How does the mobility management approach differ from traditional transit services?
In several ways… Mobility management disaggregates service planning and markets in order to better serve individuals and the community. Traditional transit service planning aggregates demand on centralized, highly traveled routes of a transit system. Mobility management focuses on service diversity and a “family of transportation services” to reach a wide range of customers versus traditional transit systems that are built on the principle of unified regional service coverage. A “family of transportation services” is a wide range of travel options, services, and modes that are matched to community demographics and needs. Mobility management uses multiple transportation providers to offer the most efficient and effective service to all individuals. Traditional transit agencies typically use a single operator to deliver all services. Mobility management underscores the importance of service advocacy as a way to improve public transportation management and delivery. A mobility manager act
