Please Complete Survey By March 27, 2015
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is conducting a survey to determine the level of intercity bus needs in the State of Tennessee. This information will be used to determine how TDOT can best utilize its annual apportionment of Federal Section 5311(f) Intercity Bus Program funds.
Intercity bus service is defined as:

"Regularly scheduled bus service for the general public which operates with limited stops over fixed routes connecting two or more urban areas not in close proximity, has the capacity of transporting baggage carried by passengers, and makes meaningful connections with scheduled intercity bus service to more distant points, if such service is available." Greyhound is an example of a provider of intercity bus service.
Feeder service is defined as:

“Public transportation service that is designed to pick up passengers in a certain locality, and transport them to a transfer point where they can connect with an intercity bus to extend their trip to another stop on the connecting service.”
In this case, “urban” areas means a place with greater than 2,500 population; it is not an urbanized area. “Meaningful” connection means that a timed connection exists between the public transit service and scheduled intercity bus service.

To assist in the planning process, you are requested to complete this brief survey. TDOT is surveying transportation planners, regional/economic development professionals, city/county officials, and transportation providers throughout the state to obtain wide input on potential needs. For more information please contact:

Charles Glover, RLS & Associates, Inc.
Tel.: 919-971-5668/Email: cglover@rlsandassoc.com

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* 1. Organization Information

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* 2. Please check the box that best describes your organization:

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* 3. Using the above definition, do you think there are currently intercity bus needs in your area that are not being met?

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* 4. If yes in Question 3, please identify three top areas of need by origin/destination pairs.

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* 5. Including the need for intercity bus services (as defined above), what are the greatest unmet public transportation needs in your rural/regional area? (please prioritize)

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