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Technical Memorandum #1: General Transit Demand Study April 2004 to make using the. shuttle more appealing to elderly/disabled people. Alternative fuel or electric vehicles are also more feasible in smaller vehicles. Minimal Layover/Transfer Time. Although it is important to provide adequate time for the driver of the vehicle to take a break, this should not interfere with the frequent service of a local shuttle where distances are short. If a layover is necessary, this should only happen at one location where it is clear the vehicle may be parked for several minutes. In the case of employer shuttles, the shuttle should be timed to allow minimal waiting and transfer times between modes. No Fare. Although there may be a tendency to cover some of the cost of a shuttle service through passenger fares, this can severely discourage its use, especially where distances are shod (as would be the case in the RTC with a local circulator shuttle or employer shuttle). In addition, an investment would need to be made to install a farebox on each vehicle and collect and deposit the fares. If fares are too Iow, it is often easier and 'less costly to simply provide free rides. Easy to Understand. A shuttle service should not only be designed well (in terms of routing and frequency) but should also be easy to understand. It is important to display clear information at each shuttle stop, such as a route map, fare information (if any), how often the shuttle operates, and some graphic representation connecting the shuttle stop and the vehicle (such as a unique color or logo). Conceptual Shuttle Routes ~ Based on the guidelines and characteristics outlined above, two conceptual shuttle routes were developed for the Ramsey Town Center. For each route, we present conceptual routing through the RTC, varied frequencies (headways), the bus requirements based on the frequencies and an estimated annual cost based an average cost per revenue hour data for small transit systems. The goal of the shuttle routes is to serve both the residential and commercial areas and link them with the proposed location of the transit center. It should be noted that transit vehicles are not encouraged on Sunwood Drive in the core area of the development and therefore these service concepts reflect this direction. Blue Route: This route would provide circulation in the commercial and office areas in the southern half of the development. A map of the route is provided below. 12