MORNING PEAK HOURS IN THE STUTTGART TRANSIT AND TARIFF AUTHORITY

The problem of traveling on public transportation during the morning peak hours is well known but has not been solved. This is because peak-hour traffic volume can only be reduced if the individuals who have the option of starting work at different times actually make use of this option. However, changing work and school schedules has an impact not only on the transport system but also on an individual's private life. The results of a study conducted by the Stuttgart Transit and Tariff Authority are described. The characteristics of public transit use in the morning peak hours are shown. The potential of transit users who have flexible schedules is indicated and a number of policies to deal with the problem are suggested. Furthermore, the potential number is determined of those who can react to the negative conditions of public transit in peak hours by switching to other modes of transportation.

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• Authors:
  • Brög, Werner
  • Erl, Erhard
  • Wörner, Wolfgang
• Publication Date: 1984

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: pp 41-46
• Monograph Title: Transit research developments
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 992
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Households; Modal split; Peak periods; Public transit; Ridership; Staggered work hours; Travel behavior
• Geographic Terms: Stuttgart (Germany)
• Subject Areas: Economics; Highways; Public Transportation; Society; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00451176
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309038014
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Nov 30 1985 12:00AM