Transportation planning is an important part in the development of a region. An effective transport system and associated urban forms will improve the economic and social opportunities. Accessibility and mobility are the two main parameters which contribute to the effective transportation system. In this paper, the accessibility to the public transportation system is identified for the selected...

In this work, we employ the GVAR model in order to analyze demand aspects of a multimodal public transportation system. The methodology is applied to the Athens region, Greece. GVAR provides a relevant econometric modelling framework for assessing relationships between economic entities, such as transportation modes, by analyzing the relative shocks and channels of transmission mechanisms among...

Evolution of public road transportation systems requires analysis and planning tools to improve service quality. A wide range of road transportation simulation tools exist with a variety of applications in planning, training and demonstration. However, few simulation models take into account traveler behaviors and vehicle operation specific to public transportation. We present in this paper a b...

ÐThe form of a city has a major impact on the lifestyles of its residents. As urban centers grow, careful strategies are required to ensure that the regional quality of life is not adversely a€ected by this growth. An important strategic consideration is transportation planning. Questions regarding the sustainability of dispersed car dependent urban forms have led to a renewed interest in publi...

A multi-objective optimization scheme for transportation planning is described. Multi-criteria analysis provides a major advantage in its ability to take into account a range of different, often unrelated criteria, even if these criteria cannot be directly related to quantitative outcome measures. The approach described is specifically addressed to public transportation networks but it is also ...

BACKGROUND In response to traditional zoning codes that contribute to car-dependent sprawling and disconnected neighborhoods, communities are reforming their land use laws to create pedestrian-friendly areas that promote physical activity. One such reform is the adoption of transit-oriented developments or districts (TODs). TODs are higher density, compact, and mixed use areas located around tr...

66 • IATSS RESEARCH Vol.27 No.2, 2003 GREY STATISTICS METHOD OF TECHNOLOGY SELECTION FOR ADVANCED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS – The Experience of Taiwan – Chien Hung WEI Ming Chih CHUNG Professor, Dept. of Transportation & Communication Management Ph. D. Student, Dept. of Transportation & Communication Management National Cheng Kung University National Cheng Kung University Tainan, Taiwan Tai...