π§π New study: ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE & UNCERTAINATY
π Teleworking, jobs & GDP drive future traffic volume
π£οΈ Local capacity depends on loaded trucks & GDP
π EMA reveals multi-level uncertainty for better decisions
π bit.ly/416BKBj
#TransportPlanning #Infrastructure #UrbanSystems #Sustainability
π§π¦ New paper! RL-based Variable Speed Limit control in work zones:
π +33.89% flow, β39.59% speed variation
β οΈ β29.63% TEE (crash risk)
π§οΈ Robust under adverse weather
βοΈ Safetyβefficiency trade-off identified
πhttps://bit.ly/482sDFt
#TransportPlanning #RoadSafety #AI #UrbanMobility
#VariableSpeedLimit
ποΈπ Factors influenced transport mode choice to access large-scale events:
π Binary logistic regression models using RP & SP data
π₯ Age & gender significant
πΆ Walking access & β±οΈ travel time matter
ποΈ Frequent users behave differently
π bit.ly/40AaH19
#UrbanMobility #TransportPlanning #TravelBehaviour
Have your say on the future of TRICS! ποΈ Our 2026 User Survey is live.
Your feedback directly shapes our data collection and system updates. Help us make TRICS work better for you.
Complete the survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/FD228DW #TRICS2026 #TransportPlanning
What drives public transport acceptance in Egyptian cities?
Using Optimal Regression Forest (ORF) and Variance-Based Sensitivity Analysis (VBSA), the study shows:
π₯ Socio-demographics matter
π¦ Reliability & safety shape adoption
π bit.ly/47rmQck
#UrbanMobility #TransportPlanning #PublicTransport
For 35 years, your feedback has shaped our data collection and system features. Take 5 minutes to help us keep improving the industry standard.
Directly impact our 2026 roadmap here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/FD228DW
#TRICS #Data #UKPlanning #TransportPlanning
πβ‘ New research on electric road freight
Dynamic charging (Electric Road Systems) lets trucks charge while moving
π Smaller batteries
β±οΈ Fewer delays
π Complement to charging stations
π doi.org/10.1080/0308...
#ElectricTrucks #SustainableTransport #Freight #EnergyTransition #TransportPlanning
We know bike lanes work - So why aren't more built?
Transport planner Will Symons breaks down the real barriers behind bike lane delivery and how councils can make progress.
Spotify tinyurl.com/554xkwrk
For info tinyurl.com/2n6t2j6u
#BetterStreets #BikeLanes #TransportPlanning #ActiveTransport
If you work with UK bus services, this is one planner you will actually use.
42, 56 & 70 day options available.
Designed in the UK and printed to order.
π π
Shop now: map-shop.co.uk/product/uk-b...
#BusRegistration #TransportPlanning #PublicTransportUK #BusOperators #MapShop
With warm wishes from the Journal of #Transportation #Planning and #Technology Editorial Board.
#activetravel #publictransport #sustainabletransport #accessibility #resilience #sustainability #transportplanning #transportpolicy #railtransport #airtransport #seatransport #freight #passenger
π± New research on mode choice modelling using mobile phone network data:
ππ Nested logit improves car/bus estimation
β±οΈ Latent class model captures value of travel time, not trip purpose
π bit.ly/4oUZxNS
#TransportResearch #ModeChoice #TravelBehaviour #MobilityData
#NestedLogit #TransportPlanning
ππ€ Optimising feeder #bus routes under time-varying demand
π Peak-period frequency β 2.66Γ
πΊοΈ Routes consolidated 10 β 7
β±οΈ #Passenger waiting time β
πΈ Operational costs β
π All routes achieve 100% feeder utility
π bit.ly/4pzX0tx
#TransportPlanning #Optimisation #UrbanMobility #ReinforcementLearning
ECI research led by Pamela Acheng, DPhil student, is shaping the World Bankβs new #HDM5 tool for climate-resilient road planning. Supported by the @ccgprogramme.bsky.social CCG Programme.
β‘οΈ climatecompatiblegrowth.com/ccg-engageme...
#ClimateResilience #TransportPlanning
π New paper: travel-based #multitasking on the Budapest metro (2019 vs 2023).
π± Digital communication up sharply
π Reading & conversation down
π₯ #Age, #gender & #crowding strongly influence activity choices
π bit.ly/4oIJ6F7
#TransportPlanning #UrbanTransport #Metro #TravelBehaviour #PublicTransport
Hi #bikesky folks. I'm the new CEO of Bicycle Queensland and more can I just say this new book is a cracker. Thanks Carter and the folks at #islandpress. #transport #advocacy #bikes #transportplanning
A huge thanks to the 250 attendees who joined our October 2025 TRICS Workshop on Good Practice in the Use of TRICS! Your feedback was fantastic.
Look out for info on our next workshop coming early next year.
#TRICS #TransportPlanning #TrafficData #workshop
π Boosting metro efficiency!
New study integrates flexible train formation + skip-stop strategies for smarter scheduling.
β
-24.8% stranded passengers
β
-13.2% waiting time
π bit.ly/48yKTaT
#RailTransit #SmartMobility #TransportPlanning #publictransport #timetable #scheduling #optimization #rail
πΆββοΈπ΄ββοΈ New study: Active travel, neighbourhoods & commute modes in Xiβan
π Bus users = +9.6% total, +22.1% walking metabolic equivalent (MET) mins
π Metro proximity β walking & cycling
π Walkable, low-traffic areas encourage AT
π bit.ly/4h495nr
#Cities #TransportPlanning #walking #cycling #activetravel
Conference special from Adelaide ποΈ Lucy Saunders on Healthy Streets and designing for people first.
π§ squeakywheelpodcast.com/season-2-epi...
#ActiveTravel #HealthyStreets #TransportPlanning
Presented at the @rgsibg.bsky.social annual conference #qualitative #research #sustainable #mobility #5As #framework #analytical #methodology #transportpolicy #transportplanning
The 28th annual TRICS User Meeting is on Nov 25th at the London Transport Museum! Secure your free spot (for licensed users) now, as capacity is limited! Details and booking: trics.co.uk/events/#um25... #TRICSUserMeeting #TransportPlanning
An intriguing point at the intersection of #geocomputation and #transportplanning: the intricacy of three-dimensional transport networks means that certain paths from point A to point B become MultiLinestrings when converted to two-dimensional formats: www.cyclestreets.net/journey/1229...
#HealthyStreetsScorecard #ActiveTravel #BusPriority #CleanAir #Islington #WalthamForest #Newham #SustainableTransport #UrbanMobility #TransportPlanning
π‘π What shapes Connected Vehicles Technology (CVT) adoption in India?
β
Moderate readiness (3.15/5)
β
Enthusiasts most likely to adopt
β Inhibitors (#discomfort, #insecurity) strongly lower intention
π₯ 4 user types
π bit.ly/406WiJT
#SmartMobility #ConnectedVehicles #TransportPlanning
π¦New method boosts urban traffic flow!
Bus Queue Jump Lane (QJL) with ASL:
π 7.4% less delays for buses
βͺοΈ 40.81% less delay for right-turning cars
π Validated with #VISSIM simulation
π bit.ly/4018KuD
#TransportPlanning #BusPriority #SmartCities
#PublicTransport #PublicTransportation
Delighted to announce: the NPT for Scotland was Highly Commended at the Scottish Transport Awards! π Funded by Transport Scotland and delivered in collaboration with Sustrans, A/B Street and CycleStreets. Congrats to the team! #TransportPlanning #ActiveTravel
New paper alert!
π π Study finds spatio-temporal shifts:
- health services rely on taxis,
- metro-taxi links are strong,
- bus-taxi has a competitive relationship
π Read more: bit.ly/4klIXVY
#TransportPlanning #COVID19 #Taxi #Spatialanalysis #POI
π Read more - lida.leeds.ac.uk/research-pro...
βοΈ Jayita Chakraborty, Ian Philips & Alice de SΓ©journet
#DataForPolicy #TransportPlanning #ECargoBikes #UrbanMobility #ActiveTravel #SustainableTransport #NetZero #SmartCities #GPSData #MixedMethodsResearch