Cawthorne-Nugent, Freddy Ms. (2020) The necessary parameters for the implementation of Mobility as a Service in Assen. Bachelor thesis.
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Abstract
This thesis explores the necessary parameters for a MaaS scheme to thrive in the Netherlands. Firstly, numerous parameters are investigated of three successful, European MaaS projects; Hannover, Germany; Birmingham, England; Vienna, Austria. Secondly, the city of Assen is then taken as a case study. This city has been preparing to be a MaaS city for years; ever since the Sensor City project was completed. This study has a qualitative approach and was conducted by means of a literature research and semi-structured interviews. The results show that population density is an important parameter for the implementation of MaaS in a city. Furthermore, an existing multi modal public transport system is vital for the transition to a MaaS system. It is not financially viable if all modes are yet to be introduces. However, network density is not a necessary parameter for a MaaS scheme. Low network density cities have proven to be able to implement successful MaaS schemes. Assen does not fare well on both necessary parameters as it has a very low population density, the smallest population density within the literature review. The existing modes in place for Assen are buses, trains and bike sharing. Meaning that there are three existing modes in place. Theoretically, this could be enough to build on. One of the main issues with Assen is the communication of projects; the intentions and aims of projects are not clear for the inhabitants. Assen is included in the Groningen-Drenthe MaaS pilot, which is currently searching for a service provider. The service provider is responsible for advertising and communicating the project to the inhabitants. Furthermore, as Assen is part of a regional pilot it could have a better shot at being successful. Unfortunately, the regional population density is still rather low. There are not many comparable areas to the North of the Netherlands that have implemented a MaaS scheme, so it cannot be said with certainty whether it will or will not work. One of Assen advantages could be found in the recent societal changes that have occurred due to Covid-19. The traffic sensors situated throughout Assen would inform inhabitants of the quietest routes to take, helping them maintain a 1.5 metre distance at all times. With health at the forefront of people’s minds, it might force people to actively look at their transport preferences.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Degree programme: | Spatial Planning and Design |
| Supervisor: | Yamu, C.H. |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Aug 2020 09:27 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Aug 2020 09:27 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3302 |
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