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Validation of a multi-modal transit route choice model using smartcard data

Dixit, M. (author), Cats, O. (author), van Oort, N. (author), Brands, T. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

Validation of travel demand models, although recognised as important, is seldom undertaken. This study adds to the scarce literature in this field by undertaking an external validation of a multi-modal transit route choice model. The model was estimated using smart card data for the urban transit network of Amsterdam before the introduction...

journal article 2023

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An instance-based learning approach for evaluating the perception of ride-hailing waiting time variability

Geržinič, N. (author), Cats, O. (author), van Oort, N. (author), Hoogendoorn-Lanser, S. (author), Bierlaire, Michel (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

Understanding user's perception of service variability is essential to discern their overall perception of any type of (transport) service. We study the perception of waiting time variability for ride-hailing services. We carried out a stated preference survey in August 2021, yielding 936 valid responses. The respondents were faced with...

journal article 2023

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What is the market potential for on-demand services as a train station access mode?

Geržinič, N. (author), Cats, O. (author), van Oort, N. (author), Hoogendoorn-Lanser, S. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

On-demand mobility services (FLEX) are often proposed as a solution for the first/last mile problem. We study the potential of using FLEX to improve train station access by means of a three-step sequential stated preference survey. We compare FLEX with the bicycle, car and public transport for accessing two alternative train stations. We...

journal article 2023

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Evaluating the impact of waiting time reliability on route choice using smart card data

Shelat, S. (author), Cats, O. (author), van Oort, N. (author), van Lint, J.W.C. (author)

Unreliable waiting times may cause frustration and anxiety amongst public transport travellers. Although the effect of travel time reliability has been studied extensively, most studies have used stated preferences which have disadvantages, such as an inherent hypothetical bias, or have analysed revealed preferences for road traffic. Here, we...

journal article 2022

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Quantification and control of disruption propagation in multi-level public transport networks

Yap, M.D. (author), Cats, O. (author), Törnquist Krasemann, Johanna (author), van Oort, N. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

Due to the multi-level nature of public transport networks, disruption impacts may spill-over beyond the primary effects occurring at the disrupted network level. During a public transport disruption, it is therefore important to quantify and control the disruption impacts for the total public transport network, instead of delimiting the...

journal article 2022

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Potential of on-demand services for urban travel

Geržinič, N. (author), van Oort, N. (author), Hoogendoorn-Lanser, S. (author), Cats, O. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

On-demand mobility services are promising to revolutionise urban travel, but preliminary studies are showing they may actually increase total vehicle miles travelled, worsening road congestion in cities. In this study, we assess the demand for on-demand mobility services in urban areas, using a stated preference survey, to understand the...

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On the scalability of private and pooled on-demand services for urban mobility in Amsterdam

Narayan S., Jishnu (author), Cats, O. (author), van Oort, N. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

The emergence of on-demand transport services is set to change the mobility landscape in urban areas. This study investigates the potential scalability of an on-demand mobility system to substitute motorised trips performed by private cars and public transport in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. We adopt an agent-based simulation framework and...

journal article 2021

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Perception of overlap in multi-modal urban transit route choice

Dixit, M. (author), Cats, O. (author), Brands, T. (author), van Oort, N. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

Capturing unobserved correlation between overlapping routes is a non-trivial problem in route choice modelling. For urban transit networks, research so far has been inconclusive on how this overlap is perceived by travellers. We estimate a series of path size correction logit (PSCL) models to account for alternative specifications of route...

journal article 2021

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Examining circuity of urban transit networks from an equity perspective

Dixit, M. (author), Chowdhury, S.J. (author), Cats, O. (author), Brands, T. (author), van Oort, N. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

Circuity of transit networks, defined as the ratio of network to Euclidean distance traveled from origin to destination stop, has been known to influence travel behavior. In addition to the longer time spent in travel, for networks where fare is based on distance traveled, higher circuity also means higher fare for the same Euclidean distance...

journal article 2021

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Public transport fare elasticities from smartcard data: Evidence from a natural experiment

Kholodov, Yaroslav (author), Jenelius, Erik (author), Cats, O. (author), van Oort, N. (author), Mouter, N. (author), Cebecauer, Matej (author), Vermeulen, A.A.J. (author)

This paper develops a method for analysing the elasticity of travel demand to public transport fares. The methodology utilizes public transport smartcard data for collecting disaggregate full population data about passengers’ travel behaviour. The study extends previous work by deriving specific fare elasticities for distinct socioeconomic (e...

journal article 2021

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Integrated route choice and assignment model for fixed and flexible public transport systems

Narayan S., Jishnu (author), Cats, O. (author), van Oort, N. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

The recent technological innovations in various ICT platforms have given rise to innovative mobility solutions. Such systems could potentially address some of the inherent shortcomings of a line/schedule based public transport system. Previous studies either assumed that flexible on-demand services are used as an exclusive door-to-door...

journal article 2020

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Value of time and reliability for urban pooled on-demand services

Alonso González, M.J. (author), van Oort, N. (author), Cats, O. (author), Hoogendoorn-Lanser, S. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

The uptake of on-demand services is increasing rapidly all over the world. However, the market share of their pooled version (ridesharing, e.g., UberPOOL or LyftLine) is still low, despite its potential in addressing the mobility challenges that dense urban cities are facing. In this research, we analyse user preferences towards pooled on-demand...

journal article 2020

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What are the determinants of the willingness to share rides in pooled on-demand services?

Alonso González, M.J. (author), Cats, O. (author), van Oort, N. (author), Hoogendoorn-Lanser, S. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

Simulation studies suggest that pooled on-demand services (also referred to as Demand Responsive Transport, ridesharing, shared ride-hailing or shared ridesourcing services) have the potential to bring large benefits to urban areas while inducing limited time losses for their users. However, in reality, the large majority of users request...

journal article 2020

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Drivers and barriers in adopting Mobility as a Service (MaaS) – A latent class cluster analysis of attitudes

Alonso González, M.J. (author), Hoogendoorn-Lanser, Sascha (author), van Oort, N. (author), Cats, O. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is expected to significantly change mobility patterns, yet it is still not clear who will embrace this new mobility paradigm and how MaaS will impact passengers’ transportation. In the paper, we identify factors relevant for MaaS adoption based on a survey comprised of over thousand respondents in the Netherlands....

journal article 2020

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Impacts of replacing a fixed public transport line by a demand responsive transport system: Case study of a rural area in Amsterdam

Coutinho, Felipe Mariz (author), van Oort, N. (author), Christoforou, Zoi (author), Alonso González, M.J. (author), Cats, O. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

The diffusion of the smartphone and the urban sprawl is pushing both private and public actors to revisit the concept of demand-responsive transport (DRT). This paper provides a historical overview of DRT experiences, understanding their pros and cons. In addition, it presents the case study of Mokumflex, a 12-month DRT pilot program that...

journal article 2020

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Fleet size determination for a mixed private and pooled on-demand system with elastic demand

Narayan S., Jishnu (author), Cats, O. (author), van Oort, N. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

The recent emergence of innovative mobility solutions is changing the mobility landscape in urban areas. However, it remains unknown how the combined operation of private and pooled on-demand services affect service performance and the required dimensioning of the fleet size for such services. This study develops a model to determine the...

journal article 2020

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Where shall we sync? Clustering passenger flows to identify urban public transport hubs and their key synchronization priorities

Yap, M.D. (author), Luo, D. (author), Cats, O. (author), van Oort, N. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

Minimizing passenger transfer times through public transport (PT) transfer synchronization is important during tactical planning and real-time control. However, there are computational challenges for solving this Timetable Synchronization Problem (TSP) for large, real-world urban PT networks. Hence, in this study we propose a data-driven,...

journal article 2019

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Passenger Travel Time Reliability for Multimodal Public Transport Journeys

Dixit, M. (author), Brands, T. (author), van Oort, N. (author), Cats, O. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

Urban transit networks typically consist of multiple modes and the journeys may involve a transfer within or across modes. Therefore, the passenger experience of travel time reliability is based on the whole journey experience including the transfers. Although the impact of transfers on reliability has been highlighted in the literature, the...

journal article 2019

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Robust Control for Regulating Frequent Bus Service: Supporting the Implementation of Headway-Based Holding Strategies

van der Werff, Ellen (author), van Oort, N. (author), Cats, O. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

Reliability is a key determinant of the quality of a transit service. Control is needed to deal with the stochastic nature of high-frequency bus services and to improve service reliability. This study focuses on holding control, both schedule- and headway-based strategies. An assessment framework is developed to systematically assess the effect...

journal article 2019

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The Potential of Demand-Responsive Transport as a Complement to Public Transport: An Assessment Framework and an Empirical Evaluation

Alonso González, M.J. (author), Liu, T.L.K. (author), Cats, O. (author), van Oort, N. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author)

Demand-responsive transport (DRT) services (collective on-demand services, such as shared ridesourcing and microtransit) offer a collective flexible travel alternative that can potentially complement fixed transit (FT). The combination of an on-demand and line-based service holds the promise of improved mobility and increased service coverage...

journal article 2018