Essays about: "public transport"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 675 essays containing the words public transport.

  1. 16. Cost Overrun in Swedish Infrastructure Transport Projects : An Analysis of Cost Overrun in Swedish Infratructure Transport Projects between 2010-2022

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Edwin Sjögren; Jacob Norgren; [2023]
    Keywords : Cost Overrun; Infrastructure Transport Projects; Swedish Infrastructure; Behavioral Economics; Optimism Bias; Strategic Misrepresentation; Cost Estimation; Forecasting;

    Abstract : Cost Overrun is something that plagues infrastructure projects, both in Sweden and globally. The repercussion of it can be severe since it not only hurts the public’s perception of how the public authorities manage and allocates its resources, but also due to the immense opportunity costs that arise when the increased costs need to be covered. READ MORE

  3. 17. Car Use: An Analysis of Motorists’ Transport Decision-Making

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Simone Pastori; [2023]
    Keywords : Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The deep-seated role of private vehicles in our lifestyles limits the pursuit of sustainable urban development from an economic, social, and environmental standpoint. As such, this qualitative study aims to identify and explain the determinants behind the car phenomenon. READ MORE

  4. 18. Utvecklingen av djurskyddslagstiftning för transport av djur : skillnader mellan länder och år i 13 medlemsstater i EU mellan 1991 och 2020

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Nora Morell; [2023]
    Keywords : djurskyddslagstiftning; lagstiftning; förändring; djurvälfärd; produktionsdjur;

    Abstract : Varje år transporteras ungefär 4 miljoner kor, 28 miljoner grisar, 4 miljoner får, 243 miljoner fjäderfä och 150 tusen hästar i över 8 timmar inom EU. Lagstiftningen som reglerar transporten av dessa djur har stor betydelse för dessa djurs välfärd. READ MORE

  5. 19. Enabling a sustainable transition of a waterborne transport system : By identifying essential aspects and actors

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Julia Apelgren; Sara Kronvall; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable transition; Waterborne transport system; Transport system; Public transport system; Fossil free fuels; System theory; Passenger ferry; Commuter ferry; Electric ferry; Hållbar omställning; Vattenburet transport system; Transport system; Kollektivtrafik; Fossila bränslen; Systemteori; Passagerarfärja; Pendelbåt; Elektrisk färja;

    Abstract : In light of the emerging consequences of climate change, there is a need for a sustainable transition of the marine sector, including waterborne transport systems, towards implementation of fossil free fuels and technologies. The thesis limits its scope to solely include passenger ferries that are suitable for calm waters and often operates on shorter distances, which are often incorporated in a public transport system and/or archipelago traffic. READ MORE

  6. 20. Detecting Metro Service Disruptions and Predicting their Spillover Effects throughout the Network using GTFS and Large-Scale Vehicle Location Data

    University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

    Author : WeiZhi Michelle Teo; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : One of the top factors that influence commuters’ satisfaction level with public transport is the punctuality of the service. Commuters rely on public transport to get them from their origin to destination on time and any form of delay will incur additional cost to both the commuters as well as the public transport operators. READ MORE