Essays about: "road congestion"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 80 essays containing the words road congestion.

  1. 1. Space Utilization in Road Transportation: A Case Study of Truck Deliveries

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Marija Nikolova; Sirious Nterai; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Distribution; Emissions; Packaging; Truck deliveries; Space Utilization; Space Optimization;

    Abstract : Aim: To understand why big logistics companies do not focus their resources on improving space utilization and decreasing the phenomenon of empty running. Moreover, this study aims to present the potential economic and environmental benefits of reduced excess air in packaging and its effect on truck deliveries. READ MORE

  3. 2. The role of motivations and perceived ability to cycle as a mode of transport in an emerging cycling culture - the case study of Cork Metropolitan Area, Ireland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Nieve Greene; [2023]
    Keywords : travel behaviour; mobility; utilitarian cycling; human infrastructure; built environment; Theory of Planned Behaviour; Politics of Mobility.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Cycling as mode of transport can be seen as a sustainable and active mode of travel that can be part of the solution for climate change and urban congestion. Many cities in Europe are now investing in cycling to reduce their carbon emissions and make their spaces more liveable and accessible. READ MORE

  4. 3. Decentralized approach for IVI : Infrastructure-vehicle-information

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad

    Author : Abdallah Saleh; [2023]
    Keywords : V2I; V2X; IVI; ITS; Vision Zero; Infrastructure-vehicle-information; Intelligent Transport Systems; traffic safety; CCAM; ADAS;

    Abstract : With the growing number of vehicles on the road, improving traffic safety and efficiency has become a major challenge. One of the promising solutions is the implementation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), which utilizes communication technologies to facilitate real-time information sharing between vehicles and infrastructure. READ MORE

  5. 4. Inclusion of differential pricing in congestion charging scheme: The case of Stockholm and Curitiba

    University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

    Author : Joaquin Franco; [2023]
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    Abstract : Among transport demand management (TDM) strategies, congestion pricing has been one of the most widely applied, but at the same time one of the most criticised. The reason is that this measure is considered regressive, exclusionary, and inequitable, since having a flat rate ignores people's ability to pay, i.e. READ MORE

  6. 5. Evaluation of The Impact of Automated Driven Vehicles on Traffic Performance at Four-leg Signalized Intersections

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Kommunikations- och transportsystem; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : Ahmed Osman; [2023]
    Keywords : Automated driven vehicles; Microscopic simulation; PTV VISSIM; Traffic performance; signalized intersection;

    Abstract : Intersections, particularly four-leg signalized intersections, are frequent sites of traffic congestion in urban areas. This congestion can lead to delays, increased travel time, and a negative impact on traffic performance and quality of life for people. READ MORE