Essays about: "transport sociology"

Found 5 essays containing the words transport sociology.

  1. 1. New transportation actors : An analysis of the potential for Stockholm’s workplaces to contribute to mobility management

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

    Author : Nadezhda Zherebina; [2020]
    Keywords : mobility management; workplaces; travel policies; transport sociology; actor-network theory; sustainable travel; active travel;

    Abstract : This research in the field of transport sociology explores how workplaces in Stockholm can become actors in managing transport demand and through soft measures contribute to an increase of sustainable and active commuting to work and short-distance travel on work purposes. It uses a mixed-method approach consisting of a review of official documents, publications and initiatives, a web-survey and semi-structured interviews with representatives of Stockholm’s public and private workplaces. READ MORE

  3. 2. Comparison study on graph sampling algorithms for interactive visualizations of large-scale networks

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

    Author : Alexandra Voroshilova; [2019]
    Keywords : Graph sampling; graph filtering; large graph visualization; grafreduktion; stor graf visualisering;

    Abstract : Networks are present in computer science, sociology, biology, and neuroscience as well as in applied fields such as transportation, communication, medical industries. The growing volumes of data collection are pushing scalability and performance requirements on graph algorithms, and at the same time, a need for a deeper understanding of these structures through visualization arises. READ MORE

  4. 3. Vägen till ett modernt Tomelilla : en studie av en landsbygdskommun och dess förändring över tiden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Lina Brinte; [2012]
    Keywords : modernitet; landsbygdssamhällen; järnväg; samhällsförändring;

    Abstract : Den här studien beskriver tre brytpunkter som inte bara påverkat Sveriges historia utan även gjort Tomelilla kommun till det moderna samhälle det är idag. Jag har fokuserat på följande brytpunkter: när skiftesreformerna moderniserade jordbruket, när kommunikationer och då främst järnvägen banade vägen för handel och nya möten, och sist har jag diskuterat effekterna av den rationalisering och strukturomvandling som skedde efter andra världskriget. READ MORE

  5. 4. Tram Number Seven to Heaven : A Cultural Analysis of Trams for our Lives

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för etnologi

    Author : Stephen Atherton; [2012]
    Keywords : Trams; Tramways; Streetcars; Trolleys; Public Transportation; Sociology; Ethnology; Urban Planning; Culture; Development; Infrastructure; Transport Sociology; User Experience.; Cultural Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis addresses many issues surrounding the simple question: why have trams? With city populations exponentially growing alongside concerns over the environment and the economy, tramways have become a resurging form of sustainable transportation for municipalities. Once an endangered transportation mode, torn up and scrapped to make room for the age of cars, tramways are phoenix artifacts of city life and being chosen by municipalities across the world to once again inhabit and enliven city streets. READ MORE

  6. 5. Sustainable Urban Mobility Could smartphone apps master the challenge…?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

    Author : Mia Pantzar; [2011]
    Keywords : Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : If Europe is to meet its Kyoto commitments and avert further environ- ental damage and climate change, urban car traffic has to decline drastically. Yet, no efforts to master the challenge have succeeded. Planners need new demand side tools to help facilitate more sustaina-ble travel patterns and increase use of public transport. READ MORE