Solving the ‘first mile problem’: opportunities for bike-transit integration in Edmonton, Alberta
| dc.contributor.author | Yau, Derek | |
| dc.contributor.examiningcommittee | Bridgman, Rae (City Planning) Kim, Amy (University of Alberta) | en_US |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Linovski, Orly (City Planning) | en_US |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2016-09-14T20:14:58Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2016-09-14T20:14:58Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2016 | |
| dc.degree.discipline | City Planning | en_US |
| dc.degree.level | Master of City Planning (M.C.P.) | en_US |
| dc.description.abstract | In an effort to shift reliance away from single-occupancy vehicles, many cities have been investing in active and public transportation, and promoting multi-modal travel. It has been recognized both academically and professionally that there is a need to address issues regarding access to transit stations and nodes – the ‘first mile problem.’ Many see bicycles as the answer to the first mile problem; however, scholarly literature has generally neglected exploring how to accommodate bicycles at different stations. This practicum investigates the first mile problem in Edmonton, Alberta, and identifies existing challenges with bicycle access to Edmonton’s Light Rail Transit (LRT) system. The findings suggest three distinct LRT ‘station types’, each requiring a nuanced suite of infrastructure improvements in order to encourage more bicycle access. Further, these improvements can only be realized through the development and execution of comprehensive policies and regulations that support cycling and bike-transit integration. | en_US |
| dc.description.note | October 2016 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/1993/31762 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | en_US |
| dc.rights | open access | en_US |
| dc.subject | Cycling, first mile problem, transit accessibility, active transportation, Edmonton | en_US |
| dc.title | Solving the ‘first mile problem’: opportunities for bike-transit integration in Edmonton, Alberta | en_US |
| dc.type | master thesis | en_US |