Exploring brt ridership drivers : an empirical study on European systems
Joint Authors
Source
Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering
Issue
Vol. 6, Issue 2 (30 Jun. 2012), pp.234-242, 9 p.
Publisher
Jordan University of Science and Technology Deanship of Research
Publication Date
2012-06-30
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems are becoming internationally popular as a viable public transport option.
However, it is not exactly clear which features of BRT systems affect the demand.
The hypothesis tested in this paper is whether the BRT design features contribute to higher ridership above and beyond any increase in service frequency when compared to conventional bus routes.
An empirical methodology is adopted using multiple regression analysis to analyze data collected on 40 European BRT systems, covering the operation, infrastructure, traffic management and user demand for the selected systems, in addition to other factors like speed and design features.
Two models were developed using regression analysis.
The models highlighted the three variables which significantly impact the demand: population density, operation span and average commercial speed.
The paper concludes with a discussion of the various influences on BRT ridership and recommendations for future research.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Imam, Rana& Tarawinah, Bashshar. 2012. Exploring brt ridership drivers : an empirical study on European systems. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering،Vol. 6, no. 2, pp.234-242.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-297217
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Imam, Rana& Tarawinah, Bashshar. Exploring brt ridership drivers : an empirical study on European systems. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering Vol. 6, no. 2 (2012), pp.234-242.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-297217
American Medical Association (AMA)
Imam, Rana& Tarawinah, Bashshar. Exploring brt ridership drivers : an empirical study on European systems. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering. 2012. Vol. 6, no. 2, pp.234-242.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-297217
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 242
Record ID
BIM-297217