Differentiated fares depend on bus line and time for urban public transport network based on travelers’ day-to-day group behavior

In order to improve the objectivity of urban public transport network evaluation and achieve the sub-file of quality level of preliminary scheme, a comprehensive evaluation method for urban public transport network was proposed based on TOPSIS, and then constructed the evaluation model of urban public transport network. This method was applied to Xian urban public transport network planning, which obeyed the basic theory of scheme evaluation and some related requirements. The result showed that planning-5 was the best one among the five urban public transport network planning in Xian and consistent with the passenger flow prediction. The evaluation model for urban public transport network based on TOPSIS was objective, which involved few parameters, simple operation, scientific evaluation and provided a basis for urban public transport network planning decision.

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The Use of GIS Technologies in the Management of the Urban Transportation System

International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering - Special Issue ◽

10.35940/ijitee.i8551.078919 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (9) ◽

pp. 2324-2327

Keyword(s):

Public Transport ◽

Transportation Network ◽

Urban Transportation ◽

Urban Transport ◽

Transport Network ◽

Network Element ◽

Gis Technologies ◽

Information Models ◽

Urban Public Transport ◽

Standard Information

The article describes the practical and theoretical aspects of using GIS technologies with respect to urban transport networks, as well as considers the developed generalized algorithm for GIS-processing technology of the urban transportation network parameters. The authors suggest the algorithm of information models of urban transport network elements taking into account the importance of set tasks and the developed method to optimize parameters of the elements of GIS of urban transport network in terms of optimization of urban public transport operation parameters, as well as the structure of the standard information model of the urban transport network element named "Urban public transport route".

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Evaluation of Quality Public Transport Criteria in Terms of Passenger Satisfaction

Transport and Telecommunication Journal ◽

10.1515/ttj-2016-0003 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 18-27 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Ivana Olivková

Keyword(s):

Transport System ◽

Public Transport ◽

Transport Network ◽

Psychological Aspects ◽

The Public ◽

Public Transport System ◽

Passenger Satisfaction ◽

Urban Public Transport ◽

System Time

Abstract This article presents a detailed description and explanation of the methodology for evaluation of quality public transport criteria in terms of passenger satisfaction. In 2011-2014 this method was applied in an assessment of passenger satisfaction with the urban public transport system in Ostrava. In order to assess passengers’ satisfaction, traffic survey has been chosen utilizing questionnaire and student inquirers. The results achieved by application of the method have been processed to evaluate time accessibility criteria of a public transport system. Time accessibility criteria group (accessibility of stops, waiting for a connection and transferability in the public transport network) evaluates physical and psychological aspects of the passenger during his arrival at the station, while leaving the station, in the course of waiting for a connection and during the transfer. The time accessibility criteria are considered the most significant criteria that impact a passenger’s decision to utilise public transport options.

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The orientation and mobility of visual impaired people in bus and subway networks in Brazil

Ambiente Construído ◽

10.1590/s1678-86212019000100301 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 195-208 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Carolina Stolf Silveira ◽

Marta Dischinger

Keyword(s):

Focus Group ◽

Public Transport ◽

Spatial Orientation ◽

Transport Network ◽

Transport Service ◽

Accessible Information ◽

Impaired People ◽

Orientation And Mobility ◽

Urban Public Transport ◽

Public Transport Service

Abstract Spatial orientation depends both on the information available in the surrounding’s environment and on the individual's ability to perceive and deal with this information. To be fully understand by its users as a transport network and, to independently move from one place to another, the urban public transport service must be able to provide accessible information where users can easily discover and reach different, and to socially engage in local activities. In Brazil, the information disposable to users is scarce and sometimes nonexistent in the urban public transport (PT), especially regarding the supply of information to everyone. This paper presents some doctoral research’s results applied in Brazil and discuss blind users’ orientation and mobility in urban public transport network. The investigation involved around two hundred blind and partially impaired users from many Brazilian regions where surveys were conducted; additionally, interviews with a focus group and the "Accompanied Walks” method. The results of the latter are here presented, showing environmental barriers and users needs.

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