Essays about: "sustainable transit"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 64 essays containing the words sustainable transit.

  1. 26. An Exploration of Strategic Sustainable Development (SSD) Complemented Transformative Social Innovation (TSI) Tools

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för strategisk hållbar utveckling

    Author : Adriana Colquechambi; Gül Ulu; Mari Nakamura; Xiaohui Yu; [2018]
    Keywords : Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development; Transformative Social Innovation; TRANSIT Project; TSI Tools;

    Abstract : The human social system is facing complex social issues and (new) initiatives coming from different social actors are born to try to tackle these complex social issues. Social innovation is the field where these initiatives function, so it is also a complex field to identify and frame. READ MORE

  3. 27. „Survive with the troubles”: Experiences of Urban Refugees in Bangkok

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Laura Peters; [2018]
    Keywords : Urban Refugees; Bangkok; Thailand; Agency; Im- mobility; Illegal Status; Transit;

    Abstract : Global urbanization led to a rather new phenomenon: urban refugees, who live on the margins of big cities. This study highlights the particular struggles and difficulties urban refugees from different contexts and backgrounds have to cope with in Thailand. READ MORE

  4. 28. Grid impact study of frequency regulation with EVs

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell elektroteknik och automation

    Author : Emma Blomgren; [2018]
    Keywords : Electric vehicles EVs ; grid impact; ancillary services; frequency regulation; FCR-N; vehicle-to-grid V2G ; voltage; reactive power; load profile; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The ongoing grid paradigm shift has resulted in synchronous generators currently being phased out. As the generators have been providing ancillary services, such as frequency control regulation, this means that new technologies to perform ancillary services need to be developed and evaluated. READ MORE

  5. 29. Gender Based Perception of Safety : An exploratory among Stockholm residents

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Sofia Norio; [2018]
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    Abstract : A city is considered to be safe when people can move freely, without being concerned about being subjected to any crime. CPTED is a way to work with crime prevention in the society. Although safety and security are two distinct concepts, they can interact with each other in the work towards a more sustainable society. READ MORE

  6. 30. Decarbonization in European Public Transit : A Well-to-Wheels study of the bus fleets of Barcelona, Stockholm and Warsaw

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : David Hughes; [2018]
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    Abstract : It is a current objective in many cities to reduce GHG emissions and energy consumption in their public transit fleets. Specifically, the electrification of bus lines are being considered for their reduction potential and alignment with ’Smart City’ trends. READ MORE