Robust public transport from a passenger perspective

A study to evaluate and improve the robustness of multi-level public transport networks

Master thesis (2014)

Authors

M.D. Yap

Contributors

B. Van Arem (mentor)

R. Van Nes (mentor)

J.A. Annema (mentor)

N. Van Oort (mentor)

Programme

Transport, Infrastructure and Logistics () (TU Delft)

Robustness Public transport Multi-level networks Passenger perspective

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Published Date

27-02-2014

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Programme

Transport, Infrastructure and Logistics

Abstract

Disturbances in public transport are an important issue for passengers, public transport operators and infrastructure managers. After the occurrence of large disturbances, there is often a strong call from passengers and society to make the public transport network less vulnerable – and therefore more robust – against these types of events. In this study, a methodology is developed which enables the evaluation of the current robustness of multi-level public transport networks, as well as the evaluation of proposed robustness measures. The case study shows that it is worth to consider another network level as back-up in case a certain network level is blocked. The result of the case study indicates that from a societal point of view, there is still room to improve the robustness of multi-level public transport networks.

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