations yield a foundation for transportation planners in improving presentations to constituents.