My KIPP Blog – Week 4-5
During these two weeks, I have been focused on the course Data and Design for a Post-Covid City, and our group has been mainly discussing the topic of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) and the obstacles it currently faces from the perspective of stakeholders. MaaS aims to fully integrate existing transportation services and provide users with tailor-made mobility packages. Through this course, I have gained a deeper understanding of the relationship between data and design in urban planning, as well as the potential of emerging technologies to address urban challenges.
Based on our group assignment, I have primarily researched demand-responsive transit (DRT) modes based on the MaaS concept. This is because traditional city bus systems mainly provide services in a regular mode based on fixed routes, fixed stops, and fixed timetables, which cannot fully adapt to the on-demand services required by the MaaS system. DRT is a transit service mode that is positioned between a fixed route bus and a private car, and it has flexible routes, stops, and dispatching to meet real-time booking needs. It is suitable for areas or periods with low demand density and can coordinate the flexibility required by on-demand services and the collectiveness required by urban networks. The DRT model has advantages in improving urban mobility and providing personalized services to users. However, its implementation still faces several challenges, including unclear revenue models, the need for significant investment in technology and infrastructure, and resistance from existing transit operators. Thus, while DRT can potentially offer a promising solution to the existing obstacles of traditional transit, further research and collaboration among stakeholders are necessary for its effective implementation in the context of MaaS.
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