Date of Award
Fall 12-2016
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.U.R.P.
Degree Program
Urban and Regional Planning
Department
Planning and Urban Studies
Major Professor
Marla K Nelson, Ph.D., AICP
Second Advisor
Sandip Chakrabarti, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
Jane S. Brooks, Ph.D., FAICP
Abstract
New software and technology is making it easier than ever before for public transportation planners to evaluate how quickly residents can reach jobs and other destinations. Because in the past it was difficult to measure access to opportunities, these concepts remained primarily in the theoretical and academic realms of research. This thesis reviews methods that could be used to evaluate routine bus service improvements and performs a comparative analysis of different methods in the context of New Orleans. There are many different variables in how the analysis could be performed, but this thesis focuses on the role that time of day plays in analyzing service changes. The results show that accessibility can be a very useful metric to evaluate the effectiveness of transit service changes. It goes on to explore techniques that could assist transit planners and schedulers to identify service gaps and prioritize service changes.
Recommended Citation
Harrison, Kevin, "Measuring Access to Employment to Guide and Evaluate Public Transit Service Planning in New Orleans" (2016). University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations. 2256.
https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/2256
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