NETWORK ANALYSIS FOR PERFORMANCE CONTROL IN THE GOVERNANCE OF INTERCONNECTED LOCAL TRANSPORT COMPANIES

This paper discusses a network-analysis approach to the performance control of integrated built-environment systems based on efficiency, effectiveness, and adequacy. We apply this perspective to the governance of systems of local transport companies in built environments, which are frequently organized as networks. To this end, we propose a multi-dimensional grid of first- and second-order ties to locate network units and individuate the adequacy or appropriateness of network structures for performance control. In this field, issues connected to transport systems such as sustainability play a crucial role in defining structures and processes of network performance control. We empirically examine a pilot case of local public transport companies in the Forlì-Cesena area (Italy), testing network adequacy and giving evidence for the optimal localization of governance among units dedicated to providing transport services. Our results also support the hypothesis that, although structural centralization was ostensibly oriented towards increasing governance, the structure actually devolved into decentralized control at the periphery of the network, diminishing the effectiveness of initiatives.

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A GIS-Based Methodology for Evaluating the Increase in Multimodal Transport between Bicycle and Rail Transport Systems. A Case Study in Palermo

ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information ◽

10.3390/ijgi10050321 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (5) ◽

pp. 321

Author(s):

Alessandro Emilio Capodici ◽

Gabriele D’Orso ◽

Marco Migliore

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Public Transport ◽

Choice Model ◽

Rail Transport ◽

Transport Systems ◽

Sustainable Mobility ◽

Transit System ◽

Modal Choice ◽

Transport Services ◽

Multimodal Transport

Background: In a world where every municipality is pursuing the goals of more sustainable mobility, bicycles play a fundamental role in getting rid of private cars and travelling by an eco-friendly mode of transport. Additionally, private and shared bikes can be used as a feeder transit system, solving the problem of the first- and last-mile trips. Thanks to GIS (Geographic Information System) software, it is possible to evaluate the effectiveness of such a sustainable means of transport in future users’ modal choice. Methods: Running an accessibility analysis of cycling and rail transport services, the potential mobility demand attracted by these services and the possible multimodality between bicycle and rail transport systems can be assessed. Moreover, thanks to a modal choice model calibrated for high school students, it could be verified if students will be really motivated to adopt this solution for their home-to-school trips. Results: The GIS-based analysis showed that almost half of the active population in the study area might potentially abandon the use of their private car in favour of a bike and its combination with public transport systems; furthermore, the percentage of the students of one high school of Palermo, the Einstein High School, sharply increases from 1.5% up to 10.1%, thanks also to the combination with the rail transport service. Conclusions: The GIS-based methodology shows that multimodal transport can be an effective way to pursue a more sustainable mobility in cities and efficiently connect suburbs with low-frequent public transport services to the main public transport nodes.

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A Novel Model for Determining Public Service Compensation in Integrated Public Transport Systems

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su10092969 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (9) ◽

pp. 2969 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Gordan Stojić ◽

Dušan Mladenović ◽

Olegas Prentkovskis ◽

Slavko Vesković

Keyword(s):

Public Service ◽

Public Transport ◽

Free Market ◽

Transport Systems ◽

Passenger Transport ◽

Market Conditions ◽

The Public ◽

Transport Services ◽

Optimal Approach ◽

Novel Model

In free market conditions, if public passenger transport services are commercially unprofitable, there will be no interest for transport companies to perform them. However, directly because of the citizens’ interests, on the one hand, and indirectly because of the economy, passenger public transport services have become of a general public interest. The authorities must prepare appropriate legal fair market conditions, based on which public transport will be subsidized and conducted. In order to achieve that, for the mutual benefit of the public, users and transport companies, it is necessary that the right Public Service Obligation Model (PSO model or in some literature PCS—Public Service Compensation) be defined. Within this study, the optimal approach to assigning a PSC contract to transport companies for performing the PSO in integrated and regular public passenger transport systems is determined. A novel model, presented in this paper, can help national, regional and local authorities to choose and determine the way and level of PSCs for conducting the public transport of passengers and establishing a sustainable public passenger transport system.

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Determining the Extent of Territorial Transport Services When Using Rail Transport

LOGI – Scientific Journal on Transport and Logistics ◽

10.2478/logi-2019-0016 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 61-69

Author(s):

Milan Dedík ◽

Jozef Gašparík ◽

Nikolina Brnjac

Keyword(s):

Transport System ◽

Rail Transport ◽

Transport Systems ◽

Transport Service ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Transport Services ◽

Complex Process ◽

The Subject ◽

Efficient Transport ◽

Transport Potential

Abstract Planning the extent of transport services within a selected territory is a topical issue especially in the context of developing integrated transport systems. The objective of this research study is to design a sustainable system of public passenger transport that would be an alternative to expanding individual transport. The implementation of a quality and efficient transport service is a relatively complex process, since, currently, there are no generally applicable principles for its design. This manuscript presents general results of research aimed at solving the problem of transport service within a selected territory issue with a focus on rail transport as an efficient transport system representing a backbone of a transport system. The subject of the investigation is to compile a set of factors affecting the design of the transport concept. The output of the manuscript consists in a proposal of a generally applicable procedure including a calculation of transport potential and characteristics of the inputs. Subsequently, based on the resulting values, it will be possible to determine the extent of the transport services provided by rail transport in any territory, which will contribute to a more efficient and high quality theoretical graph of train running.

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

GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites ◽

10.30892/gtg.34116-627 ◽

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.

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Analysis of Impact of Smart Terminal on CDMA Network and Solution

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.756-759.2846 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 756-759 ◽

pp. 2846-2849

Author(s):

Ya Liu ◽

Zhen Xu

Keyword(s):

Network Analysis ◽

Network Performance ◽

Current Situation ◽

Mobile Internet ◽

Data Service ◽

Huge Data ◽

Fixed Line ◽

Line Network ◽

The Impact ◽

Signaling Traffic

This paper makes an introduction to the tendency of mobile internet replacing the fixed-line network. Analysis of the impact of Smart terminals on mobile internet is expounded. Network performance is degraded by huge data service traffic and signaling traffic. This paper also offers solution for the current situation

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Setting the Stage for the Integration of Demand Responsive Transport and Location-Based Services

Movement-Aware Applications for Sustainable Mobility ◽

10.4018/978-1-61520-769-5.ch004 ◽

2010 ◽

pp. 52-61 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Frank van der Hoeven

Keyword(s):

Transport System ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Spatial Development ◽

Location Based Services ◽

Transport Systems ◽

Collective Transport ◽

Transport Services ◽

Urban And Rural Areas

Demand responsive transport systems such as paratransit could deliver services that collective transport simply cannot provide. Location-based services may be capable of bridging the divide between transport services without fixed routes, stops or schedules and their potential users. This chapter outlines how the integration of demand responsive transport and location-based services may help to deliver a flexible transport system that is sensitive to the needs of individual users in urban and rural areas. Such a system would have the potential to liberate urbanism from the need to orient spatial development on rigid transit lines.

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Using data mining to explore the spatial and temporal dynamics of perceptions of metro services in China: The case of Shenzhen

Environment and Planning B Urban Analytics and City Science ◽

10.1177/2399808320974693 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 239980832097469

Author(s):

Shuli Luo ◽

Sylvia Y He

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Temporal Dynamics ◽

Waiting Times ◽

Temporal Variations ◽

Transport Systems ◽

Transport Services ◽

Service Areas ◽

Metro Systems ◽

Using Data ◽

Use Of Social Media

Improving perceptions of service quality is a promising planning strategy for increasing the attractiveness and retaining the ridership of public transport systems. The widespread use of social media presents an opportunity to investigate the performance of transport services from the customer’s perspective. This study proposes a framework for integrating quantitative and qualitative analyses to investigate the perceptions of transport services by mining data from social media. We utilise Sina Weibo data related to the Shenzhen metro system to illustrate a text mining process categorised by semantic, spatial and temporal information. On the semantic front, in addition to identifying service attributes and sentiment polarity consistent with previous literature, we find attributes specific to the Chinese context. We also identify clear temporal variations among different service attributes by visualising the number of corresponding microblogs across varying time scales such as hours, days and weekdays. The spatial variations reveal five main clusters around central business districts and transport hubs, which produce the highest density of reports about crowdedness, waiting times, reliability and frequency. However, microblogs that report on perceptions of safety and personnel behaviour present a different spatial pattern. This research offers insights into the ways in which we can use social media data to identify key service areas for immediate improvement and to monitor and manage metro systems more effectively over the long term.

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The Effects of the Selective Enlargement of Fare-Free Public Transport

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12166390 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (16) ◽

pp. 6390 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Krzysztof Grzelec ◽

Aleksander Jagiełło

Keyword(s):

Public Transport ◽

Market Research ◽

Urban Transport ◽

Transport Systems ◽

Local Authorities ◽

The Public ◽

Transport Services ◽

Mode Of Transportation ◽

Free Transport ◽

Using Data

In recent years fare-free public transport (FFPT) found itself at the centre of attention of various groups, such as economists, transport engineers and local authorities, as well as those responsible for the organisation of urban transport. The FFPT is hoped to be the answer to contemporary transport-related problems within cities, problems which largely result from insensible proportions between trips carried out via personal mode of transportation and those completed by the means of public transport. This article reviews the motives and effects connected with the introduction to date of fare-free transport zones across the globe. It also presents, using data obtained in market research, the actual impact of a selective extension of the entitlement to free fares on the demand for urban transport services. The effects observed in other urban transport systems were then compared against those observed in relation to one, examined system. Analyses of observed FFPT implementation effects were then used to establish good and bad practices in the introduction of FFPT. The article also contains forecasts on the effect of the extension of entitlement to free fares and an increase in the public transport offer may have on the volume of demand for such services. The analyses have shown that an increase in the public transport offer (understood as an increase in the volume of vehicle-kilometres) would increase the demand for urban transport services more than the selective implementation of FFPT (assuming that the costs incurred by the local authorities remain unchanged).

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