siirtotarpeet
Siirtotarpeet is a concept used in public transport planning and operations to describe the need for passengers to transfer between vehicles or services during a journey. The term highlights how network design and timetable alignment influence travel experience. High siirtotarpeet indicate that many trips require a change of vehicle, often due to insufficient direct connections, limited service frequency, or poorly synchronized timetables. Conversely, low siirtotarpeet reflect more direct routes and integrated services.
Measurement and indicators commonly include the transfer rate (the share of trips requiring at least one transfer),
Implications of siirtotarpeet relate to travel time reliability, convenience, and overall demand for public transport. Reducing
Context: The term is used in Finnish public transport planning literature and practice, where authorities aim