Eno’s Mobility on Demand Research

This page is the central location for our ongoing work on the FTA Mobility on Demand Sandbox pilot project.

Eno’s work is at the forefront of evaluating new mobility options. Through a partnership with LA Metro, King County Metro, and Sound Transit, this research aims to evaluate their Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Sandbox grant to provide first and last mile mobility on demand (MOD) pilots. Eno is reviewing the effectiveness of the pilot program, providing expert advice on ways to improve it, and crafting recommendations about whether and how to implement successful partnerships at other agencies. The series of research papers developed in conjunction with this project focus on topics such as incorporating accessibility, selecting pilot parameters, navigating the procurement process, data sharing, and fare integration.

If you are a journalist or other media professional seeking commentary on mobility on demand projects, please contact publicaffairs@enotrans.org to schedule an interview with one of Eno’s policy analysts.

REPORT: Mobility Lessons Learned

This paper summarizes the final analysis conducted by research teams in each region. It is framed around the fundamental questions of the pilot: how did the MOD services work, whom did they serve, and where did this service primarily take place?

REPORT: Mobility on Demand in the Los Angeles Region

This report summarizes findings from the MOD pilot in the Los Angeles Region.

REPORT: Mobility on Demand in the Puget Sound Region

This report summarizes findings from the MOD pilot in the Puget Sound Region.

REPORT: Contracting for Mobility

Contracting for Mobility is the first paper in our Mobility on Demand series. This paper covers the process that developed the contracts for the MOD Sandbox pilot projects in the Los Angeles and Puget Sound regions.

REPORT: Data on Demand

Data on Demand is the second paper in our Mobility on Demand series. This report examines the data needs that agency staff need to consider when developing a MOD agreement with private providers.

REPORT: Fare Integration for Transit

Fare Integration for Transit is the third paper in our Mobility on Demand series. This report discusses individual and collaborative efforts of public transit agencies and private companies to collect and integrate payment methods and information.

REPORT: Toward Universal Access

Toward Universal Access is the fourth paper in our Mobility on Demand series. The report discusses how the existing paratransit does not provide the same level of on-demand access and the goal of the pilot in both regions to provide equitable service to all users.

Check out the webinar recordings on the research papers: VIEW ALL WEBINARS

November 05,2020

Webinar: Toward Universal Access
September 16,2020

Webinar: MOD Fare Integration for Transit
February 11,2020

Webinar: Data on Demand
November 02,2019

Webinar: Contracting for Mobility

Eno Transportation Weekly Articles

Guest Op-Ed: Agency-TNC Partnership Provides One Model for Improving Universal Access to Transit

Guest Op-Ed: BART’s MOD On-Ramp Project: On-Demand Ride Hailing for Wheelchair Users

Toward Universal Access: Lessons from Eno’s Latest Report on Transit MOD Partnerships

Eno Releases New Report on MOD Fare Integration with Transit

Resiliency of Transit Agency Partnerships with Private Mobility Services in the Face of COVID-19

Eno Releases Policy Paper on Transit-MOD Contracting