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A PLANNING STUDY ON SPATIAL ATTRIBUTES OF BUS STOP LOCATION FOR EFFICIENT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).33      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).33      Published : Mar 2023

A Planning Study on Spatial Attributes of Bus Stop Location for Efficient Public Transportation System

Abstract

    The most convenient and important part of the public transportation system is that provided by public buses, the most practical and cost-effective type of public transportation system. An expert system alone cannot accurately locate a bus stop. The "Natural Movement" theory of Space Syntax provides a deep understanding of "centrality" and urban activity, predicting the city's most dynamic streets and areas that serve as centres of urban activity. This study analyzed the city of Mansehra, Pakistan to provide a scientific evidence-based approach to planning of efficient transportation system. To find the best routes and bus stops, we computed centrality through spatial analysis and urban activity index, and vehicular and pedestrian traffic volume indices. The results of this research highlighted areas that are considered optimal traffic routes, busy city streets, and city centres, and represent the best locations for bus stop spacing in the city.

    (1) Zobia
    Master Student, National Institute of Urban Infrastructure Planning, University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Ubaid Ullah
    Lecturer, Department of Architecture, University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar, Abbottabad Campus, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Shabbir Ullah
    Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar, Abbottabad Campus, KP, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Zobia., Ullah, U., & Ullah, S. (2023). A Planning Study on Spatial Attributes of Bus Stop Location for Efficient Public Transportation System. Global Social Sciences Review, VIII(I), 365-374. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).33

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Zobia, , Ubaid Ullah, and Shabbir Ullah. 2023. "A Planning Study on Spatial Attributes of Bus Stop Location for Efficient Public Transportation System." Global Social Sciences Review, VIII (I): 365-374 doi: 10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).33

HARVARD

    HARVARD : ZOBIA., ULLAH, U. & ULLAH, S. 2023. A Planning Study on Spatial Attributes of Bus Stop Location for Efficient Public Transportation System. Global Social Sciences Review, VIII, 365-374.

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    MHRA : Zobia, , Ubaid Ullah, and Shabbir Ullah. 2023. "A Planning Study on Spatial Attributes of Bus Stop Location for Efficient Public Transportation System." Global Social Sciences Review, VIII: 365-374

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    MLA : Zobia, , Ubaid Ullah, and Shabbir Ullah. "A Planning Study on Spatial Attributes of Bus Stop Location for Efficient Public Transportation System." Global Social Sciences Review, VIII.I (2023): 365-374 Print.

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    OXFORD : Zobia, , Ullah, Ubaid, and Ullah, Shabbir (2023), "A Planning Study on Spatial Attributes of Bus Stop Location for Efficient Public Transportation System", Global Social Sciences Review, VIII (I), 365-374

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    TURABIAN : Zobia, , Ubaid Ullah, and Shabbir Ullah. "A Planning Study on Spatial Attributes of Bus Stop Location for Efficient Public Transportation System." Global Social Sciences Review VIII, no. I (2023): 365-374. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).33