Essays about: "modal shift"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 essays containing the words modal shift.
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1. Assessment of Ground Vibration for Early-Stage Design
University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnadAbstract : Ground borne vibrations in urban areas can be caused by human activities such as railwayand road traffic, construction works and industrial manufacturing. These vibrations can playa significant role in human comfort and the disruption of vibration sensitive equipment inbuildings. READ MORE
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2. Who’s in charge here? Governance of e-scooters in Stockholm amid the sustainable urban mobility transition
University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studierAbstract : Innovation is a necessary element to transition towards a more sustainable transport paradigm. Advancements made in electrification and digitalisation are creating new forms of urban mobility which have the potential to reduce the impact of transport and shift modal splits. READ MORE
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3. Where life happens. Proximity, everyday life strategies, and gender in the dense city
University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för ekonomi och samhälleAbstract : This thesis is about the everyday life in the dense city, and gendered aspects of the everyday. Drawing on the fact that many cities densify in order to increase sustainability, and that gender differences in terms of mobility exist, this thesis takes an interest in how the everyday is achieved while living in the dense city applying theories of gender and time geography. READ MORE
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4. Inclusion of maritime transportation in the European Union Emission Trading System - A study investing the effects on the Swedish forest industry
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Shipping has a leading role in our globalised world and accounts for 90 % of the global trade volume transported over the world. International Maritime Organization (IMO) forecasts that the demand for shipping will increase in the future, hence leading to a rise in emissions. READ MORE
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5. Geographically Weighted Regression based Investigation of Transport Policies for Increased Public Transport Ridership : A Case Study of Stockholm
University essay from KTH/TransportplaneringAbstract : Public transport plays a vital role in society as the economy, the degree of sustainability and the qualityof life of a city is directly affected by transportation. A shift in modal share towards public transport isassociated with many benefits such as increased air quality and improved space allocation within thecity. READ MORE
