Bus Services for University Students_BSUS

Two thirds of 16 thousand university students in Valladolid do not have their own car and need quality PT services adapted to their requirements. University services were limited to 2 bus lines operating in the early morning hours. Also there were areas of the city uncovered by this service. Still the Transport Company needed more insight on the modal splits, mobility patterns and habits to introduce improvements. The design of an integrated model of bus services is the main goal of this good practice promoted by the Municipal Bus Transport Company of Valladolid City (AUVASA). It is not only about creating quality services of mobility adapted to the university community but also to the centers and administrative buildings where related daily activities are developed.
The methodology is focus on three thematic aspects:1.- Means of transport used to go to University;2 - Characterization of trips to each University Campus;3.- Characterization of the traveler. The data obtained from more than 1000 surveys has contributed to shape the model. Main factors for non-using the bus, travel time, schedules and distance to “bus stops” have been reviewed to make the necessary changes. Some new routes are included to cover Law, Medicine Faculties, ... Many other stakeholders have been involved to improve mobility interoperability. Frequencies and connections with railway and bus station have been adjusted. A better integration of bicycle with bus service is under study.