Models of Public Transport Organization and Management in Lithuania and Foreign Countries

Abstract

Public transport is recognized as a more environmentally friendly mode of transport than cars for the same number of passengers. Many countries are investing heavily in public transport to make it not only greener, but also more convenient, more attractive, faster, more competitive and more accessible. In order to promote a sustainable environment, private, public and non-motorized transport must functionally complement each other to form balanced integrated systems. There are currently two main forms of organizing public transport: a government-oriented service and a market-oriented service. Positive changes in the field of public transport are possible if in the process involves not only state and municipal institutions, but also infrastructure planners, passenger carriers and inhabitants. Public transport must be seen as a means of developing cities and regions. The aim of the article is to analyze the existing models of public transport organization and management, to compare them and submit a proposal, on the basis of which management model it would be possible to submit proposals for the improvement of the organization of Lithuanian public transport. Good foreign countries practice in the management and organization of public transport shows that in some countries public transport is already organized not by individual municipalities but by regions. Based on the achievements of foreign countries, municipalities are recommended to cooperate and share experience in creating a common public transport network. It is necessary to create a management scheme in Lithuania for the development of public transport services, which at the same time would reduce public costs.

A Study on the Effects of Applying Cargo Delivery Systems to Support Energy Transition in Agglomeration Areas—An Example of the Szczecin Agglomeration, Poland

“…There are numerous studies that have proved the effectiveness of those measures [54][55][56][57][58][59][60], where the authors indicate that PT may constitute the basis for the development and functioning of sustainable transport in cities and agglomerations. Cheng et al [61] pointed to the considerable potential of PT in GHG emissions' reduction, which results from the possibility of carrying a large number of passengers in a short time compared to individual transport; this was also confirmed by Ranceva et al [62]. For the past several years, it is possible to notice that many cities have been developing their existing TSs.…”