Essays about: "far commuters"

Found 4 essays containing the words far commuters.

  1. 1. Adopting Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)in Metro-Manila Railway system : Considering Sweden’s Experience and Learning

    University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

    Author : Farhad Arian Far; [2019]
    Keywords : Transit-Oriented Development; Traffic Congestion; Metro-Manila Railway Network; Stockholm Metro System;

    Abstract : Transit-oriented development (TOD) or as it is referred to in Sweden ABC (Arbete, Bostad,och Centrum which means work, housing, and city center) is the highly prevailing and excitingconcept of integrating urban communities, activities, people, buildings and public places together.This idea is primarily focused upon the creation of walkable, pedestrian-oriented communities andcycling connections, which are centered among the high-quality train systems. READ MORE

  3. 2. Commuting at the speed of sound: Potential effects of the Hyperloop on passenger flows in the Stockholm-Helsinki region

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Johan Tedestål; [2017]
    Keywords : Hyperloop; Commuting; Border region; Stockholm; Helsinki;

    Abstract : In a pre-feasibility study from 2016 KPMG and Ramböll showed the potential for a Hyperloop connection between Stockholm and Helsinki that could enable daily commutes in a region where that as of today is impossible. The Hyperloop, a technology using train-like pods in a vacuum tunnel was first proposed by Elon Musk in 2013 and would enable faster than airplane travel at ground level and have significant effects on city-to-city travel. READ MORE

  4. 3. Insatser och åtgärder för främjandet av laddelbilar i Sverige

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Björn Sjökvist; [2014]
    Keywords : elbil; laddhybrid; forskning; styrmedel; intervjuundersökning; elektrifiering;

    Abstract : To achieve the goal of fossil independency in the Swedish vehicle fleet in 2030, it would be important to substantially increase the proportion of electric vehicles, both BEV:s (Battery Electric Vehicles) and PHEV:s (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles). The Swedish Energy Agency has funded numerous research and development projects about electric vehicles in recent years. READ MORE

  5. 4. The electrically powered assisted bicycle’s potential in improving the climate performance of the transport sector

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem; Lunds universitet/Ekosystemteknik (CI)

    Author : Anders Christiansson Arwefeldt; [2014]
    Keywords : EPAC; pedelec; e-bike; electrically power assisted bicyle; passenger transportation; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This master thesis addresses the electrically powered assisted bicycle (EPAC) as a future low-carbon commuting option and its market. The purpose of the report is to evaluate whether the EPAC can be used to improve the climate performance of the transport sector and to assess the outlook for the Swedish EPAC market. READ MORE