scholarly journals Safety of People with Special Needs in Public Transport

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 10733
Author(s):  
Sylwia Bęczkowska ◽  
Zuzanna Zysk
Keyword(s):  
Special Needs ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Engineering Knowledge ◽  
Limited Mobility ◽  
Complex Approach ◽  
User Groups ◽  
Preliminary Research

Safety is one of the most important needs of all people, but especially those with limited mobility, who face barriers of all kinds on a daily basis. The article includes a review of organizational and legal solutions for the safety of people with special needs in public transportation, as well as preliminary research aimed at identifying and classifying barriers in public transportation that limit the independent movement of people with special needs. The obtained results will be used in the development of the methodology for assessing the degree of accessibility of the studied objects and will form the basis of guidelines formulated in order to modify the existing and design the future elements of the transport system according to the principles of universal design. The problem of the lack of accessibility of public transport is the center of interest of many entities. Its solution requires a complex approach in the design process, taking into account both engineering knowledge and knowledge of the needs and constraints of different user groups. The results obtained from the study will allow the categorization of public transport modes in terms of their accessibility.

scholarly journals Universal Design in the Metrobuss System of Trondheim, Norway – Challenges and Solutions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob Deichmann
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Professional Knowledge ◽  
International Market ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
High Class ◽  
Planning Phase ◽  
Bus System

The presentation describes challenges and possible solutions for achieving truly accessible high-class urban public transportation based on a case from Trondheim, where a new high-class bus system was implemented. The implemented solution did not reflect the wheelchair user’s needs – despite clearly stated ambitions for accessibility. Ramboll conducted a study comprising a screening of the international market for relevant solutions, combined with interviews with representatives of Public transport authorities. The results were presented to the local user’s representatives, and some solutions tested on location. Based on this process, recommendations for short-, medium- and long-term solutions were made. The project highlights the need for involvement of sufficient professional knowledge of universal design in the planning phase as well as in the implementation phase.

scholarly journals LIVING STRIP: FASILITAS TRANSIT DAN PASAR SEGAR KAWASAN KOTA

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1681
Author(s):  
Hendri Librata ◽  
Suryono Herlambang
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Millennial Generation ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Urban Farming ◽  
Market Environment ◽  
Future Needs ◽  
Traditional Market

Time affects the development of people’s culture. In an era dominated by Millennial Generation, context in society slowly shifting. Linking millennial theme in the Angke Market environment, where the context of relationship between traditional market and public transportation produces an unfinished dialogue. The market slowly lost its meaning even though public transport crowds constantly increasing. Through this design, it is expected to produce architectural works that are able to answer the local dialogue from the Angke environment so that the two distinguished functions are able to live coexistently and mutually reinforce. To meet the needs of urban millennial society, the design used mixed programme method to combine elements of transit and imagery of fresh environment where the combination seeks new views in society, especially the millennial generation in responding the programs so that grows interest and interactions from within. The result of this study are a mixed strip between transit functions (train, metromini, and angkot), traditional fruit and vegetable markets, vertical urban farming, and millennial hangout places in the form of FnB areas. The emergence of new programs such as urban farming dan hangout facilities are responses to link transit and market program as well as contextualizing the prospects for future needs. Responding to the function and context of the surroundings, the Living Strip is expected to feel fresh, spacious, and light as an object that became norm in daily basis. AbstrakPerkembangan jaman berpengaruh pada perkembangan dari kebudayaan masyarakatnya. Dalam era yang didominasi generasi milenial, konteks dalam masyarakat kota perlahan mengalami pergeseran. Mengaitkan tema milenial pada lingkungan Pasar Angke, dimana konteks hubungan pasar tradisional dan kegiatan berkomuter antar-transportasi umum darat menghasilkan dialog yang belum selesai. Pasar kehilangan makna walau transportasi umum semakin sesak dipadati. Melalui desain ini, diharapkan dihasilkan karya arsitektur yang mampu menjawab dialog lokal dari lingkungan Angke tersebut sehingga kedua fungsi mampu hidup koeksisten dan saling menguatkan. Untuk dapat memenuhi kebutuhan masyarakat milenial urban, desain menggunakan metode Mixed Program dengan memadukan unsur kegiatan transit dan imagery dari sebuah lingkungan yang segar/fresh dimana dari perpaduan tersebut dapat menciptakan pandangan baru dalam masyarakat terutama generasi milenial dalam merespon program-program yang ada sehingga memunculkan minat untuk berinteraksi dengan program-program yang disediakan dalam sebuah Living Strip. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah sebuah strip campuran  fungsi transit (KRL, metromini dan angkot), pasar tradisional buah-sayur, vertical urban farming, dan fasilitas nongkrong milenial berupa area FnB. Kemunculan program baru berupa urban farming dan fasilitas nongkrong merupakan respon untuk mengaitkan program transit dan pasar sekaligus berkonteks pada prospek kebutuhan masa depan. Merespon fungsi dan konteks lingkungan sekitar, Living Strip didesain untuk terasa segar, lapang, dan ringan sebagai suatu objek yang nyaman digunakan dalam berkegiatan sehari-hari.

scholarly journals Universal Mobility in Old Core Cities of India: People’s Perception

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 4391
Author(s):  
Gaurab Das Mahapatra ◽  
Suguru Mori ◽  
Rie Nomura
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Indian Origin ◽  
People’S Perception ◽  
Indian City ◽  
User Groups ◽  
City Core ◽  
Accessibility Guidelines ◽  
Architectural Planning

In this research, users’ perception towards Universal Mobility in old core cities of India has been critically analyzed. Despite Universal Design guidelines from the United Nations and Union Government of India, old cities in India seldom have Universal Mobility, in effect endangering the lifestyle of senior citizens and differently-abled people. The core of Kolkata Municipal Corporation in Kolkata, India, has been considered a case example for this research. This research has considered three types of datasets for analysis. First, the authors interviewed 310 respondents from the Indian design fraternity, with the objective of understanding their opinions on the concept of Universal Design. In the next investigative study of 125 respondents from different wards of Kolkata Municipal Corporation, the purpose was to comprehend people’s perception regarding walkability and mobility in an old Indian city. In the last visual survey of a stretch in Central Kolkata, the focus was on identifying hindrances in Universal Mobility in an old city core of Indian origin. Significant dissatisfaction was found regarding walkability amongst all user groups, which is linked to poor infrastructural conditions. Furthermore, accessing public transportation is difficult due to improper waiting facilities. However, the design fraternity in India suggests the need of separate accessibility guidelines for old and new cities in India. The design fraternity also recommends a customized rating system for accessing Universal Design. The result of this study indicates a need of recognizing the difficulty in imparting Universal Mobility in old core cities in India. This information can be used for preparing an access audit checklist through Architectural Planning, which is the first step in proposing a framework for Universal Mobility in old core cities in India.

scholarly journals Universal Mobility in Old Core Cities of India: People’s Perception

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaurab Das Mahapatra ◽  
Suguru Mori ◽  
Rie Nomura
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Indian Origin ◽  
Indian City ◽  
User Groups ◽  
City Core ◽  
Accessibility Guidelines ◽  
Architectural Planning

In this research, users’ perception towards Universal Mobility in old core cities of India has been critically analyzed. Despite Universal Design guidelines from the United Nations and Union Government of India, old cities in India are seldom having Universal Mobility, in effect endangering the lifestyle of senior citizens and differently-abled people. The core of Kolkata Municipal Corporation in Kolkata, India has been considered as a case example for this research. This research has considered three types of data sets for analysis. First, the authors interviewed 310 respondents from the Indian design fraternity, with the objective of understanding their opinion on the concept of Universal Design. In the next investigative study of 125 respondents from different wards of Kolkata Municipal Corporation, the purpose was to comprehend people’s perception about walkability and mobility in an old Indian city. In the last visual survey of a stretch in Central Kolkata, the focus was identifying the hindrance in Universal Mobility in an old city core of Indian origin. Significant dissatisfaction was found in walkability amongst all user groups; which is linked to poor infrastructural conditions. Furthermore, accessing public transportation is difficult due to improper waiting facilities. However, the design fraternity in India suggests the need of separate accessibility guidelines for old and new cities in India. The design fraternity also recommends a customized rating system for accessing Universal Design. The result of this study indicates a need of recognizing the difficulty in imparting Universal Mobility in old core cities in India. This information can be used for preparing an Access Audit Checklist through Architectural Planning, which is the first step in proposing a framework for Universal Mobility in old core cities in India.

scholarly journals The opportunity of shared autonomous vehicles to improve spatial equity in accessibility and socio-economic developments in European urban areas

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norman Eppenberger ◽  
Maximilian Alexander Richter
Keyword(s):  
Educational Attainment ◽  
Unemployment Rate ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Autonomous Vehicles ◽  
Well Being ◽  
District Level ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Spatial Equity ◽  
Economic Well Being

Abstract Background This paper provides insight into the opportunity offered by shared autonomous vehicles (SAVs) to improve urban populations’ spatial equity in accessibility. It provides a concrete implementation model for SAVs set to improve equity in accessibility and highlights the need of regulation in order for SAVs to help overcome identified spatial mismatches. Methodology Through the formulation of linear regression models, the relationship between land-use and transportation accessibility (by car and public transport) and socio-economic well-being indicators is tested on district-level in four European cities: Paris, Berlin, London and Vienna. Accessibility data is used to analyse access to points of interest within given timespans by both car and public transport. To measure equity in socio-economic well-being, three district-level proxies are introduced: yearly income, unemployment rate and educational attainment. Results In the cities of Paris, London and Vienna, as well as partially in Berlin, positive effects of educational attainment on accessibility are evidenced. Further, positive effects on accessibility by yearly income are found in Paris and London. Additionally, negative effects of an increased unemployment rate on accessibility are observed in Paris and Vienna. Through the comparison between accessibility by car and public transportation in the districts of the four cities, the potential for SAVs is evidenced. Lastly, on the basis of the findings a ‘SAV identification matrix’ is created, visualizing the underserved districts in each of the four cities and the need of equity enhancing policy for the introduction of SAVs is emphasized.

scholarly journals Behavior of Traffic Congestion and Public Transport in Eight Large Cities in Latin America during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 4703
Author(s):  
Renato Andara ◽  
Jesús Ortego-Osa ◽  
Melva Inés Gómez-Caicedo ◽  
Rodrigo Ramírez-Pisco ◽  
Luis Manuel Navas-Gracia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Johns Hopkins Hospital ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Public Data ◽  
The Impact

This comparative study analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on motorized mobility in eight large cities of five Latin American countries. Public institutions and private organizations have made public data available for a better understanding of the contagion process of the pandemic, its impact, and the effectiveness of the implemented health control measures. In this research, data from the IDB Invest Dashboard were used for traffic congestion as well as data from the Moovit© public transport platform. For the daily cases of COVID-19 contagion, those published by Johns Hopkins Hospital University were used. The analysis period corresponds from 9 March to 30 September 2020, approximately seven months. For each city, a descriptive statistical analysis of the loss and subsequent recovery of motorized mobility was carried out, evaluated in terms of traffic congestion and urban transport through the corresponding regression models. The recovery of traffic congestion occurs earlier and faster than that of urban transport since the latter depends on the control measures imposed in each city. Public transportation does not appear to have been a determining factor in the spread of the pandemic in Latin American cities.

scholarly journals Evaluating Performance of Public Transport Networks by Using Public Transport Criteria Matrix Analytic Hierarchy Process Models—Case Study of Stonnington, Bayswater, and Cockburn Public Transport Network

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 6949
Author(s):  
Gang Lin ◽  
Shaoli Wang ◽  
Conghua Lin ◽  
Linshan Bu ◽  
Honglei Xu
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Performance Standards ◽  
Transport Network ◽  
Process Models ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Transport Networks ◽  
Ahp Model

To mitigate car traffic problems, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) issued a document that provides guidelines for sustainable development and the promotion of public transport. The efficiency of the policies and strategies needs to be evaluated to improve the performance of public transportation networks. To assess the performance of a public transport network, it is first necessary to select evaluation criteria. Based on existing indicators, this research proposes a public transport criteria matrix that includes the basic public transport infrastructure level, public transport service level, economic benefit level, and sustainable development level. A public transport criteria matrix AHP model is established to assess the performance of public transport networks. The established model selects appropriate evaluation criteria based on existing performance standards. It is applied to study the Stonnington, Bayswater, and Cockburn public transport network, representing a series of land use and transport policy backgrounds. The local public transport authorities can apply the established transport criteria matrix AHP model to monitor the performance of a public transport network and provide guidance for its improvement.

scholarly journals Spatial Pattern and Hotspots of Urban Rail Public Transport to Public Access Using Geospatial Techniques in Selangor, Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 234-244
Author(s):  
Mohd Sahrul Syukri BIN Yahya ◽  
Edie Ezwan Mohd Safian ◽  
Burhaida Burhan
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Spatial Pattern ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Spatial Information ◽  
Hot Spot ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Transportation Systems ◽  
Gis Mapping ◽  
Urban Public Transport

Currently, the trends in urban public transport have been changing over the years in developing countries for mobilization and accessibility development. Urban public transportation systems are the most popular in Selangor State, including big cities such as the Klang Valley Region. Objective measures of spatial pattern and hotspots have been used to understand how urban public transport development relate to open access. This method relies on specific spatial information and available web-based tool that shows the pattern primarily based on given vicinity and statistics connectivity. To date, several studies have finished tested in developed countries. In this study, we use Geographic Information Systems to analyse and consider hotspots identification precisely and efficaciously. Therefore, in this paper, we focus on two types of point sample evaluations – Gi* hot spot and point density analysis evaluation as statistical operations. Public rail transport was evaluated as a validation to describe the percentage of distribution of open access. The final result, GIS mapping capabilities to show that GIS's technology offers to the variation of urban public transport relate to public services, is to create maps and spatial interpretations.

scholarly journals Use of Public Transport and Contraction of SARS-CoV-2 in a Large Prospective Cohort in Norway.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merete Ellingjord-Dale ◽  
Karl Trygve Kalleberg ◽  
Mette Istre ◽  
Anders B. Nygaard ◽  
Sonja H. Brunvoll ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Polymerase Chain Reaction Test ◽  
Calendar Time ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Polymerase Chain ◽  
Chain Reaction Test ◽  
Incident Cases

Abstract Background: For many people public transport is the only mode of travel, and it can be challenging to keep the necessary distances in such a restricted space. The exact role of public transportation and risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission is not known. Methods: Participants (n=121 374) were untested adult Norwegian residents recruited through social media who in the spring of 2020 completed a baseline questionnaire on demographics and use of public transport. Incident cases (n=1069) had a positive SARS-CoV-2 polymerase chain reaction test registered at the Norwegian Messaging System for Infectious Diseases by January 27, 2021. We investigated the association between use of public transport and SARS-CoV-2 using logistic regression. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) adjusted for age, calendar time, gender, municipality, smoking, income level, fitness and underlying medical conditions were estimated. Frequency of use of public transport was reported for 2 week-periods. Results: Before lockdown, those who tested positive on SARS-CoV-2 were more likely to have used public transport 1-3 times (OR =1.28, CI 1.09-1.51), 4-10 times (OR=1.49, CI 1.26-1.77) and ≥11 times (OR=1.50, CI 1.27-1.78, p for trend<0.0001) than those who had not tested positive. Conclusion: Use of public transport was positively associated with contracting SARS-CoV-2 both before and after lockdown.

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