Open Tools for Analysis of Elements Related to Public Transport Performance. Case Study: Tram Network in Bucharest
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Abstract
The present paper aims to be useful for public transport operators and municipalities, as it should enable them to make decisions and to optimize public transport schedules during peak hours. In this study, we outline the data and the means necessary for the creation and use of a specific database for a dynamic spatial analysis of the public transportation network. This will facilitate the analysis of public transport vehicle operating programs and the simulation of new transport programs using open-source software. This paper delivers the first digital map of the public transport in Bucharest. Using the QGIS software and the PostgresSQL database, (i) we analyzed the accessibility of public transport stops for residential areas (5-min isochrones, corresponding to walking distances of 400 m), and (ii) we determined the correlation of transport vehicle programs with the existing transport network to optimize the headway of vehicles. These two elements were considered for the analysis of public transport performance. The research study was based on the tram network in Bucharest, but it can be easily upscaled for the entire public transport network and may be replicated in other large cities.
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OpenAlex topics: Transportation Planning and Optimization · Urban Transport and Accessibility · Urban and Freight Transport Logistics
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Faculty of Civil, Industrial and Agricultural Engineering, Technical University of Civil Engineering, 020396 Bucharest, Romania
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