Network design for line-based autonomous bus services

The maturing of autonomous driving technology in recent years has led to several pilot projects and the initial integration of autonomous pods and buses into the public transport (PT) system. An emerging field of interest is the design of public transport networks operating autonomous buses and the potential to attract higher levels of travel...

Stopping Pattern and Frequency Determination for a Multi-Modal Network

This paper proposes a model for simultaneously determining the stopping patterns and frequencies of public transport services. Model formulation considers the impacts of alternative network design with limited stop solutions on passenger choice of origin and destination stations, route choice and possibly unsatisfied demand. The model is tested...

The Robustness Value of Public Transport Development Plans

Investments in transport are increasingly motivated by the need to improve its robustness — the capacity to absorb disturbances with a minimal impact on system performance. Nonetheless, there is lack of knowledge on how to assess and quantify the robustness value of new investments. This study investigates the robustness of alternative public...