Evaluating the Role of Fare Structures in Improving Public Transportation Systems: What Lessons can Toronto, Canada Learn from Zurich, Switzerland?
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Authors
Gagnon, Kristie
Date
2011-04-26T17:41:54Z
Type
technical report
Language
en
Keyword
Public Transportation , Fare Structures
Alternative Title
Abstract
The purpose of this report is to develop an understanding of the role that fare structures,
fare collection systems and incentives play in producing and maintaining high ridership
levels and successful public transit systems. More specifically, this report seeks to answer
the question: “What can Toronto learn from Zurich’s fare structures practices?” Zurich,
Switzerland has been acknowledged around the world as having one of the most successful
public transportation systems, with its success reflected in its high per capita ridership
levels. It is for this reason that it was chosen to be a “best practice” example .