Spatial distribution and typology of public transport electric traction networks in Central Europe

• Autorzy: Bárta Martin

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.4467/2543859XPKG.24.011.22476

Warianty tytułu

PL

Rozkład przestrzenny i typologia sieci trakcji elektrycznej transportu publicznego w Europie Środkowej

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This study presents a consistent and transferable methodology for identifying and analyzing continuous urban electric traction networks - specifically trams, trolleybuses, and metro systems - in Central European cities. Using data from OpenStreetMap, enriched with official transport sources and field verification, we defined 113 integrated networks across Czechia, Hungary, Germany, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, and Switzerland. Key absolute and relative indicators - such as total network length and composite density - were calculated for each system, and linked to standardized statistical units (LAU, NUTS). At least minimal electric public transport infrastructure was identified in 366 municipalities. The study examines spatial patterns in network distribution and tests several hypotheses, including whether capital cities with metro systems also host the most extensive tram and trolleybus networks, and how urbanization levels affect network density. The findings confirm that larger and more urbanized cities tend to support more complex and denser electric transport systems, but also reveal exceptions influenced by historical and spatial factors. The analysis demonstrates that using only urbanized areas yields more meaningful comparisons than relying on entire administrative boundaries. A seven-category typology was developed to enable comparative assessment of network significance and urban transport potential across the region. The results offer a robust database for further spatial and transport analyses and highlight the value of network density as an indicator of public transport quality. This approach can be applied in other regions worldwide, supporting sustainable mobility research and planning.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

urban public transport; integrated network; Central Europe; electric traction; rail transport

PL

transport miejski; transport publiczny; sieć zintegrowana; Europa Środkowa; trakcja elektryczna; transport kolejowy

• Wydawca: Komisja Geografii Komunikacji Polskiego Towarzystwa Geograficznego ; Uniwersytet Gdański. Katedra Geografii Rozwoju Regionalnego
• Czasopismo: Prace Komisji Geografii Komunikacji PTG
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: nr 27(2)
• Strony: 33--50
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 53 poz., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Bárta Martin

• Department of Human Geography and Regional Development, Faculty of Science, University of Ostrava, Ostrava 701 03, Czech Republic

• https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8005-6237

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa nr POPUL/SP/0154/2024/02 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki II" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki (2025).