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The structure of a school system, the location of schools, demographic shifts, consumer preferences, and ideas about traffic safety and security contribute to a changing dynamic, with quality and cost implications for school transportation. This article presents case studies from the Dutch town of Zwijndrecht that offer insights into these interrelationships and the quest for workable solutions.

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pp 11-16

2005-3

TR News

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Case studies; Consumer preferences; Demographics; Location; Schools; Security; Traffic safety

School transportation

Zwijndrecht (Netherlands)

Education and Training; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Security and Emergencies; Society; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

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