Public Transport Integration Research Articles

User characteristics and preferences for micromobility use in first- and last-mile journeys in Dublin, Ireland

Micromobility and public transport integration is an area of urban mobility that has been increasingly gaining attention and importance. The necessity to provide improvements to public transport services and their spatial reach in order to reduce the number and volume of car trips in cities is irrefutable. The integration of micromobility and public transport is often presented as a valuable strategy to improve door-to-door connectivity and coverage of existing public transport services, via provision of key first- and last-mile or access-egress connections. The aim of this study was to understand and model the propensity of commuters in County Dublin to use micromobility (private and shared) in the first- and last-miles of their public transport journeys. A stated preference experiment was conducted with a focus on these specific segments of the journey and a mixed logit model was estimated to identify user characteristics and preferences based on socio-economic factors, mobility patterns and attitudes towards and previous experience of shared mobility. The results show that, in this particular case study, respondents with a strong walking preference were less likely to be interested in private micromobility and sharing services for the first- and last-mile. A common assumption that walking is a last resort, and only chosen when there are no other options available was not confirmed by the findings of this study. Moreover, competition between the modes showed that private bicycles are the preferred mode after walking, followed by private e-scooters, while shared modes were less likely to be chosen over walking, and shared e-scooters less so than shared bicycles. Overall, the findings suggest that a small percentage of the sample – mainly young (<35 years old) and male respondents with interest in and experience of e-scooters – were interested in using private and shared e-scooters for the first- and last-mile, but that the majority of the respondents were likely to choose walking, albeit with longer travel times overall.

Collaborative design and construction analysis of building structure and foundation of subway overlying complex

With the acceleration of urbanization, land resources are becoming more and more precious, especially in densely populated urban centers. As an efficient land use model, the subway overlying complex can not only optimize the urban spatial layout, but also promote the integration of public transportation and urban development. This paper aims to discuss the collaborative design and construction technology of the building structure and foundation of the subway overcover complex, in order to provide theoretical support and technical guidance for the practice in related fields. Based on the literature review of domestic and foreign subway overcover development projects, this paper reviews the research status and development trend in this field, and identifies the main problems in structural safety, foundation stability and construction efficiency. On this basis, the paper puts forward the design principle of the subway overcover complex, and emphasizes the key role of the synergistic relationship between the structure and the foundation to the success of the whole project. The paper further analyzes the construction technology of subway overcover complex, including specific construction technology, reasonable construction sequence and project management measures. Through comparative analysis of success and failure cases, it reveals the problems that may be encountered in the actual operation and its coping strategies.

The Integration of Urban Freight in Public Transportation: A Systematic Literature Review

Urban logistics face growing complexity as cities seek sustainable development pathways; one solution is integrating freight transportation with public transit. The purpose of this study is to evaluate current practices, identify gaps, and highlight opportunities for advancement in this field. Through a comprehensive literature review guided by four research questions, this study evaluates methodologies, vehicle choices, the application of intermodal containers, and the shared use of public transportation infrastructure for freight delivery. A meticulous search methodology was employed to select references, which were then analyzed and classified into two main tables. Findings reveal a progression from initial pilot projects and cost analyses to sophisticated planning and optimization challenges, with a focus on metro networks and buses. This study uncovers a predilection for certain research types, the utilization of varied transportation modes, underexplored intermodal container use, and an emerging emphasis on transshipment operations. The integration of freight and public transportation within urban settings is identified as a dynamic and diversifying field, with significant potential for contributing to sustainable urban development. We outline nine areas for future research, including the incorporation of external costs and congestion effects into optimization models, and the exploration of unmanned vehicles, thereby laying the groundwork for more inclusive and efficient urban logistics solutions.

The operation mechanism of integrating urban and rural passenger transportation and logistics under the strategy of rural revitalization–Case study of Lianhua County, China

To alleviate the pressure of government financial subsidies for urban and rural public transport, this paper analyzes the intrinsic relationship between China's rural revitalization strategy and the integrated development of urban and rural public transport, and proposes an integrated development model of public transport and logistics based on urban and rural public transport. Taking Lianhua County, China, as an example, this paper investigates the operational mechanism and pilot effects of the bus-logistics integration model, and proposes strategies to promote the development of bus-logistics integration. The results of the case study show that the urban–rural bus integration model based on the integration of public transportation and logistics can reduce the deficit of urban–rural bus enterprises by 35.8% compared with the traditional urban–rural bus integration model, which can effectively alleviate the pressure of government financial subsidies. The research results have practical significance for promoting rural revitalization in Lianhua County and alleviating government financial pressure, and also have a certain reference role for the sustainable development of urban and rural public transportation in other small and medium-sized cities.

A Systematic Overview of Decision-Making on Public Transport Systems Using Bibliometric Analysis on Vosviewer

Abstract From the perspectives of users, operators, and the community, decision making for public transportation is regarded as one of the most crucial characteristics to assess quality, ease and preferable. Studies on the decision-making for public transportation have been published. Comprehensive and quantitative investigations are lacking, nevertheless. Additionally, the Scopus database contains very few assessments of public transport integration. The current evaluation was carried out to provide scholars and practitioners with the most recent updates of papers on public transport and decision-making over the last 18 years (between 2005 and 2023), to allay their worries and address their inquiries about better public transport systems. The purpose of this bibliometric analysis and the overview is to encourage future research and collaboration by illuminating the idea of transport decision making studies, highlighting the paucity of relevant works, and providing a summary of the most productive nations, journals, and institutions in the field. A bibliometric analysis of the publications on public transportation and decision-making obtained from the Scopus database was carried out using the VOSviewer software. This allowed researchers to trace the historical and annual records of publications related to decision making covering the top countries, institutions, journals, most frequently used keywords, authors, citation network analysis, and most cited publications. The analysis’s findings identify the indications and interesting issues spots as well as the publications’ remarkable annual rise in decision-making on public transportation systems.

Process Model for the Introduction of Automated Buses

The early deployment of automated electric buses, as a sustainable future mobility concept, depends not only on technical development but also on comprehensive public transportation planning. Local authorities and transportation companies’ planners must strategically incorporate automated buses into the public transportation network on suitable routes. However, current approaches to transportation planning often neglect essential factors pertinent to automated buses, including legal regulations, the status of technological development, and the existing transportation infrastructure. Recognizing the paramount significance of addressing these considerations, this paper endeavors to adapt the public transportation planning process to accommodate the unique requirements of automated buses. To achieve this objective, this study incorporates the requisite input data and framework conditions specific to automated buses into the public transportation planning workflow. Moreover, it elucidates the resultant impacts on the various stages of the planning process and the utilization of mathematical optimization techniques. By employing the devised process model, it becomes feasible to comprehensively assess and evaluate not only the integration of conventional public transportation but also automated buses within a line network. This approach facilitates a comparative analysis of both modes of transportation in terms of costs and benefits, even during the early planning phases, ultimately identifying optimal routes.

Pathways to integrating paratransit and formal public transport: Case studies from Tshwane, South Africa

At its core public transport integration is about the collaboration of actors. Collaboration is elusive and difficult to achieve, especially in developing countries where insufficient regulation and dispersed, quasi-formal public transport operations are common. Asymmetries in information and objectives between paratransit and formal sector actors create barriers and may prevent synergies from emerging. A simplified framework for assessing the collaboration of actors during the implementation of integrated public transport projects is proposed. The position of the framework is that it is critical to identify actors’ objectives and barriers to collaboration, and then to action decisions to remove these barriers and achieve objectives at every step of the STO (Strategic Tactical Operational) decision-making process to maintain structural and horizontal consistency. The framework is tested ex-post on two public transport integration projects in Tshwane, South Africa: the Gautrain regional rapid rail and A Re Yeng Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), both of which are supported by paratransit feeders. The case study shows how collaboration is achieved when all the key actors' objectives and barriers are understood, planned for and implemented across the STO levels and how failure to do so can lead to failed integration outcomes. The framework may be useful to authorities pursuing collaboration with paratransit for the purposes of implementing integrated public transport in the Global South.

Research on smart mobility in public transportation and solutions for mobility

As an important part of modern urban transportation system, smart mobility and public transportation are directly related to people's travel convenience, transportation efficiency and sustainable urban development. With the continuous progress of science and technology, smart mobility solutions play an increasingly important role in the field of smart travel and public transportation. As an important support of urban transportation system, public transportation is of great significance in reducing traffic congestion, improving air quality and saving energy. However, traditional public transportation systems often face problems such as irrational route design, improper scheduling, and untimely information transfer. Therefore, the introduction of smart mobility solutions, such as intelligent scheduling systems and passenger information services, will bring new improvement and development opportunities for public transportation. The research significance of this thesis is to conduct an in-depth study on smart mobility solutions in the field of smart mobility and public transportation, so as to explore how to promote the upgrading and improvement of the transportation system at the technical, managerial and policy levels. This paper will focus on the integration of smart mobility and public transportation, exploring the synergies between the two to achieve a more efficient, environmentally friendly and convenient way of traveling.

Shared micromobility and public transport integration - A mode choice study using stated preference data

This paper uses stated preference data collected in the city of Rotterdam and discrete choice modelling techniques to study the relationship between public transport and shared micromobility. It assumes a hypothetical condition of integrated systems and studies the relationships of complement and competition between these modes. The findings suggest that shared micromobility modes are viable alternatives as egress modes for metro trips. Shared micromobility can be seen as a complement to metro, yet shared e-mopeds proved to also be a viable option as individual modes for long-distance trips. Different characteristics proved to be important in choices in this context: frequency of public transport use, previous use of shared micromobility, and age. Considering the results obtained, collaboration between shared micromobility and transit operators might benefit them as well as travellers. Collaborations should be designed so that they help travellers to decrease total travel time, even if it implies longer egress legs. However, the costs of these shared modes should not be as high as to prevent travellers to use them as egress alternatives. Finally, young travellers and frequent transit users could be specifically targeted, as they showed to have a better perception of shared micromobility.

Analysis of Non-motorised Transport and Public Transport Facilities Using Bicycle Compatibility Index and Stop Coverage Ratio, in Vijayanagar, Bengaluru

Transportation development is one of the parameters indicating the development of any country. Due to improper maintenance of infrastructure, non-eco-friendly designs and practices etc. have led to congestion, accidents and environmental depletion. These problems can be addressed by developing a structured transportation system integrated with sustainability and safety. The aim of this study is to analyze the existing facilities in the study area and to suggest integration of non-motorised transport and public transport through questionnaire survey. The bicycle compatibility index is calculated to find the bicycle level of service of the study area. The bus stop coverage analysis was done by calculating the ideal stop accessibility index, actual stop accessibility index and stop coverage ratio index. From bicycle compatibility index, it can be concluded that the compatibity of the surveyed region was moderately high for bicyclists. Based on bus-stop coverage analysis, Kalyan nagar bus stop is said to have good accessibility whereas ITI layout has poor accessibility.

On the need for structuring of the Integrated Public Transport System -IPTS of Bogotá, Colombia as a Viable System

Whilst there has been an increasing recognition that public transport systems are complex systems Lu and Shi (2007); (Pezzillo Iacono, Mangia, Canonico, &amp; De Nito, 2010; Sienkiewicz &amp; Hołyst, 2005) and therefore require of complex systems approaches to their analysis and design, there is not yet many examples in the literature to illustrate how this could be done and which would the learning be of taking such analytical approach. To contribute in this research path, this article analyses the trunk component of the Integrated Public Transport System of Bogotá (IPTS) as a business ecosystem, from the perspective of the Viable System Model (VSM). We first present the conceptual bases of the VSM and then present the methodological fundamentals to model the ITPS as a complex system under this chosen optics. Following a longitudinal analysis approach, we then model the complexity of the IPTS – and its environmental niche over the last 15 years since its inception. This preliminary analysis indicates that the development of the IPTS has not coped well with the variety of the urban development, so the IPTS does not exhibit requisite variety. A heuristic to continue this type of analysis is suggested that allows strategic systems’ design and re-development, based on this model. Finally, we present our reflections about how this research path respond to existing questions in the literature in public transport systems and OR.

Externalities of dockless bicycle-sharing systems: Implications for green recovery of the transportation sector

As an innovative and convenient micro-mobility service, dockless bicycle-sharing systems (DBSSs) are essential to achieving green recovery of the transportation sector in post-COVID-19 world. DBSS green externalities on climate change have attracted the attention of scholars and have revealed different roles in carbon mitigation in different studies. In this study, Shanghai is employed as a case city to analyze DBSS green externalities. The direct carbon emissions reduced by DBSS cycling are calculated and the indirect carbon mitigation by a DBSS in promoting use of low-carbon public transport is estimated. The carbon consumption of DBSS from the perspective of life-cycle assessment is also valued. The results show that DBSSs have much greater carbon mitigation potential in promoting the use of low-carbon public transport than do cycling routes. The production, maintenance, and rebalance of DBSSs may produce a large number of carbon emissions and even offset their green benefits. The application of (electric) e-bikes and the integration of DBSSs and public transportation should be the key issue for policy makers to promote the green recovery of the transport sector. This study calls for further studies to demonstrate the green externality of DBSSs based on the detailed operation dataset.

UPAYA PENINGKATAN FASILITAS PEJALAN KAKI DI KAWASAN DUKUH ATAS DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE IMPORTANCE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

Public transport integration is the key to the success of the public transportation service system in a region or city. Good integration can create effective development and increase society's interest in public transport. Dukuh Atas area is located in the Central Business District of Jakarta that dominated by office buildings and activities. This area is designated as a primary activity centre with an intermodal transfer centre based on Transit Oriented Development (TOD). It consists of several stops/stations such as Sudirman Commuter line Station, BNI City Airport Train Station, Dukuh Atas MRT Underground Station, Dukuh Atas 2 Transjakarta Bus Stop, and Tosari Bus Stop. Pedestrian paths are one of the physical integration forms that play a role in creating continuous connectivity. This study aims to measure the service level of pedestrian lane facilities in supporting intermodal integration in the Dukuh Atas area. The data used in this study are primary data gathered through observations and questionnaires. The questionnaires use a Likert scale of 1-5 distributed to 112 pedestrians in 3 segments (1) MRT – KRL, (2) MRT – TransJakarta, and (3) KRL – TransJakarta. Data analysis was conducted with the Importance Performance Analysis. Results show that three similar facilities were found to be the improvement priority in all three segments that are lighting, canopy, and trash bins. Moreover, other facilities that need to be improved are the sidewalk width in segment 1, directions in segment 2, and pedestrian crossing bridge/zebra cross in segment 3.

Acceleration of Integrated Public Transport Management: Study on Bus Rapid Transit Management in DKI Jakarta

We analyse the acceleration of integrated public transportation management in DKI Jakarta. Here we focus on the case of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) or called TransJakarta. In this study the qualitative research methods are used through post-positivism paradigm. We collect the data through observation, interviews, and literature studies. We found that the acceleration of BRT-based integrated public transportation management in DKI Jakarta can be well carried out if each stakeholder understands and implements the transportation management system that has been approved whether it is for planning, organizing, or supervising. Meanwhile, there are several components that are needed for accelerating BRT-based integrated public transportation management: route restructuring, transportation integration, single bus operators, and fair law enforcement. It is also important to realize the collaboration among Indonesian regional-own enterprises (BUMD), Indonesian state-own-enterprises (BUMN), and all stakeholders for creating sustainable and equitable bus-based public transportation in DKI Jakarta.

Integration of Public Transportation in Smart Transportation System (Smart Transportation System) in Jakarta

Congestion is not a new problem for Jakarta, as the center of government and a metropolitan city in Indonesia. Handling the congestion problem in Jakarta then requires a comprehensive and comprehensive solution. Smart cities and smart transportation systems are thought to be able to do just that. This paper aims to review the existing smart transportation system in Jakarta and attempt to integrate public transportation into this system as an effort to overcome congestion in Jakarta. The review in this paper is carried out qualitatively by reviewing various literatures that have been published previously. The results show that the government has started trying to develop a smart city through the Jakarta Smart City (JSC) so that the development of a smart transportation system as part of a smart city is needed. In this case, this paper has developed a framework for a smart transportation system that integrates the public transportation system into it so that a more integrated smart transportation system is created for Jakarta.

Bicycle Repositioning Problem with Integration of Private Vehicle and Public Transport

Bicycle Repositioning Problem with Integration of Private Vehicle and Public Transport

Integrated Public Transport Timetable Coordination and Vehicle Scheduling with Even Headways

Integrated Public Transport Timetable Coordination and Vehicle Scheduling with Even Headways

A Bharatiya Approach to Revitalisation of Public Transport Services: Proposed Policy Framework for Introducing a 'Sugam Bharat' Mission for Roll Out of Integrated Public Transport Services Across India

A Bharatiya Approach to Revitalisation of Public Transport Services: Proposed Policy Framework for Introducing a 'Sugam Bharat' Mission for Roll Out of Integrated Public Transport Services Across India

Public transport access to NHS dental care in Great Britain.

Objective Access to transport is a common barrier to oral health. Greater dependence on public transport has shown delayed oral healthcare, lack of usual source of care and greater unmet health needs. This study examined the spatial accessibility of the population of Great Britain to public transport in providing access to oral healthcare.Methods A total of 8,791 dental practices in Great Britain were identified and geocoded. There were 10,444 rail, metro and light rail stops and 348,961 bus and tram stops. Geographic information systems were utilised to integrate the dental practice locations and public transport points to respective census tracts of each nation containing population data, deprivation measures, and classification of rural and urban areas.Results Almost all dental clinics in Great Britain were located within 400 m of bus and tram stops or 800 m of a rail, metro or light rail stop. Similarly, in Scotland and England, 92% lived within any public transport (within 400m of bus and tram stops or 800m of a rail, metro or light rail stop), and in Wales, 84.2% lived within any public transport stop. However, only 75.1%, 79.6% and 60.4% of the population of Scotland, England and Wales had access to a high-frequency bus stop, respectively. In Scotland, England and Wales, 40.7%, 33.7% and 38.3% of rural residents did not have access to any public transport and only 4.9%, 7.5% and 14.6% of the rural residents had access to an optimal bus stop, respectively. In Wales, 19.5% of older adults do not have access to a bus stop.Conclusion Some transport-disadvantaged groups do not have adequate access to public transport services. There is a compelling need to address public transport integration with oral health facilities to ensure equality in accessing integral services.

Identifying the Potential for Partial Integration of Private and Public Transportation

In this paper, we explore the potential for a partial integration of private and public transportation as provided by taxi and bus services on the level of individual trips. While these modes are typically separated for economic reasons, in the future with shared Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) providing cheap and efficient transportation services, such distinctions will blur. Consequently, optimization based on real-time data will allow exploiting parallels in demand in a dynamic way, such as the proposed approach in the current work. New operational and pricing strategies will then need to be considered, along with regulatory tools to limit congestion, encourage sharing and provide services in a more sustainable way by utilizing a dynamic landscape of urban transportation. In the current work, we evaluate existing parallels between individual bus and taxi trips in two Asian cities and show how exploiting these synergies could form the basis of achieving some of the above goals in the future.