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5 years later, Kochi and the establishment of a Transport Authority
The city of Kochi (Cochin) welcomed in 2017 a first metro line of which Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL), a public limited company, after playing the role of project owner, now ensures its operation and maintenance. The metro was...
Fare integration and the unique ticketing system in Mediterranean cities
The fare integration and the single ticketing system as a fundamental pillar for the development of an integrated public transport system To improve their transportation systems, large Mediterranean cities want to regulate, develop,...
A walk through Kochi (Kerala, India)
A walk through Kochi (Kerala, India) Authors: Roman Ville-Glasauer & Bella Ullas In this experimental walk, we are trying to demonstrate what are the main constraints that pedestrians face in Kochi (Kerala, India) and what kind of...
Selling Metro station naming rights: examples and debates
From sports venues to public transport infrastructures and rolling stock... In general, operational costs for high-capacity public transport systems are seldom covered by fare box revenues. Subsidy amounts awarded to public and private...
Car Free Days : Coming Soon in Your City !
September 22 is the World Car Free Day, a day that encourages drivers to abandon their car for a day and consider other travel modes in urban areas such as public transport, bicycle, walk, etc. Even though September 22 was celebrated in...
Urban Transport Planning in South Africa
National context for urban transport planning Transport in South Africa is organized around three different scales: the national, provincial and metropolitan/city scale. The national scale is the first stakeholder involved in this...