Cartographic Modelling and Multi-Criteria Analysis (CMCA) for Rail Transit Suitability

Abstract Rail transportation planning is a continuous, multi-phase, functioning scale that based on reconstructing the spatial system, thus contributing to build more quality-focused, long-term-oriented and balanced approach. This paper presents cartographic modelling multi-criteria analysis (CMCA) for optimum route/station location in accordance with selected criteria constraints rail transit system planning. The methodology overlay (cartographic modelling) combine diverse maps analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method weighting. purpose of study examine GIS multiple-criteria decision-making (MCDM) framework by considering Stream, Geology, Slope, Land use Population decision criteria. conceives an additional prominent approach co-producing public, especially underserved areas low socio-economic status public user expectations railway transport process. model applied candidate metro line referred as M 18 (Başakşehir-Esenyurt-Beylikdüzü) eight stations preliminary stage evaluation. outcomes this research will close gap establishing novel suitability which can be used transforming developing urban networks.