Zróżnicowanie przestrzenne sieci tramwajowej konurbacji katowickiej na tle zagospodarowania przestrzennego
Spatial diversification of the tram network of the Katowice conurbation against the background of spatial development

Summary/Abstract: The subjects of the research is tram network in Katowice conurbation. This conurbation is a big polycentric region where condition of the tram transport operation is different than in big monocentric agglomeration. The article assumes if the spatial arrangement of the conurbation is polycentric, then polycentric is also a structure of tram network. It was hypothesized that in a tram network are several smaller subnetworks. They are mostly predisposed to the implementation of local transportation needs. Therefore, tram transport has only little impact in integration between parts of conurbation. Based on historical factors and topological properties of network it was divided to smaller subnets. Subnets differ in terms of infrastructure. Accessibility to tram service was examined using landscape ecology ideas – “patch-corridor-matrix.” Areas well served and excluded from service were indicated. Analyzed was also arrangement of tram lines and frequence of courses – with emphasis on connections between another subnets. The hypothesis were confirmed, but the studies showed that the role of tramway communication is spatially diverse. Some parts of conurbation are well integrated and in another parts – trams realize only local journey.

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