Diagnostic Test 14

During a six-month pilot, lines serving firms with staggered starts saw an 18% drop in riders between 8-9 a.m., with no decline in the 7-8 or 9-10 a.m. intervals, while comparable lines without the program showed no change.

One participating firm reported higher employee satisfaction with commutes.

After the city launched a bike-share, morning transit ridership declined slightly across the network.

A 1995 report found that peak crowding eased after a recession reduced commuting.