The Effects of Economic Investment in Public Transit
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 0:00
Public transport allows transport at an economy of scale not available through private transport. Through stimulating public transport it is possible to reduce the total transport cost for the public. Time costs can also be reduced as cars removed from the road through public transit options translate to less congestion and faster speeds for remaining [...]
The Frequency of Stops in Public Transit
Friday, September 10, 2010 0:00
A model is developed to evaluate the sensitivity of expected passenger wait time at transit stops to service frequency and schedule reliability. This model represents an advance over previous models because it explicitly incorporates a passenger decision-making process, rather than assuming that passengers arrive at random instants in time. So if you put the stops [...]
Vehicle Weight and Energy Infographic
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 17:53
All transportation uses resources and some modes and levels of occupancy are more efficient than others. This graphic provides a general comparison of the amount of vehicle and energy expenditure each type incurs.
While Commuting Infographic
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 17:42
Our time is valuable to us and multi-tasking is everywhere. Here is a nonscientific survey of some of the tasks undertaken when getting from place to place. Not your experience -or right on? Tell us about your commute
A Public Transit System, Designed for All
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 0:00
Universal Design Universal design is not a synonym or a euphemism for accessibility standards. Universal design can be distinguished from minimal compliance with accessibility standards in the way that the accessible features have been integrated into the overall design. This integration is important because it results in better design and avoids the stigmatizing quality of [...]
The Environmental Effects of Public Transport
Saturday, September 4, 2010 0:00
Public Transportation allows for cars to be removed from the road. This lowers gas emissions and traffic congestions. The state of New Jersey released Getting to Work: Reconnecting Jobs with Transit. This initiative, as suggested by its title, attempts to relocate new jobs into areas with higher public transportation accessibility. The initiative cites the use [...]
At the Heart of the Streetcar is Transit-Oriented Development
Friday, August 27, 2010 0:00
What exactly is Transit-Oriented Development? A transit-oriented development (TOD) neighborhood is a mixed-use residential or commercial area designed to maximize access to public transport, and often incorporates features to encourage transit ridership. A TOD neighborhood typically has a center with a train station, metro station, tram stop, or bus stop, surrounded by relatively high-density development [...]
Public Transit as a Response to Congestion
Saturday, August 21, 2010 0:00
Americans own more than 240 million cars—that’s almost one for every person—leading to multi-hour commutes, sprawling exurbs, and high gas prices. Traffic congestion occurs when a volume of traffic generates demand for space greater than the available road capacity. About half of U.S. traffic congestion is recurring, and is attributed to sheer weight of traffic; [...]
The Social Role of Public Transport
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 0:00
An important social role played by public transport is to ensure that all members of society are able to travel, not just those with a driving license and access to an automobile—which include groups such as the young, the old, the poor, those with medical conditions, and people banned from driving. Automobile dependency is a [...]
