Transit passengers' response to crowded conditions has been studied empirically, yet is
limitedly included in transport models currently used in the design of policy and …

One of the most common motivations for public transport investments is to reduce
congestion and increase capacity. Public transport congestion leads to crowding discomfort …

This paper describes the results of a research project that aimed to establish passenger
values of crowding on public transport services in the Paris region. Qualitative research …

Crowded trains are a feature of many railway networks and adversely affect both train
passengers and rail operators. For passengers, the lack of space or inability to get a seat …

The effects of high passenger density at bus stops, at rail stations, inside buses and trains
are diverse. This paper examines the multiple dimensions of passenger crowding related to …

The paper presents a methodology for assigning passengers to individual trains using:(i)
fare transaction records from Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) systems and (ii) Automatic …

This paper reviews evidence from British experience of the valuation of rail crowding
obtained over 20 years from 17 studies. It summarizes these studies, places some useful …

The relationship between train occupancy, comfort and perceived security is analysed, using
data from a survey and stated choice (SC) study of users of Santiago's Metro (subway) …

Nowadays, urban population is witnessing a rapid growth and henceforth its mobility. City
infrastructures and economic resources may not follow at the same rate as the increasing …

Crowding in public transport can be of major influence on passengers' travel experience and
therefore affect route and mode choice. In this study, crowding valuation for urban tram and …