Assessment of bus lane violations in relation to road infrastructure, traffic and land-use features : the case of Thessaloniki, Greece

Abstract

The implementation of bus-lane systems is promoted by the EU common transport policy framework as a tool towards sustainable urban mobility. However, the effectiveness of the bus-lane system in terms of both the performance of the public transport system and the decrease of private car dependency can be compromised by unauthorized traffic. The purpose of the current paper is the investigation of the interaction between the features of road infrastructure, traffic flow and urban land use with the bus-lane violations. More specifically, a system of indicators is developed in order to examine the impact of the above features on unauthorized traffic. Based on real-time measurements and descriptive data, the proposed system comprises a useful tool for local stake-holders, which can be adapted to a city’s specific characteristics. In addition, a pilot application is conducted for the bus-lane system of Thessaloniki leading to useful conclusions and a framework for strategic priorities.

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