Evaluating Access to Riyadh’s Planned Public Transport System Using Geospatial Analysis

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Type Discussion paper
Date 24 June 2021

Abstract

The King Abdulaziz Project for Public Transport in Riyadh city is one of the world’s largest urban transit systems being developed. The project aims to meet the demands of the city’s growing urban population while reducing traffic congestion, heavy private car dependence and air pollution. The performance of any public transport system largely depends on its accessibility. Therefore, this study evaluates the populations’ access to Riyadh’s public transport stations using network analysis tools based on geographic information systems.

Authors

Nourah Al Hosain

Senior Research Analyst Nourah is a senior research analyst in KAPSARC’s Policy and Decision Science program. She is currently working with the KAPSARC Toolkit… Nourah is a senior research analyst in KAPSARC’s Policy and Decision Science program. She is currently working with the KAPSARC Toolkit for Behavioral Analysis (KTAB) development team and is also part of KAPSARC’s GIS team. Nourah holds a B.S. degree in computer science from Prince Sultan University.

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