On-going research at the Transport Lab
Edmonton Public School Accessibility by Neighbourhood
We mapped Edmonton Public School accessibility of each neighbourhood in Edmonton. Schools from elementary to high school were counted. Accessibility based on the number of schools that can be reached within 20 minutes from each [...]
Latest activity from the Transport Lab
Where is the happy transit rider? Evaluating satisfaction with regional rail service using a spatial segmentation approach
Photo by Mehrshad Rajabi on Unsplash Abstract Public transit agencies are delivering transport services in a rapidly changing and highly competitive transportation market. Ensuring rider’s satisfaction in such an environment has led several [...]
Elevating access: Comparing accessibility to jobs by public transport for individuals with and without a physical disability
Photo by Damir Kopezhanov on Unsplash Equal access to opportunities has emerged in public transport planning as a social objective that many transport agencies are trying to achieve. Yet in practice, not all [...]
Get on board: Assessing an all-door boarding pilot project in Montreal, Canada
Photo from www.stm.info Abstract Transit agencies often focus on developing strategies aimed at reducing travel time to increase passengers’ satisfaction. One strategy used by transit agencies to reduce passenger activity time, and accordingly [...]
When I’m 64 – Assessing Generational Differences in Public Transit Use of Seniors in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Photo by Launde Morel on Unsplash Abstract The growth rate of adults older than 65 in Canada is increasing more rapidly than the population as a whole. This increase is reflective of the [...]
Identifying the Bias Evaluating Effectiveness of Automatic Data Collection Methods in Estimating Details of Bus Dwell Time
Photo by Andrew Coop on Unsplash Abstract Data from automated vehicle location (AVL) systems, automatic passenger counter (APC) systems, and fare box payments have been heavily used to generate dwell time models [...]
Evaluating the relationship between socially (dis)advantaged neighbourhoods and customer satisfaction of bus service in London, U.K.
Photo by Lawless Capture on Unsplash Abstract Affordable and efficient urban public transport is important for the development of a sustainable urban environment. Making sure public transport users are satisfied with the service [...]
Planning a High-frequency Transfer-based Bus Network: How Do We Get There?
Photo by Karen Lau on Unsplash Abstract As cities have grown more dispersed and auto-oriented, demand for travel has become increasingly difficult to meet via public transit. Delivering high-quality bus service in this [...]
Assessing operation and customer perception characteristics of high frequency local and limited-stop bus service in Vancouver, Canada
Photo by Dhruv on Unsplash Abstract Public transport agencies implement different strategies aimed at improving transit service operation and to improve satisfaction among its riders. One service strategy employed by transit agencies is [...]
Transferring Matters: Analysis of the Influence of Transfers on Trip Satisfaction
Abstract Conventional wisdom in public transport planning suggests that transfers should be minimized because of the negative perceptions associated with them. However, little is known about how transferring affects overall satisfaction levels. This study aims [...]
Evaluating methods for measuring daily walking to public transport: Balancing accuracy and data availability
Abstract Background: Quantifying physical activity accumulated through daily commuting is challenging due to the scarcity of detailed data, especially for public transport trips. Using Montreal, Canada as a case study, this paper measures and compares [...]
Invest in the ride: A 14 year longitudinal analysis of the determinants of public transport ridership in 25 North American cities
Abstract Public transport ridership has been steadily increasing since the early 2000s in many urban area in North America. However, many cities have more recently seen their transit ridership plateaued, if not decreased. This trend [...]
