The Routledge Handbook of Public Transport (Routledge International Handbooks)

__The Routledge Handbook of Public Transport__ is a reference work of chapters providing in-depth examination of the current issues and future developments facing public transport. Chapters in this book are dedicated to specific key topics, identifying the challenges therein and pointing to emerging areas of research and concern. The content is written by an international group of expert contributors and is enhanced through contributions from practitioners to deliver a broader perspective. The Handbook deals with public transport policy context, modal settings, public transport environment, public transport delivery issues, smart card data for planning and the future of public transport. This comprehensive reference work will be a vital source for academics, researchers and transport practitioners in public transport management, transport policy and transport planning. The Routledge Handbook of Public Transport is a reference work of chapters providing in-depth examination of the current issues and future developments facing public transport. Chapters in this book are dedicated to specific key topics, identifying the challenges therein and pointing to emerging areas of research and concern. The content is written by an international group of expert contributors and is enhanced through contributions from practitioners to deliver a broader perspective. The Handbook deals with public transport policy context, modal settings, public transport environment, public transport delivery issues, smart card data for planning and the future of public transport. This comprehensive reference work will be a vital source for academics, researchers and transport practitioners in public transport management, transport policy and transport planning. Cover 1 Half Title 2 Title 4 Copyright 5 Contents 6 Preface 10 Contributors 13 Part A Policy context 26 1 Regulatory frameworks in public transport including tendering 28 2 Public transport governance 46 3 Mobility as a Service and public transport 58 4 Public transport use: the ‘soft’ side of the story 71 5 Intercity modal competition 86 6 Public transport integration 97 7 Intermodal connections 107 8 Public transport and the environment 118 9 Community participation in public transport decision-making 132 10 Land value gains and value capture: the potential for financing public transport infrastructure 148 11 Public transport evaluation 163 12 Public transport productivity and efficiency assessment 179 Part B Modal settings 194 13 Bus – from workhorse to thoroughbred 196 14 Rail – urban, suburban and regional 211 15 Air passenger services 224 16 Seeking economic and social success with sustainable urban ferry services 235 17 Flexible transport services 249 18 Informal paratransit in the Global South 261 19 Taxis 277 Part C Public transport environment 296 20 The health impacts of public transport 298 21 Demand estimation for public transport network planning 314 22 The first/last mile connection to public transport 331 23 Public transport and the built environment 347 24 Intelligent mobility and big data for planning, trust, and privacy 367 Part D Specific public transport delivery issues 378 25 The provision of service information for public transport 380 26 Public transport and social inclusion 392 27 Public transport and travel with dogs 406 28 Public transport use in later life 418 29 Parking provision, parking demand and public transport accessibility 430 30 Intermodal strategies combining cycling and public transport to improve service and acceptability 444 31 Accessibility and design for all 464 32 Network planning and design 478 Part E Smart card data for public transport planning 494 33 Smart card data and its use in public transport research: an overview 496 34 The use of smart card data to analyse platform crowding 504 35 The use of smart card data to analyse railway station waiting times 516 36 Smart card data and planning for public transport: a case study from South East Queensland, Australia 524 37 Variability of passenger travel patterns observed using smart card data in Japan 532 38 Analysis of skip-and-stop planning using smart card data 540 39 Analysis on the impact of bus frequency reductions on commuters using smartcard data 548 Part F The future 558 40 Automated vehicles and vehicles of the future 560 41 Public transport technology for the future 576 42 Smart mobility governance 593 43 Public transport and the future of mobility 608 Index 619