scholarly journals Accessibility analysis of multimodal transport systems using advanced GIS techniques

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Vorraa
Keyword(s):  
Transport Systems ◽  
Accessibility Analysis ◽  
Gis Techniques ◽  
Multimodal Transport ◽  
Multimodal Transport Systems

scholarly journals Travel preferences of multimodal transport systems in emerging markets: The case of Beijing

2020 ◽  
Vol 138 ◽  
pp. 250-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feixiong Liao ◽  
Qiong Tian ◽  
Theo Arentze ◽  
Hai-Jun Huang ◽  
Harry J.P. Timmermans
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Markets ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Multimodal Transport ◽  
Multimodal Transport Systems

scholarly journals Air Transport versus High-Speed Rail: An Overview and Research Agenda

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoqian Sun ◽  
Yu Zhang ◽  
Sebastian Wandelt
Keyword(s):  
Research Agenda ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Air Transport ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
High Speed Rail ◽  
Competition And Cooperation ◽  
Demand Distribution ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Multimodal Transport ◽  
Multimodal Transport Systems

The development of high-speed rail (HSR) services throughout the last decades has gradually blurred the concept of competition and cooperation with air transportation. There is a wide range of studies on this subject, with a particular focus on single lines or smaller regions. This article synthesizes and discusses recently published studies in this area, while aiming to identify commonalities and deviations among different regions throughout the world, covering services from Europe, Asia, and North America. Our meta-analysis reveals that the literature is highly controversial and the results vary substantially from one region to another, and a generalization is difficult, given route-specific characteristics, such as demand distribution, network structure, and evolution of transportation modes. As a major contribution, we propose a list of five challenges as a future research agenda on HSR/air transport competition and cooperation. Among others, we see a need for the construction of an open-source dataset for large-scale multimodal transport systems, the comprehensive assessment of new emerging transport modes, and also taking into account the resilience of multimodal transport systems under disruption.

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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