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  1. 1. Towards Sustainable Transport: A case study on modal shift for temperature-controlled goods between northern Norway and central Europe

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Love Kristoffersson; Etienne Skowronski; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : road-rail transport; temperature-controlled goods; cross-border; modal shift; transportation network;

    Abstract : In line with the ambitious sustainability goals set by the European Union to reduce transport emissions, there is a growing interest for sustainable freight transport across Europe. Rail transportation has emerged as a preferred mode of choice for shippers and freight forwarders, given its sustainability advantage of transporting larger volumes on longer distances. READ MORE

  3. 2. Beyond the blueprint : a critical view on plans for transit-oriented development (TOD) in the new indonesian capital

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Ifa Nur Ainina; [2023]
    Keywords : TOD; walkability; transit; BRT; capital city; Indonesia; IKN; Nusantara; Sejong;

    Abstract : Indonesia is relocating its capital city from Jakarta to a new city built from scratch called IKN (Ibu Kota Negara/Nusantara). Starting with the prioritized Government Precinct, the full relocation will be completed by 2045. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. 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