Combined optimisation and MCDA based solution of the tram depot location problem

This paper deals with an issue of technical facilities location in a public transport system. The decision problem is formulated as a selection of the most advantageous alternative, i.e. the location of a new tram depot among the already existing facilities of this type. The selection is preceded by the evaluation of the alternatives. The assessment is not a trivial task, because there are many groups of interest with usually contradictory points of view. Therefore, the evaluation of the new tram depot locations should represent different aspects, e.g., economical, technical, environmental, and organizational. To handle such a complex decision problem the authors propose a methodology, which is a composition of the optimisation and multiple criteria evaluation techniques. The developed methodology is experimentally applied to the selection of one out of five tram depot locations in the public transport system of the city of Poznan, Poland. All the computational experiments are performed by means of optimization and multiple criteria decision aiding (MCDA) methods and tools, i.e. a linear optimization engine Solver Premium Platform and AHP method with its application AHORNsimple. The calculations are the basis for recommending the location of a new depot in the central part of the transport system network, which is a reasonable solution taking into account, e.g. the proximity of the main railway line, the possibility of triple distribution of the transport means from depot. The proposed methodology of the decision problem solution gives also an opportunity to create the hierarchy of considered tram depot locations as well as to compare the position in the ranking of the best solution with the existing one. Since the proposed methodology assumes the selection of the most suitable MCDA method to the problem under consideration and the decision maker’s preferen¬ces, it guarantees that the result of analysis becomes reliable and the decision aiding process is credible.

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Multiple criteria assessment of a new tram line development scenario in Vilnius City public transport system

Transport ◽

10.3846/16484142.2013.869253 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

pp. 431-437 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Marius Jakimavičius ◽

Marija Burinskienė

Keyword(s):

Transport System ◽

Public Transport ◽

Multiple Criteria ◽

Public Transport System

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DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT: FUTURE CHALLENGES OF LIEPAJA` S TRAM (LATVIA)

Problems of Management in the 21st Century ◽

10.33225/pmc/16.11.16 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 16-28

Author(s):

Diāna Līduma ◽

Aija Kairēna ◽

Inese Lūsēna-Ezera ◽

Monta Šimkus

Keyword(s):

Transport System ◽

Public Transport ◽

Social Function ◽

The Public ◽

Public Transport System ◽

The Social ◽

Future Challenges ◽

The Right ◽

Selection Of

Transport has always had an important role in the lifestyle of population and development of economy, but the public transport performs mainly the social function – it works for the benefit of the society. Development and quality of services must be provided also for the public transport companies, however, we meet different problems related to infrastructure and traffic for this to happen. To successfully manage and develop a public transport company, it is essential to change the thinking of people in favour of the public transport, not for the personal transport. It is necessary to ensure the sustainability as the main value, which means selection of the right public transport system. The authors relied on the experience of formation of a unified transport system in the world and Latvia’s largest cities’ strategic vision for public transport development. Taking into account the fact that Liepaja is one the three cities in Latvia where the public transport service is provided by a tram, an empiric research was made. Its aim was to clarify the opinion of the inhabitants of Liepaja, regarding the services provided by Liepaja trams, regarding the possible improvements and necessity for development. 200 inhabitants of Liepaja were questioned within the framework of the research. The results of the research revealed that although the tram provides daily the inhabitants of Liepaja with the movement possibilities, unfortunately inhabitants are not ready yet to replace their personal transport with the public transport – tram to settle their daily problems. The results of the research allowed to conclude that future development possibilities and perspectives of the tram in Liepaja City can be related mainly with the creation of a new route, purchase of new carriages and unified public transport system in Liepaja City. Key words: availability and sustainability, Liepaja tram, public transport, social function of public transport.

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Assessing multiple criteria for rapid bus routes in the public transport system in Vilnius

Public Transport ◽

10.1007/s12469-016-0146-7 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 365-385 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Marius Jakimavičius ◽

Marija Burinskienė ◽

Modesta Gusarovienė ◽

Askoldas Podviezko

Keyword(s):

Transport System ◽

Public Transport ◽

Multiple Criteria ◽

The Public ◽

Public Transport System

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Industry 4.0: Exploring Collaborative Supply Networks from the Perspective of Servitization of a Mature Public Transport System

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.3532254 ◽

2019 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Caroline Ennis ◽

Nicholas Barnett

Keyword(s):

Transport System ◽

Public Transport ◽

Industry 4.0 ◽

Supply Networks ◽

Public Transport System

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Comparative TCO Analysis of Battery Electric and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses for Public Transport System in Small to Midsize Cities

Energies ◽

10.3390/en14144384 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (14) ◽

pp. 4384

Author(s):

Hanhee Kim ◽

Niklas Hartmann ◽

Maxime Zeller ◽

Renato Luise ◽

Tamer Soylu

Keyword(s):

Fuel Cell ◽

Transport System ◽

Public Transport ◽

Transport Sector ◽

Hydrogen Fuel Cell ◽

Hydrogen Fuel ◽

Fuel Cost ◽

The Public ◽

Public Transport System ◽

Bus Body

This paper shows the results of an in-depth techno-economic analysis of the public transport sector in a small to midsize city and its surrounding area. Public battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell buses are comparatively evaluated by means of a total cost of ownership (TCO) model building on historical data and a projection of market prices. Additionally, a structural analysis of the public transport system of a specific city is performed, assessing best fitting bus lines for the use of electric or hydrogen busses, which is supported by a brief acceptance evaluation of the local citizens. The TCO results for electric buses show a strong cost decrease until the year 2030, reaching 23.5% lower TCOs compared to the conventional diesel bus. The optimal electric bus charging system will be the opportunity (pantograph) charging infrastructure. However, the opportunity charging method is applicable under the assumption that several buses share the same station and there is a “hotspot” where as many as possible bus lines converge. In the case of electric buses for the year 2020, the parameter which influenced the most on the TCO was the battery cost, opposite to the year 2030 in where the bus body cost and fuel cost parameters are the ones that dominate the TCO, due to the learning rate of the batteries. For H2 buses, finding a hotspot is not crucial because they have a similar range to the diesel ones as well as a similar refueling time. H2 buses until 2030 still have 15.4% higher TCO than the diesel bus system. Considering the benefits of a hypothetical scaling-up effect of hydrogen infrastructures in the region, the hydrogen cost could drop to 5 €/kg. In this case, the overall TCO of the hydrogen solution would drop to a slightly lower TCO than the diesel solution in 2030. Therefore, hydrogen buses can be competitive in small to midsize cities, even with limited routes. For hydrogen buses, the bus body and fuel cost make up a large part of the TCO. Reducing the fuel cost will be an important aspect to reduce the total TCO of the hydrogen bus.

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Multi-occupation segregation through London's tube network

Environment and Planning A Economy and Space ◽

10.1177/0308518x211027172 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 0308518X2110271

Author(s):

Yao Shen ◽

Yiyi Xu ◽

Zhuoya Huang

Keyword(s):

Public Space ◽

Transport System ◽

Public Transport ◽

Social Performance ◽

Modern Society ◽

City Centre ◽

Segregation Index ◽

The Public ◽

Public Transport System ◽

Transfer Stations

As an extension of public space, the public transport system in modern society is an arena for cross-group interactions. Uncovering social segregation in public transport space is an essential step in shaping a socially sustainable transport system. Based on 2011 origin–destination flow data for London, we simulate the working flows between each pair of connected tube stations for every occupation with minimised transfer times and travelling hours and calculate the multi-occupation segregation index for all tube stations and segments. This segregation index captures the density and diversity aspects of the working population. The results demonstrate that segregation levels vary significantly across stations, lines, and segments. Transfer stations and tube segments in the city centre do not necessarily have lower levels of segregation. Those stations or segments close to a terminus can also be socially inclusive, e.g., Heathrow. Victoria is the line with the lowest levels of segregation, and Green Park is the most socially inclusive station during commuting peaks. The proposed mapping approach demonstrates the spatial complexity in the social performance of the public transport system and provides a tool for implementing relevant policy with improved precision.

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The Evaluation of Transport Exclusion in the Peripheral Cross-Border Areas of Central Europe in the Context of Applicability of Information-Based Carpooling

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13063440 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (6) ◽

pp. 3440

Author(s):

Michał Baran ◽

Duszan Józef Augustyn

Keyword(s):

Transport System ◽

Public Transport ◽

Service Providers ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Industrial Society ◽

Public Transport System ◽

Development Plans ◽

Border Areas ◽

Peripheral Areas ◽

Post Industrial

The phenomenon of social exclusion caused by transport exclusion is one of the main causes of social problems in peripheral areas, as well as a major organizational challenge for public service providers and all organizations operating in the areas where this problem occurs. Transport exclusion has a negative impact on the dynamics of socioeconomic processes and may interfere with sustainable development plans of stakeholders operating in a given area. The phenomenon is characterized by particular intensity in peripheral border localities with a low population density and outdated public transport system (established in the past to meet the needs of industrial society). The aim of this analysis is to present the basic principles of a conceptual model that combines the estimation of the scale of the transport exclusion phenomenon (in accordance with the specificity of peripheral border areas) with the idea of institutionalized carpooling based on effective information management. The usefulness of the said model underwent verification with respect to the possibility of estimating the scale of transport exclusion in peripheral border areas based on the example of the Polish–Slovak border area (Lesko Commune and Snina District). During the course of the research, factors characterizing the currently functioning public transport system were also indicated. They proved the system’s inadequacy for the challenges faced by the post-industrial society.

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