PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN STOCKHOLM: 50% OF JOURNEYS IN THE CONURBATION

The fundamental role in the market played by public transport in Stockholm can be attributed mainly to the lasting effect of policies determined by the County. It is also due to the competence of the operator undertaking which, in order to turn these policies into reality, has developed service quality and integration between the different modes of public transport, just as it has researched into environmental protection and productivity. Linked to a single local authority is a sole undertaking in charge of metro and buses, as well as commuter trains and regional travel. In Stockholm, perhaps more than anywhere else, the levels attained by public transport are an accurate reflection of the quality of life and an advanced society.

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• Corporate Authors:

  International Association of Public Transport (UITP)

  Rue Sainte Marie 6
  Brussels,   Belgium  BE-1080
• Authors:
  • QUIDORT, M
• Publication Date: 1991-5

Media Info

• Pagination: v.p.
• Serial:
  • Public Transport International
  • Volume: 40
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: International Association of Public Transport (UITP)
  • ISSN: 1016-796X
  • Serial URL: http://www.uitp.org/publications/public-transport-magazine.cfm

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Commuting; Level of service; Public transit; Railroad commuter service; Transit buses
• Geographic Terms: Stockholm (Sweden); Sweden
• Old TRIS Terms: Commuter buses
• Subject Areas: Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00610587
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 30 1991 12:00AM