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Can urban rail transit reduce haze pollution? A spatial difference-in-differences approach
This paper explores the influence and mechanism of urban rail transit on haze pollution in mainland China. Based on the satellite remote sensing...
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Towards a knowledge-hub destination: analysis and recommendation for implementing TOD for Qatar national library metro station
During the past two decades, Qatar, a develo** country, has invested heavily in infrastructure development to address several challenges caused by...
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Causal association between metro transits and air quality: China’s evidence
In policy remedies, transportation infrastructure such as metro transit is widely considered to be an important and effective means to reduce air...
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Do rail transits improve local air quality? Take Chengdu-Nanchang for example
Many cities in China have invested in the city’s rail transit system to reduce urban air pollution and traffic congestion. Earlier studies rarely...
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Case-based risk analysis model for rainstorm inundation in metro systems based on a bayesian network
The intensities and frequencies of extreme rainstorms are increasing, which may result in severe inundation of urban metro systems. Although there is...
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Noise annoyance and vibration perception assessment on passengers during train operation in Guangzhou Metro
With the development of urban rail transit, taking the metro train has become one of the main modes of transportation, and passengers have an...
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Investigation of Indoor Air Quality and Passenger’s Exposure in Underground Rapid Transit System
A Metro system, also known as a subway/rapid transit system (RTS), is a high-capacity urban transport facility. The present study investigated indoor...
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Transportation Hub as an Urban Magnet: A Case of Nagpur Metro
Public transportation networks have the potential to act as urban magnets, catalyzing growth and development inside cities. The paper investigates...
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Applying rail transit construction waste to make building materials: using the theory of sustainable development
With the rapid development of the rail industry, a large amount of construction waste will be generated during the construction phase, posing a...
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The case for buses: interdisciplinary ethical arguments in support of strong public transit
We argue that municipalities of all sizes should prioritize transit, particularly buses, as a moral and practical consideration. Buses represent a...
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Modelling volumetric growth of emerging urban areas around new transit stations
Cities in develo** countries are fast transforming from area-based expansion, representing spatial growth, to volumetric expansion, representing a...
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Occupational exposure and personal exposure to hazardous air pollutants in underground metro stations and factors causing poor indoor air quality
In this comprehensive research study, the occupational exposure levels of subway personnel employed in underground metro stations and personal...
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Rational planning strategies of urban structure, metro, and car use for reducing transport carbon dioxide emissions in develo** cities
Understanding transport carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emission impact factors’ effects is important for the rational planning strategy making in reducing the...
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An ensemble convolutional reinforcement learning gate network for metro station PM2.5 forecasting
PM2.5 forecasting technology in metro stations can effectively ensure the safety of people's travel. In order to effectively solve the...
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Experimental study on the characteristics of train-induced vibration in a new structure of metro depot
In order to improve the utilization rate of expensive and very limited urban land, a new structure system, underground metro depot, has been...
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Train-induced vibration attenuation measurements and prediction from ground soil to building column
The investigation of the influence of soil-structure coupling on the vibration propagation pattern is the key to ensuring the reliability of the...
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Public transit infrastructure and heat perceptions in hot and dry climates
Many cities aim to progress toward their sustainability and public health goals by increasing use of their public transit systems. However, without...
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Evaluation of public transportation systems for sustainable cities using an integrated fuzzy multi-criteria group decision-making model
In this era of increasing demand for mobility and rapid urban growth, there is a pressing need for a public transit system that is safe, fast,...
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Vibration energy harvesting from tunnel invert-filling using rubberized concrete
With the increasing operation mileage of urban rail transit, to ensure its operation safety, it is necessary to carry out health monitoring on the...
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Identification of line-source transfer mobility and force density by ground acceleration measurements
Ground-borne vibration caused by railway traffic has been a research concern due to its possible side effects on nearby residences. The force density...
