Planning the route to higher bus quality: Creating a roadmap for effective implementation of high-quality bus systems in the Netherlands

The transport sector needs to change to meet some of the global challenges we face: climate change, population growth and urbanisation. It needs to become more sustainable, which is why the Netherlands wants to introduce more high-quality bus systems. However, there are some barriers to implementing these systems.<br/><br/>In this thesis,...

Choice modelling for planned special events: A study on improving accessibility of the AFAS AZ Stadium

This research provides insight into ways to increase accessibility for Planned Special Events (PSEs) via discrete choice modelling. A special focus within this study is put into the AFAS AZ Stadium in Alkmaar. During the events held at the AFAS AZ Stadium disturbances are experienced by its visitors with regard to crowding levels and access...

Unleashing Suburban Shared Micromobility: A Comprehensive Framework with Guidelines for Implementing Suburban Shared (E-)Bike and Moped Services, the Netherlands

This research provides insight into the most effective approach for implementing shared micromobility services in towns and suburban communities, considering the preferences and requirements of key stakeholders, such as users, non-users, shared micromobility providers, public transport operators and municipalities or other government agencies....

Business models for sustainable consumption in the circular economy: An expert study

Combining sustainable consumption with the circular economy concept could help tackle challenges, such as resource scarcity and climate change by reducing resource throughput and increasing cycling of products and materials within the economic system, thereby reducing emissions and virgin material use. To achieve sustainable consumption in a...

Applying component models in participatory modelling: a trade-off between model ownership and process efficiency: Assessment of a process designed to explore innovations

Scientific article: Participation and model ownership in group model building processes – an exploratory study based on expert interviews. Abstract: Participatory modelling is an approach that is widely applied in policy making. Participation enhances the development of ownership of the model and thus commitment to the process outcomes, but also...

A business model for the introduction of home energy management services in the Netherlands

Improving the operations of the Facing & Cancelling Department in the sorting centre during the reorganization