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Exploring the drivers of light rail ridership: an empirical route level analysis of selected Australian, North American and European systems

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  • G. Currie
  • A. Ahern
  • A. Delbosc

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  • G. Currie & A. Ahern & A. Delbosc, 2011. "Exploring the drivers of light rail ridership: an empirical route level analysis of selected Australian, North American and European systems," Transportation, Springer, vol. 38(3), pages 545-560, May.
  • Handle: RePEc:kap:transp:v:38:y:2011:i:3:p:545-560
    DOI: 10.1007/s11116-010-9314-9
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