Configurational exploration of public transport movement networks: a case study, the London Underground

Chiaradia, Alain J., Moreau, E. and Raford, N. 2005. Configurational exploration of public transport movement networks: a case study, the London Underground. Presented at: 5th International Space Syntax Symposium, Faculty of Architecture, TU Delft, Netherlands, 13-17 June 2005. Published in: van Nes, A. ed. Proceedings of the 5th International Space Syntax Symposium. Amsterdam: Techne Press,

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Abstract

The London Underground is presented as a case study for the exploration of configurational effect on a global public transport networks. Several over ground and underground configurational models are analysed against entry/exit movement level of each tube station using multivariate analysis to explore the relationships between configuration and other network variables. This paper examines two approaches towards understanding the factors influencing foot tra±c to and from public transport stations; the first derived from standard public transport planning, the second derived from space syntax configurational approaches. Standard transport planning considers primary variables; employment density, population density, land use, and buffer distance from stations. The configurational approach to transport activity holds that the performance of each transport stop will be influenced by its position in the network structure as much, if not more, than from other factors such as land use and density. Two hypotheses are tested. First, above ground spatial configuration influences the degree of boarding and alighting activity at Underground stations. Second, the topological configuration of the below ground Tube network itself is a significant measure of boarding and alighting activity. Preliminary results demonstrate that the below ground configuration model correlates with all day 120 station activity with an r-squared of 0.54 Above ground configuration also appears to influence station utilisation, but is more difficult to define without more precise, non-metric catchments area definition. The presence of multimodal interchanges such as regional rail or bus services also affects utilisation. These findings suggest that a better understanding of area definition is important to gain an understanding of the 'sphere of influence' surrounding public transport stops, and that additional research resolving the complexities of modelling above- and below-ground systems in tandem is necessary. The paper concludes with a discussion of the necessity to include public transport systems in conjunction with pedestrian and vehicular modes to create a fully configurational urban simulation model.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Geography and Planning (GEOPL)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HE Transportation and Communications
Publisher:	Techne Press
ISBN:	9789085940029
Last Modified:	07 Nov 2019 09:09
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/37620

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