Abstract
The preceding research pertains to transportation as experienced in micropolitan areas. Micropolitan areas are a designation that is under researched. This is done by way of triangulation of qualitative data surrounding the provision of transportation in the city of Wooster, Ohio. Special attention is given to the role of nonprofits, with Wooster’s case including the nonprofit Community Action of Wayne/Medina. Data is collected via online archives, current webpages, and data provided in the Wooster public library. It was found that the city of Wooster experiences a “build, bust, and rebuild” style of transportation provision, swinging from private contracting to public acquisition. This characterizes micropolitan areas as lacking a formal agency to aid in coordinating service.
Advisor
Fitz-Gibbon, Heather
Department
Urban Studies
Recommended Citation
Prech, Lian, "Build, Bust and Rebuild: Micropolitan Transportation in Wooster, Ohio" (2025). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 11297.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/11297
Disciplines
Urban Studies and Planning
Keywords
micropolitan areas, transportation, case study, Wooster, Ohio, regime theory
Publication Date
2025
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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