Shebl, Rowan and Ayad, Hany M. and Abdo, Mai (2023) FTN – Frequent Transit Network: Transit Strategies towards Achieving Transit-Oriented Development in Alexandria City, Egypt. LET IT GROW, LET US PLAN, LET IT GROW. Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable Resilient Smart Green and Blue Cities. Proceedings of REAL CORP 2023, 28th International Conference on Urban Development, Regional Planning and Information Society. pp. 293-303. ISSN 2521-3938
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Abstract
Land use policy and transport policy are normally integrated through transit-oriented development (TOD) strategies. (TOD) is a "mixed-use community”, that encourages people to live near transit services and to decrease dependence on their driving. Instead of requiring riders to consult a timetable or wait for extended periods of time, transit service is most appealing when it is frequent enough that riders can arrive at a stop knowing that a bus or train will arrive soon. Frequent Transit Networks (FTNs) aim to deliver services in high-demand areas in a convenient, connected, and memorable. (FTNs) are intended to serve the locations that the majority of people want to visit most frequently and to make service convenient by operating at least every 15 minutes from early morning until at least mid-afternoon. This paper discusses, evaluates, and looks into the possibility of implementing TOD and FTNs in Alexandria, Egypt. Alexandria is experiencing a sharp increase in transport demand as a result of its rapid urbanisation. With the narrow streets and limited spaces the rapid urbanisation process has led to a significant increase in traffic volume. This paper adopts the Frequent Transit Network (FTNs) strategies in identifying corridors linking the city’s urban centers and the nodes where these corridors intersect. The main purpose is to direct growth , development and to create a proposal for a “System Backbone” that provides a structure for other services. Expected findings from this study is to perform a framework that identify potential (FTN) solutions for the city. It also proposes a “Key Corridor Network” for the bus routes and light rail transit, emphasising corridors in which combined transport services could provide a more efficient operation of the city’s public transport.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Key Corridor Network, Convenient, Frequent Transit Network, Mixed-Use Community, Transit Oriented Development |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor H Social Sciences > HE Transportation and Communications H Social Sciences > HM Sociology |
| Depositing User: | REAL CORP Administrator |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Oct 2023 11:25 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Oct 2023 17:38 |
| URI: | http://repository.corp.at/id/eprint/1019 |
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