DRT4ALL

Author: Meike

Crowdsourcing options – DRT as Bürgerbus

Bürgerbusse are designed and organised locally, aligning stops, operating days and trip purposes with village/town rhythms (shops, doctors, events) and connecting to regional PT nodes (e.g., stations).The innovation aspect lies in the fact that – in the Bürgerbus case – public transport can be built bottom up, through civil engagement. It makes public transport an […]

Quick scan and service planning guideline

The guideline on “quickscan and planning” provides a recurring, step-by-step model to analyze, adapt, and improve DRT services. It can be applied in any local or regional context where mobility services need to be assessed, adapted, and made more user-centered. Main features: Data collection in the field via structured questionnaires for users and non-users. Use […]

Governance scheme and CV of coordinator for flexible mobility initiatives

The solution component focuses on improving governance for public transport and Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) in rural and mountainous regions with low population density and fluctuating demand. Its scope is not limited to the pilot area of East Tyrol but is designed to be transferable to other rural European regions facing similar challenges. It provides […]

Strategic planning framework for low demand and rural areas

The strategic planning framework is designed for peripheral and rural regions with mountainous geography, where dispersed settlements and seasonal tourism create complex mobility needs. In the pilot area of East Tyrol where it was co-designed and tested, it addresses mobility along the main valley corridors, in peripheral settlements, and in side valleys that are not […]

DRT dedicated tendering procedure in new areas and regulatory frameworks, DRT as a Service

The tendering procedure, co-designed and tested primarily on the Split-Dalmatia County territory, covers the main relevant elements to build an official tendering document for the procurement of new services, i.e.: The DRT service. This section describes the method of providing the DRT service, its duration, funding, the area where the service will be provided, and […]

Data driven approach to DRT service expansion

A guidance document from a Public Transport Authority (PTA) perspective The developed tool focuses on three main objectives: transforming existing low-demand lines into DRT services, introducing new lines in underserved neighborhoods, and upgrading existing DRT lines to flexible, digitally supported operations. Its main features include: Data-driven passenger monitoring, enabling precise understanding of ridership patterns. Multiple […]