MORE CUSTOMER ORIENTED THANKS TO INNOVATIONS ON BUS LINE 42

Transit planning was recently the subject of intense discussions in the city council of Stuttgart. As a result, it became apparent that the current situation, which is characterized by: twice as many commuters as 25 years ago; more cars on the road than ever; hence, high levels of air and noise pollution. The details of future transit plans have not yet been altogether fixed; however, it is clear that public transit must and will play a more significant role in the future. The current rate of development will not be sufficient to meet the future mobility requirements. The article examines the measures to create an innovative bus transportation system so that a greater share of traffic can be shifted from private to public transit.

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  International Association of Public Transport (UITP)

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  Brussels,   Belgium  BE-1080
• Authors:
  • Lohrmann, K D
• Publication Date: 1997-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 39-47
• Serial:
  • Public Transport International
  • Volume: 46
  • Issue Number: 2
  • 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: Bus transportation; Customer service; Improvements; Level of service; Transportation planning
• Subject Areas: Highways; Motor Carriers; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00735720
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 24 1997 12:00AM