Heat-Moderating Effects of Bus Stop Shelters and Tree Shade on Public Transport Ridership

Heat-Moderating Effects of Bus Stop Shelters and Tree Shade on Public Transport Ridership

Rising temperatures threaten the resilience of public transit systems. We determined whether bus stop shelters and tree canopy surrounding bus stops moderated the effect of warm season temperatures on ridership in Austin, Texas, and whether shelters and trees were equitably distributed. For bus stop...

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Main Authors: Kevin Lanza, Casey P. Durand
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
public transit
climate change adaptation
resilience
health equity
urban tree canopy
green infrastructure
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/2/463

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https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/2/463

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