Essays about: "modal shift"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 essays containing the words modal shift.

1. 1. Assessment of Ground Vibration for Early-Stage Design

   University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

   Author : Fadi Rafea Jameel Jameel; Patrick Francesco Joseph; [2022]
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   Abstract : 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

3. 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 studier

   Author : Claire Borchers; Tobias Isaksson; [2022]
   Keywords : Sustainable mobility; transport policy; innovation; micromobility; e-scooters; Hållbar mobilitet; transportpolicy; innovation; mikromobilitet; elsparkcyklar;

   Abstract : 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

4. 3. Where life happens. Proximity, everyday life strategies, and gender in the dense city

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för ekonomi och samhälle

   Author : Louise Brundin; [2021-12-07]
   Keywords : Densification; gender as seriality; gender contract; gendered mobility; proximity; time geography; strategy of the near; strategy of the near through digital options; strategy of the not-so-near;

   Abstract : 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

5. 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 School

   Author : Caroline Ferning; [2021-06-18]
   Keywords : EU ETS; Swedish forest industry; Competitiveness; Shipping; Maritime transportation;

   Abstract : 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

6. 5. Geographically Weighted Regression based Investigation of Transport Policies for Increased Public Transport Ridership : A Case Study of Stockholm

   University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

   Author : Robert Günther Klar; [2021]
   Keywords : Public transport competitiveness; Geographically weighted regression; Public transport usage rate; Feature selection; Predictive modelling; Smart card data; ollektivtrafikens konkurrenskraft; Geografiskt viktad regression; Public transport usage rate; förutsägande modellering; variabel val; Smart card data;

   Abstract : 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