scholarly journals Assessing the Risk in Urban Public Transport for Epidemiologic Factors

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (15) ◽  
pp. 4513
Author(s):  
Marcin Budzynski ◽  
Aneta Luczkiewicz ◽  
Jacek Szmaglinski
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Epidemiologic Factors ◽  
Passenger Safety ◽  
Urban Public Transport ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Epidemic Development ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Transport Management

Pandemics have presented new challenges for public transport organisers and operators. New diseases (e.g., influenza H1N1, severe acute respiratory syndrome—SARS, as well as, more recently, SARS-CoV-2) increase the need for new protection measures to prevent epidemic outbreaks in public transport infrastructure. The authors’ goal is to present a set of actions in the area of public transport that are adjusted to different levels of epidemic development. The goal goes back to the following question: how can the highest possible level of passenger safety be ensured and the losses suffered by urban public transport companies kept as low as possible? The sets of pro-active measures for selected epidemic scenarios presented in the article may offer support to local authorities and public transport operators. In the next steps, it is important to develop and implement tools for public transport management to ensure safety and tackle epidemic hazards.

scholarly journals Logistic Integration and Coordination of Urban Public Transport Management

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olga N. ZUEVA ◽  
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Marina A. ZHURAVSKAYA ◽  
Aleksandr M. SIDORENKO ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Urban Public Transport ◽  
Transport Management

scholarly journals Coordination Investigation of the Economic, Social and Environmental Benefits of Urban Public Transport Infrastructure in 13 Cities, Jiangsu Province, China

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (18) ◽  
pp. 6809
Author(s):  
Xinghong He ◽  
Zhichao Cao ◽  
Silin Zhang ◽  
Shumin Liang ◽  
Yuyang Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Entropy Method ◽  
Jiangsu Province ◽  
Environmental Data ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Urban Public Transport

This study proposed an investigation-based multiple-criteria coordinated model to evaluate the sustainable development of urban public transport (PT) infrastructure, based on economic, social and environmental data from 2009 to 2019. The main problem with the traditional approach for assessing urban PT development is that economic and social benefits are considered individually, but also attention to environmental factors and coordination among the three issues are nearly overlooked. This leads to the likelihood of inaccuracies in the handling/assessment of sustainable development or an imbalance among the attributes in different cities. An investigation-based coordinated model was introduced in which a survey of 35 sub-criteria was conducted to derive the criteria necessary for coupling/coordination. A case study involving 13 cities in Jiangsu Province, China, illustrated the problems in coordinating PT systems and verified the efficacy of the proposed approach. With employing the entropy method, this study validated coordination of the PT infrastructure development of various cities in a balanced manner and used panel regression formulas to analyse the theoretical gap and empirical bottlenecks existing among economic, social and environmental benefits. With the findings of the study, the data-based investigation from 13 cities enabled the city planners/managers (including ones from other cities with similar urban levels) to give the individual priority between the ternary benefits, advance technology, allow big data-based informatisation and implement near-future autonomous PT vehicles.

scholarly journals Mainstreaming gender in urban public transport: lessons from Nairobi, Kampala and Dar es Salaam

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cassilde Muhoza ◽  
Wikman Anna ◽  
Rocio Diaz-Chavez
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
East Africa ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Dar Es Salaam ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Travel Patterns ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Urban Public Transport

The urban population of Africa, the fastest urbanizing continent, has increased from 19% to 39% in the past 50 years, and the number of urban dwellers is projected to reach 770 million by 2030. However, while rapid urbanization has increased mobility and created a subsequent growth in demand for public transport in cities, this has not been met by the provision of adequate and sustainable infrastructure and services. The majority of low-income residents and the urban poor still lack access to adequate transport services and rely on non-motorized and public transport, which is often informal and characterized by poor service delivery. Lack of access to transport services limits access to opportunities that aren’t in the proximity of residential areas, such as education, healthcare, and employment. The urban public transport sector not only faces the challenge of poor service provision, but also of gender inequality. Research shows that, in the existing urban transport systems, there are significant differences in the travel patterns of and modes of transport used by women and men, and that these differences are associated with their roles and responsibilities in society. Moreover, the differences in travel patterns are characterized by unequal access to transport facilities and services. Women are generally underrepresented in the sector, in both its operation and decision-making. Women’s mobility needs and patterns are rarely integrated into transport infrastructure design and services and female users are often victims of harassment and assault. As cities rapidly expand, meeting the transport needs of their growing populations while paying attention to gender-differentiated mobility patterns is a prerequisite to achieving sustainability, livability and inclusivity. Gender mainstreaming in urban public transport is therefore a critical issue, but one which is under-researched in East Africa. This research explores gender issues in public transport in East Africa, focusing in particular on women’s inclusion in both public transport systems and transport policy decision-making processes and using case studies from three cities: Nairobi, Kampala and Dar es Salaam.

scholarly journals Sustainable urban public transport within the framework of the Eastern Poland Operational Programme 2014-2020

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 37-39
Author(s):  
Artur Orzeł ◽  
Róża Stepaniuk
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
European Union ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Economic Situation ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Specific Nature ◽  
Axis Ii ◽  
Urban Public Transport ◽  
Programme Development

The specific nature of socio-economic situation of Eastern Poland areas enforces taking necessary steps towards development of competitiveness and effectiveness within this particular region not only in the reference to Poland itself, but also in regard to the European Union as a whole. The level of urban public transport in the poorest voivodship cities fits in perfectly within the issues mentioned above, since, despite the investments made by the year 2013, the considerable deficiencies are still clearly visible. Thus, The Eastern Poland Operational Programme 2014-2020 was developed as the continuation of the Operational Programme Development of Eastern Poland 2007-2013, nonetheless, the objectives of the former programme were reformulated and updated. Within the several ongoing activities aimed at development and economic growth of the region, sustained efforts within the Priority Axis II: Modern transport infrastructure were undertaken in order to maximize the mobility of the population. The aim of this article is to present the main features of the Eastern Poland Operational Programme 2014-2020.

scholarly journals Transport system of Northern Bukovyna and Khotyn region in the interwar period

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (50) ◽  
pp. 32-41
Author(s):  
Oleksandr Rusnak
Keyword(s):  
World War I ◽  
Transport System ◽  
Interwar Period ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
World War ◽  
The World ◽  
Urban Public Transport ◽  
Major Impediment ◽  
Qualitative Changes

In the article the author describes the main tendencies of the development of the system of communication routes of Northern Bukovyna and Khotyn region in 1918 – 1940. In the interwar period, in addition to the improvement of traditional modes of transport, new ones were launched. A major impediment to the improvement of transport infrastructure was the devastation during the World War I. During 1918 – 1940 the damaged sections of rails, bridges and stations had to be rebuilt. Similar were the problems with highways, the condition of which was one of the worst in Romania. The progressive shifts should include the establishment of a permanent domestic and international air connection between Northern Bukovyna and Khotyn. Urban public transport has also undergone qualitative changes in the interwar period. There were regular bus routes between the main settlements of the region. Keywords: Northern Bukovyna, Khotyn region, transport, rail, roads, tram, trolleybus, bus.

scholarly journals Sustainable urban public transport of the Lublin city within the framework of the Eastern Poland Operational Programme 2014-2020

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 34-36
Author(s):  
Artur Orzeł ◽  
Róża Stepaniuk
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Exhaust Emissions ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Axis Ii ◽  
Urban Public Transport

The 2014-2020 period constitutes a further phase of significant improvement in the scale of development of the Lublin city. The concrete steps aiming at improving the quality and effectiveness of sustainable urban public transport has been already planned for that period. The actions aimed at significant reduction of exhaust emissions level are to be taken in the first place, which should have positive impact on the mobility of the residents. For this purpose, the Priority Axis II Modem Transport Infrastructure implemented within the framework of the Eastern Poland Operational Programme 2014-2020 has been developed. This particular article refers to the implementation of the actions mentioned above.

scholarly journals Implementation of BIM in public transport infrastructure works in the Czech Republic with respect to the FIDIC standards

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karel Fazekas ◽  
Ludvík Vébr ◽  
Jan Valentin ◽  
Petr Pánek
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Road Construction ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Public Projects ◽  
Construction Market ◽  
Levels Of Detail ◽  
Different Levels

The paper describes the situation in BIM implementation in public projects in the transport sector within global powers and the Czech Republic, emphasising the specificities of the construction market and legislation base in the Czech Republic. The specialised part presents the proposed methodology of BIM implementation in road construction, and demonstrates the different levels of detail and information using a BIM model. Last but not least, there is a risk analysis and the risks identified are briefly introduced.

scholarly journals STUDY OF COMFORT OF TRANSPORT SYSTEM OF SAMARA CITY

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 157-164
Author(s):  
Evgeniya V. MALYSHEVA
Keyword(s):  
Transport System ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Sustainable Mobility ◽  
Transport Accessibility ◽  
Urban Public Transport ◽  
Historical Center ◽  
The City ◽  
Constant Growth

This article discusses the problem of constant growth in the level of motorization, amid a decrease in the use of public transport. It touches upon the functioning of urban public transport in the context of the concept of sustainable mobility. On the example of the city of Samara, using a sociological survey, an analysis of the comfort of the transport system was carried out. The analysis of the transport accessibility of the districts of the city of Samara relative to the historical center of the city is presented. An assessment is made of the readiness of the city and, in particular, the transport infrastructure for the introduction of paid parking zones in the central part of the city. The studies on the assessment of the probability of abandoning a personal car in favor of public transport are presented. The criteria for reducing or completely abandoning the use of a personal car in favor of public transport have been identifi ed.

scholarly journals Spatial Integration of Non-Motorized Transport and Urban Public Transport Infrastructure: A Case of Johannesburg

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (20) ◽  
pp. 11461
Author(s):  
Brightnes Risimati ◽  
Trynos Gumbo ◽  
James Chakwizira
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Data ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Spatial Data Analysis ◽  
Spatial Integration ◽  
Transit Planning ◽  
Urban Public Transport ◽  
The City ◽  
Motorized Transport

Sustainability of transport infrastructure integration begins with involving an all-inclusive transportation chain instead of only focusing on one part of the journey. This is achieved by facilitating spatial integration between diverse transport modalities to allow for a multiplicity of travel opportunities. This paper unpacks the extent of the spatial integration of non-motorized transport and urban public transport infrastructure within the city of Johannesburg in South Africa. Cycling activity datasets derived from Strava Metro and the spatial data of urban public transport infrastructures were collected to demonstrate existing spatial patterns and infrastructure connectivity. Exploratory spatial data analysis and focal statistics analysis were central in the data processing. The findings reveal that cycling activities are separated from urban public transport infrastructure, and the city of Johannesburg’s transport system is characterized by spatially fragmented commuting and cycling operations, with limited to no sharing of infrastructure. Most public transport stations are not easily accessible for non-motorized transport and are characterized by inadequate cycling facilities. In conclusion, the identification of an urban public transportation catchment area becomes essential for developing cities such as Johannesburg. This can be used as tool for planning infrastructural upgrades and forecasting potential public transport ridership while also assessing the impacts of investments in transit planning. There is thus a need to integrate motorized urban public transport and cycling infrastructural developments toward promoting multi-mobility and infrastructure sharing.

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