PhD Thesis submitted to the University of London
MODELLING BUS STOP INTERACTIONS
ABSTRACT
The long term aim of this thesis is to contribute to better public transport
services. The general objective of this particular piece of research is
to assist in improving mobility in the bus system by improvements to the
bus stop facilities. Two specific objectives are pursued: to enhance the
understanding of interactions at bus stops and their consequences and to
derive further recommendations from this understanding for design purposes.
The underlying hypothesis is that bus stop interactions can be managed
by physical and operational designs.
First, a context for the problem of mobility in public transport is
presented. As a consequence, the importance of buses and bus stops is raised.
Then, a review of various approaches related to bus stop and bus operations
is made. As a result, it is stated that current methods to analyse bus
stop interactions are not sufficient. The simultaneous processes that take
place at bus stops suggest that a parallel conception of bus stop interactions
is needed.
As a result, a micro simulation approach of the parallel conception
of a bus stop has been developed. Various experiments with the model are
described and the analyses of the results are presented. The results show
that a detailed modelling of bus stop interactions and good designs can
influence bus operations as proposed in the hypothesis.
Finally, the main findings of this research are summarised and methodological
conclusions as well as practical recommendations are delivered. Further
research on this and related topics are also suggested.
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