Purpose-driven public transport: creating a clear conversation about public transport goals

Journal of Transport Geography

Volumn 16, Issue 6, 2008, Pages 436-442

  Walker, Jarrett ^a  

^a McCormick Rankin Cagney   (Australia)

Author keywords

Network design; Public transport; Ridership; Social inclusion

Indexed keywords

DECISION ANALYSIS; NETWORK DESIGN; PUBLIC TRANSPORT; ROAD PRICING; SOCIAL INCLUSION; STRATEGIC APPROACH; TRADE-OFF; TRANSPORTATION PLANNING;

EID: 54249154134     PISSN: 09666923     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2008.06.005     Document Type: Article

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