Hodgson, Paul and Potter, Stephen
(2010).
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| DOI (Digital Object Identifier) Link: | http://dx.doi.org/doi:10.1080/03081060.2010.494029 |
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Abstract
Recent developments in the light rapid transit sector have introduced transit modes that are attempting to imitate the performance of others, e.g. buses with tram-like characteristics. The boundaries between existing definitions of what is a bus, tram or train are becoming blurred. For transport studies and practice this requires a review of how we define modes. This is not just a matter of semantics, but has safety and competition regulation implications for system operators. This paper proposes a structure to produce rail- and bus-based transit mode definitions and typology that are appropriate for modern use. A decision tree is used to classify and define the transit modes as guided-bus, trolley-bus, light rail and tram-train and is provided with example systems. The paper provides a robust definitional framework that allows transit system promoters, operators and other interested parties to have a consistent basis of reference when specifying and comparing rapid transit systems.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| Copyright Holders: | 2010 Taylor and Francis |
| ISSN: | 1029-0354 |
| Keywords: | bus; light rail; mode definition; typology; decision tree; rapid transit |
| Academic Unit/Department: | Mathematics, Computing and Technology > Design, Development, Environment and Materials |
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| Item ID: | 28910 |
| Depositing User: | Stephen Potter |
| Date Deposited: | 22 Jun 2011 14:23 |
| Last Modified: | 03 Dec 2012 17:27 |
| URI: | http://oro.open.ac.uk/id/eprint/28910 |
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