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Research project reimagines Worcester\u2019s public transportation<\/p>\n

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<\/iframe><\/p>\n <\/p>\nGarren Kalter ’21, M.S. ’22, has a plan to transform public transit in Worcester.<\/p>\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/departments\/geography\/undergraduate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"geography department\">urban geography<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/departments\/economics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">economics <\/a>double major developed a comprehensive operations analysis for his honors thesis that outlines ways to improve Worcester Regional Transit Authority bus service while reducing operating costs.<\/p>\nKalter notes that a trip by bus currently takes about 277% longer than a trip by car. The WRTA only offers full service on weekdays, with the most frequent buses arriving at 30-minute intervals. By reconfiguring the WRTA network, reducing redundancies, and implementing several one-time improvements, Kalter found that each bus line could provide higher quality service — with a path toward 10-minute frequencies, 18-hour-a-day service, and full service each day of the week. He explains how in the accompanying video.<\/p>\nKalter plans to present his final report to the Worcester City Council this fall.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Research project reimagines Worcester\u2019s public 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