Abstract: This paper discusses the results of willingness-to-shift study conducted in catchment areas of suburban rail stations in Mumbai, India, with the purpose of promoting walking and bicycling for rail access. The data was ...

Abstract: Cities across continents are emphasizing the provision of active transportation as a part of sustainable transportation initiatives. In developing countries, along with walking and cycling, it includes nonmotorized ...

Abstract: Pedestrians walk differently on different types of facilities. Walking speeds are governed not only by the width of the facility but also by age and gender, land uses, temporal variations, cell phone usage, carrying baggage ...

Abstract: Data collected at four locations in a medium-sized city of India are analyzed for pedestrians flow characteristics under mixed traffic conditions. The data are presented in the form of mathematical and graphical relationships ...

Abstract: Urban spaces are comprised of different locations that offer varying levels of attractiveness to users. The users may be the residents of the space itself or may travel from outside the space to visit the locations of ...

Abstract: This paper analyzes the travel characteristics of commuters accessing transit stations in Mumbai, India, with a view to identifying the policies that can improve the condition of the transit access environment. The access ...

Abstract: The decisions regarding data collection technique, instrument format, and sample design are crucial steps in any transportation planning. This paper presents the experiences of the writers with a pilot survey conducted for ...

Abstract: The paper presents the segmentation analysis of commuters accessing suburban rail transit in Mumbai City, India. The emphasis is given to the identification of most influencing variables. The commuters are segmented based ...

Abstract: The speed of pedestrians is a major issue in the design and provision of pedestrian facilities. Pedestrians’ speed while crossing a road depends on various characteristics related to pedestrians, traffic, and physical ...

Abstract: Performance evaluation of asphalt concrete (AC) pavements requires measurement of the temperature at a specified depth. Most of the guidelines recommend a fixed depth from the top of the pavement surface. Researchers have ...