Shaping Smart Intermodality Between Waterborne and Landside Transport in the Coastal City of Stavanger

Abstract

Worldwide, waterborne transport is the most efficient choice for moving goods in terms of tonnes per kilometer. In Europe, especially in the Nordic countries, it is a relevant mobility means for passenger traffic too, used mainly for commuting activities. Most of the vessels operating on coastal and inland waterways, for either goods or passenger transport, are equipped with conventional diesel powertrains that negatively affect the environment and endanger the well-being of the population that live and work in their immediate surroundings. Through legislation and funding programs, electrification of ferries and larger vessels has already begun and should contribute to the achievement of carbon neutral shipping in Europe by 2050. The integration of electrified vessels into existing mobility systems and urban infrastructure to optimize passenger journeys and cargo transport represents an additional challenge. With the use case of the coastal city of Stavanger, this paper presents an approach to identify and evaluate mobility services and accessibility issues with the purpose of enhancing intermodality between waterborne and landside passenger transport.