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Optimizing bus-size and headway in transit networks

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  • Luigi dell’Olio
  • Angel Ibeas
  • Francisco Ruisánchez

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  • Luigi dell’Olio & Angel Ibeas & Francisco Ruisánchez, 2012. "Optimizing bus-size and headway in transit networks," Transportation, Springer, vol. 39(2), pages 449-464, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:transp:v:39:y:2012:i:2:p:449-464
    DOI: 10.1007/s11116-011-9332-2
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