Effect of Rail Transit on Crime: A Study of Los Angeles from 1988 to 2014
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DOI: 10.1007/s10940-016-9296-7
Abstract: ObjectivesTo assess the impact of rail transit on crime in neighborhoods near transit stations.MethodsWe use data on the location and date of all rail station openings in Los Angeles between 1990 and 2012 and crimes… read more here.
Keywords: rail transit; transit; los angeles; crime ... See more keywords
Measuring the Service Quality of Urban Rail Transit Based on Interval-Valued Intuitionistic Fuzzy Model
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DOI: 10.1007/s12205-019-0937-x
Abstract: The service quality is a key driving factor of passengers’ intention of reusing the urban rail transit. Developing and using multi-criteria evaluation models to prioritize rail transit service quality is important for promoting sustainable development… read more here.
Keywords: service quality; rail transit; service; urban rail ... See more keywords
Capacity optimization and allocation of an urban rail transit network based on multi-source data
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DOI: 10.1007/s12652-017-0599-9
Abstract: This study establishes a multi-objective optimization model for the capacity allocation of an urban rail transit network based on multi-source data on the Beijing metro passenger flow. The model considers the operating costs of trains… read more here.
Keywords: rail transit; capacity; transit network; optimization ... See more keywords
Comprehensive optimization of urban rail transit timetable by minimizing total travel times under time-dependent passenger demand and congested conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apm.2018.02.013
Abstract: Abstract The comprehensive optimization of the timetables of urban rail transit systems under more realistic conditions is essential for their practical operation. Currently, most time-dependent timetabling models do not adequately consider train capacity and variable… read more here.
Keywords: rail transit; urban rail; passenger; time ... See more keywords
A spatial difference-in-differences approach to evaluate the impact of light rail transit on property values
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DOI: 10.1016/j.econmod.2021.03.015
Abstract: Abstract How to evaluate the comprehensive costs and benefits of urban light trains is a critical issue. The difference-in-differences technique is widely used in the literature. However, the conventional approach assumes the project does not… read more here.
Keywords: difference differences; light rail; rail transit;
An investigation of the performance of urban rail transit systems on the corridor level: A comparative analysis in the American west
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2020.102848
Abstract: Abstract Since the 1980s, significant investments have been made in urban rail transit across the United States, particularly using light rail technology. Most of these light rail systems have been built in Sunbelt cities which… read more here.
Keywords: performance; corridor; rail transit; urban rail ... See more keywords
Social and economic impacts of public transportation on adjacent communities: The case of the Addis Ababa light rail transit
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DOI: 10.1016/j.retrec.2020.100970
Abstract: Abstract The Addis Ababa Light Rail Transit (AALRT) was launched in 2015 and is the first modern urban rail transit system in Ethiopia as well as in Sub Saharan Africa. The purpose of this study… read more here.
Keywords: light rail; rail transit; addis ababa; rail ... See more keywords
The impacts of rail transit on future urban land use development: A case study in Wuhan, China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tranpol.2018.05.004
Abstract: Abstract In urban development, the integration of an Urban Rail Transit System (URT) and land use is vital for transit-oriented, low carbon, and sustainable cities. Understanding how URTs shape urban land use patterns is important… read more here.
Keywords: development; rail transit; land; land use ... See more keywords
Investigation on multiple traffic noise near an airport and their effect on nearby residents
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-80786-4
Abstract: This study investigates the impact of the noise radiated from airplanes, urban rail transit, high-speed railways, and urban roads on residents near an airport. The results showed that all respondents near the airport were highly… read more here.
Keywords: urban rail; rail transit; sound; airport ... See more keywords
Balancing economic growth and environmental conservation through the optimization of rail transit routes for sustainable development
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-83462-9
Abstract: Drawing from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this study offers a framework for optimizing rail transit routes, balancing economic benefits with environmental preservation. Using the Bivariate Choropleth-Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (BC-MCDA) model, we categorize… read more here.
Keywords: rail transit; environmental conservation; sustainable development;
Study on spatial distribution and inequity of rail transit travel accessibility under multi modal traveling: A case study of Beijing
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-97066-4
Abstract: In order to promote the development of the basic public service system, it also needs to enhance the affordability and fairness of surrounding communities of rail transit stations. Based on this, the example for this… read more here.
Keywords: transit; area; rail transit; travel ... See more keywords