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We are charting a course to optimize Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) to better serve travel needs in Ulster County — and we want to hear from YOU as we embark on this effort!
UCAT is partnering with the Ulster County Transportation Council (UCTC) on the UCAT Route Optimization Plan to study how the existing UCAT system — including its routes, schedules, and services — can be transformed to better serve the public.
All project materials will be posted in the menu to the right, as well as on the UCTC Website, as they become available, including an upcoming interactive mapping platform.
This transformation starts with you — please take this brief UCAT SURVEY, whether or not you utilize UCAT services. Thank you!
We are charting a course to optimize Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) to better serve travel needs in Ulster County — and we want to hear from YOU as we embark on this effort!
UCAT is partnering with the Ulster County Transportation Council (UCTC) on the UCAT Route Optimization Plan to study how the existing UCAT system — including its routes, schedules, and services — can be transformed to better serve the public.
All project materials will be posted in the menu to the right, as well as on the UCTC Website, as they become available, including an upcoming interactive mapping platform.
This transformation starts with you — please take this brief UCAT SURVEY, whether or not you utilize UCAT services. Thank you!
UCAT Route Optimization Plan is currently at this stage
We invite the public to be directly engaged throughout this project. Please take our Transit Survey, whether you utilize UCAT services or not. This brief Survey will ask for your general thoughts on UCAT, as well as your preferences, and any changes to transit services in Ulster County that you'd like to see implemented.
The Survey will remain open during the month of May, and public meetings will follow in June.
Data Points
this is an upcoming stage for UCAT Route Optimization Plan
Along with the Transit Survey, a wide array of information will be gathered to establish a clear understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the existing UCAT network and identify opportunities for improvement. Areas that will be examined include demographics, travel patterns, market analysis data, service route performance data, and data collected from public and stakeholder outreach.
Technology and Software Analysis
this is an upcoming stage for UCAT Route Optimization Plan
In addition to evaluating all routes, stops and services, we will also study various technology and software solutions to find the best system or collaborative systems that would improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of UCAT transportation.
The study team will utilize real-world case studies to further inform this process.
Route and Service Alternatives
this is an upcoming stage for UCAT Route Optimization Plan
Based on all available data, including public and stakeholder outreach, the team will develop alternative service scenarios aimed at meeting the needs of our community.
Scenario Vetting and Field Testing
this is an upcoming stage for UCAT Route Optimization Plan
Preliminary route scenarios and changes will be presented to the public for additional feedback. The best elements of each scenario will then be field tested and brought into a final recommended service improvement scenario.
Implementation Plan
this is an upcoming stage for UCAT Route Optimization Plan
Based on the findings of the Scenario Vetting and Field Testing, the study team will make final revisions to the recommended service scenario.
Updated Service Launch
this is an upcoming stage for UCAT Route Optimization Plan
Once all the information is gathered, examined and field tested, UCAT service may potentially change. These changes could include route realignments, infrastructure changes, route extensions, brand new routes, new service types – such as microtransit, service frequency adjustments, operations and facilities recommendations, bus stop enhancements, and further recommendations that are adaptable to an electric fleet transition.
These new service plans will be further tested for reliability, efficiency, customer satisfaction and safety.
