Many transit agencies are considering or implementing bus network redesigns. Considering this growing trend, this study investigates the preferences of local residents for a proposed bus network redesign in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The study uses survey data collected by the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority and its partners as part of a bus network redesign planning process. Using the survey data, three logit models are estimated to explore preferences between different bus network redesign philosophies, transit network improvements, and willingness to pay for proposed transit improvements and expansion. There are three main findings. First, respondents who ride the bus prefer access to more places over frequent bus service, whereas non-riders prefer more frequent transit service. Second, the models suggest that younger generations are more supportive of transit improvements than older age groups. Third, people living near bus routes and those with higher income levels are more willing to pay for proposed transit improvements. The findings of this study should inform transit agencies that are considering or are in the process of redesigning their bus networks.

许多公交机构正在考虑或实施公交网络重新设计。考虑到这种不断增长的趋势，本研究调查了当地居民对田纳西州查塔努加公交网络重新设计提议的偏好。该研究使用查塔努加地区交通管理局及其合作伙伴收集的调查数据作为公交网络重新设计规划过程的一部分。使用调查数据，估计了三个 logit 模型，以探索不同公交网络重新设计理念、公交网络改进以及为提议的公交改进和扩展支付的意愿之间的偏好。有三个主要发现。首先，乘坐公交车的受访者比乘坐频繁的公交车更喜欢去更多的地方，而非乘坐公交车的受访者更喜欢更频繁的公交服务。第二，这些模型表明，年轻一代比年长群体更支持交通改善。第三，居住在公交路线附近的人和收入水平较高的人更愿意为拟议的交通改进付费。这项研究的结果应告知正在考虑或正在重新设计公交网络的公交机构。