Steinbach Public Transportation Study

Abstract

This document constitutes the final report for the Steinbach Transportation Project Steering Committee (STPSC). This report includes a demographic profile of Steinbach; a literature review dealing with many of the relevant issues related to public transportation; several case studies of communities that that range from populations of 6,000 to 28,000; conclusions; and recommendations for pursuing future public transit initiatives for Steinbach. While this report is not a sustainable transportation strategy per se, it is a focused look at one aspect of it: public transportation in the context of small towns and rural areas. More small urban centers in the United States and Canada are now using, developing or considering public transportation solutions, and given its growth and considerable economic activity, Steinbach may be well situated to be included among them.