Course:VANT149/2023/Capstone/Science/Team13

Abstract

This research examines the comparative analysis of public transit coverage in Canada's most populous areas, namely Toronto and Vancouver Metro area, as well as Montreal city, recognizing the importance of public transportation in rapidly urbanizing regions. The study aims to determine the region with the most comprehensive transit connectivity by analyzing 'hyper-coverage,' which refers to the presence of multiple transit stations serving the same area. Additionally, it investigates how adjusting the radius for each transit stops can impact coverage. Data collection involves utilizing TransLink transit stops data for Vancouver and Government of Canada Data Sources for Toronto and Montreal. The study calculates coverage percentages and employs data visualization techniques to identify uncovered regions. The findings highlight Montreal city as having the highest coverage percentage, while Toronto and Vancouver Metro area exhibit similar percentages, indicating better connectivity in Montreal. These findings emphasize their implications for urban planning, policy-making, and social equity, underscoring the potential for improving transit design in under-covered areas such as Vancouver. Furthermore, future research should consider additional factors like service frequency and delay time to provide a more comprehensive analysis.

Biographies

Blasius Halley Theo Boniarga (Blasius)

Blasius is a student with a major in Computer Science and Statistics. Passionate about math, computers, and travel, he actively volunteers and joins campus events. His desire is to intensify his focus on software engineering, algorithms, and circuitry, aspiring to excel in these areas of expertise.

Jingruo Dai (Delia)

A first-year science student at the University of British Columbia, she is deeply interested in the subjects of geology and psychology. In her spare time, she engages in hobbies like drawing and listening to music, which she uses to enrich her life.

I Putu Pramana Putra (Pram)

Pram, a first-year Science student at UBC, loves outdoor activities like jogging, hiking, and photography. His adventurous spirit extends to academic pursuits, where he is deeply interested in exploring emerging technologies, particularly the transformative potential and applications of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR).

Helmi Hidayat Rouf (Helmi)

Helmi is a science faculty student at UBC with a keen interest in computer science and statistics. His undergraduate goals include acquiring new knowledge, gaining industry experience, and building connections with peers. He also shows a strong preference for group-based projects.

References

Government of Canada. (2022, September 27). "Canadian Public Transit Systems Data Sources". https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/b8241e15-2872-4a63-9d36-3083d03e8474

Translink. (2023, May 26). "GTFS Static Data". https://www.translink.ca/about-us/doing-business-with-translink/app-developer-resources/gtfs/gtfs-data

Tripadvisor, (July, 2017),”Irving K. Barber Learning Centre”, https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g154943-d591266-Reviews-University_of_British_Columbia-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html