Value of Dedicated Right-of-Way: Transit Service Reliability and User Impacts Status: CompleteReport Date: 03/07/2025 Summary: MnDOT research has developed a modeling tool that identifies the bus route segments that would benefit most from the installation of a dedicated right of way (ROW) for buses. Transit service reliability is one of the most requested service improvements. By implementing a transit ROW where needed most, MnDOT can improve transit reliability and better serve riders who use transit to commute to work, complete errands and engage with the community. This project analyzed bus route reliability and contributing factors, such as traffic lights and traffic volume, to better understand where low reliability service occurs and if an ROW would be beneficial. Test results indicated that an increased ratio of bus lanes and busways led to more reliability, but only when the ratio exceeds 20%. Other factors associated with more reliable transit service are higher free-flow speeds, fewer traffic signals and longer route segments. Additional analyses identified specific route segments along several service corridors that would benefit most from an ROW. Final Deliverables: Value of Dedicated Right-of-Way: Transit Service Reliability and User Impacts (Report #2025-01) Interactive Online Map - User Guide (Manual #2025-01G) Interactive Map Tool: Value of Dedicated Right-of-Way (Website #2025-01map) Increasing Service Reliability by Adding a Dedicated Right of Way for Buses (Research Summary) Related Materials: Related Research:
