An evaluation of passenger delay-based refund schemes in urban public transportation

In this thesis, the functioning of passenger delay-based refund schemes in urban public transportation settings is evaluated, such as metros or light-rails. These are used when a passenger encounters a delay on their trip, in order to grant a form of refund to them. To the best of knowledge, no research has been carried out yet on several...

The significance of induced demand in road design: a viewpoint comparison

In this thesis, the significance of the so-called ‘induced demand’ phenomenon is discussed. This phenomenon can occur when a stretch of road which is prone to congestion is widened. Although this widening should in theory solve congestion problems, it can often spawn additional effects, typically undesired and occasionally unforeseen. These...