RFP513 - 2026-2027 Atlanta Regional Transit On-Board Survey

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is seeking proposals for the administration of an activity-based Regional Transit On-Board Survey. The survey aims to develop a transit travel behavior database for the Atlanta Metropolitan Region, supporting periodic updates for ongoing testing of alternative future growth scenarios. The project involves conducting a survey of about 1 out of 10 transit riders in the metro region, collecting data on transit trip patterns, and providing a means to update and estimate various model components used in the ARC travel demand forecasting process. The successful firm will be responsible for project management, survey design and sampling, data collection, and data analysis. Key considerations include ensuring a statistically significant representation of all transit riders in the Atlanta region, addressing Limited English Proficiency (LEP) populations, and providing a comprehensive progress report detailing progress on each task. • The survey will collect data on transit trip patterns, including trip purpose, origin and destination locations, mode of access to transit, household size, and household income. • The survey will also include questions on transit riders' safety perceptions while taking transit in metro Atlanta. • The survey data will be used to re-estimate and re-calibrate the ARC travel demand model. • The project is expected to be completed by December 31, 2027. • The available funds for the project are approximately $1,600,000.00. • The contract will be awarded in early June 2026, with a start date of July 15, 2026.