Abstract
The Chinatown Ridership Assessment is a partnership between the University of California at Berkeley (UCB) and the Chinatown Community Development Center (CCDC) through its Chinatown Transportation Research and Improvement Program (TRIP). The project analyzes the results of a community assessment and produces an advocacy tool to highlight the importance of public transportation for the Chinatown community.
This neighborhood-level transportation study examines travel patterns, satisfaction with transit service, and mobility challenges faced by transit-dependent residents. It combines community surveys, bus stop intercept surveys, and analysis of existing data to build a comprehensive picture of both transit needs and barriers.
The assessment was initiated by CCDC in anticipation of budget cuts by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which threatens to reduce service in Chinatown. TRIP will use the findings to evaluate the potential impact of these cuts and advocate for transit planning that reflects the needs of the community.
