BRPC received a planning grant from MassDOT to conduct a Microtransit Feasibility Study for Berkshire County. Through the procurement process, BRPC has hired Foursquare, ITP, to perform the “Microtransit Feasibility Study—On Demand/Microtransit Solutions for Berkshire County.”
Previous studies have identified limited access to public transportation and first/last-mile connections as major transportation barriers in the Berkshires. Microtransit, a shared-ride on-demand public transit service, has been explored to overcome these barriers and enhance mobility.
Microtransit is a technology-enabled, on-demand, shared-ride public transportation system that offers flexible routes and on-demand scheduling within designated zones. It lives in the space between traditional fixed-route transit and ride-hailing technology like Uber or Lyft. It has more coverage than fixed-route service and is more responsive than traditional dial-a-ride service.
