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CHAPTER 6 – EXPRESS BUS PLANS
to execute the policy that the board directs. It will also need a funding basis to cover the required
subsidies and capital improvements.
COMPREHENSIVE TRANSIT INTEGRATION
Like the commuter rail plan, the express bus plans assume the integration of express bus service
with MAT and StarTran transit operations. Operationally, the integration appears
straightforward. In Omaha, the buses would stop at three existing transit centers plus MAT’s
new Downtown hub. Express bus riders could easily transfer to MAT lines and the Downtown
shuttles. In Downtown Lincoln, the buses would stop at the State Office Building, just one block
from the route of the Star Shuttle. Similarly, commuters would have an easy transfer in Lincoln.
As with a commuter rail trains, the express buses are likely to trigger some reshaping of existing
transit services. There will be revenue and cost impacts of doing so. In any case, effective
transit integration will require agreements between the express bus sponsoring agency and the
two transit operators. Agreements that are likely needed include:
A revenue sharing agreement to account for transfers; and
A facilities use agreement, enabling the express buses to stop at existing and future MAT
and StarTran facilities.
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