Although public transportation is considered effective at reducing the external cost of driving
private vehicles, many urbanites do not use public transportation. This study develops …

A principal function of public transport is to provide accessibility to all members of society,
particularly to those with limited mobility choices. As issues of equity and fairness gain …

There is a growing recognition by city policymakers that urban public transport systems can
be developed in such a way that travelers can be offered an alternative to car-based travel …

The quantitative measurement of accessibility through public transport has become more
complex and accurate over time. However, it lacks many of the deeper nuances of how …

One of the concerns that has aroused much scholarly attention in transport geography lately
is the extent to which public transport provision enables the less privileged population …

The benefits and burdens of public transit service changes can be quantified using many
different metrics. In the United States, the Federal Transit Administration requires transit …

Limited accessibility and mobility can result in decreased quality of life and well-being, as
well as social exclusion. In the United States (US), rural and small urban communities suffer …

Improving public transport accessibility can be considered an effective way of reducing the
external costs and negative side effects of motorized commuting. Although there have been …

Accessibility measures reflect the level of service provided by transportation systems to
various locations. Basic transportation choice behavior is defined to include those decisions …

Availability of a transit service is a key factor in a traveler's choice of transportation mode.
Transit service is a realistic option only if the service is available at or near locations when a …