scholarly journals Smart city integrated urban transport system of Tri-City Metropolitan Area

2018 ◽  
Vol 79 ◽  
pp. 87-99
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Sołdaczuk
Keyword(s):  
Transport System ◽  
Metropolitan Area ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Collective Transport

The article focuses on two main forms of public transport in the Tri-City: collective transport and road traffic. The current status and proposals for changes are presented. It is also based on the best examples related to public transport according to the smart city concept. It shows in which direction the Tri-City Metropolitan Area is heading and methods of changing the habits of residents are also presented.

scholarly journals Behavioural changes in urban mobility in Barcelona due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corinna Peters
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Urban Mobility ◽  
The City

This study assesses changes in mobility behaviour in the City of Barcelona due the COVID‐19pandemic and its impact on air pollution and GHG emissions. Urban transport is an important sourceof global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Improving urban mobility patterns is therefore crucial formitigating climate change. This study combines quantitative survey data and official governmentdata with in‐depth interviews with public administration officials of the City. Data illustrates thatBarcelona has experienced an unprecedented reduction in mobility during the lockdown (a 90%drop) and mobility remained at comparatively low levels throughout the year 2020. Most remarkableis the decrease in the use of public transport in 2020 compared to pre‐pandemic levels, whereas roadtraffic has decreased to a lesser extent and cycling surged at times to levels up to 60% higher thanpre‐pandemic levels. These changes in mobility have led to a radical and historic reduction in airpollution, with NO2 and PM10 concentration complying with WHO guidelines in 2020. Reductions inGHG emissions for Barcelona’s transport sector are estimated at almost 250.000 t CO2eq in 2020 (7%of the City’s overall annual emissions). The study derives policy implications aimed at achieving along‐term shift towards climate‐friendlier, low‐emission transport in Barcelona, namely how torecover lost demand in public transport and seize the opportunity that the crisis brings for reform byfurther reducing road traffic and establishing a 'cycling culture' in Barcelona, as already achieved inother European cities.

scholarly journals Connectivity and Timing Assessment of Public Transport System in Diverse Scenario in an Urban City Using Geo-Spatial Techniques

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 403-409
Author(s):  
Arpit Verma
Keyword(s):  
Transport System ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Public Transport System ◽  
Urban City ◽  
Modern Context ◽  
The City ◽  
Travel Length

Abstract: In modern context the connectivity of transport system is very important and necessary in an urban and smart city. Due to more population and more vehicles in an urban city, it is not very easy to travel from one location to another location in smooth manner. Availability of different kind of transport mediums like metro, buses, auto, ola, uber etc. helps in travelling within the city by covering different locations. Metro is considered as the primarily best and easy medium for travelling with least congestion and stoppage points. After metro, bus and auto are the secondary public transport medium having frequently used by public on daily basis. Other private transit modes are also available like Ola, Uber and Rapido, who charge according to the travel length, journey time and availability of their service in that area. But if we compare all of them in terms of availability, reliability, speed and smoothness, metro is taken as best and safe way to travel without any hesitation. The connectivity of Lucknow city which is the capital of Uttar Pradesh, India, is having good connectivity in terms of metro and bus medium. But beside metro, due to lack of infrastructure and good management it is sometimes difficult to move from one part of the city to another part by other public transport system. This study will assess the different parameters of public transport system and it will provide the correlation between them. Keywords: Connectivity, Reliability, Infrastructure, Smart City, Smoothness, Transport System.

scholarly journals Assessment of urban transport – a comparative analysis of selected cities by taxonomic methods

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 67-74
Author(s):  
Sławomira Hajduk
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Transport System ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Global Cities ◽  
City Management ◽  
Public Transport System ◽  
Taxonomic Methods ◽  
The Empirical Analysis

Abstract This paper aims to perform comparative analysis of urban transport in selected global cities and to verify the existence of clusters. It was based on data source from the World Organization Data Urban. It used Indicators proposed in ISO 37120 Sustainable Community Development. The test procedure exploited taxonomic methods as Ward’s hierarchical analysis and the deagglomerating k-means analysis. The empirical analysis comprises four indicators: (I) high capacity public transport system, (II) light passenger public transport system, (III) annual number of public transport trips and (IV) number of personal automobiles. Main results are the classification of selected global cities, identification and characterization of trends in the field of urban transport in each group. The empirical analysis confirms a substantial diversity of urban transport in selected cities. These differences arise from their past, geographical location, size, different reactions to the transition process and the different economic structures. The taxonomic analysis of the urban transport in selected cities separated five independent classes typological. This elaboration aims to examine the role of urban transport in city management based on a literature review, databases and reports of the European Union.

scholarly journals Is India Financing Urban Transport in the Right Direction?

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11S) ◽  
pp. 292-297
Keyword(s):  
Transport System ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Urban Centers ◽  
Transport Modes ◽  
The Right ◽  
The City

Transport issues in urban centers are rising at an exponential rate and are characterized by congestion, high motorized vehicles growth, vehicular and noise pollution, road accidents and parking space constraints. Present public transport and Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) modes are inefficient and do not cater to the needs of 31.23% of urbanized population in India, which is poised to grow up to 71% by 2031 (MoUD, 2015). Lack of accessibility in public transport and NMT has compelled commuters to opt for private transport modes such as twowheelers and cars, in order to have access to work, education and other leisure activities. The paper aims to assess the finances allocated to urban transport system in the city of Pune under the jurisdiction of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). The authors intend to critically review the city budget and its contribution to sustainable modes of urban transport. The key research questions are: - a) whether the budget distributes enough revenue to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of public transport modes and NMT as guided in the National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP) of 2006? b) does the local government continue to invest in temporary urban transport solutions catering to the needs of private modes of transportation? The results further show that PMC’s budget allocation is not favoring sustainable modes of transport as much as it is catering to other urban transport infrastructure and utilities. The paper concludes with recommendation on ways of innovative financing methods to make public transport sustainable and discusses various case studies of best practices followed globally pertaining to sustainable urban transport system.

scholarly journals Is India Financing Urban Transport in the Right Direction

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 142-147
Keyword(s):  
Transport System ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Sustainable Transportation ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Transport Modes ◽  
The Right ◽  
The City

Transport issues in urban centers are rising at an exponential rate and are characterized by congestion, high motorized vehicles growth, vehicular and noise pollution, road accidents and parking space constraints. Present public transport and Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) modes are inefficient and do not cater to the needs of 31.23% of urbanized population in India, which is poised to grow up to 71% by 2031 (MoUD, 2015). Lack of accessibility in public transport and NMT has compelled commuters to opt for private transport modes such as two-wheelers and cars, in order to have access to work, education and other leisure activities. The paper aims to assess the finances allocated to urban transport system in the city of Pune under the jurisdiction of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). The authors intend to critically review the city budget and its contribution to sustainable modes of urban transport. The key research questions are: - a) whether the budget distributes enough revenue to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of public transport modes and NMT as guided in the National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP) of 2006? b) does the local government continue to invest in temporary urban transport solutions catering to the needs of private modes of transportation? The research is based on secondary budget data of the year 2016-17 and the data so collected, has been analyzed on various financial parameters. The results show that PMC’s budget allocation is not favoring sustainable modes of transport as much as it is catering to other urban transport infrastructure and utilities. The study thereby suggests sufficient allocation of the city’s budget towards the creation of sustainable transportation. Lastly, the paper concludes with recommendation on ways of innovative financing methods to make public transport, sustainable and discusses various case studies of best practices followed globally pertaining to sustainable urban transport system.

scholarly journals Possibilities and conditions for the implementation of integration solutions in public transport on the example of a dobule-city area Slupsk-Ustka

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 21-26
Author(s):  
Tomasz Adamkiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transport ◽  
Transport System ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Cooperation Agreement ◽  
Mutual Cooperation ◽  
The Public ◽  
City Area ◽  
System Operating

The article presents the problems of integration solutions in mass transport. This topic is based on the connections between Słupsk and Ustka, which is linked by a mutual cooperation agreement. Both towns form a dobule-city area, which aims to conduct a common regional policy. The aim of this article is to demonstrate the legitimacy of integrating the mass transport system operating in this area. The task of integration processes on the public transport market is to provide the inhabitants of a region with a reliable transport system, streamlining the movement by a transparent tariff, adjusting the network of connections to the demand and shortening the travel time. It is necessary to construct a transport offer in such a way as to promote the attractiveness of public transport, in particular against the background of individual motorisation. The premise for building an integrated transport system should be all postulates of inhabitants of a region. The results of the research project carried out prove that the issue of integrating public transport in this area is still valid. Their comparison with the proposed integration assumptions indicates that these solutions are an opportunity to improve its functioning. Implementation of the assumptions linking urban transport in Słupsk with mass transport in the Słupsk-Ustka corridor would contribute to strengthening the cooperation of both cities and improving their tourist attractiveness. However, it requires proper cooperation of local governments, taking into account all the travel postulates of the inhabitants of the region. The administrative boundaries can not constitute barriers to smooth movement between these cities.

Opening Cape Town streets for a low carbon future

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leanne Seeliger ◽  
Lisa Kane
Keyword(s):  
Transport System ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Cape Town ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Spatial Form ◽  
Urban Context ◽  
Public Transport System ◽  
Long Term Impact ◽  
The Way

Cape Town’s apartheid spatial form and historically under resourced public transport system has created a resource inefficient city. Providing additional financial resources to upgrade the public transport system will not be sufficient to encourage a shift to low carbon alternatives. To create a low carbon future for Cape Town a deeper level of change is required – a radical transformation in the way different people and places are valued within the present urban context. This case study analyses a civil society movement called Open Streets through the lens of transition theory. It suggests that this movement is a niche development in which a transformation of the way people and places are valued could occur. While this movement has been well received and appears to have potential to help shift the regime of urban transport system in Cape Town, there remains a series of organisational, logistical, regulatory and funding barriers that are hampering its full development and long-term impact.

How upright a public bus transport system is desirable for sustainable mobility?

2020 ◽  
pp. 47-61
Author(s):  
Pragati Jain ◽  
Prerna Jain ◽  
Roopesh Kaushik
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Transport System ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Sustainable Mobility ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Transport System ◽  
Bus Transport ◽  
Bus System

Sustainable mobility demands the inclusion of environment, social and economic sustainabil-ity. Public transport especially the bus system can be explored to fulfill these three sub goals. Globally the uses of personal vehicles have noticed an exponential growth owing to high per capita income and not up to the mark standards of public transport system. The emphasis on the requirement to probe significant questions while designing urban transport policies moti-vates this study to investigate what an ideal public bus system should be like, in the eyes of, those who either do not use or have shifted from public to private mode of travel. A survey on 1554 respondents is conducted to identify the various attributes that the public desire for, of a public bus system. These 12 items or attributes are clubbed into four categories using factor analysis. The logit regression run on the binary outcome "Shift" variable of opting or not opt-ing for public bus system with the four predicator variables (institutional, personnel, personal and qualitative) obtained using factor analysis shows positive association of improvement in these predicators to the outcome of opting for public transport.

Monorail transport system concept for Smart City of CPK

2020 ◽  
Vol 131 ◽  
pp. 31-44
Author(s):  
Emilia Koper-Olecka
Keyword(s):  
Transport System ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Legal Status ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
System Planning ◽  
City Area ◽  
Line Structure ◽  
System Concept ◽  
Traffic Organization

The article refers to selected challenges related to the need to ensure passenger transfer in the Smart City area in the context of the planned development of the Solidarity Transport Hub (CPK). The authors present the concept of using the modern public transport solution Innovia Monorail 300 as a potential automatic transport system for Smart City. The elaboration presents Bombardier's product - Innovia Monorail 300 system, its characteristics, aspects relevant for development, and its components. The article proposes the monorail line structure, analyzes the transport needs and capacities, presents traffic organization rules, and points out other aspects important from the system planning point of view. The legal status for the approval of the system in Polish conditions is briefly outlined.

Research on the Temporal Distribution of Public Trips in Developed City in China: In the Case of Shenzhen

2012 ◽  
Vol 209-211 ◽  
pp. 624-627
Author(s):  
Xin Yi Shi ◽  
Hang Fei Lin
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Method ◽  
Transport System ◽  
Smart Card ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Temporal Distribution ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Transport Planning ◽  
Public Transport System ◽  
Planning And Management ◽  
Smart Card Data

With the development of public transport system, more and more people rely on public transport to travel. By the means of statistical method, the paper studies the travel temporal distribution of bus and subway and the differences between the weekday and weekend based on the smart card data in Shenzhen, aiming to find the characteristics of transit trips in developed cities of China and provide references for urban transport planning and management. The results of this study show that the number of trips in weekday is 205,000 more than weekend, while the mode in workday and weekend have little difference, where the subway accounts for 80 percent and buses account for 20%; more bus trips in weekday and more subway trips in weekend; the peak is more obvious in weekday than that in weekend.

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