We use tools and techniques specific to the field of complex networks analysis for the identification and extraction of key parameters which define ”good” patterns and practices for designing public transportation networks. Using network motifs we analyze a set of 18 cities using public data sets regarding the topology of network and discuss each of the identified motifs using the concepts and tools of urban planning.
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