In addition to operational statistics, there are also financial reporting requirements. The design for financial reporting involved a review of current accounting practices to identify areas where additional data are needed. Using methods devised in the first phase, the region will collect data and file reports with FTA for local bus systems that did not previously submit NTD reports. This will qualify the region for additional federal formula assistance. Using the methods identified in phase I, consulting assistance and survey personnel collected origin-destination and passenger transfer data.
Data collection is complete.
The consultant is compiling the results. The Route 1 Corridor Bus Study will provide suggestions to Fairfax County and Prince William County, related agencies and transit service providers for continuous bus service between the two jurisdictions. In addition to this, the project will propose appropriate locations for transit facilities in the Route 1 Corridor to support the recommended transit service plan. Based on a needs assessment, the study will recommend new transit services, modifications of existing services, and locations for future transit facilities in the corridor. The consultant, SG Associates, completed the report in May 2001, and the recommendations have been used as input into VDOT's Rt.