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This study presents the results of an ex-ante assessment of the accessibility and equity impacts of a subway expansion in Fortaleza (Brazil). We analyze how the number of jobs, health facilities, and schools accessible by public transportation is expected to change with the implementation of a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013400230
This study presents the results of an ex-ante assessment of the accessibility and equity impacts of a subway expansion in Fortaleza (Brazil). We analyze how the number of jobs, health facilities, and schools accessible by public transportation is expected to change with the implementation of a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013256690
Students, children under 4 years old and people aged 65 and over in Brazil are entitled to partial or full discount on urban trips using public transport systems. These discounts are not covered by public funding, but rather by the other service users who pay full-fare. In this study, we...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011372156
The public policies on mass transit and other economic policies have been unable to avoid increasing mass transit costs and urban bus fares, which places a burden on a majority of the population depending on public transit. This study analyzes the variations in urban bus fares and households...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010330616
One of the core aims of transportation policies is to facilitate people's access to employment, health and education opportunities as well as cultural and leisure activities. Nonetheless, transport research and policies in Brazil are still largely focused on the challenges of reducing road...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012616434
In this study we examine how the use of private and public transport has changed since the early 2000s in Brazilian cities. We analyzed data on the changing patterns of consumption of transportation goods and services by Brazilian families over the last 20 years. We also analyzed how urban...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012628669
The public policies on mass transit and other economic policies have been unable to avoid increasing mass transit costs and urban bus fares, which places a burden on a majority of the population depending on public transit. This study analyzes the variations in urban bus fares and households...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009230242
Students, children under 4 years old and people aged 65 and over in Brazil are entitled to partial or full discount on urban trips using public transport systems. These discounts are not covered by public funding, but rather by the other service users who pay full-fare. In this study, we...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010405432
In this study we examine how the use of private and public transport has changed since the early 2000s in Brazilian cities. We analyzed data on the changing patterns of consumption of transportation goods and services by Brazilian families over the last 20 years. We also analyzed how urban...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012613120
One of the core aims of transportation policies is to facilitate people's access to employment, health and education opportunities as well as cultural and leisure activities. Nonetheless, transport research and policies in Brazil are still largely focused on the challenges of reducing road...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012156595