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Journal of Public Transportation
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ISSN 2375-0901 · Elsevier · 102 articles in the index
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Unveiling the interaction between subway car design and commuter standing position choices: Considering the impact of multidimensional factors
In densely populated cities, standing while commuting by subway is the most common mode of travel. Passengers’ choice of standing position determines the density distribution within subway cars, but the driving factors influencing their standing position and facility preferences remain unclear…
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Modelling trip scheduling decisions of bus commuters amid disruptive events using smart card data
Departure time models are key tools for understanding time-varying travel demand. Nonetheless, there is limited research focusing on the analysis of trip scheduling decisions in the context of public transport users. In particular, research on how public transport users adapt departure times when…
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Open source Digital Twin development pipeline for Public Transport: A case study in Stockholm
Digital Twins (DTs) offer a wide range of functionalities including retrospective analyses of past conditions, real-time monitoring and control, as well as the evaluation of future scenarios. These capabilities make DTs a valuable tool in the Public Transport (PT) domain. To enable the…
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Exploring the determinants of shared e-scooters acceptance: A case study of Chinese college students
Shared electric scooters (shared e-scooters) have emerged as a promising green transportation mode, demonstrating significant advantages in mitigating urban environmental pressure and alleviating traffic congestion due to their electric-driven nature and zero-emission characteristics. Despite the…
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Integrating transit and micromobility: Evidence from multimodal travel behavior in South Korea
This study aims to examine the links between neighborhood mobility configurations and individuals’ multimodal trips. This study mainly utilizes detailed trip-level data from the 2021 National Person Travel Survey (2021 NPTS) in South Korea. To understand different types of neighborhood mobility…
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The role of transport exclusion and aerial cable cars in shaping commuting choices in steep cities
This paper investigates the factors affecting commuting mode choice, with a particular focus on the consideration and choice of aerial cable cars (ACC). It also examines the impact of transport-related social exclusion (TRSE) on mode choice, understood as the limited participation in society due to…
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Optimizing diverse stakeholders’ objectives in a real-time multimodal mobility hub system
Ridesharing could offer a solution to urban mobility challenges by delivering affordability and convenience while reducing congestion and environmental impact. This paper presents a system for multimodal mobility hubs with parking facilities, integrating personal vehicles with carpooling options…
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Exploring antecedents of passengers’ behavioral intentions toward autonomous buses: A decomposed planning behavior approach
The increasing prominence of autonomous buses in metropolitan transportation has sparked considerable interest. However, the absence of a comprehensive theoretical framework hinders the systematic exploration of factors influencing passengers’ behavioral intentions regarding autonomous buses. This…
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Evaluating the effects of fare characteristics on fare equity: A scoping review
While public-transit fares can represent barriers to some people to use public-transit systems, they remain a major source of funding for operating it. Given the ubiquitous nature of fares in public-transit systems worldwide, understanding how characteristics of fare structures affect the…
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Measuring the operational impacts of a new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Montreal, Canada
Recent research on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems has mostly focused on ridership forecasting and scheduled travel time gains, with little empirical evidence on potential operational improvements. This study examines the short-term impacts of implementing a new BRT corridor in Montreal, Canada, on…
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Influence of tolerable, perceived, and actual travel time on trip satisfaction among Canadian older adults
As older adults cease driving, public transit can support them maintain their independence and remain connected to their communities. This population is particularly sensitive to travel times. While previous research has explored the impact of ideal and perceived travel times on satisfaction, the…
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SimFLEX: A methodology for comparative analysis of urban areas for implementing new on-demand feeder bus services
On-demand feeder bus services present an innovative solution to urban mobility challenges, yet their success depends on a thorough assessment and strategic planning. Despite their potential, a systematic methodology for selecting suitable service areas remains underdeveloped. Simulation Framework…
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Incorporating multimodality and access modal shares in transit station typology based on the node-place model and machine learning: A case study of Chukyo metropolitan area in Japan
This study aims to develop a typology framework for evaluating stations by incorporating multimodal accessibility, multidimensional features, and interpretability using first-mile access patterns. We conducted an exploratory factor analysis on 45 indicators for the 394 stations in the Chukyo…
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Integrating demand-responsive services into public transport networks – Results from agent-based simulation of demand-responsive transport scenarios for the city of Aachen
Enabled by the emergence of new technologies, demand-responsive transport (DRT) offers a flexible alternative to fixed-schedule public transport. In order to improve their public transport networks, cities are attempting to integrate new DRT services into their networks without reducing…
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A novel framework for the assessment of public-transport drivers' well-being and satisfaction based on physiological data
This paper presents a novel framework for data collection and fusion, for better analysis and assessment of public transportation (PT) drivers' well-being and satisfaction using physiological data. The goal of this framework, when combined with machine learning (ML) and discrete choice models…
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Travel adaptations among women commuters in response to sexual harassment and fear of crime on public transport
Promoting public transport is widely regarded as a key strategy for advancing sustainability. However, concerns about women’s safety continue to pose a significant barrier to its regular use. A growing number of studies have highlighted the vulnerability of female commuters to harassment and crime…
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Measuring transit service reliability at the route level? Exploring the relationship between reliability measures and ridership
Transit agencies are in a consistent struggle to offer an attractive service that draws a higher level of ridership. To improve the attractiveness of the service, one of the key objectives of agencies is to enhance transit service reliability. Service reliability refers to service punctuality and…
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Re-evaluating the satisfaction effects of rail transit accessibility: A comparison of local and network perspectives
Previous studies have linked public transport accessibility to travel satisfaction, but most focus on local accessibility effects, with limited research comparing these to network accessibility effects. Using data from the Beijing Rail Transit System (BRTS) and a large-scale household satisfaction…
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Bus driver deceleration behavior modeling at intersections using multi-source on-board sensor data
Understanding the impact of various factors on bus deceleration behavior at intersections has important implications for bus operations control, management, and safety. This paper develops a multiple linear regression model to analyze the factors influencing bus driver deceleration (a proxy of safe…
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Benefits from a new transit line: Exploring the impact of rare users and spatially heterogeneous variations in intensity of use
What are the city-wide benefits of introducing a new transit mode? Justification of a new transit mode is often based on claims of transformational change regarding mode share, ridership, or passenger-kilometers travelled (PKT). Detractors argue that these dramatic benefits are not experienced…