Transit Use at UNC Charlotte: The Potential Impact of the Northeast Corridor Light Rail Transit Line By: Philip Holleran December 6, 2006

Outline

UNC Charlotte: At a Glance

LRT in the University Area?

NE Corridor Proposed Alignment

Purpose of Study

LRT’s Impact on Other Universities

Data

Method

Scenario 1

Distribution of Commuters

Fall 2006 Distribution of Commuter Students at UNC Charlotte, per 1/4 mile square

Out of County Commuters, Fall 2006

Areas of Commuter Concentration

Current Transit at UNC Charlotte

Scenario 2

LRT “Walk-to” Serviced Commuters

Park and Rides

Predicting P&R Use

Predicting NE Corridor P&R Use

Potential Riders: Scenario 2

Scenario 3

Student Use of TOD

Potential for TOD

Potential Riders: Scenario 3

Short Term Recommendations

Recommended Circulator Route

Conclusions

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