Julie Nyborg Kongsparten

Julie Nyborg Kongsparten will share insights from her thesis on demand-responsive transport (DRT) in collaboration with Norconsult and Ruter:

«Mapping suitable areas for DRT services in the Oslo metropolitan area»

Where should demand-responsive transport (DRT) be implemented to improve mobility and accessibility in the Oslo metropolitan area? This research, conducted in collaboration with Norconsult and Ruter, applies a GIS-based multi-criteria analysis that combines spatial data with expert-based weighting of socio-economic, land-use, and public transport criteria. The presentation will introduce the methodology, showcase the resulting suitability patterns, and highlight how data-driven planning can support more equitable and sustainable mobility, while also outlining future opportunities for further development and application of the framework.

 

Julie Kongsparten is a Mobility Consultant at Norconsult, with a focus on sustainable transport solutions. She holds a master’s degree from Eindhoven University of Technology, where she completed her thesis on demand-responsive transport (DRT) in collaboration with Norconsult and Ruter. Her work involved a spatial analysis to identify areas best suited for DRT within Ruter’s market area, contributing to their long-term mobility strategy toward 2040. Now a full-time consultant, Julie continues to explore research questions related to public transport and DRT, while also supporting broader mobility planning efforts. Her work emphasizes accessibility, GIS-based analysis, and the integration of flexible, sustainable transport modes