The Routledge Handbook of Public Transport

Description

The Routledge Handbook of Public Transport is a reference work of chapters providing in-depth examination of the current issues and future developments facing public transport. Chapters in this book are dedicated to specific key topics, identifying the challenges therein and pointing to emerging areas of research and concern. The content is written by an international group of expert contributors and is enhanced through contributions from practitioners to deliver a broader perspective. The Handbook deals with public transport policy context, modal settings, public transport environment, public transport delivery issues, smart card data for planning and the future of public transport. This comprehensive reference work will be a vital source for academics, researchers and transport practitioners in public transport management, transport policy and transport planning. Cover Half Title Title Copyright Contents Preface Contributors Part A Policy context 1 Regulatory frameworks in public transport including tendering 2 Public transport governance 3 Mobility as a Service and public transport 4 Public transport use: the ‘soft’ side of the story 5 Intercity modal competition 6 Public transport integration 7 Intermodal connections 8 Public transport and the environment 9 Community participation in public transport decision-making 10 Land value gains and value capture: the potential for financing public transport infrastructure 11 Public transport evaluation 12 Public transport productivity and efficiency assessment Part B Modal settings 13 Bus – from workhorse to thoroughbred 14 Rail – urban, suburban and regional 15 Air passenger services 16 Seeking economic and social success with sustainable urban ferry services 17 Flexible transport services 18 Informal paratransit in the Global South 19 Taxis Part C Public transport environment 20 The health impacts of public transport 21 Demand estimation for public transport network planning 22 The first/last mile connection to public transport 23 Public transport and the built environment 24 Intelligent mobility and big data for planning, trust, and privacy Part D Specific public transport delivery issues 25 The provision of service information for public transport 26 Public transport and social inclusion 27 Public transport and travel with dogs 28 Public transport use in later life 29 Parking provision, parking demand and public transport accessibility 30 Intermodal strategies combining cycling and public transport to improve service and acceptability 31 Accessibility and design for all 32 Network planning and design Part E Smart card data for public transport planning 33 Smart card data and its use in public transport research: an overview 34 The use of smart card data to analyse platform crowding 35 The use of smart card data to analyse railway station waiting times 36 Smart card data and planning for public transport: a case study from South East Queensland, Australia 37 Variability of passenger travel patterns observed using smart card data in Japan 38 Analysis of skip-and-stop planning using smart card data 39 Analysis on the impact of bus frequency reductions on commuters using smartcard data Part F The future 40 Automated vehicles and vehicles of the future 41 Public transport technology for the future 42 Smart mobility governance 43 Public transport and the future of mobility Index