Funkcjonowanie kolei aglomeracyjnej w przestrzeni Łodzi
The functioning of the agglomeration railway in the city of Lodz

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the results of a study on the functioning of Łódź Agglomeration Railwayin spatial terms. The study refers to the area of Łódź and focuses on determining the degree to which theagglomeration railway system is a complementary part or substitute to the urban public transport system assuch. This research assumption was developed, successively taking into account the time-based accessibilityof point rail infrastructure as regards individual car transport, local public transport (bus and tram services)and pedestrian communication facilities. The analysis allows determining to what extent the distribution ofŁódź Agglomeration Railway stations matches the deployment of local public transport stops, the city’s buildupareas and which of its parts are covered by different isochrones of reaching the means of rail transport bycar or on foot. Taking account of these variables, the authors indicate potential sites to locate agglomerationrailway stations, which are characterized by optimum accessibility regarding different variables. They shouldbe considered to be an attempt at verifying the currently functioning arrangement and, at the same time, asa proposal for possible development of the urban communication system.

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