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Real-time transfer synchronisation for public transport services using passenger data

Gavriilidou, A. (author)

master thesis 2016

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Improving the last mile in a public transport trip with automated vehicles using an agent based simulation model: A Delft case study

Scheltes, A.F. (author)

The last mile in a public transport trip appears to be one of the main deterrents in public transport to be competitive with other modes of transport. The reason for this bad performance of the last mile can be related to the slow and inflexible character of the last mile. Where PRT systems aspire to deliver an on demand, direct service to a...

master thesis 2015

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Data driven improvements in public transport: The Dutch example

Van Oort, N. (author), Sparing, D. (author), Brands, T. (author), Goverde, R.M.P. (author)

Due to reduced budgets, higher political expectations and increasing competition between operators, there is growing pressure on public transport companies and authorities to improve their operational efficiency. It is thus of utter importance for them to be able to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks and potentials in their public transport...

journal article 2015

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The construction of purpose-specific OD matrices using public transport smart card data

Kuhlman, W. (author)

Around the world, more and more public transport operators opt for automated fare collection systems by means of smart cards. The data registered by such a system contain valuable information for transport planning. This research aims at increasing the usability of this data for the description of public transport travel demand. Travel demand is...

master thesis 2015

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Self-driving vehicles as public transport in Rotterdam

Hamilton, L.H.M. (author)

The development of self-driving vehicles is growing rapidly. The goal of this research is to investigate the possibilities of self-driving vehicles as public transport. Based on development, existing projects and existing public transport systems a suitable system of self-driving vehicles as public transport is determined. Rotterdam is used as a...

master thesis 2015

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Beyond a complete failure: The impact of partial capacity reductions on public transport network vulnerability

Cats, O. (author), Jenelius, E. (author)

Disruptions often result with partial capacity reduction without resulting with a complete breakdown. This study aims to move beyond the analysis of complete failure by investigating the impacts of partial capacity reduction on public transport network performance. We analyse the relation between the extent of capacity reduction at the line...

conference paper 2015

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Exposing the role of exposure: Identifying and evaluating critical links in public transport networks

Cats, O. (author), Yap, M. (author), Van Oort, N. (author)

Network vulnerability depends on the probability that adverse events occur and on the impacts of such disruptions on network functionality. Most studies on transport network vulnerability have only analysed vulnerability in terms of the reduction in performance indicators given that a disruption occurs. This study presents and applies a method...

conference paper 2015

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Bus Rapid Transit: Establishment of a BRT Design Model to Design and Evaluate BRT Configurations

Van der Meijs, P.R. (author)

A research is conducted into the applicability of different Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) configurations. Based on knowledge acquired from researching a set of reference systems a BRT design model is formulated. This model is subsequently implemented into a tool, the BRT design scanner. This scanner provides the possibility to investigate, based on...

master thesis 2015

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Incorporating the traveller's experience value in assessing the quality of transit nodes: A Rotterdam case study

Groenendijk, L. (author)

In order to obtain a modal shift from car towards public transport, the quality of a public transport journey has to be increased. The transfer is the least valued part of the journey where a traveller perceives one minute of waiting as three minutes. By improving the least valued part, the overall quality of a public transport journey increases...

master thesis 2015

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Modelling travel time reliability in public transport route choice behaviour

Swierstra, A.B. (author)

Public transport is known as a sustainable transportation mode. In order to increase demand and cost effectiveness much attention is paid to increase the service quality. One of these service quality aspects is the travel time reliability of a public transport service. However, the monetization of travel time reliability is still a topic of...

master thesis 2015

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Network optimization based on trip purpose: Public transport network optimization based on towards trip purpose differentiated passenger groups

Roeske, R. (author)

Passenger loss is inextricably connected with network optimization, since longer access times and distances will hypothetically result in a partial passenger loss, because longer access distances confine the willingness to bridge those distances. Optimizing stopping distances based on different passenger groups that are differentiated towards...

master thesis 2014

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What big data do not tell us: What we can learn from travel survey for bus and lightrail in the Netherlands

Kuhlman, W. (author), Kiel, J. (author)

With the introduction of the chipcardfor public transport (OV-chipkaart) as a digital ticketing system in the Dutch public transport (PT), a new data source for PT was created. The data registered by this smartcard contain every transaction (check-ins and check-outs) with according time and location. In 2013, the OV-chipkaart system operator...

conference paper 2014

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Public transport pricing policy: Empirical evidence from a fare-free scheme in Tallinn, Estonia

Cats, O. (author), Reimal, T. (author), Susilo, Y. (author)

Cities worldwide are looking for new policies to attract travelers to shift from cars to public transport. Policies focused on reducing public transport fares are aimed at improving social inclusion and leading to a modal shift. The City of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, has recently introduced a fare-free public transport (FFPT) service in an...

journal article 2014

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Controlling Urban Sprawl with Integrated Approach of Space-Transport Development Strategies

Ambarwati, L. (author), Verhaeghe, R. (author), Pel, A.J. (author), Van Arem, B. (author)

Urban sprawl phenomenon has been a huge issue since 20th century characterized by a rapid and unbalanced settlement development with transportation network particularly in a suburban area. The improvement of public transport system is a major requirement to minimize urban sprawl. Academic researchers have explained the linkage strategy between...

journal article 2014

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Transit Oriented Development: A study into the relation between spatial developments and public transport use

Schouwenaars, M.C.J. (author)

Public transport use and spatial developments have always influenced each other. During the last decade governments are more and more trying to get grip onto this process via different types of policy tools. One of these tools is Transit Oriented Development (TOD). In TOD the use of existing and new public transport network is stimulated by...

master thesis 2014

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Robust public transport from a passenger perspective: A study to evaluate and improve the robustness of multi-level public transport networks

Yap, M.D. (author)

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...

master thesis 2014

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A Flexible Approach towards Public Transport Modelling in Travel Demand Models

Van der Gun, J.P.T. (author)

Public transport systems create large numbers of possible combinations of public and private modes that travellers can choose to use. As a consequence, current travel demand models face problems related to flexibility in the modelling of how travellers value and use modes, consistency in the choice process and computational efficiency. To...

master thesis 2013

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Crowding in train passenger assignment: A study on the implementation of the influence of crowding on train passenger choice behaviour in assignment models

Bel, N.H. (author)

A study on the implementation of the influence of crowding on train passenger choice behaviour in assignment models. Crowding is becoming more and more an important issue in metropolitan areas around the world. It is believed that including the influence of crowding can improve the results of train passenger assignment models; however, in most...

master thesis 2013

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A Simple Representation of a Complex Urban Transport System Based on the Analysis of Transport Demand: The Case of Region Ile-de-France

Combes, F. (author), Van Nes, R. (author)

In densely urbanised areas the structure of the transport systems becomes quite complicated. Many types of transportservices are available and many types of modes are being used, thus offering a wide palette of transport options. How do all these transport services and modes relate to each other? In practice it proves to be quite hard to define...

journal article 2012

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Optimizing public transport planning and operations using automatic vehicle location data: The Dutch example

Van Oort, N. (author), Sparing, D. (author), Brands, T. (author), Goverde, R.M.P. (author)

There is a growing pressure on urban public transport companies and authorities to improve efficiency, stemming from reduced budgets, political expectations and competition between operators. In order to find inefficiencies, bottlenecks and potentials in the public transport service, it is useful to learn from recorded operational data. We first...

conference paper 2012