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Business Plan

Enhance Mobility
Promote Alternative Transit
Project Performance Measure(s) Department(s)
Arlington On-Demand Dynamic Direct Route Pilot Ridership, rider satisfaction, service Transportation
efficiency & utilization

Summary: Estimated Actual
This item supports the Council's "Enhance Mobility" Milestone Completion Completion
priority by improving access within Arlington and to Execution of COG Fall 2024 Dec. 2024
regional destinations while complementing the Arlington Funding
On-Demand Rideshare service. Implementation of Spring 2025 Mar. 2025
Dynamic Direct Route
Based on observed mobility patterns and higher-density Pilot
corridors, the City of Arlington proposes piloting a Pilot Completion Spring 2028
"dynamic direct route" model to improve the existing Evaluation and Reporting Winter 2028
Arlington On-Demand rideshare service. This innovative Completion
approach combines the predictability of direct routes with
the flexibility and affordability of on-demand ridesharing.
During peak demand periods, a certain number of
vehicles would operate on a predictable schedule and
route, based on demand. However, during off-peak
times, these vehicles could be redeployed to optimize
network efficiency.

The goal of this project is to pilot this dynamic direct
route concept in Arlington and, if successful, the North
Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) may
explore expanding it regionally. Data from Arlington's
existing transit service and rider feedback will be used to
inform the design and implementation of the pilot,
ensuring it effectively meets the needs of riders.

The City of Arlington will fund this service through the
NCTCOG Transit Strategic Partnerships. The City
received $1,126,873 in funding from NCTCOG and will
contribute $281,718 in local share for a total project
amount of $1,408,591.

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