Essays about: "public transport"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 675 essays containing the words public transport.

  1. 36. Waiting for the Magic Bus: Unravelling the Impact of Bus Design on Station Dwell Time : A Comprehensive Analysis and Case Study

    University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

    Author : Efrat Aviad; [2023]
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    Abstract : With the continuous decrease in average speed in cities, public transport operators need to think of new ways to improve operation efficiency and shorten total trip durations. This thesis investigates how bus design aspects, like door configuration and engine type, can affect the station dwell time, in this case, service time per passenger. READ MORE

  3. 37. How can the Cost Competitiveness of an Electric Bus Contribute to a Bus Operator's Investment Decision?

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Javid Ishaq Ali; [2023]
    Keywords : Electric bus; Total cost of ownership; Public transport; Elektrisk buss; Total ägarkostnad; Kollektivtrafik;

    Abstract : The study explores how a bus operator can utilize cost-effectiveness when transitioning from conventional to electric buses. An operator with significant investments in traditional buses expects them to operate for several years to get the expected return. READ MORE

  4. 38. Conditions for Circular Electric Vehicle Battery Value Chains : Exploring Opportunities for Circular Economy Implementation in the Value Chain of Electric Vehicle Batteries in Nairobi, Kenya

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Johanna Hegenbart; Sofie Rosmark; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Electric Vehicle Batteries; Sustainability; Ecosystem;

    Abstract : To reduce the negative impacts of climate change, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a viable solution in the mobility sector, leading to an increase in battery production and use. For electric vehicle batteries (EVBs) to be sustainable, the total impact of the supply and value chain has to be as low as possible, making the implementation of circular economy (CE) principles a key element in the transition. READ MORE

  5. 39. Sustainable Urban transport to meet SDG 11.2 & combat climate change : Increasing active transport in Sundbyberg city

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Mohamed Abdi Muse; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable transport; Active transport; walking cycling; climate change; global warmning; air pollution; noise pollution; driving infrastructure;

    Abstract : Aim: The aim of this degree project is to investigate the current condition of sustainable infrastructure in Sundbyberg City and how the city can encourage and increase active transport. Method: The methods used are interviews with politicians and a transport expert within the city of Sundbyberg as primary data collection. READ MORE

  6. 40. Hop on Board the Open-Source Bus : The Possibilities of an Open-Source Trip Planner for Public Transport

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Datalogi

    Author : Billie Westerlund; Alexander Wiklund; [2023]
    Keywords : OpenTripPlanner; open-source; software development; public transport; trip planner;

    Abstract : Open-source software development is becoming increasingly popular in the public sector due toits potential for innovation and technology integration. This study investigates the possibilities of developing an open-source trip planner using OpenTripPlanner (OTP) for the Uppsala region's growing public transport needs. READ MORE