Some Shuttles, such as paratransit service for people with disabilities, cause little or no reduction in automobile travel, their benefits consist primarily of improved mobility for people who are transportation disadvantaged. Costs are primarily the expenses of operating the Shuttle Services. Consumer Savings 2 Reduces users car and parking expenses. Transport Choice 3 Increases transport choice. A 0 indicates no impact or mixed impacts.
Equity Impacts Equity impacts vary depending on the type of service.
Shuttle Services often require subsidies, although some are self-financing. Some Shuttles provide affordable mobility to lower-income and transportation disadvantaged people. Many improve basic mobility by providing transport to education, employment and medical services. Table 3 Equity Summary Criteria Rating Comments Treats everybody equally. Usually benefits most groups.