Memorias de investigación
Capítulo de libro:
Comparison between bus rapid transit and light-rail transit systems: a multi-criteria decision analysis approach
Año:2018

Áreas de investigación
  • Transporte terrestre

Datos
Descripción
The construction choice between two different transport systems in urban areas, as in the case of Light-Rail Transit (LRT) and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) solutions, is often performed on the basis of cost-benefit analysis and geometrical constraints due to the available space for the infrastructure. Classical economic analysis techniques are often unable to take into account some of the non-monetary parameters which have a huge impact on the final result of the choice, since they often include social acceptance and sustainability aspects. The application of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) techniques can aid decision makers in the selection process, with the possibility to compare non-homogeneous criteria, both qualitative and quantitative, and allowing the generation of an objective ranking of the different alternatives. The coupling of MCDA and Geographic Information System (GIS) environments also permits an easier and faster analysis of spatial parameters, and a clearer representation of indicator comparisons. Based on these assumptions, a LRT and BRT system will be analysed according to their own transportation, economic, social and environmental impacts as a hypothetical exercise; moreover, through the use of MCDA techniques a global score for both systems will be determined, in order to allow for a fully comprehensive comparison. ACLARACIÓN: Se añade a la memoria de 2018, porque en la 2017 no se incluyó.
Internacional
Si
DOI
10.2495/UT170131
Edición del Libro
Editorial del Libro
WIT
ISBN
978-1-78466-210-3
Serie
176
Título del Libro
WIT Transactions on The Built Environment
Desde página
143
Hasta página
154

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  • Creador: Grupo de Investigación: Planificación del Transporte
  • Centro o Instituto I+D+i: Centro de Investigación del Transporte