Essays about: "modal shift"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 27 essays containing the words modal shift.

  1. 6. 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

  3. 7. 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

  4. 8. The impact of the Fehmarn Belt link on modal choice - An investigation of potential modal shift on Sweden’s foreign trade

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Oskar Robertsson; Simon Möller; [2020-06-22]
    Keywords : Cross-border barriers; Fehmarn Belt tunnel; Intermodality; Modal choice; TEN-T;

    Abstract : The construction of the Fehmarn Belt tunnel is a part of the European Union programme called TEN-T. A programme with the objective to connect the EU member-states in a comprehensive network consisting of road, rail, air and water infrastructure. READ MORE

  5. 9. Implementing Inland Waterway Transportation as a mode for Construction Logistics in Gothenburg

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Dimitrios Zacharopoulos; Badreddine El Rharbi; [2020-06-22]
    Keywords : inland waterway transportation; sustainable transportation; modal shift; construction logistics; urban transport;

    Abstract : Urbanisation is an undeniable trend that will put tremendous stress in the transport systems and networks of modern cities. The growth of these cities will require huge development projects that will add to the already existing problems, since the vehicles used for the transportation of construction materials and waste are generally bigger and heavier. READ MORE

  6. 10. The Influence of the Port of Gothenburg towards Inland Mode Choice Decision-Making

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Gissel Ruiz; Dimitris Soumpasis; [2020-06-16]
    Keywords : Inland Terminal; environmental incentives; sustainable transport; intermodal transport; ports; mode choice; modal shift;

    Abstract : The transportation sector is an essential component for a country’s economy and its population well-being; however, this sector is a major contributor to the current environmental issues that society is facing and directly connected with the quality of life e.g. emissions, accidents, health impacts, etc. READ MORE