scholarly journals Analysis of demand for public transport service in Lviv city

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-64
Author(s):  
Ivanna Gits ◽  
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Mykola Zhuk ◽  
Halyna Pivtorak ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Walking Distance ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Impact Factors ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Public Transport System ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
System Functioning ◽  
Public Transport Services ◽  
Occupation Rate

The demand for public transport on the example of Lviv city is analyzed in the paper. The aim of the trip, the duration of the trip, vehicle occupancy rate, walking approach to the stop, and the choice of public transport mode are determined as the main impact factors. The questioning of 1100 users of public transport is carried out. During the formation of transport strategy of public transport system functioning in large cities, it is necessary to consider such factors of functioning as optimal, from the view of transport provision, location of places of work and study, trips are up to 45 min; vehicle occupation rate is up to 80% (on the most routes); the walking distance is up to 600 m; vehicles of large capacity. The provision of these indicators in transport systems will provide an opportunity to increase the effectiveness and enlarge the demand for public transport services as a result of qualitative functioning.

scholarly journals BRIDGING TOURIST ATTRACTIONS. THE ROLE OF WATERBUSES IN URBAN TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: THE CASE OF THE COASTAL CITY OF GDAŃSK (POLAND)

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 126-131
Author(s):  
Maciej TARKOWSKI ◽  
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Marcin POŁOM ◽  
Krystian PUZDRAKIEWICZ ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Spatial Development ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Public Transport System ◽  
Coastal City ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
International Importance ◽  
Tourist Center

Identification of the role of the waterbus system in the development of tourism in a large coastal city – a tourist center of international importance. Cartographic materials, qualitative and quantitative data on the waterbus system, spatial development and tourist traffic were used. Quantitative temporal and spatial analyses were conducted, including GIS analyses. Service of the tourist traffic is the dominant function of the waterbus in Gdańsk. This is determined by three categories of factors: (i) the seasonal nature of the system and a low level of integration with the public transport system; (ii) low potential demand for transport services due to the fact that most of the stops are far away from large residential or work centers; (iii) proximity of most of the city’s main tourist attractions to the stops. The obtained results are helpful in programming the development of public transport systems, especially in large tourist coastal cities. The conditions of spatial development are of key importance for shaping the dominant function of the waterbus.

scholarly journals How do passenger and trip attributes affect walking distances to bus public transport stops? Evidence from university students in Greece

Spatium ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 12-21
Author(s):  
Christos Tsioulianos ◽  
Socrates Basbas ◽  
Georgios Georgiadis
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Spatial Arrangement ◽  
Walking Distance ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
University Campuses ◽  
Spatial Design ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
User Expectations ◽  
Bus Stops ◽  
Inference Methods

The spatial arrangement of public transport systems seriously affects their ridership and thus the fulfillment of sustainable transport goals. This paper examines the case of students at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and investigates their perceptions regarding a critical spatial attribute of public transport, that is, the walking distance they have to cover to/from bus stops when they commute by bus to their campus. A questionnaire survey was conducted to collect relevant data from 300 students and a set of statistical inference methods was employed to explore whether student-specific attributes relate to the walking distances they consider to be acceptable. Empirical findings highlighted weak relationships between user/trip specific attributes with regard to students, and their walking distance preferences for the bus public transport services they use. The majority of students consider that the maximum acceptable walking distance can be higher than the standard value of 400 meters. Moreover, they would be willing to walk more than they currently do in order to reach a bus stop with higher service frequencies to their campus. The study concept and findings could assist in delivering a more successful spatial design of bus public transport systems which serve university campuses. A more sparsely positioned network of bus stops would provide better opportunities for personal physical activity but should not yield increased total travel times; and they should incorporate local user expectations. Public transport agencies could also benefit from achieving higher service speeds which, in turn, would reduce energy consumption and operating costs.

Modal Mismatch and Accessibility Gap in Dhaka using a Time of Day Based Approach

2020 ◽  
pp. 036119812097239
Author(s):  
Paromita Nakshi ◽  
Anindya Kishore Debnath
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Autocorrelation ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Time Of Day ◽  
Spatiotemporal Variations ◽  
Policy Perspective ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Transport System ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Formal Arrangement ◽  
Public Transport Services

Transport accessibility is an area of growing global attention among transportation planners and policymakers. This paper aims to portray spatiotemporal variations of car and public bus accessibility in the context of a city in a developing country: Dhaka, Bangladesh. The public bus system in Dhaka is characterized by a semi-formal arrangement which means there is a lack of available data, for example, General Transit Feed Specification, which poses great difficulties in the study of accessibility. Given these limitations, we have presented the concept of major destinations to analyze spatiotemporal accessibility based on the simple understanding that trip purposes, time of day, and trip destinations are interlinked in an urban area, and different locations would attract a different number of trips based on the time of day. Using a spatial autocorrelation approach, we identified the statistically significant destination clusters in Dhaka by peak and off-peak hours. We measured accessibility to the major destinations using a cumulative opportunity-based metric followed by estimation of the Modal Accessibility Gap (MAG). The findings indicated that, regardless of the trip origins and time of day, dependence on public transport puts the users in a substantially disadvantageous position. From the policy perspective, we have suggested the introduction of a formal public transport system in Dhaka, particularly targeting the traffic analysis zones with higher MAG. Such an approach would lead to better resource usage while providing enhanced public transport services for both peak and off-peak hours and limiting dependence on cars.

QUALITY APPROACH TO THE SUSTAINABILITY OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Transport ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dalia Susnienė
Keyword(s):  
Customer Service ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Service Management ◽  
Accurate Determination ◽  
Sustainable Urban Development ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Public Transport System ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Public Transport Services

Transport is an essential part of national economic, social and sustainable development that can produce both positive and negative effects on the environment and the quality of life depending on the level of development and indicated preferences. Modern interpretations of sustainable urban development require reducing the use of private cars through improving the quality of public transport services. Therefore, identifying the inefficiencies of the public transport system will help with improving service management, expanding coverage and increasing the attractiveness of public transport services. There is a general agreement that excellent customer service is a source of competitive advantage. The key to providing effective customer service is the accurate determination of the customer's needs and response to them in a consistent manner in order to assure their satisfaction. The SERQUAL model was employed as an instrument to measure customer satisfaction and give valuable information and guidelines for transport service companies on necessary improvements in their daily operations. The SERQUAL approach, in case service quality is defined and measured as the difference between expectations and perceptions, is the major point of departure from the previous attempts to find possible solutions to improving public transport services.

scholarly journals Joint optimisation of operation and maintenance policies in an urban ropeway transport systems context

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (7) ◽  
pp. 1106-1136 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.M. Martinod ◽  
Olivier Bistorin ◽  
Leonel Castañeda ◽  
Nidhal Rezg
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Discrete Event ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Block Type ◽  
Maintenance Policy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Optimisation Model ◽  
Maintenance Policies ◽  
Public Transport Services

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose a stochastic optimisation model for integrating service and maintenance policies in order to solve the queuing problem and the cost of maintenance activities for public transport services, with a particular focus on urban ropeway system. Design/methodology/approach The authors adopt the following approaches: a discrete-event model that uses a set of interrelated queues for the formulation of the service problem using a cost-based expression; and a maintenance model consisting of preventive and corrective maintenance actions, which considers two different maintenance policies (periodic block-type and age-based). Findings The work shows that neither periodic block-type maintenance nor an age-based maintenance is necessarily the best maintenance strategy over a long system lifecycle; the optimal strategy must consider both policies. Practical implications The maintenance policies are then evaluated for their impact on the service and operation of the transport system. The authors conclude by applying the proposed optimisation model using an example concerning ropeway systems. Originality/value This is the first study to simultaneously consider maintenance policy and operational policy in an urban aerial ropeway system, taking up the problem of queuing with particular attention to the unique requirements public transport services.

scholarly journals PUBLIC TRANSPORT PLANNING: LOCAL BUS SERVICE INTEGRATION AND IMPROVEMENTS IN PENANG, MALAYSIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
Author(s):  
Azfizan Aziz ◽  
Jamilah Mohamad
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Physical Effort ◽  
Public Transport System ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Comprehensive Information ◽  
Transport Modes ◽  
Bus Service ◽  
Bus Services ◽  
Public Transport Services

An integrated public transport system should provide seamless travel to passengers so that they can enjoy good service connection, reasonable waiting time at interchanges, comprehensive information and an integrated ticket amongst different transport modes. Such a system is essential because it allows integrated travel by using all public transport modes that suit passengers’ routes. The concept of integration in public transport, which includes physical, network, fare, information and institutional integration, generally adopts the vision of ‘good practice’ in terms of integration of public transport services. This research concentrates on bus service because it is the primary public transport mode in Penang, Malaysia. This work analyses the Rapid Penang Bus Operation and Network in detail by using a system of indicators derived from surveys and detailed information supplied by the operator. Several recommendations are also provided to improve the reliability, convenience, accessibility, coordinated physical effort and fair fare of bus services.

scholarly journals SUSTAINABILITY INDEX ASSESSMENT OF URBAN TRANSPORT SERVICES IN DEVELOPING CITIES

ASTONJADRO ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 150
Author(s):  
Muhammad Nanang Prayudyanto
Keyword(s):  
Transport System ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
The State ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Urban Mobility ◽  
Public Transport System ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Developing Cities ◽  
Asian Cities

<p>The growth and concentration of motor vehicles in developing cities has led to increased demand for urban mobility. Renewed commitments of Asian cities are required in order to achieve the SDG target on urban mobility as well as to enhance overall sustainability of urban transport systems and services. Cities and countries need to track the progress in improving urban mobility. With a view to support evidence based decision, the paper introduces the Sustainable Urban Transport Index (SUTI) of urban transport services, to help summarize, track and compare the state of urban mobility in Asian cities, as model for developing cities in the world. It also presents the results of pilot application of SUTI in four Asian cities: Greater Jakarta; Kathmandu; Hanoi; and Colombo. The four pilot cities were able to collect data, analyzed and assess the state of urban mobility in their city using SUTI. The assessment result supported policy makers to identify policy gaps, prioritize additional measures and investment strategies required to improve urban transport systems and services in each city. The visual output display in spider diagram was useful to comprehend state of all 10 key indicators in a glace. The pilot study demonstrated the usefulness of SUTI tool and the pilot cities were already using the results of SUTI analysis. In Kathmandu additional efforts are required to improve pedestrian infrastructure and facilities, Colombo needed to improve quality and reliability of public transport system, while Hanoi and Greater Jakarta need to put additional efforts to increase mode share of public transport system.</p>

scholarly journals A STUDY OF THE SATISFACTION OF THE POPULATION OF MAJOR LITHUANIAN CITIES WITH PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICES

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 392-405
Author(s):  
Kristina Samašonok ◽  
Aldona Jarašūnienė ◽  
Margarita Išoraitė
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Consumer Satisfaction ◽  
Quality Improvements ◽  
The Public ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
Public Transport System ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Public Transport Services

The article analyzes an evaluation of consumer satisfaction with public transport services in the light of academic literature which highlights the importance of the public transport system and the features of public transport services. The article presents the most influential aspects of public transport services to consumer satisfaction, as evaluated by the residents of major Lithuanian cities. The opportunities for service quality improvements are also presented. In order to examine the elements of consumer satisfaction with public transport services in the major Lithuanian cities, a quantitative analysis was performed and the method of statistical analysis was applied. Student’s test was used to compare and analyze the evaluations by the residents of Vilnius and the residents of other major Lithuanian cities. The most influential elements to satisfaction with public transport services and the overall level of satisfaction with public transport services to the residents of major Lithuanian cities (N = 466) were determined. The research results and insights can be applied in planning the improvements of public transport services.

Evaluasi Kinerja Sistem Angkutan Umum Terintegrasi Daerah Masamba

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Ahmad Lili ◽  
Lambang Basri Said ◽  
St Maryam
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Service Level ◽  
Level Of Service ◽  
Transportation Mode ◽  
The Public ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Public Transport System ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Public Transport Services

This study aims to analyze the evaluation of theperformance of transportation mode services and theperformance of transport route services to evaluate theperformance of the service level of integrated public transportsystems in the Masamba Region. The method of data collection isconducted through primary surveys and secondary surveys.Primary surveys are carried out by distributing questionnairesand data analysis techniques using SmartPLS version 3.0software and secondary surveys by collecting data related toresearch themes in several related agencies. The research sampleis that the public transportation passengers on the Masamba-Makassar Bus route as many as 98 respondents, determining thenumber of samples can be done using the Bernoulli formula.Based on the analysis of existing data obtained by respondents&#39;perceptions that the performance of the level of service of thetransportation mode in terms of safety, comfort and orderlinesshas been effective, although in terms of equality it still needs toimprove its services. The performance of the Bus publictransport system in the Masamba area has also created anintegrated public transport system and the performance of theMasamba-Makassar PO route services is categorized well basedon the standards of public transport services from the DirectorGeneral of Land Transportation.

People’s Perception of Public Transport Services in Oman

2013 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rakesh Belwal
Keyword(s):  
Transport System ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Public Transport System ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Public Transport Services

The role of public transport services is crucial in ensuring mobility. The Sultanate of Oman has shown a remarkable growth in the last three decades in almost all areas except in the development of public transport infrastructure and services. Currently, Public transportation is a pressing concern for Oman and is attracting much attention, especially in light of increasing traffic congestion and safety concerns. This research followed a public needs assessment and opinion survey approach and covered 2000 respondents in the Al Batinah region of Oman. A quantitative analysis was initially performed using the SPSS, which was later followed by a qualitative analysis. The specific objectives were to conduct a socio-economic feasibility analysis towards the establishment of an effective public transport system in Oman and to study residents’ requirements, sharing habits, traveling behaviors, expenditure and expectations towards public transport in Oman. The study concludes that public transportation in Oman is still in its infancy, and the introduction of a public transport system has taken an unusually long time. People realize the need for a better system, but their knowledge of different transport modes and their use is very limited. People’s attitudes towards using public transport are positive; however, they much prefer to use their own cars. The nearest substitute to the personal car is the taxi, which largely fulfills the role of public transport, barring very few bus lines. On the socio-economic front, this study does not find any major obstacles to the adoption and use of public transportation in Oman.

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