In order to attract more choice riders, transit service must not only have a high level of
service in terms of frequency and travel time but also must be reliable. Although transit …

Public transit systems play an important role in combating traffic congestion, reducing
carbon emissions, and promoting compact, sustainable urban communities. The usability of …

Emissions from diesel-fueled vehicles constitute a serious problem in developing countries.
They are composed of substances that are harmful to human health and the environment …

This chapter discusses mobile and area sources of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The CO2 emissions from mobile sources are accounted …

Accurately predicting the ridership of public-transit routes provides substantial benefits to
both transit agencies, who can dispatch additional vehicles proactively before the vehicles …

The report was developed under the auspices of the Green Communities Research Center,
one of APA's National Centers for Planning. The Center engages in research, policy …

The dynamics of a city are characterized, among others, by the traveling patterns of its
dwellers. Accurate knowledge of human mobility patterns would have applications, eg, in …

Public transport is an effective tool to address multiple societal challenges, regarding
mobility, sustainability and livability. When looking at typical public transport projects and …

Because of global warming, governments worldwide are taking actions to reduce green
house gases in transportation systems such as bus fleets. All involved aspire to make these …

This report evaluates criticism of rail transit systems. It examines claims that rail transit is
ineffective at increasing public transit ridership and improving transportation system …