Urban transport system of low-emission transport - selected problems

2018 ◽  
Vol 123 ◽  
pp. 137-146
Author(s):  
Dariusz Pyza ◽  
Monika Miętus
Keyword(s):  
Transport System ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Human Communication ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Low Emission

The urban transport system is one of the key elements influencing the improvement of human communication. The availability and organization of transport infrastructure definitely affects the comfort of living, especially in large cities. In recent times there is a lot of topics about transport conditions and its negative impact on the environment, as well as about the implementation of low-emission vehicles. The article presents selected problems of low-emission transport as well as the occurrence of transport in selected countries.

scholarly journals Concepts of Development of Alternative Travel in Autonomous Cars

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (21) ◽  
pp. 8841
Author(s):  
Vytautas Palevičius ◽  
Rasa Ušpalytė-Vitkūnienė ◽  
Jonas Damidavičius ◽  
Tomas Karpavičius
Keyword(s):  
Transport System ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Intelligent Transport Systems ◽  
Conceptual Tool ◽  
Intelligent Transport ◽  
Travel Planning ◽  
Autonomous Cars ◽  
Car Travel

Autonomous car travel planning is increasingly gaining attention from scientists and professionals, who are addressing the integration of autonomous cars into the general urban transportation system. Autonomous car travel planning depends on the transport system infrastructure, the dynamic data, and their quality. The efficient development of travel depends on the development level of the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and the Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS). Today, most cities around the world are competing with each other to become the smartest cities possible, using and integrating the most advanced ITS and C-ITS that are available. It is clear that ITS and C-ITS are occupying an increasing share of urban transport infrastructure, so the complex challenges of ITS and C-ITS development will inevitably need to be addressed, in the near future, by integrating them into the overall urban transport system. With this in mind, the authors proposed three autonomous car travel development concepts that should become a conceptual tool in the development of ITS and C-ITS.

scholarly journals Is India Financing Urban Transport in the Right Direction?

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11S) ◽  
pp. 292-297
Keyword(s):  
Transport System ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Urban Centers ◽  
Transport Modes ◽  
The Right ◽  
The City

Transport issues in urban centers are rising at an exponential rate and are characterized by congestion, high motorized vehicles growth, vehicular and noise pollution, road accidents and parking space constraints. Present public transport and Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) modes are inefficient and do not cater to the needs of 31.23% of urbanized population in India, which is poised to grow up to 71% by 2031 (MoUD, 2015). Lack of accessibility in public transport and NMT has compelled commuters to opt for private transport modes such as twowheelers and cars, in order to have access to work, education and other leisure activities. The paper aims to assess the finances allocated to urban transport system in the city of Pune under the jurisdiction of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). The authors intend to critically review the city budget and its contribution to sustainable modes of urban transport. The key research questions are: - a) whether the budget distributes enough revenue to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of public transport modes and NMT as guided in the National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP) of 2006? b) does the local government continue to invest in temporary urban transport solutions catering to the needs of private modes of transportation? The results further show that PMC’s budget allocation is not favoring sustainable modes of transport as much as it is catering to other urban transport infrastructure and utilities. The paper concludes with recommendation on ways of innovative financing methods to make public transport sustainable and discusses various case studies of best practices followed globally pertaining to sustainable urban transport system.

scholarly journals Is India Financing Urban Transport in the Right Direction

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 142-147
Keyword(s):  
Transport System ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Sustainable Transportation ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Transport Modes ◽  
The Right ◽  
The City

Transport issues in urban centers are rising at an exponential rate and are characterized by congestion, high motorized vehicles growth, vehicular and noise pollution, road accidents and parking space constraints. Present public transport and Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) modes are inefficient and do not cater to the needs of 31.23% of urbanized population in India, which is poised to grow up to 71% by 2031 (MoUD, 2015). Lack of accessibility in public transport and NMT has compelled commuters to opt for private transport modes such as two-wheelers and cars, in order to have access to work, education and other leisure activities. The paper aims to assess the finances allocated to urban transport system in the city of Pune under the jurisdiction of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). The authors intend to critically review the city budget and its contribution to sustainable modes of urban transport. The key research questions are: - a) whether the budget distributes enough revenue to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of public transport modes and NMT as guided in the National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP) of 2006? b) does the local government continue to invest in temporary urban transport solutions catering to the needs of private modes of transportation? The research is based on secondary budget data of the year 2016-17 and the data so collected, has been analyzed on various financial parameters. The results show that PMC’s budget allocation is not favoring sustainable modes of transport as much as it is catering to other urban transport infrastructure and utilities. The study thereby suggests sufficient allocation of the city’s budget towards the creation of sustainable transportation. Lastly, the paper concludes with recommendation on ways of innovative financing methods to make public transport, sustainable and discusses various case studies of best practices followed globally pertaining to sustainable urban transport system.

scholarly journals Competitiveness of the public transport and car owner behavior: interrelations and contradictions in the light of sustainable development of the metropolis

2020 ◽  
Vol 208 ◽  
pp. 05005
Author(s):  
Irina Skorobogatykh ◽  
Zhanna Musatova ◽  
Roman Sidorchuk ◽  
Natalia Ivashkova ◽  
Petr Nevostruev
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Transport System ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Transport System

Consistent actions taken by car manufacturers to improve the quality of vehicles make them easier to use and reduce their negative impact on the environment significantly strengthen the competitiveness of personal transport. At the same time, high investments in the development of urban transport systems (especially large ones) create conditions for the mobility of all population groups, but do not significantly affect the competitiveness of public transport. At the same time, the high competitiveness of the public transport system is a sign of the successful implementation of the concept of sustainable development of the territory, making it more attractive for tourism and stimulating its development. The study of the limitations of the analysis of the competitiveness of public transport is conducted in this article along with an analysis of the factors that influence the choice of citizens in terms of mobility for their daily tasks. The article presents the results of an empirical study of relations between Moscow residents and public transport, changes in the intensity of use of personal cars in the period 2015-2020. During this period, the transport system has undergone significant positive changes, which have affected the perception of comfort and accessibility of public transport in Moscow.

scholarly journals Assessment of the level of metropolitan cities transport system development

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-31
Author(s):  
Oleg I. Karasev ◽  
Anna O. Krivtsova
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Transport System ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Municipal Government ◽  
System Development ◽  
Ecological Impact ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Transport Services

Purpose of the study.The study focuses on issues of the level assessment of transport system development of large cities. Despite the wide variety of studies on this issue, there is currently no universal approach to assessing the level of development of the transport system at megalopolises. The present study aims to create a tool for a comprehensive assessment of various aspects of urban transport development that are important for all categories of transport users, and to provide a comparative analysis of the world’s leading megacities in terms of transport development based on the proposed methodology.Materials and methods.In the study, the authors apply an approach related to the construction of integral indexes and ratings of cities based on the values of these indexes. In the calculations of the index, the authors use statistical data from authoritative open sources and information systems of national and municipal government.Results.Based on the results of the world practice analysis, the authors propose the Urban Transport Development Index developed in order to compare the level of transport system development in various cities. The Index provides an opportunity to identify the weaknesses and strengths of cities, to find reserves for the further improvement and development of recommendations in the field of transport policy on this basis. The Index consists of four sub-indexes: the availability of transport services for the urban population, the quality of transport services, road traffic security and the ecological impact of transport, and freight logistics performance. The Index reflects the main aspects of urban transport development and shows the views of different categories of population on the level of transport services. The paper examines the level of transport system development for 2010, 2015, 2016 and 2017 of a group of comparable cities, which includes Hong Kong, London, Mexico, Moscow, New York, St. Petersburg, Singapore, Istanbul, Tokyo and Shanghai. The results showed that Tokyo and London have occupied the leading positions during the period under review. For the seven years Moscow, St. Petersburg and Shanghai have showed the best dynamics of the Index.Conclusion.The proposed method allows both to evaluate the effectiveness of individual regulatory measures known in the practice of other cities, and to simulate their impact on the transport system of the city. The paper concludes with recommendations for further development of cities’ transport systems.

scholarly journals TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF KHARKIV

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oleksandr Stamatin ◽  
Mariia Sukhonos
Keyword(s):  
Transport System ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Traffic Control ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Rolling Stock ◽  
Cash Payment ◽  
The City

This article is devoted to the formation of theoretical foundations and methodological approaches of scientific coverage of economic and statistical problems of the functioning of urban passenger transport systems. The problematic is considered on the example of the city of Kharkiv. Public transport in Kharkiv is represented by almost the maximum number of types city trams, trolleybuses and metro, as well as private road carriers. The concept of consistency is based on the territorial principle and intermodality. The general indicator of the level of development of the territorial transport system is its balance. Unfortunately, the territorial transport systems of Ukraine are insufficient for the passage of existing traffic flows, and transport infrastructure facilities and rolling stock do not ensure the safe and comfortable movement of individual vehicles, public transport passengers, cyclists and pedestrians. Public transport does not provide all citizens with financially affordable and technically qualitative services and cannot be an alternative to individual cars. Traffic is not sufficiently regulated by existing traffic control means. Operated vehicles have a negative impact on the environment and create traffic jams. As follows from the study, this unsatisfactory state is due to the lack of independence and dependence of communal transport enterprises on subsidies from the city budget, unbalanced state policy in the field of tariff setting, insufficient rates of renewal of rolling stock and transport infrastructure, insufficient rates of introduction of non-cash payment for travel, imperfection of methods and ways to manage enterprises as a single intermodal system. Solving the described problems requires an integrated approach. First of all, this is the creation of a systemic management mechanism to create a balanced territorial transport system. This is what shows the relevance of the chosen topic and determined the choice of the direction of research in scientific and practical aspects. The research results will be used to improve the efficiency of the municipal transport.

The Transport Infrastructure Investment’s Impact on the Level of Sustainable Transport Indicators in the Czestochowa City

2013 ◽  
Vol 309 ◽  
pp. 316-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Bajdor ◽  
Janusz Grabara
Keyword(s):  
Transport System ◽  
National Economy ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Sustainable Transport ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Time Saving ◽  
The City ◽  
Important Branch

Currently, transportation is an integral part of any national economy, it accounts for the flow of raw materials and finished products from the original suppliers to the end users. Transport system is also very close linked to the society. It is not only an important branch of any national economy, but it is a system without which the modern economy cannot imagine any further activity. However, in addition to the benefits offered by the transport (the possibility of transport of goods and people, the mobility of societies and time saving), transport is also responsible for many adverse effects, for example its negative impact on the environment. But, today, an increasing number of societies and local authorities are aware that the pursuit of sustainable transport will bring tangible results, not only for the environment but also for the economy and society. This article presents the city of Czestochowa and activities of local authorities in order to balance the transport system in the city. The used methodology calculates the basic indicators of sustainable transport for the city of Czestochowa, then the investment in the transport system will described, together with their expected impact on the level of sustainability.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF VILNIUS CITY DEVELOPMENT SCENARIOS BASED ON TRANSPORT SYSTEM MODELLING AND MULTICRITERIA ANALYSIS

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 361-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marius Jakimavičius ◽  
Marija Burinskienė
Keyword(s):  
Transport System ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Method Development ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
System Modelling ◽  
City Development ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Development Scenarios

The paper describes the assessment of 3 Vilnius city development scenarios according to transport system parameters multi‐criteria analysis and performing transport system modelling for 2015 and 2025 years. Vilnius city development scenarios such as concentrated development, extensive development and decentralized concentrated development have been evaluated from a transport viewpoint. Vilnius city development scenarios have been evaluated by using SAW (Simple Additive Weighting) multi‐criteria method. According to this method development scenarios ranking calculations have been performed using transport system indicators. Urban transport system analysis model was developed for Vilnius conditions, which estimates the fuel consumption, average travel distance and driven time by car in morning peak hours depending on urban areas development scenario and socio‐economic data. This model should be used when calculating new projects of the transport infrastructure (by‐passes, new bridges) and when evaluating the economic efficiency of traffic organization projects. Santrauka Straipsnyje analizuojami trys susisiekimo sistemos požiūriu Vilniaus miesto plėtros scenarijai. Miesto plėtros scenarijai, kaip sutelktoji plėtra, decentralizuotai sutelktoji plėtra ir ekstensyvioji plėtra, vertinami daugiakriteriu metodu SAW ir atliekant Vilniaus miesto plėtros scenarijų modeliavimą 2015 m. ir 2025 m. Daugiakriteriu metodu nustatoma plėtros scenarijų prioritetinė eilė, vertinant Vilniaus miesto susisiekimo sistemos rodiklius. Modeliuojant plėtros scenarijų, nustatomi tokie rytinio piko metu rodikliai: kuro naudojimas, suminis nuvažiuotas atstumas, suminis kelionės laikas. Modeliavimas remiasi esamais ir numatytais bendrojo Vilniaus plano miesto gatvių tinklo duomenimis, transportinių rajonų dabartiniais ir prognozuojamais socialiniais bei ekonominiais duomenimis. Sukurtas modelis gali būti sėkmingai naudojamas vertinant transporto infrastruktūros ir eismo organizavimo projektų įtaką miesto susisiekimo sistemai.

scholarly journals Development of public transport system as a factor in greening the urban environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 46-57
Author(s):  
A. Kinsht ◽  
E. Malova
Keyword(s):  
Urban Environment ◽  
Transport System ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Transport System

Public transport is not only an element of a city ensuring the territorial integrity, but also a factor that significantly affects the quality of the urban environment. Improvement of the public transport system and optimization its types make it possible to rebuild the urban space, providing territories for public, recreational and other functions of the city. The transport infrastructure in the urban environment without these functions results in negative consequences.The aim of the work is to identify the advanced trends in the organization of the public transport system based on the experience of cities with a high level of urban comfort.It is shown that without the interaction with external and internal components of the urban and transport systems, the infrastructure of public transport cannot be considered, since transport becomes a competitor for land resources for pedestrian, cycling infrastructure and landscaping. It is found that the optimization of the transport system must be oriented towards the accessibility of urban areas at any time, expanding pedestrian and green areas and reducing the negative impact on the urban environment.

scholarly journals Innovative Urban Transport System – Autonomous and Locally Low-Emission

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 243-247
Author(s):  
W. Choromański ◽  
I. Grabarek ◽  
M. Kozłowski ◽  
A. Czerepicki
Keyword(s):  
Transport System ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Main Concept ◽  
Road Engineering ◽  
Simulation And Optimization ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Low Emission ◽  
Rapid Transport ◽  
Technical Solutions ◽  
Reduced Mobility

In recent years, intensive research on urban transport has been observed. The search is about finding such solutions that will enable, among others: increasing the importance of public transport, matching transport for the needs of people with reduced mobility, increasing capacity, reducing emissions, energy efficiency (technical and organizational dimension through the organization of transport on demand), increasing the vulnerability to recycling and remanufacturing. The paper presents the main concept and technical solutions of the innovative transport system – HMASSUT Prometheus (Hybrid Modular Autonomous System for Sustainable Urban Transport), which combines the concepts of  personal rapid transport and an electric vehicle at the L4 autonomy level (according to the Society of Automotive Engineers classification). An assessment of the effectiveness of an innovative transport system using indicators used in road engineering is given in the paper. The concept of simulation and optimization of the transport network is presented together with the theory of cellular automata.

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