Telematics Solutions for Traffic Management of Public Transport Vehicles

2020 ◽  
pp. 138-151
Author(s):  
Dariusz Masłowski
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Traffic Management

scholarly journals Air quality sensors in public transport stops and cross-system communication

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-10
Author(s):  
Dan-Marius Mustață
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Traffic Management ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
View Point ◽  
System Communication ◽  
Warning Messages ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Cross System ◽  
State Of Art

The purpose of this article is to present a state of art implementation of air quality sensors in public transport stops. Effects on health due to different types of pollutants are summarized as well. Functional scope of the solutions, via warning messages displayed for passengers waiting at these stops, including a cross system communication between traffic management and public transport systems, are also focused. Analysis of existing sensor types from multiple view point including functions, types of measured pollutants, price ranges and comparisons are outlined.

The Role of Mass Transport for Sustainable Public Transit in Developing Cities

2018 ◽  
pp. 416-442
Author(s):  
Belew Dagnew Bogale
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Traffic Management ◽  
Public Transit ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Sustainable Transportation ◽  
The Public ◽  
Developing Cities ◽  
Recent Project ◽  
Transit Performance

The need for an efficient public mass transportation system in the context of developing countries can well be overemphasized since a majority of the urban population continues to be either captive walkers or users of the public transport facility. In Addis Ababa, inadequacy of public transit and improper traffic management issues are dominant problems. Evidence indicates that solutions related to traffic congestion and accidents are still left behind the city. However, it is expected that the recent project interventions and initiatives will enhance the capability of the public transit to deliver effective and sustainable transportation. This chapter evaluates the public transit performance, the initiatives towards terminals, and the future models for implementation. It concludes that an integrated public mass transit system is vital to a sustainable future public transport in developing cities in general and in Addis Ababa in particular. Recommendations are forwarded in the chapter.

EVALUATION OF THE POSSIBILITY OF IMPROVING THE OPERATION OF A TRANSPORT COMPANY IN THE CONTEXT OF THE VEHICLE FLEET MANAGEMENT

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (48) ◽  
pp. 194-215
Author(s):  
Krzysztof ORŁOWSKI ◽  
Łukasz ORŁOWSKI
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Traffic Management ◽  
Active Element ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Rolling Stock ◽  
Fleet Management ◽  
Specific Frequency ◽  
Vehicle Fleet ◽  
Communication Company

The organization of public transport greatly contributes to the proper traffic management policy of vehicles. They are an active element cooperating with the infrastructure. However, the organization of transport is not an easy task. The constantly changing demand on lines characterized by various length and intensity of use makes it difficult to decide on the choice of vehicle. Vehicles with various technical and functional parameters along with a specific frequency of running create an offer for users which is not always adapted to their needs. All the changes affecting the functioning of the rolling stock are reflected in the costs of the communication company. Analysis of the company's operations allows to identify some areas that can be optimized. The savings concern lower fuel consumption by adjusting the capacity and type of vehicle used.

scholarly journals Research on the Mode Choice Intention of the Elderly for Autonomous Vehicles Based on the Extended Ecological Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 10661
Author(s):  
Huiqian Sun ◽  
Peng Jing ◽  
Mengxuan Zhao ◽  
Yuexia Chen ◽  
Fengping Zhan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Autonomous Vehicles ◽  
Traffic Management ◽  
Choice Behavior ◽  
Ecological Model ◽  
Mode Choice ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Policies And Measures ◽  
Internal Mechanism

Due to the elderly’s limited physical ability, their mode choice behavior with particular demand for the traffic system is significantly distinguished compared to young people. The emergence of Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) and Shared Autonomous Vehicles (SAVs) will allow the elderly to travel independently and offer more mode choices. However, emerging vehicles will continue to coexist with other traditional modes such as public transport. This paper aims to explore the internal mechanism of the elderly’s choice behavior among public transport, AVs, and SAVs. We integrated the relevant factors by expanding the ecological model and used the Multiple Indicators and Multiple Causes (MIMIC) model to analyze the constructs’ relationship. The results show that the elderly believe that public transport, AVs, and SAVs are useful and convenient travel modes for themselves, affecting intention significantly. In addition, the elderly’s well-being and social influence during travel are also significant constructs for their behavioral intention. The research could provide academic supports for the traffic management departments when making relevant policies and measures for the elderly.

scholarly journals Public Transport Traffic Management Systems Simulation in Craiova City

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 405-410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilie Dumitru ◽  
Dumitru Nicolae ◽  
Lucian Matei ◽  
Laurentiu Racila
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Traffic Management ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Systems Simulation

scholarly journals Operational and Safety Assessment of Motorised Three-Wheel Vehicles for Public Transport in the Tamale Metropolis

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-35
Author(s):  
Lukuman Wahab ◽  
Mohammed Salifu
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Traffic Management ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Transportation Systems ◽  
Traffic Classification ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Road Traffic Crashes ◽  
Tamale Metropolis ◽  
Mode Of Transport

Motorised three-wheel vehicles are important modes of transportation in the Tamale metroplis because they provide alternative mobility solutions for low and middle income earners and fill the gaps in transportation systems in Ghana. The fact that motorised three-wheel vehicles are inexpensive to manufacture, sell, operate and repair compared to cars have also catalysed the surge in their ownership. This study evaluates the operations and safety of motorised three-wheel vehicles as a means of public transport for goods and humans in the Tamale Metropolis. To achieve this objective, a manual traffic classification count was carried out on the following main roads: Hospital Road, Bolgatanga Road, Choogu Road and Nyohini Road within the study area; a survey questionnaire was designed to elicit information from operators as well as users of motorised three-wheel vehicles. Road traffic crashes data were obtained and analysed. Direct field observations were also carried out along selected roads. The manual traffic classification count revealed that motorised three-wheel vehicles constitute the third most significant mode of transport in the study area whereas light vehicles and motorcycles are first and second respectively. Additionally, operation of motorised three-wheel vehicles provides employment or livelihood to people who are otherwise unemployable and have families to take care of. In terms of safety, 94.6% are completely unlicensed, 3.1% have motorcycle license, 1.5% have tractor operator license and 0.8% have driving license. Lack of required driving skills could be one of contributing factors of crashes in the study area. The vehicles also stop or park at unauthorised places, leading to congestion and traffic management problems on roads. It is therefore recommended that the operation of motorised three-wheel vehicles within Tamale Metropolis Area be regulated and designated spaces provided for parking. Keywords: Motorised three-wheel Vehicles, Public Transport, Operational, Safety; Tamale

scholarly journals Modeling Public Transport Users’ Trip Production in Hawassa City, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Girma Gebre ◽  
Emer Tucay Quezon
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Traffic Management ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Explanatory Power ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Trip Purpose ◽  
Production Models ◽  
Trip Production

Today, overcrowded public transport demand, resulting in huge costs in an urban area. Similarly, there are a lot of people who use public transport in Hawassa city. This study aimed to develop public transport users' trip production models at the household level. Some socio-economic characteristics and trip detail of the public transport users were collected randomly from the different households through a questionnaire survey. The data gathered was fed into IBM SPSS package version 20 to develop linear regression models. The developed models are associated with trips for purpose and time intervals of trips made. The developed linear regression models, general trips, work trips, educational trips, and trips made before 8:00 AM and after 4:00 PM had good explanatory power. The value of explanatory power comprised of 0.656, 0.722, 0.549, 0.610 and 0.510. These values indicated the explanation power of the socio-economic characteristics on the trips made. It means the daily trips production was significantly affected by the number of working individuals, the different age brackets, cars and motorcycles, and the monthly income per household. The most frequent public transport users’ trips production regarding the trip purpose and time are work trips and occurred after 4:00 PM. This scenario represented a good model developed in this study. Hence, it is suggested that Hawassa city’s traffic management office use the developed models to predict the future trips demand to provide a proper scheme to avoid congestion during the peak hour of the day.

scholarly journals Anonymous Detection of Traveler Flows Employing Bluetooth Technologies

Proceedings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Ionuț-Cosmin Chiva ◽  
Marius Minea ◽  
Viviana-Laetitia Minea ◽  
Augustin Semenescu
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Traffic Management ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Service Level ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Dynamic Allocation

Intensive usage of public transportation represents a good solution to reduce traffic congestion. Dynamic allocation of vehicles enhances the service level and offers a more comfortable trip to travelers. Bluetooth (BT) has been used in some specific cases as a means of data collection regarding vehicle flow. However, it has been less employed for the anonymous detection of traveler flow, origin–destination, the density of travelers in public transport, etc. This paper analyzes the efficiency of different versions of BT for this type of application. Experiments were carried on for subway lines and stations, as well as in open space. Information regarding mobility dynamics represents an important factor to be considered in traffic management to improve the efficiency of existing systems. Conclusions and recommendations for future research are also provided.

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