Thredbo 15: Recent submissions
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Understanding the trip and user characteristics of the combined bicycle and transit mode
Published 2017-01-01Several cities around the world are facing mobility related problems such as traffic congestion and air pollution. Although limited individually, the combination of bicycle and transit offers speed and accessibility; by ...Open AccessConference paper -
Competition and substitution between public transport modes
Published 2017-01-01The management and understanding of modal split between public transport (PT) modes is of interest for numerous reasons. It may, for example, be desirable to stimulate passengers to switch from crowded buses and over to ...Open AccessConference paper -
Cross-cultural contrasts of preferences for Bus Rapid Transit and Light Rail Transit
Published 2017-01-01Bus rapid transit (BRT) appears to be relatively unpopular in developed economies despite its appeal in delivering high quality services, usually at a fraction of light rail transit (LRT) costs. This is often linked to an ...Open AccessConference paper -
Level of Service and the Transit Neighbourhood - observations from Dublin City and Suburbs
Published 2017-01-01Few studies have looked at the impact Level-of-Service (LOS) might have on the distances people walk to public transport. The relationship, if any, has implications for transit-oriented-development and the viability of ...Open AccessConference paper -
Multimodal transportation performance certificates (MTPC) for buildings and neighborhoods – comparing methods for benchmarking the effect of built environment on travel
Published 2017-01-01The ambition in Europe is to create cities with integrated, multimodal transportation systems where it is easy to walk, cycle or use public transportation. There is extensive research on urban form and travel, sustainability ...Open AccessConference paper