Catchment if you can: The effect of station entrance and exit locations on accessibility

Lahoorpoor, Bahman; Levinson, David

doi:10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2019.102556

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“…The closure of the tram network altered the dynamics of the entire network, disrupting the linear relation between number of stations and population (electronic supplementary material, figure SI.10) as seen for London. Despite an initial positive feedback between the tram network and population [ 85 ], population was found to be more concentrated in train station catchment areas at later dates [ 86 ]. The removal of the tram network therefore presents a large-scale intervention that has altered the dynamics of the population growth.…”

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The angiogenic growth of cities

Capel-Timms,

Levinson,

Lahoorpoor

et al. 2024

J. R. Soc. Interface.

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Describing the space–time evolution of urban population is a fundamental challenge in the science of cities, yet a complete theoretical treatment of the underlying dynamics is still missing. Here, we first reconstruct the evolution of London (UK) over 180 years and show that urban growth consists of an initial phase of diffusion-limited growth, followed by the development of the railway transport network and a consequential shift from central to suburban living. Such dynamics—which are analogous to angiogenesis in biological systems—can be described by a minimalist reaction–diffusion model coupled with economic constraints and an adaptive transport network. We then test the generality of our approach by reproducing the evolution of Sydney, Australia, from 1851 to 2011. We show that the rail system coevolves with urban population, displaying hierarchical characteristics that remain constant over time unless large-scale interventions are put in place to alter the modes of transport. These results demonstrate that transport schemes are first-order controls of long-term urbanization patterns and efforts aimed at creating more sustainable and healthier cities require careful consideration of population–transport feedbacks.

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The angiogenic growth of cities

Capel-Timms,

Levinson,

Lahoorpoor

et al. 2024

J. R. Soc. Interface.

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“…It should be said that researchers usually use different factors in order to forecast the passenger flow trend [18,41,57]. Linear or nonlinear regression models have been developed that attempt to link passenger demands and other contributing factors such as demographics, economic features, transit attributes, and geographic information [57].…”

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“…The success of passenger railway stations depends on the population they serve and thus existing entrance and exit gates (the entry groups) to give pedestrians access from street network to boarding/alighting facilities and vice versa. Moreover, stations will be able to benefit more significantly by increasing accessibility and increasing the speed of walking through the gate [18]. Of course, any time saving benefits should not be able to jeopardize the level of security of passengers that is required in rail stations.…”

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“…At the same time, as analysis has shown in very few studies, the authors consider the accessibility of train stations and stations for users as a significant factor in passenger entries and exits and the choice of the railway as their preferred mode of transport [18]. Different works emphasize the importance of solving the problem of congestion in different parts of the stations and suggest different methods for its assessment [19][20][21].…”

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Access to the Rail Station as a Customer Value: Simulation of Passenger Flows in Rail Stations with Disinfection Gateway Installations

Sidorchuk

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Lukina

et al. 2020

Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity

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This research applied secondary data collection methods to predict passenger flows, which involved analyzing traffic flows at rail stations and statistical methods, which involved assessing the relationship between variables and regression. Observation methods were used to measure current passenger flows at the rail station entrances. Passengers’ safety perception was assessed to understand the customer value of transport services. This assessment was based on an online survey, an analysis of official requests from passengers to the station directorates, and feedback from passengers and station visitors posted on the Internet. Traditional and content analysis methods were used to study passengers’ requests and feedbacks. It was substantiated that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the concept of transportation security and the role of health safety as a customer value in passenger service have become more prominent. The possibility for passenger flow simulation to ensure people’s safe passage through a disinfection gateway is clearly shown. Public space management structures in transportation hubs can use the simulation results of this paper to solve the problem of passenger flow control along with installation of disinfection gateways at the station entrances for additional security. This is one of the few studies that explores the impact of using disinfection gateways to manage passenger flows in train stations.

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“…This will effectively enhance the quality of public spaces and ensure high accessibility to various destinations (Appleyard et al 2019, Canales et al 2019, Liao and Scheuer 2022. Extensive literature confirms that the equity of the built environment within URT station areas is influenced by surrounding contextual factors (He et al 2020, Lahoorpoor andLevinson 2020). These factors can be categorized into three primary groups: 1) environmental factors; 2) social factors; and 3) economic factors.…”

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Equity impacts of the built environment in urban rail transit station areas from a transit-oriented development perspective: a systematic review

Wan,

Lu,

Sun

2023

Environ. Res. Commun.

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Over the past three decades, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), with transit as its central tenet, has emerged as a pivotal urban policy driving sustainable and intelligent urban growth, drawing significant attention from researchers and practitioners worldwide. TOD involves creating high-density, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly urban areas around transit stations to enhance transit accessibility, promote social cohesion, and improve housing conditions. However, the global implementation of TOD has encountered challenges across various domains including transportation, housing, and employment, thereby exacerbating inequities within the built environment. This study adopts a TOD perspective to comprehensively review the equity impacts of urban rail transit (URT) station areas on the built environment, with a particular focus on social, travel, perception, health, and spatial dimensions, and their impacts on promoting or hindering equitable outcomes among diverse societal groups. Utilizing a scoping review methodology, the study encapsulates the progress and themes in the field, employing a systematic approach to meticulously analyze the outcomes of each research theme. The findings reveal that URT station areas have positive impacts on economic growth and property values. However, they can also contribute to gentrification, exacerbating disparities between different societal groups in station and non-station areas, along with an unequal distribution of resources and opportunities. Additionally, while these station areas encourage pedestrian activity and public transportation usage, they also carry the potential for environmental pollution, raising concerns about spatial accessibility and facility convenience, thereby impacting environmental equity. This study employs comprehensive and critical theoretical analyses, utilizing intricate methods and detailed indicators, to elucidate disparities in equity outcomes of URT station areas across different societal groups. The crucial challenge in future research lies in integrating the concept of equity into TOD planning strategies. This study aims to provide standardized and harmonized criteria for guiding equitable TOD planning policies, thereby enhancing the scientific basis and effectiveness of planning strategies. Ultimately, it seeks to offer theoretical insights towards the creation of a more equitable and inclusive urban built environment in the future.

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Catchment if you can: The effect of station entrance and exit locations on accessibility

Cited by 24 publications

References 13 publications

The angiogenic growth of cities

The angiogenic growth of cities

Access to the Rail Station as a Customer Value: Simulation of Passenger Flows in Rail Stations with Disinfection Gateway Installations

Equity impacts of the built environment in urban rail transit station areas from a transit-oriented development perspective: a systematic review

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