Essays about: "light rail transit"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words light rail transit.

  1. 1. Bridging space syntax and social capital : a participatory approach to analysing the potential of Light Rail Transit to reconfigure spatialised social segregation in Gottsunda

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Jelmer van der Ham; [2023]
    Keywords : public transport; spatialised social segregation; social capital; space syntax; participatory mapping; co-presence;

    Abstract : The geographic separation of population groups can perpetuate social inequalities in reaching socio-economic opportunity and can exacerbate social exclusivity. Gottsunda, an area in Uppsala, has experienced historically reinforced spatialised social segregation by concentrating groups with foreign-born and low socio-economic backgrounds within the same neighbourhood. READ MORE

  3. 2. Passenger Influence on Dwell Time : A Case Study on the Light Rail Transit Line Tvärbanan in Stockholm

    University essay from KTH/Optimeringslära och systemteori

    Author : Felix Mir; Fredrik Rahm; [2020]
    Keywords : Dwell Time; Boarding; Alighting; Platform; Light Rail Transit; Public Transportation; Passenger Behavior; Train; Stockholm; Sweden; Uppehållstid; Påstigning; Avstigning; Plattform; Light Rail Transit; Kollektivtrafik; Passagerarbeteenden; Tåg; Stockholm; Sverige;

    Abstract : This thesis conducts research on the light rail transit (LRT)-line Tvärbanan in Stockholm regarding punctuality of dwell time (DT), focusing on the influence passengers have on the mean and the variance of DT. The eight major stops during rush-hours are analyzed through a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis. READ MORE

  4. 3. Urbanize the Suburb

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Drífa Árnadóttir; [2017]
    Keywords : Suburban center; public transit; public realm; walkability; cold climate design; sustainable.; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Iceland is an island located in the North Atlantic Ocean where the climate is cold and the weather can be unpredictable. The sun angle is low during winter, which gives minimum daylight. This darkness and strong winds affect the urban life in the capital city Reykjavík and controls how people commute and spend their free time. READ MORE

  5. 4. Addis Light Rail Transit - Travel Advisor

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för informations- och kommunikationssystem

    Author : Demsachew Mekonnen; [2015]
    Keywords : schedul; transport;

    Abstract : In the current wave of economic instability, the world is witnessing significanteconomic progress in the sub-Saharan Africa. In this particular part of the worldamong the best performing developing economies, Ethiopia’s progress is con-sidered as an example for achievements in the region in last decade. READ MORE

  6. 5. Bus Rapid Transit System and Road Safety - International Best Pratices, Evaluation and Improvement

    University essay from Institutionen för teknik och naturvetenskap; Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Wei Karlström Zhang; [2010]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : With the fast developing economy, the motorised level is rapidly getting higher, especially in Asian countries. As a result of this, urban traffic has become a serious problem that is doing harm to our daily life. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, as an effective solution, is being deployed worldwide. READ MORE