Katarzyna Turoń

Bike-Sharing as an Element of Integrated Urban Transport System

The following paper is meant to illustrate the use of the idea of bike-sharing system in urban logistics. In their work, the authors referred to cycling in Poland and to the Poles’ attitude towards the use of the bike as an alternative means of transport in the city. The idea of self-service public bike rental system has been widely presented in the article. Further, the components of the architecture system have been discussed. The authors presented the principle of functioning of the self-service public bike rental system, called bike-sharing, as well as its transport accessibility in cities in Poland. Moreover, the authors illustrated the principle of functioning of the system by the case of public bike rental in the city of Katowice, called ‘City by Bike’, and in the city of Cracow, called ‘Wavelo’. The main aim of the work was to present the idea of self-service public bike rental (bike sharing), its functionality and chosen examples.

Corporate Social Responsibility to Employees: The Best Labour Practices in Transport and Logistics Companies

The paper focuses on corporate social responsibility to employees in the context of transportation and logistics companies. It raises the issues related to the good practices of CSR in relation to labour practices. The study also discusses the approach to employees as stakeholders of the company. The transport and logistics branch is selected for analysis, due to its importance for the economy and the necessity of implementation the corporate social responsibility policy. The aim of the paper is to identify and assess ethics and labour practices in the context of logistics companies. It is achieved through the analysis of practices included in the companies’ CSR reports and reports ‘Responsible business in Poland’ issued by the Responsible Business Forum. The analysis is realized on the case of the two top companies that received the “CSR leaf” – a prestigious award for responsible business.

Polish Systems of Car-Sharing - The Overview of Business to Customer Service Market

This thesis was conducted on one of the sustainable solution in mobility-shared, short-term service of using cars- car-sharing. In view of the growing popularity of car-sharing services in Polish towns and wide variety of functioning systems, the article presents current state of car-sharing systems in Poland. Authors present the review of Polish market. The analysis was performed on entities providing car-sharing recommending their services and their variety in depending upon registration in system, data verification, type of system and method of rental, localization, used fleet vehicles and cost of services.

Urban Transport Integration Using Automated Garages in Park and Ride and Car-Sharing Systems – Preliminary Study for the Upper Silesian Conurbation

The transport system in many cities is becoming overloaded due to the increasing number of travels, a large share of which involve passenger cars. One of the solutions improving transport system functioning is based on a concept of changing the behaviour of travellers and of increasing the share of travels using means of transportation dedicated by the city (urban public transport, city bicycle and car rental systems). This change, even if implemented only on some travel sections, may lead to a substantial reduction of the negative impact of transport on the environment (in terms of emissions as well as of the space occupied). The paper proposes to integrate transport in cities by using automated multi-storey large-capacity garages in certain locations. A case study is also presented here for the Upper Silesian Conurbation, describing the potential impact on the transport system in that urban area. The proposed solution may also be used in different areas.

Study on Roundabouts in Polish Conditions - Law, Safety Problems, Sanctions

The present paper deals with the subject of the road infrastructure element, which is a roundabout intersection. The paper refers to the basic information and research conducted on the subject of roundabouts in international scientific publications. On their basis, a thematic niche concerning proper way to navigate the roundabouts and the interpretation of legal provision was noticed. Due to this fact, the authors analyzed the concept of ‘roundabout’ in terms of Polish legislation. In addition, the most frequent safety problems and mistakes made by drivers while driving through these types of intersections are described. In addition, the authors also referred to the sanctions that are applied to drivers in the event of improper use of roundabouts. The aim of the paper is to present the study on roundabouts in Polish conditions in the legal context, as well as to indicate the most common safety problems concerning the use of the roundabouts and sanctions related to improper drivers behavior when entering this type of intersection.

Development of the Bike-Sharing System on the Example of Polish Cities

The work was dedicated to the application of the concept of a system of urban public bicycle as an alternative means of transport in Polish cities. Authors presented operating systems on Polish territory, then referred to the usage statistics by individual customers self-service bike–sharing. They showed differences in the functioning and availability of systems and presenting in detail the principle of bike reservation by Wavelo system that is functioning in Cracow. The article also presents the advantages and disadvantages of the bike-sharing system. The aim of the study was to present the concept of self-service public bicycle rental system in Poland and its availability, popularity and prospects for future development.

Circular Economy in the Transport Industry in Terms of Corporate Social Responsibility Concept

Purpose: The paper concerns the concept of moving away from a linear economy to a new global idea – the circular economy. The aim of the study is to present the idea of the practical application of the opportunities offered by the circular economy in the terms of corporate social responsibility. The authors focus on the example from the Transport-Shipping-Logistics (TSL) industry. I n addition, they also present previously used pro-environmental solutions in TSL and Courier-Express-Parcel Services (CEP) area. Design/methodology/approach: The paper is based on the analysis of literature related to pro-ecological activities and the idea of linear and circular economy in the context of the corporate social responsibility concept. Findings: The result of the study is a consolidation the concept of the circular economy in terms of pro-ecological aspect of corporate social responsibility in TSL enterprises. Research and practical limitations/implications: The article points out that the circular economy and other pro-environment practices are the guidelines of conduct for designing and developing corporate social responsibility strategies in the companies operating in the Transport-Shipping-Logistics industry. Originality/value: The issues presented in the paper cover innovative aspects according to the latest European Union guidelines indicated in COM(2015) – Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: Closing the Loop – An EU Action Plan for the Circular Economy. Paper type: theoretical paper.