scholarly journals Visionary realizations and concepts for the development of bicycle infrastructure in cities

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (10) ◽  
pp. 20-30
Author(s):  
Marta Mroczek
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Bicycle Infrastructure

More and more increase of bicycle traffic is observed in high and medium developed countries. Consequently, existing solutions for bicycle infrastructure seem to be insufficient. There is a need to develop infrastructure for cyclists in more contemporary way. The main aim of this paper is presentation and analysis of new projects and concepts of bicycle transport systems. This analysis includes reveal the benefits for cyclists and points advantages and disadvantages for pedestrians and public transport. Proposed studies will show directions of future transformation of bicycle infrastructure favorable for the most of city's users.

scholarly journals Transport systems for cyclists

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 40-47
Author(s):  
Marta Mroczek
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Multimodal Transport ◽  
Bicycle Infrastructure ◽  
Space Activities

In the recent years, increasing popularity of multimodal transport is observed in high and medium developed countries. Besides public transport, bicycles are the key element in that form of communication mobility through urban areas. Their growing importance brings development infrastructure for cyclists and their more visible participation in public space activities. The main aim of this paper is presentation and analysis of new projects and concepts of bicycle transport systems. This analysis includes reveal the benefits for cyclists and points advantages and disadvantages for pedestrians and public transport. Proposed studies will show directions of future transformation of bicycle infrastructure favorable for the most of city's users.

scholarly journals Rationalizing Urban Transportation using Smart Card Data

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11S) ◽  
pp. 507-515
Keyword(s):  
Smart Card ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Urban Population ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Living Standard ◽  
Transit System ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Smart Card Data ◽  
The Impact

The urban population in 2014 accounted for 54% of the total global population, up from 34% in 1960, and continues to grow. The global urban population is expected to grow approximately 1.84%, 1.63% and 1.44% between 2015 and 2020, 2020 and 2025, and 2025 and 2030 respectively. This growing population puts pressure on government not only to accommodate the current and potential citizens but also provide them facilities and services for a better living standard. Providing a sustainable growing environment for the citizens is the biggest challenge for the government. As the populations increase, complexity network of transportation, water and sanitation, emergency services, etc. will increase many folds. SMART CITY Mission is being implemented to resolve this issue. As the cities turn smart, so should the transportation facilities. India on June 2018 had only 20 cities with populations of over 500,000 have organized public transport systems, pointing to the large gap to be bridged in their journey to turn smart. The aim of this paper is to examine the impact of smart card data from public transport for improving the predictions and planning of public transport usage and congestions. The mobile apps like M-Indicator, Google Maps don’t interlink, do not have a real time tracking of vehicles, fare distribution, congestion-based route mapping for public transportation. These factors are addressed in the paper with its advantages and disadvantages. This paper also talks about how information from smart card is to be extracted, how Big Data is to be managed and finally come to a smart, sustainable Urban Transit System. This paper also brings into light the data security issues and measures to curb those issues. This paper proposes and emphasizes on a single smart card for all modes of public transport

scholarly journals Bicycle Infrastructure in Participation Activity in the Łódź City

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (11) ◽  
pp. 22-29
Author(s):  
Marta Mroczek
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Multimodal Transport ◽  
Bicycle Infrastructure

In the recent years, increasing popularity of multimodal transport is observed in high and medium developed countries. Besides public transport, bicycles are the key element in that form of communication mobility through urban areas. Bicycles are also desirable by city dwellers. Projects for cyclists are welcome, which is visible (for example) in participation activity in Łódź. However, some of these propositions are incorrect. The main aim of this paper is presentation and analysis of these realizations, base on cyclists' needs, their conflicts with drivers and city's cycling policy. Proposed studies will show directions of future changes to repair the current situation.

scholarly journals Organization of Urban Transport Organization – Presentation of Bicycle System and Bicycle Infrastructure in Lublin

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-45
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Dudziak ◽  
Jacek Caban
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Transport System ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Transport Organization ◽  
Bicycle Infrastructure ◽  
Bus Services ◽  
The City

Abstract The introduction of a city bike system, which has become a complement to the public transport system in large cities and mainly in the most crowded city centers, seems to be a very good solution, which may contribute to reducing urban congestion, air pollution, and noise level. In many situations, bicycle transport can solve the deficiencies in public transport, e.g. at nights, during holidays and on days when bus services are operated to a limited extent. The article presents the functioning of the city bike system in Lublin implemented at the end of 2014, including basic information on the system, its advantages and disadvantages, as well as the existing infrastructure and development prospects.

scholarly journals A GIS-Based Methodology for Evaluating the Increase in Multimodal Transport between Bicycle and Rail Transport Systems. A Case Study in Palermo

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 321
Author(s):  
Alessandro Emilio Capodici ◽  
Gabriele D’Orso ◽  
Marco Migliore
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Choice Model ◽  
Rail Transport ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Sustainable Mobility ◽  
Transit System ◽  
Modal Choice ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Multimodal Transport

Background: In a world where every municipality is pursuing the goals of more sustainable mobility, bicycles play a fundamental role in getting rid of private cars and travelling by an eco-friendly mode of transport. Additionally, private and shared bikes can be used as a feeder transit system, solving the problem of the first- and last-mile trips. Thanks to GIS (Geographic Information System) software, it is possible to evaluate the effectiveness of such a sustainable means of transport in future users’ modal choice. Methods: Running an accessibility analysis of cycling and rail transport services, the potential mobility demand attracted by these services and the possible multimodality between bicycle and rail transport systems can be assessed. Moreover, thanks to a modal choice model calibrated for high school students, it could be verified if students will be really motivated to adopt this solution for their home-to-school trips. Results: The GIS-based analysis showed that almost half of the active population in the study area might potentially abandon the use of their private car in favour of a bike and its combination with public transport systems; furthermore, the percentage of the students of one high school of Palermo, the Einstein High School, sharply increases from 1.5% up to 10.1%, thanks also to the combination with the rail transport service. Conclusions: The GIS-based methodology shows that multimodal transport can be an effective way to pursue a more sustainable mobility in cities and efficiently connect suburbs with low-frequent public transport services to the main public transport nodes.

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