Essays about: "Infrastructure Transport Projects"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 44 essays containing the words Infrastructure Transport Projects.

  1. 1. Grass track and its role as a green infrastructure strategy within Stockholm’s public transport sector : A qualitative study of the Spårväg Syd project as a future tram project with a social example from Hammarby Sjöstad

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

    Author : Nathalea Thongsook; [2023]
    Keywords : grass track; green track; tram; tram project; urban vegetation; green infrastructure; public transport;

    Abstract : The implementation of grass tracks is uncommon in Stockholm compared to Central Europe where it is more popularized. As more tram projects are planned in the future such as the Spårväg Syd project, the aim of this study is to explore the role of grass tracks in the public transport sector by theoretically conceptualising grass tracks as a green infrastructure strategy. READ MORE

  3. 2. Cost Overrun in Swedish Infrastructure Transport Projects : An Analysis of Cost Overrun in Swedish Infratructure Transport Projects between 2010-2022

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Edwin Sjögren; Jacob Norgren; [2023]
    Keywords : Cost Overrun; Infrastructure Transport Projects; Swedish Infrastructure; Behavioral Economics; Optimism Bias; Strategic Misrepresentation; Cost Estimation; Forecasting;

    Abstract : Cost Overrun is something that plagues infrastructure projects, both in Sweden and globally. The repercussion of it can be severe since it not only hurts the public’s perception of how the public authorities manage and allocates its resources, but also due to the immense opportunity costs that arise when the increased costs need to be covered. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Trans-European Transport Network - A closer look at Policy Failure and the effects of Path Dependence

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Dante Helling; [2023]
    Keywords : The Trans-European transport network; policy failure; path dependence; mixed method; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : There is a trans-European transport network policy on the supranational level that aims to connect Europe with efficient, sustainable, safe and economically viable cross-national transport infrastructure. Because of this, one could expect EU funding to focus on rail infrastructure, as it has proven to be a low polluting, cost effective and an efficient mode of cross-national transport. READ MORE

  5. 4. Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Transport Infrastructure Construction : Reaching the Swedish Transport Administration's climate reduction targets with greenhouse gas reduction measures in the production phase of the most recurring materials

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Pontus Sallerström; Sam Falakeh; [2023]
    Keywords : Transport infrastructure; Swedish Transport Administration; Greenhouse gas; Transport construction sector; LCA; Industrial Ecology; Transportinfrastruktur; Trafikverket; Växthusgas; Transportbyggnadssektorn; LCA; Industriell ekologi; Klimatkalkyl;

    Abstract : I Sverige står byggsektorn för 25% av landets totala utsläpp av växthusgaser, där material står för mer än hälften av dessa utsläpp [1][2][3]. De största bidragsgivarna är stål och betong, men även material som aluminium och asfalt har en betydande miljöpåverkan. READ MORE

  6. 5. Sustainable Urban transport to meet SDG 11.2 & combat climate change : Increasing active transport in Sundbyberg city

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Mohamed Abdi Muse; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable transport; Active transport; walking cycling; climate change; global warmning; air pollution; noise pollution; driving infrastructure;

    Abstract : Aim: The aim of this degree project is to investigate the current condition of sustainable infrastructure in Sundbyberg City and how the city can encourage and increase active transport. Method: The methods used are interviews with politicians and a transport expert within the city of Sundbyberg as primary data collection. READ MORE