scholarly journals Operational analysis of an innovative semi-autonomous on-demand transportation system

2021 ◽  
Vol 132 ◽  
pp. 103373
Author(s):  
Martin Repoux ◽  
Nikolas Geroliminis ◽  
Mor Kaspi
Keyword(s):  
Transportation System ◽  
Operational Analysis ◽  
On Demand

A simulation study of an on-demand transportation system

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 1137-1161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Archetti ◽  
M. Grazia Speranza ◽  
Dennis Weyland
Keyword(s):  
Simulation Study ◽  
Transportation System ◽  
On Demand

scholarly journals Local Climate Action Planning as a Tool to Harness Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mitigation and the Equity Potential of Autonomous Vehicles and On-Demand Mobility

2021 ◽  
pp. 036119812110525
Author(s):  
Serena Alexander ◽  
Asha Weinstein Agrawal ◽  
Benjamin Clark
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Autonomous Vehicles ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Action Planning ◽  
Transportation System ◽  
Emissions Reduction ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Climate Action

This paper focuses on how cities can use climate action plans (CAPs) to ensure that on-demand mobility and autonomous vehicles (AVs) help reduce, rather than increase, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and inequitable impacts from the transportation system. We employed a three-pronged research strategy involving: (1) an analysis of the current literature on on-demand mobility and AVs; (2) a systematic content analysis of 23 CAPs and general plans (GPs) developed by municipalities in California; and (3) a comparison of findings from the literature and content analysis of plans to identify opportunities for GHG emissions reduction and mobility equity. Findings indicate that policy and planning discussions should consider the synergies between AVs and on-demand mobility as two closely related emerging mobility trends, as well as the key factors (e.g., vehicle electrification, fuel efficiency, use and ownership, access, and distribution, etc.) that determine whether the deployment of AVs would help reduce GHG emissions from transportation. Additionally, AVs and on-demand mobility have the potential to contribute to a more equitable transportation system by improving independence and quality of life for individuals with disabilities and the elderly, enhancing access to transit, and helping alleviate the geographic gap in public transportation services. Although many municipal CAPs and GPs in California have adopted several strategies and programs relevant to AVs and on-demand mobility, several untapped opportunities exist to harness the GHG emissions reduction and social benefits potential of AVs and on-demand mobility.

scholarly journals TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT OF EVTOL AIR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM; THE POSITIVE IMPACTS (POTENTIAL BENEFITS)

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
pp. 171-180
Author(s):  
Abdurrahman Mete Yazan ◽  
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Antonio Brandao Moniz ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Fold Increase ◽  
Air Transportation ◽  
Transportation System ◽  
Transportation Systems ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Point To Point ◽  
Expanding Population

This paper intended to provide a vision on the potential consequences of the introduction of emerging air transportation system which was based on a section of the thesis to contribute to the forming of public and policy opinion.Especially this paper tried to understand whether there were enough positive social and environmental impacts in terms of potential benefits to continue the efforts.The negative impacts are beyond the scope of this paper. Limitations of the current ground and airline transportation systems, increasing congestion, poor block speed, combined with expanding population and demand for affordable on-demand mobility are driving the development of future transportation technology and policy. The third wave of aeronautic,e VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and landing) Air Transportation System, is envisioned as the next logical step in the natural progression and could bring about great new capabilities for society that would bring aviation into a new age of being relevant in daily lives. Considering door to door block time, e VTOL Air Transportation System has the potential to achieve anotherfive-fold increase over the auto today as the auto provided ten-fold increase over the horse, and a daily mobility reach of 125 to 250 miles.The main benefits will be on-demand, point-to-point,safe travel, further and anywhere in less travel time with almost zero environmental impact for general people. Besides, a successful implementation and sustainable transition will depend on overcoming technological hurdles, regulatory frameworks, operational safety, cost competitiveness, and sensibilities of the affected communities.

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