Basel is located at the intersection of Germany, France, and Switzerland, with a dense population and intermodal transportation system. The transportation network in Basel prioritizes public transit, has a high quality public transit system, and is focused on sustainable transportation. However, trams can be crowded during peak hours and the network can be confusing for tourists to navigate.
A Short Guide to the World of Cycle Highways - 31 March 2022 JVD - Bal叩zs M坦r...Joris Van Damme
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Joris Van Damme gives a presentation on cycle highways to urban transport experts in Budapest. He discusses the growing field of cycle highways in Europe and defines a cycle highway as a high-quality cycling connection that serves as the backbone of a cycling network. Joris also outlines the development of the Flemish cycle highway network around Brussels since 2012, including establishing branding, wayfinding, and an organizing coalition to develop a coherent network of cycle highways.
The document announces the European Congress on Rural Tourism to be held from October 6-8, 2014 in Alpbachtal, Tyrol. The congress will consist of five main sessions focused on trends, challenges, and the future of rural tourism in Europe. Participants can also take part in related events before, during, and after the congress, including activities, seminars, and study visits.
Dave Bakker, SITA, Europe Aviation ICT Forum 2013SITA
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The two-day EURO IT Forum in Vienna will include panels discussing passenger trends in mobile services and use of data by 2016. Day one will cover SITA's passenger IT trends survey, maximizing revenue opportunities for passengers by 2016, and making mobile services mainstream. Day two will include breakout sessions on passenger, communication, airport, government, and aircraft solutions, as well as one-on-one meetings with SITA experts. The forum will address how passengers want to go mobile and leverage more data by 2016.
This document discusses various types of street furniture and traffic aids used for traffic engineering. It describes road delineators, hazard markers, object markers, speed breakers, rumble strips, guard rails, safety barriers, barricades, channelizers, and litter bins. It also discusses facilities like bus stands, taxi stands, roadside rest areas, and toilets. Finally, it covers road beautification elements such as tree guards, plants, and roadside advertisements.
Flanders' Bike Valley IBN kick-off-presentationinnovatiecentra
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Kick-off meeting for Innovative Company networks on triathlon, mobility, tourism&experience and aerodynamics.
Bike Valley has more than 75 members and organizes network meetings for seeking synergies in different company teams.
Bike Valley has an incubation center BikeVille with 30 units for starting companies and spin-outs related to cycling.
Future-Sat Africa draft programme 17.10Adrian Hall
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The document outlines the schedule for a three day conference focused on satellite technology and connectivity. Day 1 includes sessions on keynote presentations related to various industries, panel discussions on satellite enabling business and network reliability, and workshops on cyber security, IoT/M2M, and public/private partnerships. Day 2 covers keynotes on connected industries, panel discussions on mobility and connectivity, workshops on cellular backhaul, cloud services, and ultra HD TV. Day 3 features presentations on satellite's social and economic impact, panel on capacity vs demand, futures presentations on digital horizons, and closing addresses.
This document discusses how the NYC Department of Transportation measures the success of the city's transportation system. It outlines that DOT focuses on development and access rather than just growth and mobility. The document also notes that DOT now uses additional metrics beyond just vehicle speeds and traffic volumes, such as user satisfaction surveys, pedestrian counts, and economic indicators. These metrics help DOT better understand the broader impacts of transportation planning and create a more sustainable transportation system for the city.
Buenos Aires is working to become more sustainable through initiatives like joining the C40 Climate Leadership Group. The city is developing a sustainable transportation platform that focuses on expanding its BRT and subway connections, improving pedestrian areas in the city center, though there have also been some failures in pedestrianism.
The document discusses strategies for developing sustainable cities, using Curitiba, Brazil as a case study. It outlines how Curitiba experienced rapid population growth from 300,000 to over 2 million people between 1950-1990, but avoided common urban problems through sustainable planning practices. These included preserving natural drainage, limiting development in flood plains, extensive urban green spaces with over 1.5 million trees planted, and an emphasis on public transportation, recycling, and community participation. The key dimensions of sustainable urban development are provision of shelter, management of human settlements, sustainable land use and environmental infrastructure.
This document discusses the increasing trend of catastrophic losses from natural disasters in Canada. It notes that the number of catastrophic events and insured losses have increased significantly over the past few decades, with 2013 being particularly costly due to floods in Alberta and Toronto. Climate change and development in at-risk areas are contributing to rising losses. The document advocates for both structural measures like flood protection and non-structural approaches like risk transfer through insurance to address the growing economic impacts of disasters.
Paula Bowley and Michaela Jones of Paula Bowley Architects present an overview of specification for green building materials for the Toronto CSBA Course
This document summarizes the urban planning approach taken in Curitiba, Brazil from the 1950s to the 1990s. Faced with problems of rapid population growth, unemployment, and environmental decay, Curitiba prioritized public transportation over private vehicles, integrated bus and bicycle paths into parks, and involved citizens through incentives to participate in waste collection and other programs. This comprehensive approach created an interconnected system that transformed problems into opportunities, focused on employment, positive attitudes, and reducing environmental impact. However, continued population growth since 1996 has led to new challenges of urban sprawl, congestion, pollution, and social imbalance in Curitiba.
Planning Transit-Oriented Developments in Greenville Countyklarkins
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This document outlines a research project on implementing transit-oriented development (TOD) principles in Greenville County, South Carolina. It begins with an introduction to the problem of auto dependency and defines TOD. Case studies of successful TOD developments in Orenco Station, Oregon and CityCenter Englewood, Colorado are then summarized. These demonstrate best practices like integrating housing, retail and transit. The document analyzes Greenville County's readiness for TOD and identifies potential TOD sites along conceptual transit corridors. The research aims to apply lessons from case studies to recommend TOD plans for selected Greenville County sites.
The document discusses how climate change will impact cities through increased temperatures, more extreme precipitation events, and sea level rise. It provides projections for temperature increases and precipitation changes in North America. Cities will experience more heat waves that may be exacerbated by urban heat islands. Coastal cities are particularly at risk from sea level rise. Effective adaptation strategies are needed to reduce risks and increase resilience of cities.
The document discusses transportation planning in Curitiba, Brazil. It outlines the successes of Curitiba's integrated land use and public transportation system, including its bus rapid transit (BRT) system, as well as some failures and challenges. The BRT system is overseen by two agencies and has led to a more efficient and sustainable transportation network. However, ridership on the BRT system has declined in recent years. The document also discusses Curitiba's plans to expand biking infrastructure and eventually transition to a metro system to replace the BRT.
This document outlines a methodology for implementing transit oriented development (TOD) in Delhi, India. It discusses the context and need for TOD to address issues like urban sprawl, resource consumption, and air quality. A 5-step procedure is proposed: 1) establish a vision and goals, 2) coordinate land use and transportation planning, 3) develop public participation and TOD typologies, 4) create development codes, and 5) implement and monitor projects. Key aspects include integrated modeling of land use and transportation alternatives, establishing mixed-use zones within 5 minutes of transit, and using form-based codes to control the public realm. Test sites are suggested to pilot the approach.
Copenhagen has developed one of the most sustainable transportation systems in the world through its focus on green transportation options. The city has a well-used public transportation network including the Metro and S-Train systems. It has also prioritized cycling and pedestrian infrastructure, with over 30% of trips made by bike. Additionally, Copenhagen has invested in green spaces and has a carbon neutrality plan to be fully implemented by 2025. Through gradual transformations under the guidance of urban planner Jan Gehl and supportive policies, Copenhagen has successfully shifted toward more sustainable transportation modes.
The document discusses the need for transit-oriented development (TOD) in Delhi and other Indian cities. It notes that while metro systems have been constructed, people still feel unsafe using public transit due to lack of last-mile connectivity, unsafe streets, and auto-centric urban planning that has made cities very vehicle-dependent. TOD aims to make public transit safer, faster and more convenient so that more people choose to use it over private vehicles. The document outlines the guiding principles of TOD, including reducing private vehicle use and prioritizing public transit, pedestrian, and cycling access. It presents norms and development control guidelines for TOD covering connectivity, street design, land use mix, density, and infrastructure standards to support the
The document provides information from a site study of KhanjarPur, including details on zoning, population, socioeconomic and cultural profiles, housing, infrastructure, education, community facilities, and land use. It also includes case studies on slum redevelopment projects in Dharavi, Mumbai and Amraiwadi, Gujarat. The case studies describe the existing conditions, proposed redevelopment plans involving construction of high-rise apartments, and important considerations around maintaining social and economic networks for residents.
The document discusses Curitiba's sustainable practices around recycling, transport, industry, parks, flood control, land use, and return home schemes. It describes how:
1) Curitiba has a unique recycling program called the "green swap" where residents can exchange recyclables for food/bus tickets at recycling points.
2) The city developed an extensive bus rapid transit system with dedicated lanes that over 75% of commuters use, reducing congestion.
3) An industrial city was built 10km outside Curitiba to avoid pollution and provide jobs for citizens.
4) The city turned flood plains into parks and increased green space to over 50 square meters per person to handle flooding and
This document discusses transit oriented development (TOD) principles and their application in new cities in India. It provides examples of TOD planning for areas around bus rapid transit corridors in Navanagar, Hubli-Dharwad and for redesigning a sector in Naya Raipur to better integrate with a proposed BRT system. The document advocates using TOD principles like increased density near transit, mixed-use development, and prioritizing pedestrian and cyclist access to encourage public transit usage and reduce emissions. Comparisons of existing and proposed redesigned sectors show improvements in transit accessibility and density under proposed TOD plans.
Every one in the world wants to live in a compact environment. like in olden days the peoples they were used telephone, telegram, etc. for communication. but in the current scenario every one have smart phones for better communication. Because smartphones are compact and convenient to them.This presentation about Compact City planning and also it dealt how various compact cities in the developed and developing countries manage themselves. This presentation just gives an outline of the compact city planning.
Curitiba, Brazil implemented the world's first Bus Rapid Transit system in 1974. The BRT system integrated land use and transportation by concentrating high density development along dedicated bus lanes. It featured dedicated bus lanes, pre-boarding fare payment, and level boarding from bus platforms. Over time, the system expanded and modernized with features like articulated buses, tube stations, real-time passenger information, and electronic fare payment. The integrated system helped Curitiba experience rapid population and ridership growth while containing urban sprawl.
This document summarizes Portland, Oregon's transition to more sustainable transportation and land use policies over recent decades. It discusses Portland's downtown grid network, investments in light rail and streetcar systems, efforts to revitalize formerly industrial urban areas through dense mixed-use transit-oriented development, and initiatives to promote biking through extensive bike infrastructure and bike-friendly policies. While Portland still faces challenges around traffic congestion and funding, it is widely seen as a national leader in sustainable transportation planning and an example of how a relatively small city can significantly influence urban policy nationwide.
The document discusses transportation planning and projects in Washington DC. It provides an overview of key decisions, current projects, and performance reviews. Specifically, it outlines the initial city plans that defined DC's street network and parks, the introduction of the subway system, and the formation of a separate transit authority. Current projects discussed include the expansion of Capital Bikeshare, the DC Circulator bus network, and new streetcar lines. Metrics reviewed include access, efficiency, cost, comfort, reliability, and environmental impacts. Areas for improvement include congestion and schedule regularity, though transit options are varied and ridership is high.
This document summarizes Seattle's transportation policies and initiatives. It discusses Seattle's focus on sustainable, healthy, and vibrant transportation through its Comprehensive Plan and Climate Action Plan. It outlines programs like In Motion, One Less Car Challenge, and improvements to walkability, biking, and public transit connectivity. It also notes some areas for improvement like reducing maintenance backlogs.
The document discusses Seattle's efforts towards more sustainable transportation over several decades, including establishing a bus transit system in the 1960s, developing light rail and streetcar lines, and combating urban sprawl. It outlines Seattle's climate action plan and various programs to reduce carbon emissions and provide more transportation choices for citizens, such as the One Less Car Challenge. The selection process for transportation projects is also summarized in four steps.
Buenos Aires is working to become more sustainable through initiatives like joining the C40 Climate Leadership Group. The city is developing a sustainable transportation platform that focuses on expanding its BRT and subway connections, improving pedestrian areas in the city center, though there have also been some failures in pedestrianism.
The document discusses strategies for developing sustainable cities, using Curitiba, Brazil as a case study. It outlines how Curitiba experienced rapid population growth from 300,000 to over 2 million people between 1950-1990, but avoided common urban problems through sustainable planning practices. These included preserving natural drainage, limiting development in flood plains, extensive urban green spaces with over 1.5 million trees planted, and an emphasis on public transportation, recycling, and community participation. The key dimensions of sustainable urban development are provision of shelter, management of human settlements, sustainable land use and environmental infrastructure.
This document discusses the increasing trend of catastrophic losses from natural disasters in Canada. It notes that the number of catastrophic events and insured losses have increased significantly over the past few decades, with 2013 being particularly costly due to floods in Alberta and Toronto. Climate change and development in at-risk areas are contributing to rising losses. The document advocates for both structural measures like flood protection and non-structural approaches like risk transfer through insurance to address the growing economic impacts of disasters.
Paula Bowley and Michaela Jones of Paula Bowley Architects present an overview of specification for green building materials for the Toronto CSBA Course
This document summarizes the urban planning approach taken in Curitiba, Brazil from the 1950s to the 1990s. Faced with problems of rapid population growth, unemployment, and environmental decay, Curitiba prioritized public transportation over private vehicles, integrated bus and bicycle paths into parks, and involved citizens through incentives to participate in waste collection and other programs. This comprehensive approach created an interconnected system that transformed problems into opportunities, focused on employment, positive attitudes, and reducing environmental impact. However, continued population growth since 1996 has led to new challenges of urban sprawl, congestion, pollution, and social imbalance in Curitiba.
Planning Transit-Oriented Developments in Greenville Countyklarkins
油
This document outlines a research project on implementing transit-oriented development (TOD) principles in Greenville County, South Carolina. It begins with an introduction to the problem of auto dependency and defines TOD. Case studies of successful TOD developments in Orenco Station, Oregon and CityCenter Englewood, Colorado are then summarized. These demonstrate best practices like integrating housing, retail and transit. The document analyzes Greenville County's readiness for TOD and identifies potential TOD sites along conceptual transit corridors. The research aims to apply lessons from case studies to recommend TOD plans for selected Greenville County sites.
The document discusses how climate change will impact cities through increased temperatures, more extreme precipitation events, and sea level rise. It provides projections for temperature increases and precipitation changes in North America. Cities will experience more heat waves that may be exacerbated by urban heat islands. Coastal cities are particularly at risk from sea level rise. Effective adaptation strategies are needed to reduce risks and increase resilience of cities.
The document discusses transportation planning in Curitiba, Brazil. It outlines the successes of Curitiba's integrated land use and public transportation system, including its bus rapid transit (BRT) system, as well as some failures and challenges. The BRT system is overseen by two agencies and has led to a more efficient and sustainable transportation network. However, ridership on the BRT system has declined in recent years. The document also discusses Curitiba's plans to expand biking infrastructure and eventually transition to a metro system to replace the BRT.
This document outlines a methodology for implementing transit oriented development (TOD) in Delhi, India. It discusses the context and need for TOD to address issues like urban sprawl, resource consumption, and air quality. A 5-step procedure is proposed: 1) establish a vision and goals, 2) coordinate land use and transportation planning, 3) develop public participation and TOD typologies, 4) create development codes, and 5) implement and monitor projects. Key aspects include integrated modeling of land use and transportation alternatives, establishing mixed-use zones within 5 minutes of transit, and using form-based codes to control the public realm. Test sites are suggested to pilot the approach.
Copenhagen has developed one of the most sustainable transportation systems in the world through its focus on green transportation options. The city has a well-used public transportation network including the Metro and S-Train systems. It has also prioritized cycling and pedestrian infrastructure, with over 30% of trips made by bike. Additionally, Copenhagen has invested in green spaces and has a carbon neutrality plan to be fully implemented by 2025. Through gradual transformations under the guidance of urban planner Jan Gehl and supportive policies, Copenhagen has successfully shifted toward more sustainable transportation modes.
The document discusses the need for transit-oriented development (TOD) in Delhi and other Indian cities. It notes that while metro systems have been constructed, people still feel unsafe using public transit due to lack of last-mile connectivity, unsafe streets, and auto-centric urban planning that has made cities very vehicle-dependent. TOD aims to make public transit safer, faster and more convenient so that more people choose to use it over private vehicles. The document outlines the guiding principles of TOD, including reducing private vehicle use and prioritizing public transit, pedestrian, and cycling access. It presents norms and development control guidelines for TOD covering connectivity, street design, land use mix, density, and infrastructure standards to support the
The document provides information from a site study of KhanjarPur, including details on zoning, population, socioeconomic and cultural profiles, housing, infrastructure, education, community facilities, and land use. It also includes case studies on slum redevelopment projects in Dharavi, Mumbai and Amraiwadi, Gujarat. The case studies describe the existing conditions, proposed redevelopment plans involving construction of high-rise apartments, and important considerations around maintaining social and economic networks for residents.
The document discusses Curitiba's sustainable practices around recycling, transport, industry, parks, flood control, land use, and return home schemes. It describes how:
1) Curitiba has a unique recycling program called the "green swap" where residents can exchange recyclables for food/bus tickets at recycling points.
2) The city developed an extensive bus rapid transit system with dedicated lanes that over 75% of commuters use, reducing congestion.
3) An industrial city was built 10km outside Curitiba to avoid pollution and provide jobs for citizens.
4) The city turned flood plains into parks and increased green space to over 50 square meters per person to handle flooding and
This document discusses transit oriented development (TOD) principles and their application in new cities in India. It provides examples of TOD planning for areas around bus rapid transit corridors in Navanagar, Hubli-Dharwad and for redesigning a sector in Naya Raipur to better integrate with a proposed BRT system. The document advocates using TOD principles like increased density near transit, mixed-use development, and prioritizing pedestrian and cyclist access to encourage public transit usage and reduce emissions. Comparisons of existing and proposed redesigned sectors show improvements in transit accessibility and density under proposed TOD plans.
Every one in the world wants to live in a compact environment. like in olden days the peoples they were used telephone, telegram, etc. for communication. but in the current scenario every one have smart phones for better communication. Because smartphones are compact and convenient to them.This presentation about Compact City planning and also it dealt how various compact cities in the developed and developing countries manage themselves. This presentation just gives an outline of the compact city planning.
Curitiba, Brazil implemented the world's first Bus Rapid Transit system in 1974. The BRT system integrated land use and transportation by concentrating high density development along dedicated bus lanes. It featured dedicated bus lanes, pre-boarding fare payment, and level boarding from bus platforms. Over time, the system expanded and modernized with features like articulated buses, tube stations, real-time passenger information, and electronic fare payment. The integrated system helped Curitiba experience rapid population and ridership growth while containing urban sprawl.
This document summarizes Portland, Oregon's transition to more sustainable transportation and land use policies over recent decades. It discusses Portland's downtown grid network, investments in light rail and streetcar systems, efforts to revitalize formerly industrial urban areas through dense mixed-use transit-oriented development, and initiatives to promote biking through extensive bike infrastructure and bike-friendly policies. While Portland still faces challenges around traffic congestion and funding, it is widely seen as a national leader in sustainable transportation planning and an example of how a relatively small city can significantly influence urban policy nationwide.
The document discusses transportation planning and projects in Washington DC. It provides an overview of key decisions, current projects, and performance reviews. Specifically, it outlines the initial city plans that defined DC's street network and parks, the introduction of the subway system, and the formation of a separate transit authority. Current projects discussed include the expansion of Capital Bikeshare, the DC Circulator bus network, and new streetcar lines. Metrics reviewed include access, efficiency, cost, comfort, reliability, and environmental impacts. Areas for improvement include congestion and schedule regularity, though transit options are varied and ridership is high.
This document summarizes Seattle's transportation policies and initiatives. It discusses Seattle's focus on sustainable, healthy, and vibrant transportation through its Comprehensive Plan and Climate Action Plan. It outlines programs like In Motion, One Less Car Challenge, and improvements to walkability, biking, and public transit connectivity. It also notes some areas for improvement like reducing maintenance backlogs.
The document discusses Seattle's efforts towards more sustainable transportation over several decades, including establishing a bus transit system in the 1960s, developing light rail and streetcar lines, and combating urban sprawl. It outlines Seattle's climate action plan and various programs to reduce carbon emissions and provide more transportation choices for citizens, such as the One Less Car Challenge. The selection process for transportation projects is also summarized in four steps.
This document summarizes Cambridge, MA's approach to sustainable transportation and development planning over several decades. It outlines policies and plans implemented since the 1970s to reduce car dependency and encourage alternative transportation, including transit-oriented development plans, parking restrictions, and traffic calming measures. The goal is to meet growth needs while protecting the environment for future generations through multimodal transportation frameworks regulated by zoning laws and master plans. City development departments work to advance these goals through community-focused initiatives.
The document discusses transportation planning for the city of Cambridge. It notes that the city is small and dense with mixed-use development, resulting in short trips and close destinations. Parking and street space are limited. As alternatives to driving, it promotes car sharing to avoid issues like street cleaning, permits, and snow removal. It also promotes biking, walking, and transit as sustainable transportation options given the city's density and available services. References for transportation maps and the city's transit strategic plan are provided.
The document discusses the sustainability of Amsterdam, Netherlands. It summarizes that Amsterdam has focused on sustainable transportation, densification, and adapting to rising sea levels. The city has excellent public transportation networks, a large percentage of trips made by bike, and planning that concentrates development near transportation.
Basel, Switzerland is focused on developing sustainable transportation systems and reducing its energy consumption. The city has an international airport jointly operated by France and Switzerland. Basel SBB Railway Station is the first international train station and connects Switzerland, France, and Germany. A reaction ferry uses the river current to transport people across the river. Basel aims to reduce the city's energy use per capita from 5500-watts to 2000-watts by 2050 through its 2000-Watt Society policy and Pilot Region Basel program which tests hydrogen vehicles and supports bicycle transportation.
This document provides an overview of the transportation system in Basel, Switzerland. Basel is located in northwest Switzerland and borders France and Germany. It has a dense population and highly developed public transportation network, with 76% of trips taken using sustainable modes like public transit, walking, and cycling. The transportation system emphasizes intermodal connections between different modes and gives priority to public transit, cycling, and pedestrians. Over 20% of all trips in Basel are taken by bicycle due to an extensive network of bike routes and parking facilities. The tram network is well-integrated both within Basel and across borders into France and Germany due to coordination organizations.
Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, located in northern Europe. It has a population of over 1.8 million within its metropolitan area. Copenhagen has an extensive public transportation system including rail, metro, buses, and ferries. It is also one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world, with over a third of residents commuting by bike daily due to extensive bike paths. The city has a goal of being carbon neutral by 2025 and aims to further improve transportation systems to reduce car usage and encourage walking and cycling.
The document summarizes the public transportation system in Copenhagen, Denmark. It describes the metro system with two lines, the bus system, trains, and transportation hubs like Copenhagen Central Station. It provides details on tickets, including 24-hour and multi-day passes. The document also discusses the city's focus on pedestrianization, bicycling infrastructure, and green spaces as part of its transportation and urban planning.
Portland has developed sustainable transportation planning at the federal, state, and city levels. At the federal level, agencies provide funding for transportation projects, while at the state level an agency focuses on land use and development goals. At the city level, Portland has created plans focused on sustainability, pedestrians, and balancing transportation needs. The Metro regional government also contributes to these efforts through initiatives that aim to increase access to transit, walking, and biking while reducing emissions. Non-government organizations further advocate for biking and walking in the community.
The document summarizes the sustainable urban planning efforts of Curitiba, Brazil. It describes how in 1968, the city adopted a master plan to minimize urban sprawl and traffic. In 1971, mayor Jamie Lerner introduced innovative public transit reforms, like making bus fares lottery tickets to increase funding. Lerner pioneered the concept of "urban acupuncture" involving small interventions to improve the city. Curitiba also created pedestrian areas and deployed its innovative Bus Rapid Transit system in 1974 utilizing express buses. The BRT system now transports over 2.3 million users daily in an efficient and low-cost manner. Zoning laws and infrastructure planning helped concentrate development along transit corridors.
New York City is made up of 5 boroughs - Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. It has a population density that varies widely by borough. The city has evolved from an unplanned pre-grid street system to the grid system still used today. It relies on extensive mass transit systems including subways, buses, and commuter rail to connect the boroughs as the island of Manhattan is separated from the mainland. The MTA oversees the subway and bus systems while the Port Authority manages bridges, tunnels, airports, and seaports. City planners have developed initiatives to make transportation more sustainable and improve streets, transit, biking, and walking.
The document discusses New York City's recent policy changes and projects implemented from 2007-2013 to make its transportation system more sustainable. The goals were to reduce congestion, improve safety, prioritize pedestrians and public spaces, and consider the environmental impact. Projects included expanding bike lanes, implementing bus rapid transit corridors, and modernizing parking and ferry systems. Challenges included decades of car-focused policies and infrastructure, but advantages included the existing transit culture and grid system. The impacts of these changes included increasing pedestrianized areas and use of bike lanes. The document assess whether these projects can help NYC transition to a more sustainable future.
Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands located in western Europe. It has a population of over 811,000 people in the city itself and 2.3 million in the metropolitan area. The city has prioritized bicycles as a main form of transportation, with over 800,000 bikes. In the 1970s, when driving was increasing and cycling decreasing, the city took action to promote cycling by implementing bike lanes, bike parking, and eventually banning cars in the city center on Sundays. Now over 60% of trips in Amsterdam are made by bike due to extensive cycling infrastructure and bike-friendly policies.
The document discusses transportation in Amsterdam. It summarizes the different types of streets in Amsterdam, which are designed to prioritize bikes and pedestrians. It also discusses the public transportation options in Amsterdam, which include extensive bike lanes and paths, as well as trams, buses, ferries, trains, and the metro system. A smart card called the OV-chipkaart is used to pay for public transportation. Cars are de-emphasized in Amsterdam through policies aimed at promoting alternative transportation.
1. Basel
(Bahl, b脱z揃l, be肘揃zl)
By Chris Dionne, Ryan Wolpo, Mike DeJohn,
Mike Disla, and Aldo Rodhani
2. Basel Overview
-Located at the intersection
of Germany, France,
Switzerland
-Dense population
-Intermodal transportation
3. Judgement Principles
(Jarrett Walker)
1.It takes me where I want to go
2.It takes me when I want to go
3.It is a good use of my time
4.It is a good use of my money
5.It respects me in the level of safety, comfort, and amenity it
provides
6.I can trust it
7.It give me freedom to change my plans
17. Pros
priority given to PT
high quality of PT
sustainable transportation system
Intermodal transportation system
Cons
Crowded trams during peak hours
Confusing transportation network
for tourists
19. Work Cited
https://www.rhb.ch/en/leisure-travel-and-excursions/discover-graubuenden/graubuendenpass-bike
http://www2.alcatel-lucent.com/enterprise-and-industries/_references/_files/pdf_sfr2.pdf
http://urbact.eu/fileadmin/Projects/Egtc/documents_media/PPT_Launch_conf_Urbact.pdf
http://iclrd.org/web/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Basel-Metropolitan-Area-Three-Borders-One-Metropolitan-Area-Dec10.pdf
http://www.ecf.com/wp-content/uploads/Auer-Barbara-Intermodal-Transport-Key-Factors-for-a-Successful-Cooperation____.pdf
Editor's Notes
#3: (Ryan)
Basel is a city in switzerland located on the border of France and Germany.
Densely populated within the city.
Things to talk aboot:
Geographic location
Dense population. NO SPECIFICS
Presence of a downtown.
Intermodal Transportation - define? maybe, if we need to fill time
Focus on sustainable transportation
Priority of transportation system. Fuck da automobiles.
#4: (Ryan)
We plan on using the principles proposed by Jarrett walker in his book Human Transit as the basis for our judgementWalkers method seemed best to asses the current state of a transportation system.
We discussed the flaws of the three legged stool
The nested box seems better used for planning rather than assessing.
#5: Where (Disla)
Bike Network extends into other countries and continues all the way to the airport
Green lines are bike on road with light traffic
Yellow lines road with heavy traffic
Blue area towards the center has a ban on bicycles.
red line shows border between countries
Location of stops
Connectivity
#6: Where (DeJohn)
- This is an overview of the street network in Basel, the yellow lines outline the major highway,
- Its important to note that cars do not play an important role in transportation in the city.
- Other than the partial ban on cars in the center of the city, there are traffic calmed zones where the speed limit is 30 km/h (18.6 mph) in residential area, and over 60 shared zones where the pedestrians have the right of way, to improve safety for both pedestrians and cyclists.
- Surrounding the city center, the streets have a grid shape making it well connected. The grid sections are split apart by various parks, farmland, and other open spaces that are spread all over the city.
- Currently there are 5 bridges crossing the Rhine River, these bridges allow for pedestrian, bicycle, and automobile traffic, and some have trams that cross them.
(Reference)
- Schwarzwaldbr端cke..10 lanes (4 lanes highway), 2 footpaths
- Wettsteinbr端cke..cars, pedestrians, tramways
- Mittlere Br端cke..
- Johanniterbr端cke..
- Dreirosenbr端cke..
#7: Where (Chris)
Based on what mike said the connectivity (limited sprawl) of the street network allows for quick transfers between different modes
Trams are the most prominent part
approximately 48 miles of track
Two main companies. BVB (Green), BLT (Yellow)
Line 1 runs in a loop, which is unlike many cities which have a radial tram network, this make is much easier to get across the Rhein River (location of stops)
Line runs perpendicular to radial routes, provides better access(?)
Tram lines can take you around the city, into the suburbs, and into the surrounding french and german regions.
Tram lines are criss crossed by bus routes that run throughout the city
As you can see from mikes slides the street network is a gridded network with high connectivity. This physical feature of the city allows for greater access and high walkability. It also improves the effectiveness of networks for bikes, trams, and buses. As weve said before the tram network has approximately 48 miles of track. Tram lines in this system can bring people from the suburbs to the city center, circulate them through the city, or allow for international travel across the french and german borders. As you can see in the photo some of the lines, like the brown line, run perpendicular to radial routes which helps connect passengers to various parts of the city. The bus network also criss crosses this tram network which further connects the different areas in the city. The structure of this systems helps eliminate the need to travel first to the center and then travel back out (use photo).
#8: W鞄艶稼 (DeJohn)
SBB Rail station, main station in Basel
Trams and buses in Basel run every 7.5 minutes on weekdays, 10 minutes on Sundays, and 15 minutes in the evenings
#9: W鞄艶稼 (DeJohn)
Basel also offers a night tram and bus service On Fridays and Saturdays, that runs from 5:30 to Midnight,
the area this network covers is located towards the center of the city
(White is S-Bahn Train, Red is the Tram, And Blue is the bus network )
All good info but not needed, will only be covered by request
#10: Time (Disla)
The factors affecting speed of trip
1.Access time at beginning of trip ---> Walking, biking (Access time is short due to high street and bike network connectivity)
2.Wait time ---> Every 7-8 minutes (15 during the evening and 10 on sundays)
3.Number of stops ----> depends on the line
4.Dwell time at stops ---> passengers pay beforehand to reduce boarding times
5.Speed of the vehicles --->
6.Connecting time --->
7.Access time at end of trip ---> Walking, biking (reference street connectivity)
bike stations facilities at railways are opened before the first and last train
carry on bikes to transform from one transportation mode to the other
#11: Money (Chris)
Potential users compare transit fare to the cost of making the trip by other means.
One thing that works against transit and in favor of cars is that most people do not compare apples to oranges.
In other words, they compare the transit fare to the OUT-OF-POCKET cost of the trip by car (gas and, maybe, parking).
An important part of this system is that it allows for competition between public transit and private automobile ownership. As we have stated in previous presentations, the TNW controls the pricing of tickets and allows for the coordination of schedules between the companies that run the bus and tram services. This means that one ticket gets you access to all transportation modes the city has to offer as well as the ability to travel anywhere within the TNW area. The benefit of this system is that it allows citizens and visitors to easily compare the out of pocket cost of public transit to the costs associated with car ownership such as insurance, gas, maintenance and parking. There are many types of tickets available for purchase from single trips to yearly subscriptions which allows the user flexibility in out of pocket costs for travel.
#12: Respect (Aldo)
1.Comfort ---> high quality on public transport, brand new trams.
2.Courtesy ---> wifi, air conditioning, very clean ambient in the transportation modes and around the stations, punctual system
3.Safety ---> Safe railway station surroundings because of their tidiness. Introduction of reduced-traffic areas (30 km/h = 18 miles/h), 66 bicycle accidents for 2012 compare to over 200 accidents in 2005.
4.Security ---> IP based video surveillance which offers objective and subjective security to passengers and station costumers. Camera Surveillance. Biking parking facilities offer protection from theft and damage.
#14: Trust (Aldo)
Three main factors here include
1.Reliability---> Very reliable transportation. cyclists feel that they are taken seriously. Video surveillance
2.Redundancy
3.Frequency 7/7 almost 24/24
#16: Freedom (DeJohn)
This is a map of the tram and bus network over the city, there are many stops and routes all over the city that dont only run directly into the center but also around the city, as mentioned earlier with the tram,
but notice the bus routes also do the same all around the.
There are also buses that run directly from the train station to the airport located in France, and its one of the only cities that has trams that cross the border into other countries daily.
Along with the 5 bridges I mentioned earlier, Basel has 4 ferries located at the midpoint between the bridges, which use the current of the river to cross.
(Reference)
The main factors in freedom (to change plans) include
1.Span of service- With the night network running from 5:30-midnight on Fri. and Sat.
2.Frequency of service- Never have to wait more than 15 minutes at any time of day
3.Coverage and connection of service- the tram network and the bus network show that there is extensive coverage, and easy access to other countries and airport.
4.Good average speed
5.Legibility of service
#17: Freedom (DeJohn)
On the platforms for the trams and buses, the city has these digital signs that display the:
Line // Destination // Departure Time.of the next bus or tram
these signs are always updating making the wait seem shorter because you know when the tram is coming, and make changing your plans very easy