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Northeast Corridor Through-Ticketing Study
This study explores potential models for through-ticketing with the stated goal of improving the intercity rail and transit experience to recruit new rides and enhance the experience of existing riders. It takes an expansive view of through-ticketing to include any integrated fare system that makes it easier to move between transit systems. The study included interviews with railroads, best practice research, and original market research to understand demand for through-ticketing and challenges in implementing it. (Released January 2019)
Investing in the Northeast Corridor: Advancing the American Economy
This report illustrates how current and potential future levels of investment in the Northeast Corridor could shape the economy of the Northeast region and the nation. (Released February 2016)
Northeast Corridor Intercity Travel Study
As part of its mission to implement a long-term regional investment strategy for the Northeast Corridor, the Northeast Corridor Commission is interested in all long-distance travel in the NEC Region. While the Commission enjoys access to quality data on rail and air travel, no such data has yet been available for automobile and intercity bus travel. To fill this data gap, RSG was commissioned to conduct separate studies of intercity automobile and bus travel around the NEC. (Released September 2015)
The Northeast Corridor and the American Economy
The Northeast Corridor and the American Economy is a report from the Commission to Congress on the value of the NEC rail network to the NEC Region and the nation. It is the hope of the Commission that the information provided in this report is helpful to Congress and other stakeholders in understanding the many facets of the NEC’s role in the American economy and can inform future investment decisions. (Released April 2014)
State of the NEC Region Transportation System – Summary Report
State of the Northeast Corridor Region Transportation System is a report that presents information on the current state of and future outlook for the Region’s multimodal passenger and freight transportation system. It draws on existing studies and databases to aggregate information at the level of the NEC Region. (Released February 2014)
Critical Infrastructure Needs on the Northeast Corridor
This report and its accompanying interactive map serve as an informational resource that describes the improvements needed to reduce delays, achieve a state-of-good-repair, and build capacity for growth on the NEC. (Released January 2013)