scholarly journals Measuring Spatial Mismatch between Public Transit Services and Regular Riders: A Case Study of Beijing

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haitao Jin ◽  
Fengjun Jin ◽  
He Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Public Transit ◽  
Estimation Method ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Urban Transit ◽  
Allocation Policy ◽  
Suburban Areas ◽  
Transit Services ◽  
A Cell

Public transit services should favor space equity, and the concern of this study is how the allocation of public transportation resources corresponds to the needs of transit users. Identifying mismatches between urban transit resources and regular transit users benefits the transportation resource allocation policy. This study introduces a location maximum likelihood estimation method and a cell space collector mechanism to explore distribution differences of regular transit riders and transit stations based on data mining. In Beijing, 5.37 million regular transit users were identified, and their first-morning transit stations were found to be within 2 km from their last transit stations used the day before. As their locations were estimated, differences in ratios of the regular transit riders to residents were found among areas. Most regular transit users were located in the suburban areas of 5–20 km from the center of Beijing, and the spatial distribution of transit stations declined from the center to the peripheral urban areas. This mismatch between public transit services and regular transit riders sheds light on urban transportation policies.

Gender differences in perception and usage of public transit technologies: Implications for digital government

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Nilay Yavuz
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Public Transit ◽  
Digital Government ◽  
Political Processes ◽  
Transit Services ◽  
Information And Communication

Technological solutions available to public agencies in delivering public services have increased, including the information and communication technologies (ICTs) used in public transit. For many women who depend on public transit services to access employment, childcare, education, health, and political processes (Hamilton & Jenkins, 2000), transit technologies may offer increased convenience and benefits and eventually improve their living conditions. While women tend to use public transit services more intensively than men (Racca & Ratledge, 2004), prior studies have shown that their perceptions and attitudes towards ICTs and patterns of technology use tend to differ from men. On the other hand, these differences are not well explored in the context of public transit services. Accordingly, using systematic literature review methodology, this paper intends to outline what we know and do not know about gender differences in technology adoption in the public transportation context to develop a research agenda for future studies. It aims to inform theory and policy development for digital government by identifying the gaps in this area.

Assessing the First and Last Mile Problem for Intercity Passenger Rail Service

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Lorena Losada Rojas ◽  
Konstantina “Nadia” Gkritza ◽  
V. Dimitra Pyrialakou
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Short Distance ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Public Transit ◽  
Passenger Rail ◽  
Last Mile ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Rail Service

The first and last mile of a trip has been used to describe passenger travel with regards to getting to and from transit stops/stations. Solving the first and last mile (FMLM) problem extends the access to transportation systems and enlarges the number of passengers from a remote community, such as rural areas. The FMLM problem has been addressed in different public transit contexts, mainly within urban areas. However, it is also an important part of the journey in an intercity trip; yet, limited research efforts have been undertaken to examine the FMLM problem that intercity passenger train riders face. This paper fills in this gap and further, aims to identify the best strategies that could serve as a FMLM solution for short distance intercity passenger rail service (i.e., corridors that are less than 750 miles long according to the Passenger Rail Improvement and Investment Act, 2008). The Hoosier State Train (HST) service, a short-distance intercity passenger rail that connects Chicago and Indianapolis four days a week, was chosen as a case of study. The HST has four intermediate stops located in Indiana. For some of those intermediate stops HST is the only intercity public transit service offered to reach either Chicago or Indianapolis. In order to explore opportunities to enhance the HST ridership, an on-board survey was conducted in November and December 2016. The findings of this survey suggested that there are riders who travel from counties further away from a county with a station to reach and complete their journey on the train. Moreover, it was found that most of the respondents drove or rented a car, or were dropped off to reach a train station in Indiana. Unlike the results from the Chicago station, the majority of riders boarding the train from one of the Indiana stations did not use ridesharing services or public transportation. These findings suggest that there is a possible gap into the FMLM travel options for intercity rail riders and alternative options to fill this gap should be considered. This paper discusses the case study results of an accessibility analysis aiming to identify the areas in need of first/last mile service where there are no public transportation services and/or it is costly to reach a station from a desired origin. To that end, a cost surface for the different modes available in the area of study was created to determine the average travel cost to the nearest station. The analysis was carried out in ArcGIS using origin-destination data from the on-board survey, transportation network information from the U.S. Bureau Transportation Statistics, and general transit feed specification (GTFS) data. Subsequently, some of the best strategies identified were modeled around the station (e.g., shuttle buses to/from the station) in order to examine how the accessibility would increase after a strategy implementation. The results of this study may have far-reaching implications for planning strategies that can enhance access to the train stations. Finally, the FMLM strategies could assist intercity passenger rail service providers attract a larger number of passengers.

scholarly journals Analysis of Aerial Ropeways by following various Indian and International Codes for Urban Mobility with some Structural Modifications in Monocable Ropeways to make it Safe, Secure, Economical and all Weather Durable

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (VI) ◽  
pp. 1539-1548
Author(s):  
Bhat Omair Bashir
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Public Transit ◽  
Transportation Systems ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Transit Systems ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Structural Modifications ◽  
Transit Service

Cable-propelled transit’ (CPT), in particular detachable aerial ropeways are widely employed as transportation systems in alpine areas. In recent years, these transport systems have also been increasingly used in urban areas and are no longer a niche public transportation technology (Hoffmann 2006, Alshalalfah, Shalaby, and Dale 2014). Cable cars systems compete with performance characteristics of other more common urban transport technologies and have the potential to enhance the existing transport provision in cities (O'Connor and Dale 2011). While many applications can be found as transportation systems in airport facilities, and to provide access to tourist attractions, several metropolitan areas have even incorporated gondolas and aerial tramways into their public transport networks. This paper focuses on aerial ropeway systems that operate as a mass transit service (similar to buses, BRT, LRT, etc.) and are part of the public transit systems in their respective cities. Therefore, the analysis and case studies presented in the paper concern systems that are used as a public transit service

scholarly journals Competition and Cooperation between Shared Bicycles and Public Transit: A Case Study of Beijing

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1323
Author(s):  
Haitao Jin ◽  
Fengjun Jin ◽  
Jiao’e Wang ◽  
Wei Sun ◽  
Libo Dong
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Public Transit ◽  
Transportation Mode ◽  
Transit Systems ◽  
Competition And Cooperation ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Transit Services ◽  
Highly Correlated

As an eco-friendly transportation mode, shared bicycles provide a new option for public transit users in urban areas. China’s bicycle-sharing market began flourishing in July 2016 and reached a plateau in 2017. How shared bicycles influenced public transit systems during this period is an interesting topic. A case study of Beijing is conducted. This study aims to identify the competitive and cooperative influences of shared bicycles on public transit by exploring the changes in public transit trip distances before and after the upsurge in bicycle-sharing. A histogram shifting method is introduced to examine the influences of shared bicycles on public transit services from a travel distance perspective. A spatial correlation of bicycling usage and public transit changes is calculated using units of gridded cell spaces. The results show: (1) overall transit usage continued growing after the shared bicycles market reached a plateau; (2) short public transits within 2 km decreased while transfers within 2 km increased; and (3) the decrease of short transits and increase of transfers within 3 km were spatially highly correlated to the usage of shared bicycles. Hence, the role of bicycle-sharing systems is competitive for existing public transit systems during short trips and cooperative for connecting transits.

Cost–Benefit Analysis of Rural and Small Urban Transit in the United States

2015 ◽  
Vol 2533 (1) ◽  
pp. 141-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ranjit Prasad Godavarthy ◽  
Jeremy Mattson ◽  
Elvis Ndembe
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Public Transit ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Urban Transit ◽  
Transit Systems ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
True Value ◽  
Benefit Cost

The true value of transit systems in rural and small urban areas in the United States has been largely unmeasured, and there are often effects that go unidentified. Many studies have documented the benefits of urban transit systems with benefit–cost analysis. However, not many have looked into the benefits of transit in rural and small urban areas, where there is a great need for public transit, especially for transportation-disadvantaged individuals. This study focused on evaluating the qualitative and quantitative benefits of rural and small urban public transit systems and analyzed the benefit–cost ratio for rural and small urban transit areas for fixed-route and demand-response services in the United States. Data for rural and small urban transit systems from the national transit database (NTD) and rural NTD were used for calibrating the transit benefits and costs. Results were presented at a national level to show the effects of transit investments in rural and small urban areas nationally. Transit benefits in the United States for 2011 were found to be $1.6 billion for rural transit and $3.7 billion for small urban transit, not including the economic effects. Results showed a benefit–cost ratio of 2.16 for small urban transit and 1.20 for rural transit in the United States. Sensitivity analysis showed that increasing the percentage of forgone trips to 50%, increasing the cost of forgone medical and work trips by 25%, and increasing the percentage of medical trips to 30% substantially increased the total transit benefits by 88%, 20%, and 158%, respectively.

scholarly journals Study of Park and Ride Facilities in Cikarang

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 020-032
Author(s):  
Annisa Annisa ◽  
Leonardus Bambang Budi Prasetyo
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Actual State ◽  
Main Function ◽  
Toll Road ◽  
Suburban Areas ◽  
Private Vehicle ◽  
Park And Ride ◽  
In Transit

The enormous number of Cawang-Cikarang toll road private vehicles users have caused congestion in Jakarta. To reduce congestion in Jakarta, suburban areas, such as Cikarang, commuters shall utilize Park and Ride (P&R) facilities than use private vehicle to Jakarta. This study is important to give the commuters information of P&R in Cikarang, so they can make an option of their trip. P&R facility has a main function as a hub to change from private vehicle to public transportation. Observation as well as questionnaire were used to reveal findings for this study, the data results are analyzed with descriptive statistics. This study revealed that users of P&R facilities from Cikarang are generally commuters who have offices in urban areas and reside in suburban areas. The problem that occurs in Cikarang is that parking facilities in transit locations (stations / terminals / stops) have not been utilized optimally. This study aims to analyze the actual state and user satisfaction of P&R facility in Cikarang. The six locations include: (1) Cikarang Station; (2) Metland Telaga Murni Station; (3) Lemahabang Station; (4) Cikarang Terminal; (5) Capitol Stop; and (6) AO Citywalk Lippo Cikarang Bus Stop. The results showed that the majority of respondents (N=231) were satisfied (m=3.78; SD=0.99, p

Benefits of Transit in Small Urban Areas: A Case Study

1998 ◽  
Vol 1623 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Skolnik ◽  
Richard Schreiner
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Local Community ◽  
National Level ◽  
Classification Systems ◽  
Trip Purpose ◽  
Transit Services ◽  
Local Decision ◽  
State Subsidies ◽  
The Cost

Although the value of transit subsidies is debated at the national level, local decision makers must decide whether it is economically worthwhile to operate transit given the federal and state subsidies currently in place. This issue is examined with respect to a recent study of the economic impacts of the Housatonic Valley Regional Transit District (HART) based in Danbury, Connecticut. The study methodology combined several recently developed benefit classification systems and benefit estimation methodologies. Like many similar studies, the methodology compares current service with the null hypothesis, the discontinuation of transit services. A survey of transit patrons was conducted to examine trip purpose, economic expenditures, and alternatives to HART services. The cost and benefits of local public transportation are examined and quantified. Issues include costs for transit users switching to alternative modes, economic and social costs of forgone trips, accidents, air pollution, congestion, and HART employment, purchases, and capital expenditures. This analysis indicates that publicly operated transit provides significant benefits to a local community compared with costs contributed by the community. The methodologies could be employed using a state or federal perspective to examine the economic efficiency of the transit funding decisions made at those levels of government.

Coordination of Transit and School Busing in Iowa

2005 ◽  
Vol 1927 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-10
Author(s):  
Dennis Kroeger ◽  
Steve Andrle ◽  
Peter Hallock
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Public Transit ◽  
State University ◽  
School Transportation ◽  
School Busing ◽  
Transit Services ◽  
Maintenance Systems ◽  
Transit Agencies ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
Transportation Research

The 2003 Iowa General Assembly asked the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct a study of Iowa public policy on coordination of public transit services and school transportation. The legislature's request, contained in the transportation appropriation bill, required “a report pertaining to the efficiencies that may be gained by the coordination of transit management and maintenance systems in the areas of school transportation, public transit, and other forms of public transportation.” Such efficiencies are described. As requested by the Iowa DOT, the Center for Transportation Research and Education at Iowa State University studied these issues and prepared a report for the Office of Public Transit. A summary of the coordination activities that are taking place in Iowa between the school districts and transit agencies is presented. Furthermore, the levels of coordination and what benefits are derived from coordinating services are discussed. The objectives of the study include the following: to examine the legal basis for such coordination in Iowa; to inventory the types of coordination taking place around the state; and to highlight some of the coordination models, with a discussion of what each party believes are the benefits of the coordination as well as obstacles that have been encountered.

scholarly journals Financing Public Transportation of Passengers

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dušan Radosavljević ◽  
Marjana Radosavljević ◽  
Pavle Gladović ◽  
Milan Stanković ◽  
Dejan Bogičević
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Public Transit ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
The Public ◽  
Quality Of Work ◽  
European Cities ◽  
Operational Costs ◽  
The Republic

Public transportation of passengers has very important role in the life and functioning of urban areas. Public transportation of passengers stimulates effective economic activities, improves the life standard and increases the mobility of the population. Such system is difficult for financing. The revenue that the system brings is not sufficient to compensate for the operational costs. This research presents the possible ways of financing the system of public transit. There are various experiences in financing the public transit in European cities, but this problem has been also identified in the cities all over the world. The system of public transit in the Republic of Serbia has recently started to implement activities related to the improvement in the quality of work and services, as well as rationalization of the system in all aspects of business and operation, improvement of organization and maintenance at all levels, and increase in the efficiency and reputation.

scholarly journals An Assessment of Public Transport Accessibility Levels for Slums in Bhopal

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 252-258
Author(s):  
Aditya Saxena ◽  
Vallary Gupta ◽  
Bhavna Shrivastava
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Public Transit ◽  
Access Time ◽  
Modal Shift ◽  
Major Question ◽  
Transport Accessibility ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Transit Accessibility ◽  
Transit Services

Good connectivity and accessibility ensure inclusivity of public transport system which is an indicator of a fair society. The modal shift of commuters towards public transit services depends majorly on its accessibility levels. To ensure that commuters have equal opportunities to access jobs, education, and other services, PTAL (public transit accessibility level) is often evaluated. Public transport accessibility levels are a detailed and an accurate measure of accessibility of a point to the public transport network which considers walk access time and service availability. Public transportation is often referred to as an affordable model for every section of society due to its cheap fare price. The major question lies in the inclusivity of public transit services for the economically weaker section of society whether or not public transportation is available and accessible for those who need it or those who cannot afford other mobility services. The present study intends to focus on affordable and inclusive transportation for economically weaker sections. The study is an attempt to assess the issues with public transport services in the city of Bhopal, India for economically backward areas like slums. The research will help in understanding the accessibility level of currently available public transit services by evaluating the PTAL (public transit accessibility level) for socially backward.

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