Special Reporters For the SC A3 Session 2012 three Preferential Subjects have been selected and a total of 22 Reports were submitted. Preferential Subject 1: Equipment design to facilitate network developments • Design and testing of equipment for HVDC networks • Role of intelligence within equipment • UHV • Impact of changes in AC network design and operation. Ten Reports will be discussed for...

The rapid transit network design problem consists of the location of train alignments and stations in an urban traffic context. The originality of our study is to incorporate into the location model the decisions about the transportation mode and the route, to be chosen for urban trips. This paper proposes a new design model which includes transfers between train lines. The objective of the mod...

The structure of a company’s distribution network is of vital importance for competitiveness but also involves considerable costs. In recent years, competitive pressure as well as regulatory measures, especially in the European Union, have also raised awareness towards the environmental impact of supply chain activities. However, activities associated with the distribution of products are not y...

This research analyzes the influence of network structure on household spatial patterns, as measured by activity spaces. The analysis uses street network and travel survey data from the Twin Cities and South Florida to compile measures of network structure. Statistical regression models test the relationship between network structure and travel. The results show that network design does influen...

The transportation planning phases are generally examined in three groups, according to their contents, constant and variable factors, time dimensions, financial costs and decision-making levels: Strategic, tactical and operational levels. Network design and development, terminal capacity and location determination, marketplace selection and vessel fleet and working-power planning are problems ...