Zurich model
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Zürich model is a name used to refer to the approach which permitted the public transportation system of the city of Zurich in Switzerland to achieve and maintain a high market share. Many other cities have emulated elements of it, especially when new tram systems were being introduced.
History
In the 1960s, Zürich was planning to move many of the tram lines in its central area into tunnels. This project was rejected in a referendum. In the 1970s, a project to create an underground railway was similarly rejected.[1][2][3]
Despite the failures of these attempts to provide Zürich with a different kind of transportation system, public transportation in Zürich has maintained a high modal split, with 65% of people commuting within the city doing so by public transport and only 17% using cars.[1][3]
Elements of the model
- A dense network providing many direct connections and short headways.
- High priorities at intersections.
- Low impact of road congestion on operations.
See also
References
- ^ a b Moglestue, Andrew (April 2005). "Zürich: Top city — thanks to light rail". Tramways & Urban Transit. Ian Allan Ltd / Light Rail Transit Association. pp. 130–134.
- ^ Moglestue, Andrew (May 2005). "Zürich: The Cobra rules, all above ground". Tramways & Urban Transit. Ian Allan Ltd / Light Rail Transit Association. pp. 180–184.
- ^ a b Moglestue, Andrew (December 2005). "Zürich: A city and its trams". Retrieved 2011-08-10.
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