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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shuhao Zhao, Yumo Ni, Shunzhang Sun, Tian'ao Chang
Summary: This study analyzes and identifies the evaluation indicators affecting Macau's transport, and analyzes the relationship between the relevant evaluation indicators and passenger satisfaction, thus contributing to the improvement and sustainable development of Macau's public transport services.
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Mathematics
Alberto Romero-Ania, Lourdes Rivero Gutierrez, Maria Auxiliadora De Vicente Oliva
Summary: This study proposes a method to determine the acceptability of urban public transport vehicles through a multi-criteria decision model, taking into consideration strict economic and environmental requirements.
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Economics
Adriana Quezada Larriva, Daniel Orellana, Maria Laura Guerrero Balarezo, Javier Andres Garcia, Galo Cardenas Villenas, Pablo Osorio Guerrero
Summary: One of the main challenges for cities is to ensure equal accessibility to urban opportunities. While many cities are developing mass public transport systems to overcome the accessibility gap, little information is available on their impact on different population groups, especially those with low accessibility. This study proposes a replicable methodology to measure the impact of public transport projects on overall accessibility and accessibility gap for different socioeconomic groups. Using this methodology, the impact of implementing the First Metro Line in Quito, Ecuador was analyzed, showing an increase in overall accessibility but with more modest effects on the accessibility gap, particularly at long travel times. The study argues that incorporating this type of analysis in the early planning phases of public transport projects can lead to better planning, design decisions, and informed public debate on sustainable mobility investments.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
(2023)
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Economics
Ignacio Tiznado-Aitken, Juan Carlos Munoz, Ricardo Hurtubia
Summary: This paper proposes a methodology to analyze access to opportunities through public transport, incorporating user valuation and competition for urban opportunities. The study finds that including competition has a greater impact on improving accessibility to educational opportunities.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Urban Studies
Krystyna Kurowska, Daria Adamska-Kmiec, Cezary Kowalczyk, Przemyslaw Len
Summary: The main objective of the study was to determine the communication value of urban space by defining the concept of public transport communication value and developing a method to determine it. The results of the study indicated that the proposed method supports the identification of areas with high communication value and areas where public transport needs improvement.
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Economics
Isabel Cunha, Cecilia Silva, Benjamin Buettner, Tuuli Toivonen
Summary: This study investigates the equity impacts of cycling plans and infrastructure allocation in three European cities. The research finds that cycling planning often prioritises advantaged areas and central zones, neglecting disadvantaged socio-economic zones.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Roman Roaljdovich Sidorchuk, Anastasia Vladimirovna Lukina, Sergey Vladimirovich Mkhitaryan, Irina Ivanovna Skorobogatykh, Anastasia Alexeevna Stukalova
Summary: This study examines the attitudes and values of metropolis residents towards the environmental development of urban public transport systems, revealing support for innovations that do not require changes in individual transportation behavior. The research utilized factor analysis and cluster analysis to identify differences in perception of initiatives based on values, providing insight into how residents' values impact their perception of environmental conditions and changes in the city.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lisa Bauchinger, Anna Reichenberger, Bryonny Goodwin-Hawkins, Jurij Kobal, Mojca Hrabar, Theresia Oedl-Wieser
Summary: Transport is crucial in mitigating climate change and connecting remote areas, but sustainable and flexible rural transport remains a challenge that requires innovative solutions. Examining complementary systems to existing public transport, such as demand-responsive transport, reveals the complexity behind ensuring accessibility and connectivity. Identifying weaknesses and potential solutions for complementary transport systems is essential for improving access and usability, while looking ahead to anticipate innovative mobility as a service solutions within urban and rural areas. The article emphasizes the importance of tailored approaches and multi-level governance in introducing successful and sustainable transport concepts.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anna Danese, Maria L. Richter, Kridsadakorn Chaichoompu, David S. Fischer, Fabian J. Theis, Maria Colome-Tatche
Summary: EpiScanpy is a toolkit for analyzing single-cell epigenomic data, using multiple feature space constructions and building nearest neighbour graphs to address challenges in epigenomics data. It also provides various useful downstream functions and has shown superior performance in distinguishing cell types.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marcin Wolek, Michal Wolanski, Mikolaj Bartlomiejczyk, Olgierd Wyszomirski, Krzysztof Grzelec, Katarzyna Hebel
Summary: The study examines the influence factors on the development of trolleybus systems based on the case study of Polish cities. The analysis of in-motion charging technology provides a new framework for trolleybus development. Using an economic model, the study evaluates the total lifecycle costs of trolleybuses and finds that trolleybus transport becomes economically efficient after considering external costs.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Amatullah Abdullah, Augustus Ababio-Donkor, Charles Anum Adams
Summary: Gender disparities in the access and use of urban public transport in Abuja, Nigeria were assessed. The study revealed that females use more public transport services than males, and demographic and trip-related characteristics impact respondents' choices. Men generally face fewer challenges and are more satisfied than women. Improvement of the system and development of policies to cater for the different mobility needs of women are necessary.
Article
Environmental Studies
Mingyuan Chang, Longyang Huang, Tianlin Zhai, Jiawei Zhu, Yuanbo Ma, Ling Li, Chenchen Zhao
Summary: The rapid urbanization and population growth in China have raised concerns about social equity and justice. Public service facilities play a crucial role in determining the quality of life of residents and have become a significant factor in triggering these concerns. This study analyzed the layout of public service facilities in Zhengzhou's urban core using the service area analysis and Gaussian two-step floating catchment area method, focusing on regional equality, spatial equity, and social justice. The study found that there are prominent issues of social equity and justice in the public facilities of Zhengzhou's urban core, with marked differences in accessibility between different areas and a lack of special care for vulnerable groups.
Article
Economics
Adam Radzimski
Summary: Sustainable urban planning should prioritize affordable housing and accessibility to essential opportunities, particularly for residents of social housing projects who often face below-average accessibility levels. This paper introduces the concept of socially sustainable accessibility and applies it to evaluate low-income and medium-income housing projects in Poznan, Poland. The study considers different scenarios for public transport and cycling as transport modes at the city level. Results indicate that low-income social housing had significantly lower accessibility scores compared to market-rate housing in all scenarios. Medium-income social housing performed better, but still fell short of market-rate housing in most cases. This proposed approach can guide integrated transport and land-use planning strategies to enhance social equity and cohesion.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Antonio Cano, Paul Arevalo, Dario Benavides, Francisco Jurado
Summary: This study proposed a new energy control system for trams using renewable sources, supercapacitors, and lithium ion batteries to provide the required energy for the tramway and reduce emissions.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY GRIDS & NETWORKS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dimitra Chondrogianni, Yorgos J. Stephanedes, Panoraia Fatourou
Summary: Cycling, along with walking and public transportation, offers a solution to mobility issues in urban spaces and is crucial for the sustainability of modern cities. This research analyzes the needs and preferences of urban cyclists through questionnaires and assesses bicycle accessibility using multicriteria analysis. The study finds that electric bicycles can significantly improve accessibility in the city center and reduce restrictions related to age and physical condition. Providing access to e-bicycles can increase the number of daily bicycle users and have a positive impact on urban cohesion, resilience, and sustainability.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Christian M. Marti, Luca Bertolini, Ulrich Weidmann
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD
(2018)
Article
Acoustics
Edda Bild, Karin Pfeffer, Matt Coler, Luca Bertolini
ACTA ACUSTICA UNITED WITH ACUSTICA
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Olaf Jonkeren, Roland Kager, Lucas Harms, Marco te Brommelstroet
Summary: The Netherlands exhibits unique conditions for cycling on a national level, particularly due to the integrated use of trains and bicycles. Bicycle-train users are typically young, employed full-time, and hold university degrees. They prefer using bicycles on the home-end of train trips and opt for large city center stations rather than suburban stations. Shared bicycles are popular on the activity-end of train trips for this group.
Review
Transportation
Meredith Glaser, Luca Bertolini, Marco te Brommelstroet, Oliver Blake, Casey Ellingson
Summary: This paper argues that a better understanding of policy transfer learning can support further change in the field of transportation, but current research is still underdeveloped. The study identifies key factors of the learning process, including learning environments, inter-actor relations, and organizational and institutional patterns.
Editorial Material
Urban Studies
Luca Bertolini
JOURNAL OF URBAN DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Transportation
Marianne Ryghaug, Ivana Suboticki, Emilia Smeds, Timo von Wirth, Aline Scherrer, Chris Foulds, Rosie Robison, Luca Bertolini, Eda Beyazit Ince, Ralf Brand, Galit Cohen-Blankshtain, Marc Dijk, Marlene Freudendal Pedersen, Stephan Gossling, Robert Guzik, Paula Kivimaa, Christian Klockner, Hristina Lazarova Nikolova, Aleksandra Lis, Oriol Marquet, Dimitris Milakis, Milos Mladenovic, Gijs Mom, Caroline Mullen, Nathalie Ortar, Pucci Paola, Catarina Sales Oliveira, Tim Schwanen, Tauri Tuvikene, Alexander Wentland
Summary: Transport and mobility systems need to be transformed to meet climate change goals and reduce negative environmental and social effects. Effective change requires fresh perspectives from social sciences and humanities, and the integration of knowledge. A research agenda consisting of 8 themes and 100 research questions is presented to contribute to achieving environmentally sustainable mobility transitions within Europe.
Article
Environmental Studies
J. K. Wiersma, L. Bertolini, L. Harms
Summary: The study found that the differences in car dependency in three European cities and their suburbs are not significant, and the use of e-bicycles as an alternative mode of transportation can reduce this difference. Daily amenities in both cities and suburbs are largely within walking distance, and there is great potential for e-bicycles in daily commuting.
EUROPEAN PLANNING STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Oliver Blake, Meredith Glaser, Luca Bertolini, Marco te Brommelstroet
Summary: This article examines the processes and justifications used to select and formulate best practices in an EU INTERREG project, shedding light on who decides what should be exemplified, how decisions are made, and the grounds for choices. While the varied and subjective reasonings for justifying best practices raise questions about their perceived neutrality and sturdiness, the process of selecting best practices itself has benefits for participants and enables unique forms of learning.
EUROPEAN PLANNING STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Transportation
Luca Bertolini
Article
Environmental Studies
Thomas Straatemeier, Luca Bertolini
EUROPEAN PLANNING STUDIES
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Guowei Lyu, Luca Bertolini, Karin Pfeffer
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION
(2020)
Article
Environmental Studies
Federico Savini, Luca Bertolini
ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING A-ECONOMY AND SPACE
(2019)
Article
Economics
Antonio Nigro, Luca Bertolini, Francesco Domenico Moccia
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
(2019)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Edda Bild, Karin Pfeffer, Matt Coler, Ori Rubin, Luca Bertolini
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Economics
Ren Thomas, Dorina Pojani, Sander Lenferink, Luca Bertolini, Dominic Stead, Erwin van der Krabben
Article
Economics
Valeria Bernardo, Xavier Fageda, Jordi Teixido
Summary: The study finds that flight ticket taxes have a significant impact on low-cost airlines' supply and carbon emissions, resulting in a decrease of 12% in the number of flights and a 14% reduction in carbon emissions. Additionally, the burden of the taxes is higher for passengers paying low fares, affecting avoidable flights more significantly.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART A-POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2024)
Article
Economics
Xingxing Fu, Dea van Lierop, Dick Ettema
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between multimodality and perceived transport adequacy and accessibility. The results show that multimodality is burdensome, especially for car-dependent individuals, and leads to lower perceived achievement or accessibility for those with limited access to a car.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART A-POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2024)
Article
Economics
Henrik Johansson Rehn, Lars E. Olsson, Margareta Friman
Summary: This paper presents the Framework of RoUtIne Transitions in daily travel (FRUIT), which analyzes the impact of life events on travel behavior changes and identifies the critical phases in this process. By integrating theories and concepts, the framework provides a theoretical basis for interventions aimed at improving sustainable travel. The applicability of FRUIT is illustrated through an empirical case, and the implications for future research and policy are discussed.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART A-POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2024)
Article
Economics
Peng-Cheng Xu, Qing-Chang Lu, Chi Xie, Taesu Cheong
Summary: This study investigates the resilience evaluation of interdependent networks. A model is developed to quantify the impacts of network interdependency on the resilience of interdependent transit networks, considering interdependency relations, network topology, flow characteristics, and demand distribution. The model is applied to the metro and bus networks of Xi'an, China. Results show that node degree heterogeneity in topology, bidirectional function dependency among networks, and flow matching between networks are important factors influencing network resilience.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART A-POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2024)
Article
Economics
Jeppe Rich, James Fox
Summary: Many transport models allocate all costs to the car driver without considering the cost sharing among passengers. This paper questions this premise and argues that cost sharing can occur in various forms, which should be properly accounted for in transport models. The empirical evidence from Denmark suggests that not accounting for cost sharing may result in biased cost elasticities and occupancy rates.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART A-POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2024)
Article
Economics
Jorik Grolle, Barth Donners, Jan Anne Annema, Mark Duinkerken, Oded Cats
Summary: High-speed rail is considered a promising alternative for long-distance travel, but the current state of the European HSR network is poorly connected. This study presents a customized version of network design and frequency setting problem for HSR, and analyzes the performance under various policies and design variables. The results show that considering externalities leads to more extensive networks and mode shifts, but requires high public investments. The importance of network integration and cross-border cooperation is highlighted. The findings aim to contribute to the design of an attractive and competitive European HSR network.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART A-POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2024)
Article
Economics
Mounisai Siddartha Middela, Gitakrishnan Ramadurai
Summary: This study addresses the research gaps in understanding the effect of regression models, measurement period, and spatial dependence on Freight Trip Generation (FTG) modeling and freight-related policies. The results show that the spatial Zero-Inflated Negative Binomial (ZINB) model is the best for daily and weekly Freight Trip Production (FTP), while the non-spatial Negative Binomial (NB) model is the best for daily and weekly Freight Trip Attraction (FTA). The study also highlights the importance of considering spatial dependence and using count models with a week as the measurement period.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART A-POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2024)