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Working Thesis:
Enhancing public transport system efficiency with carpooling facilities as a first- and last-mile solution, a cost-neutral approach.
Seamless connectivity between public transport networks and residential or workplace areas is crucial for encouraging public transport usage, thereby reducing traffic congestion and carbon emissions. We propose an innovative, cost-neutral parking model that combines free carpooling facilities and paid single-occupancy parking at strain stations, as a solution to the public transport connectivity challenge. It is designed to promote shared rides to train stations and regular train commutes. The additional revenue from paid parking and increased train ridership, forecasted at $11.58 million in the first two years of implementation, could be reinvested for rail infrastructure maintenance and improvements on service operations. Ultimately, it supports a self-sustaining cycle of service enhancements and commuter growth. This research provides a detailed assessment of cost and time efficiency for the proposed mobility solution, a past patronage analysis and behavioural modelling to simulate community response, and an optimisation strategy to reinvest the additional revenue towards increasing service frequency during peak commuting hours. Lastly, environmental and health benefits, alongside potential reduction in road accidents and maintenance costs, will be briefly assessed to present a more comprehensive picture of the potential impact of our mobility solution.
Research interests:
Operations research, transport solutions
Academic history:
- 2016 - 2018, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of Otago
- 2023 - present, Master of Mathematical Sciences, University of Canterbury (part-time)
Professional history:
- 2019 - 2022, Rail operations planner, Transdev Auckland
- 2022 - present, Operations solution lead, Transdev Wellington (part-time)
- 2022 - present, Senior Analyst, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
