Essays about: "traffic impact"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 241 essays containing the words traffic impact.

  1. 1. Developing Markov chain models for train delay evolution in winter climate

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik

    Author : Frej Sundqvist; [2021]
    Keywords : Markov chains; Train delay;

    Abstract : The traffic on Swedish railways is increasing and punctuality is of important matter for both passenger and freight trains. The problem of modeling train delay evolution is complex since conflicts between trains can occur and since a delay can have a wide variety of causes. Swedish railways faces in addition harsh winter climate. READ MORE

  3. 2. Should electric cars pay? Exempting electric cars from the Gothenburg congestion charges

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Robin Bagheri; Niklas Seroka; [2020-07-01]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : lead to health problems and early deaths, congestion leads to an increase in traffic accidents as well as increased travel times for people living in these areas. To combat these effects, several cities have instituted congestion charges, charging cars to drive within certain areas of these cities. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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 : MSc in Logistics and Transport Management.... READ MORE

  5. 4. The myths and hazardous life of asphalt labourer : A pre-study on work environment and gender equality in the asphalt paving industry

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Pipar Julia Bahri; [2020]
    Keywords : Asphalt; road construction; male-dominated industries; safety work; gender equality; microwave heater; attractive workplace; Asfalt; vägarbete; mansdominerade industrier; säkerhetsarbete; jämställdhet; mikrovågsvärmare; attraktiva arbetsplatser;

    Abstract : Road construction work is often regarded to be a dirty and strenuous job. The asphalt paving industry is male-dominated with a low percentage of women. This master thesis is part of Human Work Sciences at Luleå University of Technology's participation in the SMMART (Swedish Magnetite Microwave Asphalt Road Technology) project. READ MORE

  6. 5. Measuring Complexity of Built Environments : The impact of traffic lights and load of traffic levels on how drivers perceive stress

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Periandros Papamarkos; [2020]
    Keywords : Driver behavior; Stress perception; Driving simulation; Built Environment; Virtual scenarios; ;

    Abstract : To understand which factors affect the perception of stress while driving is interesting since it would help us to get closer to comprehending how the street network design can avoid putting stress on the drivers. Earlier research has measured drivers’ perception of safety under different street conditions by using video clips of real street environments. READ MORE