Search Results - "Wretstrand, Anders"

Preferences in regional public transport: a literature review by Hansson, Joel, Pettersson, Fredrik, Svensson, Helena, Wretstrand, Anders

“…The purpose of this article is to analyse quality attributes of regional public transport and their influence on modal choice, demand, and customer…”
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Is it expensive to be poor? Public transport in Sweden by Bondemark, Anders, Andersson, Henrik, Wretstrand, Anders, Brundell-Freij, Karin

“…One of the reasons to subsidise public transport is to improve the mobility of low-income groups by providing affordable public transport; however, the…”
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Patronage effects of off-peak service improvements in regional public transport by Hansson, Joel, Pettersson-Löfstedt, Fredrik, Svensson, Helena, Wretstrand, Anders

“…The purpose of this study is to look into patronage effects of extended supply outside peak hours on regional public transport services. Previous studies have…”
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Exploring public transport as an element of older persons' mobility: A Capability Approach perspective by Ryan, Jean, Wretstrand, Anders, Schmidt, Steven M.

“…This study employs Amartya Sen's Capability Approach as a guiding conceptual framework in the exploration of public transport as an element of mobility among…”
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Effects from usage of pre-trip information and passenger scheduling strategies on waiting times in public transport: an empirical survey based on a dedicated smartphone application by Berggren, Ulrik, Brundell-Freij, Karin, Svensson, Helena, Wretstrand, Anders

“…Waiting times are important indicators of the degree of travel time optimisation and other behavioural traits among public transport (PT) passengers. As…”
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Changes in community mobility in older men and women. A 13-year prospective study by Fristedt, Sofi, Dahl, Anna K, Wretstrand, Anders, Björklund, Anita, Falkmer, Torbjörn

“…Community mobility, defined as "moving [ones] self in the community and using public or private transportation", has a unique ability to promote older peoples'…”
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Evaluation of public transport: regional policies and planning practices in Sweden by Johansson, Erik, Winslott Hiselius, Lena, Koglin, Till, Wretstrand, Anders

“…This paper analyses regional public transport planning in Sweden. The aim is to provide an insight into how policy objectives are translated into action and to…”
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Workshop 1 report: Regulatory regimes: National and comparative regulation of public transport by Preston, John, Wretstrand, Anders

“…This workshop considered whether there was a need for a fourth way (or ways) to organise and regulate public transport to complement the three existing models…”
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Older people and local public transit: Mobility effects of accessibility improvements in Sweden by Wretstrand, Anders, Svensson, Helena, Fristedt, Sofi, Falkmer, Torbjörn

“…Several transportation factors concerning older and disabled people are under transition in Sweden at present. By the year 2010, the public transit system must…”
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Disparities in mobility among older people: Findings from a capability-based travel survey by Ryan, Jean, Wretstrand, Anders, Schmidt, Steven M.

“…Despite some incremental policy shifts accounting for transport equity concerns, the norms within which transport systems worldwide currently function are…”
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Converging structures? Recent regulatory change in bus-based local public transport in Sweden and England by Rye, Tom, Wretstrand, Anders

“…This paper compares the regulatory structures that have developed in local bus regulation over the past 20 years in local public transport in Sweden and…”
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Everyday Life Mobilities of Older Persons - A Case Study of Ageing in a Suburban Landscape in Sweden by Stjernborg, Vanessa, Wretstrand, Anders, Tesfahuney, Mekonnen

“…This paper describes the changing everyday life mobility of an older couple living in a suburb in Sweden. The methods used are longitudinal interviews and…”
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What’s mode got to do with it? Exploring the links between public transport and car access and opportunities for everyday activities among older people by Ryan, Jean, Wretstrand, Anders

“…•This study explores the links between modal options and capabilities of older people.•This study employs a mixed methods approach.•Results suggest…”
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How the built environment and the railway network can affect the mobility of older people: Analyses of the southern Swedish region of Scania by Camporeale, Rosalia, Wretstrand, Anders, Andersson, Magnus

“…Global society is rapidly ageing. Research on ageing and mobility suggests that better synergies could exist between older people and the built environment…”
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Effects of rural bus stops on travel time and reliability by Hansson, Joel, Pettersson-Löfstedt, Fredrik, Svensson, Helena, Wretstrand, Anders

“…Due to relatively low patronage levels, rural bus stops are sometimes questioned in order to improve travel time and reliability on regional bus services…”
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Replacing regional bus services with rail: Changes in rural public transport patronage in and around villages by Hansson, Joel, Pettersson-Löfstedt, Fredrik, Svensson, Helena, Wretstrand, Anders

“…Removing bus stops is often a prerequisite for introducing faster, more reliable, and more frequent rail or coach services in rural areas. Despite the…”
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Exploring waiting times in public transport through a semi-automated dedicated smartphone app survey by Berggren, Ulrik, Johnsson, Carl, Svensson, Helena, Wretstrand, Anders

“…•Dedicated smartphone app survey gave important insights into PT travel behaviour.•Trip lengths, frequencies and transfers comparable to traditional travel…”
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Viewpoints of adults with and without Autism Spectrum Disorders on public transport by Falkmer, Marita, Barnett, Tania, Horlin, Chiara, Falkmer, Olov, Siljehav, Jessica, Fristedt, Sofi, Lee, Hoe C., Chee, Derserri Y., Wretstrand, Anders, Falkmer, Torbjörn

“…•The two participant groups had similar views of public transport use versus driving.•Difficulties obtaining driving licence may result in preference for…”
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Comfort and Safety as Perceived by Wheelchair-Seated Bus Passengers by Wretstrand, Anders

“…Wheelchair-seated passengers on European and Swedish urban transit buses can travel rearwards, resting against a bulkhead, without the use of tie-down…”
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Safety as a key performance indicator: Creating a safety culture for enhanced passenger safety, comfort, and accessibility by Wretstrand, Anders, Holmberg, Bengt, Berntman, Monica

“…Modal shift from private cars to high quality public transport is often seen as a means for improved traffic safety while simultaneously achieving other policy…”
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