Case Study: Denton County Transportation Authority improves commuter mobility with Spare microtransit

Denton County Transportation Authority boosts boardings 43% with Spare

Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) faced the challenge of providing reliable public transportation to the underserved Lewisville-Lakeway industrial park, where fluctuating demand complicated fixed-route bus schedules. High reliance on private vehicles made shifting commuters to transit difficult. To address this, DCTA partnered with vendor Spare to explore on-demand microtransit solutions.

By leveraging the Spare Realize modeling platform, Spare helped DCTA design an optimal microtransit service with a multi-channel booking system via an app or phone. This solution led to impressive results, including a 43% increase in boardings, a 29% reduction in waiting times, and a 94% excellent or good rating from users. The collaboration with Spare successfully improved mobility and connectivity for the community.

Denton County Transportation Authority