Transit Malls Research Articles

Influence of real and video-based experiences on stated acceptance of connected public transportation and autonomous vehicles in a transit mall: A hybrid choice modeling approach

Innovative technologies such as autonomous and connected vehicles can create a better transit mall, a street where only public transit vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians are allowed. However, successful introduction of such technologies depends on user acceptance. To assess the potential acceptance of these technologies in the context of a new transit mall environment, it is crucial to provide an opportunity to experience them before they roll out. This study explores how real and video-based experiences of new technologies can affect public acceptance of new transit mall options in Hiroshima City, Japan, where trams and buses are significant modes of public transportation. We conducted a survey on the stated acceptance of new transit mall options with three groups of respondents: real experience, video-based experience, and no experience groups. The real-experience group self-selected themselves for the experiment, which potentially caused bias. Thus, we used a hybrid choice model with attitudinal variables (ethical, legal, and social concerns regarding emerging technologies, as well as risk-related factors) introduced to control for this bias. We found that both real and video-based experiences improved overall acceptance of new transit mall options, but there were differences in preferences between those who had only video-based experiences and those who had real experiences. We also found that prior knowledge of new transport services and infrastructure had a considerable influence on stated acceptance.

How Would the Trackless Tram System and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Apply to Bulawayo?

The City of Bulawayo urgently needs to rebuild its dilapidated infrastructure and stimulate its economic activities. A Public-Private Partnership funding mechanism could enable the implementation of Trackless Trams on its corridors bringing mobility, a new solar power system and other multiple economic and social benefits, especially demonstrating the intention of Bulawayo to leapfrog into a 21st century future. This study designs a PPP model referred to as a Three Multifaceted PPP Model (TMPM) that will enable the implementation of the Trackless Tram project in Bulawayo. The TMPM model is composed of three layers of players each required to structure a separate PPP arrangement. The city council would lead the first layer responsible for road construction. The real estate developers would lead the second layer and be responsible for constructing station precincts especially the construction of a solar-based Transit Mall. The Trackless Tram consortium and public transport agency will manage the third layer that provides and operates the trams. The split of the project into three layers should enable its quicker delivery by lowering capital risk through spreading it over a number of players. Climate finance could be tapped. This model should be replicable to other developing cities.

친환경교통개선지구의 활성화 인과구조 실증적 분석: 보행자전용지구 및 대중교통전용지구를 중심으로

친환경교통개선지구의 활성화 인과구조 실증적 분석: 보행자전용지구 및 대중교통전용지구를 중심으로

연세로 대중교통전용지구의 이용자 만족도 영향요인 분석

연세로 대중교통전용지구의 이용자 만족도 영향요인 분석

Study on Form of Pedestrian Zone and Street Network for Automobiles in Urban Area including Transit Mall

Study on Form of Pedestrian Zone and Street Network for Automobiles in Urban Area including Transit Mall

A Research on City Street Stillness of Transit Mall

A Research on City Street Stillness of Transit Mall

시민 만족도 분석을 통한 대중교통전용지구 도입 평가 연구

본 연구는 대중교통전용지구 도입 목적 달성 여부를 판단하기 위한 것으로, 이를 위해 현재 운영중인 3개 도시의 대중교통전용지구에 대한 운영상황을 비교 검토하고, 2015년 가장 최근에 도입된 부산광역시를 대상으로 방문객의 만족과 불만족을 판별하는 요소들을 도출하는 판별모형식을 제안하였다. 국내 도입된 3개 도시를 비교 검토한 결과 도시별로 운영방식이 다르며, 서울의 경우는 교통수요관리, 부산의 경우는 보행환경, 대구의 경우는 대중교통 이용 접근성이 타도시 보다 높은 수준이라는 결론을 도출하였다. 또한, 부산의 대중교통전용지구 도입 목적 달성 여부를 판단할 수 있는 판별모형식을 통해 상권 활성화 여부가 만족 여부를 판단하는 가장 유용한 변수이고, 버스 이용편의 증대 여부, 교통위험성 증가 여부, 보행자 수 증가 여부, 상가방문자 증가 여부의 순으로 판별력이 높은 변수라는 결과를 도출하였다. 이러한 결과는 각종 event 행사와 상가 주민과 협의체를 구성하는 등의 상권 활성화 방안을 마련하고, 일반차량의 통행제한 시간 확대, 도시철도와 연계하는 방안 마련 등 교통여건 개선이 필요함을 시사한다. The main objective of study was to analyze the effectiveness of transit mall. To this end, this study compared operational status of transit malls in operation (Daegu, Seoul and Busan). For the city of Busan where the latest transit mall became operational in 2015, a discriminant model was proposed to determine user satisfaction/dissatisfaction. The outcomes of comparative study showed that each city has different operational focus - Seoul has focus on traffic demand management, Busan has focus on walking environment, and Daegu has focus on accessibility to public transportation. Also, the discriminant model indicated that market sentiment, convenience of bus service, traffic accident risk, number of pedestrian, market user number have effects on user satisfaction. These results implied that, to improve user satisfaction, measures for market revitalization such as opening events and forming consultative groups need to be prepared and traffic conditions should also be improved through expansion of curfew time, linkage with subway station.

A Study on Crossing Angle of Pedestrians on Tram Track in Transit Mall

There are many foreign examples of “Transit Mall” which characterizes Light Rail Transit system. But road or administrators have inadequate knowledge for structure of such malls and also have poor understanding of mixed in the mall. Despite relatively rare case that pedestrians walk on the track, the image of mall = mixed traffic have been strongly burned into brains of Japanese people. This seems to be a chief cause of no realization of transit mall in Japan. In this study, the authors investigated the street structure of the transit mall overseas, analyzed for situation of pedestrians in the mall, and have found the relationship between the crossing angle of pedestrian and track width or vehicle frequency. Based on these analyses, the authors consider the rest assignments for realization of transit mall in Japan.LRTを特徴づける要素の一つとしてトランジットモールがあり，海外には多数の実例が存在する．しかし，日本ではトランジットモールの構造およびモール内における歩行者の通行状況などに対する実態の理解が十分ではなく，実際には歩行者が軌道上を歩行するケースが比較的希であるにもかかわらず，「トランジットモール＝混合交通」というイメージが定着してしまっている．このことは，日本においてトランジットモールが実現しにくくなっている原因の一つではないかと思われる．本研究では，海外のトランジットモールの街路構造を調査するとともに，モール内における歩行者の通行状況について分析し，軌道幅員や交通頻度と歩行者の横断角との関係を明らかにした．また，分析に基づいて，わが国でトランジットモールを実現するには，どのような課題が存在するかについても考察した．

An empirical study on the effect of pedestrian accessibility by constructing the transit mall around Sinchon subway station

An empirical study on the effect of pedestrian accessibility by constructing the transit mall around Sinchon subway station

대중교통전용지구의 조성목적에 따른 계획요소별 중요도 평가

이 연구는 대중교통전용지구의 조성목적에 따른 계획요소별 중요도 평가에 관한 것이다. 대중교통전용지구의 조성목적은 교통수요관리형과 지역활성화추진형으로 구분하였다. 이를 바탕으로 계획요소를 토지이용, 도시설계, 교통, 사회문화 특성으로 분류하고 이를 4As(Attraction, Amenity, Accessibility, Activity)라 명명하였다. AHP(Analytical Hierarchy Process) 기법을 통해 각 조성목적별로 계획요소의 중요도를 평가한 결과, 교통수요관리형은 교통(52.7%), 토지이용(25.6%), 도시설계(13.7%), 사회문화(8.0%) 순으로, 지역활성화추진형은 토지이용(36.1%), 교통(30.6%), 도시 설계(17.7%), 사회문화(15.6%) 순으로 도출되었다. 또한, 조성목적별로 세부계획요소의 중요도에서도 차이가 나타났다. 이러한 결과는 대중교통전용지구의 조성목적을 구분할 필요가 있음을 뒷받침하며, 다양한 계획요소의 반영을 위해서는 교통부문 단독계획이 아닌 타 계획과의 연계가 필수적임을 시사한다. 또한 승용차 접근성이 배제요인이 아닌 선택요인이라는 것과 사회문화적 특성에 대한 고려도 필요함을 확인하였다. This paper assessed the weights of attributes in creating transit malls. The aim of the creation was classified as travel demand management and urban revitalization. The attributes were grouped into four aspects, or 4As: attraction, amenity, accessibility, and activity. These dimensions represented land-use, urban design, transport, and socio-cultural characteristics, respectively. The analytical hierarchy process was applied to explore the weights. Accessibility(52.7%), attraction(25.6%), amenity(13.7%), and activity(8.0%) were the order of magnitude in weights for the purpose of travel demand management, while attraction(36.1%), accessibility(30.6%), amenity(17.7%), and activity(15.6%) were that of urban revitalization. The multi criteria analysis also showed different size of weights in the sub planning attributes. These results indicate that the aimin implementingtransit malls should be differentiated and highlight that the combined land-use and transport plan is essential for the successful development. Car accessibility and socio-cultural characteristics are also understood as the important factors.

A Study on Pedestrian Behavior across Tram Tracks on Transit Mall

is one of the components of Light Rail Transit system for realizing town renovation. So many examples in foreign cities have been reported, but Japan is still under poor situation for installation of the new type mall because road or traffic administrators have inadequate knowledge for mixed traffic of pedestrians and Light Rail Vehicles (LRV). It can be thought as a background of such conditions in Japan that details of moving surroundings of LRV is not well known. In this study, behaviors of pedestrians on transit malls in foreign cities were recorded by a camcorder and quantitatively analyzed for revealing the start timing of crossing the tram tracks. At the end, it has been considered what kind of subjects exists for materialization of transit mall.LRTを活かしたまちづくりを実現するための要素としてはいくつか挙げられるが，そのうちの一つとして，トランジットモールがある．トランジットモールについては海外では多数の実例が存在するものの，日本では歩行者とLRVなどとの混合交通に対する理解が道路管理者や交通管理者などにおいて十分でないため，実現にはほど遠い状況にある．この背景としては，海外のLRT走行空間に関する実情が詳しくわが国に伝わっていない可能性が考えられる．本研究では，海外におけるトランジットモールにおける歩行者横断の様子をビデオ撮影し，どのようなタイミングで歩行者がLRT軌道を横断するかについて定量的な分析を行った．また，わが国でトランジットモールを実現するには，どのような課題が存在するかなどについても考察を行った．

An analysis of the process of Daegu Transit Mall Project in terms of policy network

Recognizing the seriousness of global warming, various policies transforming an energy-consuming city into a low-carbon green city are being introduced. Among them, transit oriented urban development is a kind of policy realizing fundamental energy saving through reorganizing urban forms and spatial structures. Daegu City implemented a transit mall in its downtown area in order to transform the city from car-oriented to transit-oriented, and other cities are also planning to install transit malls. In this study, the policy process of Daegu Transit Mall Project (DTMP) was analyzed from the policy network perspective. In this analysis, the issues raised during the policy process were identified and the process of policy implementation through interactions among stakeholders and network structures were studied. A number of stakeholders were involved in the transit mall project. Interactions among policy actors occurred individually around Daegu City, the project leader and central operating body. In addition, the types of interactions are formed in conflict rather than cooperation. Network structure in policy phase I was horizontal, but developed a horizontal and vertical structure as the project was further planned and implemented. The following policy implications were derived through the analysis of DTMP: (1) a policy coordinating committee is required to coordinate the ongoing management and operation of the project; (2) in order to achieve the policy goal – cutting car use and increasing public transport use – public-transit promotion policy should be accompanied with the transit mall installation; (3) building a collaborative network among stakeholders and relevant departments is required to vitalize the market.

Applying just‐in‐time principles in the delivery and management of airport terminal buildings

PurposeThis study aims to examine how the just‐in‐time (JIT) principles can be adopted for the air travel industry with specific emphasis on the management and operations of terminal buildings in airports.Design/methodology/approachThree methods were adopted for the empirical part of this study. These included the observational walk‐through, interviews and survey questionnaires conducted in the Changi International Airport in Singapore. The evaluation for JIT application, as part of a larger study, includes the points of arrival and departure, the check‐in hall, immigration area, transit mall, gate lounges, food and beverage outlets, retail shops as well as other management initiatives that strive for continuous improvement. This paper focuses only on the check‐in hall.FindingsJapanese businesses have been able to compete successfully in the world market in recent decades because of their total dedication to quality and productivity issues. This has been made possible in part by the guiding principles of the JIT concept which many Japanese businesses subscribed to. The JIT principles include waste elimination, pull production system, uninterrupted work flow, total quality control, top management commitment, employee involvement, long term working relationships with suppliers and continuous improvement. The JIT concept was specifically examined in this study in the context of the Changi International Airport through its planning processes and existing operations. The study was able to highlight the strengths as well as areas for potential improvements in the airport through the application of the seven JIT principles.Practical implicationsBeyond Japanese businesses, the JIT concept was also found to have benefited organizations in a wide range of industries including those relating to the built environment. The study covers major processes and procedures typical of the spatial management and operations of major airport terminal buildings which holds promising lessons for airport management worldwide.Originality/valueThe analysis shows significant potential in applying JIT principles for managing airport operations within the confines of the physical airport terminal buildings. It recommends that designers, project managers and asset managers should progress beyond the traditional “design follows functions” approach to adopt the more integrative “design follows JIT‐driven functions” approach.

A Study on the effect of Transit Mall Introduction in City Centres

There is an urban policy called 'Transit Mall' which restricts vehicle access to central areasand reserves main roads in central areas only for pedestrians and public transport. In this paper, we have worked on this'Transit Mall' and estimated the effect to people's shopping destination choice when the policy is introduced. More precisely, we built a destination choice model and estimated the value of the introduction. Then, we put the value into the destination choice model and estimated how trips to the city centre would change under the assumed condition. From the result, 'Transit Mall' has a potential to increase the number of people coming to the city centre for their shopping.

Comparing Ease of Pedestrian Movement in an Avenue before and after Introducing a Transit Mall

Comparing Ease of Pedestrian Movement in an Avenue before and after Introducing a Transit Mall

An Analysis of Evaluation of Transit Mall on Consumer's Round Trip Behaviors in the Central Urban District

An Analysis of Evaluation of Transit Mall on Consumer's Round Trip Behaviors in the Central Urban District

An Analysis of Evaluation of Transit Mall on Consumer's Round Trip Behaviors in the Central Urban District

近年、長野市をはじめとする多くの地方都市の中心市街地では、モータリゼーションの進展により、自動車利用の増加と大型小売店舗の郊外への進出によって、来街者が減少傾向にある。市街地の活性化には、中心市街地の魅力向上のための商業施設の再生に加え、来街者の市街地内回遊行動を支援するシステムの導入が急務である。本研究では、それぞれトランジットモール実施規模が異なる平成16、17年の長野市中心市街地回遊行動実態調査に基づき、（1）トランジットモールの導入規模が回遊行動範囲と回遊トリップ数に与える影響を分析し、トランジットモールの最適規模の決定要因を検討する。（2）来街者の来街主要目的に基づき、市街地内での目的構成パターンを明らかにする。（3）市街地内での駅、バス停、駐車場などの選択要因を明らかにし、活動拠点までのアクセス交通手段の整備や、活動拠点から市内主要施設までの歩行環境整備方策の決定のための要因について考察する。（4）市街地内移動距離と回遊トリップ数との関連、トランジットモール導入による道路交通条件が回遊行動特性に与える影響を分析とする。

歩行者優先道路の賑わいと機能・空間構成に関する研究 : 天津市旧租界地におけるケーススタディ

Recently, there are growing interests on introducing the transit-mall to commercial areas in order to re-create the pedestrian-oriented urban environment for revitalization of declining city centers in the developing countries as well as Japan. This study aims to clarify the system of supporting the accessibility and creating the urban liveliness at the two transit malls in the traditional city center of Tianjin City, China through the survey on the mall area. Following the survey and analysis on the pedestrian traffic and physical environment at the malls and the traffic condition on the other streets connecting the malls, we clarify the planned and controlled traffic system and the function of each of these streets in the district. These results of the analysis suggest on the method and manipulation for pedestrian-oriented development of the shopping street in the existing urban area and creation of the liveliness on the mall.

Assessment of streetcar transit priority options using microsimulation modelling

The thrust of a recently published transportation vision for Toronto is focused largely on reducing automobile dependence via a number of interacting strategies, including the wide application of transit priority policies to improve transit competitiveness. This paper reports on quantifying the impacts of several transit priority schemes, with the streetcar operation along King Street in the heart of Toronto as a case study. Four scenarios were modelled in a micro simulation framework. They include the status quo (involving unconditional transit signal priority, already in operation), turning off existing transit signal priority, prohibiting all left turns, and finally prohibiting traffic from King Street. To quantify the impacts of any of the above scenarios, a set of common measures of effectiveness was used, including transit travel time and speed, effective headway, service frequency and person throughput, bunching, fleet size implications, and overall traffic and transit average speeds. The results show the relative merits of the four scenarios and two strategies for improving streetcar service along the King route are recommended. The first is to prohibit all left turns along the route, while the second, admittedly more aggressive, is to potentially transform the arterial into a transit mall accessible only to streetcars.Key words: transit signal priority, transit priority, signal control, microsimulation, streetcars.

Retailing in MRT malls in Singapore: implications for entrepreneurs

Suggests that there are great opportunities for retailers in the mass rail transit (MRT) malls in Singapore due to their strategic location by bus and train station. States that maximum competitive advantage will be gained only if retailers understand consumer’s perception of the malls and how this affects their behaviour. Outlines the results of a survey of 250 shoppers across 5 malls showing that consumers value convenience, variety, cleanliness, and air‐conditioning. Argues that retailers need to advertise and display their merchandise while mall owners need to attract a good mix of tenants, maintain a good environment and provide good facilities. Suggests that communal activities held in the mall would make them more commercially viable.