According to the test data of the driving model for Beijing's bus routes, 9 parameters and the actual values of Beijing bus are confirmed to evaluate the driving cycle, 2 ways of establishing driving cycle model a...According to the test data of the driving model for Beijing's bus routes, 9 parameters and the actual values of Beijing bus are confirmed to evaluate the driving cycle, 2 ways of establishing driving cycle model are analyzed, the formula of calculating driving cycle is acquired, and the calculating driving cycle model and the statistical driving cycle model for the buses in Beijing urban areas are set up. This study provides scientific basis for selecting the bus type and confirming the design parameters and the running method in Beijing.展开更多
The complexity of application scenarios and the enormous volume of point cloud data make it difficult to quickly and effectively segment the scenario only based on the point cloud.In this paper,to address the semantic...The complexity of application scenarios and the enormous volume of point cloud data make it difficult to quickly and effectively segment the scenario only based on the point cloud.In this paper,to address the semantic segmentation for safety driving of unmanned shuttle buses,an accurate and effective point cloud-based semantic segmentation method is proposed for specified scenarios(such as campus).Firstly,we analyze the characteristic of the shuttle bus scenarios and propose to use ROI selection to reduce the total points in computation,and then propose an improved semantic segmentation model based on Cylinder3D,which improves mean Intersection over Union(mIoU)by 1.3%over the original model on SemanticKITTI data;then,a semantic category division method is proposed for road scenario of shuttle bus and practical application requirements,and then we further simplify the model to improve the efficiency without losing the accuracy.Finally,the nuScenes dataset and the real gathered campus scene data are used to validate and analyze the proposed method.The experimental results on the nuScenes dataset and our data demonstrate that the proposed method performs better than other point cloud semantic segmentation methods in terms of application requirements for unmanned shuttle buses.Which has a higher accuracy(82.73%in mIoU)and a higher computational efficiency(inference speed of 90 ms).展开更多
The attacks on in-vehicle Controller Area Network(CAN)bus messages severely disrupt normal communication between vehicles.Therefore,researches on intrusion detection models for CAN have positive business value for veh...The attacks on in-vehicle Controller Area Network(CAN)bus messages severely disrupt normal communication between vehicles.Therefore,researches on intrusion detection models for CAN have positive business value for vehicle security,and the intrusion detection technology for CAN bus messages can effectively protect the invehicle network from unlawful attacks.Previous machine learning-based models are unable to effectively identify intrusive abnormal messages due to their inherent shortcomings.Hence,to address the shortcomings of the previous machine learning-based intrusion detection technique,we propose a novel method using Attention Mechanism and AutoEncoder for Intrusion Detection(AMAEID).The AMAEID model first converts the raw hexadecimal message data into binary format to obtain better input.Then the AMAEID model encodes and decodes the binary message data using a multi-layer denoising autoencoder model to obtain a hidden feature representation that can represent the potential features behind the message data at a deeper level.Finally,the AMAEID model uses the attention mechanism and the fully connected layer network to infer whether the message is an abnormal message or not.The experimental results with three evaluation metrics on a real in-vehicle CAN bus message dataset outperform some traditional machine learning algorithms,demonstrating the effectiveness of the AMAEID model.展开更多
Implementing autonomous bus services in several cities has garnered substantial research attention worldwide.However,the benefits and challenges of this emerging mode remain insufficiently understood.Consequently,VOSv...Implementing autonomous bus services in several cities has garnered substantial research attention worldwide.However,the benefits and challenges of this emerging mode remain insufficiently understood.Consequently,VOSviewer was employed for a bibliometric analysis involving 300 publications,investigating the associations among authors,journals,and keywords.Subsequently,we comprehensively reviewed the current state of research on two topics and proposed future recommendations.Results indicate that the first document related to autonomous bus services was published in 2009.Most user attitude-related research data are obtained via questionnaires and analyzed using statistical techniques.Autonomous bus services are expected to benefit passengers regarding travel time,cost,safety,etc.,while passenger preferences are inconsistent.However,integrating the service into existing bus systems requires careful consideration of the schedule sequences.Notably,modular autonomous bus services present a new opportunity for the further optimization of bus services.In future studies,standardized data acquisition procedures should be developed to achieve comparable results.Regarding traveler choice behavior,the effect of specific autonomous bus service policies over time and the heterogeneity due to cultural or social contexts across regions should be assessed.To further promote autonomous bus services,based on fluctuating travel demands,the effects of vehicle capacity,speed,and cost of fleet composition should be evaluated comprehensively to optimize the bus network and schedule sequence.Owing to the protracted nature of the transition from conventional to fully autonomous buses,one should prioritize semi-autonomous bus services.Another essential future research direction is to integrate modular autonomous bus assembly or disassembly strategies with different fine-grained operation optimization techniques in various scenarios.展开更多
Public transport services, particularly bus services, play an important role in a sustainable transportation system. However, despite various efforts, bus ridership has decreased. The appearance of shared and on-deman...Public transport services, particularly bus services, play an important role in a sustainable transportation system. However, despite various efforts, bus ridership has decreased. The appearance of shared and on-demand vehicle services is one of the main reasons for this issue. In addition, bus tourism services have been successfully developed to meet the exigent needs of tourists. Therefore, a new level of daily bus service is necessary to adapt to the changing demands of customers. Bus interaction (BI) plays an important role in bus services. Nevertheless, the conventional concept of BI mainly refers to users, physical interaction, and safety, but it does not address non-users, non-physical interactions, service quality, and other aspects. This study aims to elaborate on a new concept of bus services. Based on this, we developed a theoretical framework for BI. A meta-analysis was then conducted to identify the achievements and untouched aspects. The results of this study provide three main contributions. First, an unprecedented novel concept of BI is defined, including 13 types of interactions. Second, a comprehensive theoretical framework of BI is established based on the relationships between eight sustainable bus system sub-aspects and 13 BI types. Third, based on the theoretical framework and findings of the reviewed studies, a common finding comprehensive framework of BI is completed, which is accompanied by 1) key findings of the 13 BI types, 2) conclusions of traffic conditions affecting BI research, 3) BI research gaps, and 4) 16 main suggestions for future BI research.展开更多
The distributed generators in the radial distribution network are to improve the Grid performance and its efficiency.These Distributed Generators control the PV bus;it is converted as a remote controlled PVQ bus.This ...The distributed generators in the radial distribution network are to improve the Grid performance and its efficiency.These Distributed Generators control the PV bus;it is converted as a remote controlled PVQ bus.This PVQ bus reduces the power loss and reactive power.Initially,the distributed generators were placed in the system using mathematical modelling or the optimization.This approach improves the efficiency but it has no effect in loss minimization.To minimize the loss the reconfigured network with Genetic algorithm based Distributed generator placement proposed as existing work.This approach minimizes the loss effectively;but the genetic algorithm takes more time for DG placement.Hence,in this,the network reconfiguration is performed using a modified Satin bower bird algorithm after DG placement and DG sizing.Initially,the sensitive analysis applied the loadflow analysis to identify the optimal placement for the distributed generator.Then,the modified Satin Bowerbird(SBO)used for the network reconfiguration.This approach minimizes the loss of effectively by combining the network reconfiguration process.The proposed modified SBO-based network reconfiguration implemented on standard bus systems 33 and 69 using MATLAB R2021b version under Windows 10 environment.The proposed approach compared with the existing work in terms of real power loss and loss reduction.展开更多
Load flow studies play a critical role in the analysis of power systems. They enable the computation of voltage, current, and power flows in a power system. They provide valuable insights into the steady-state perform...Load flow studies play a critical role in the analysis of power systems. They enable the computation of voltage, current, and power flows in a power system. They provide valuable insights into the steady-state performance of the power system under different operating conditions. Choosing a slack bus is a vital step in conducting load flow simulations. A slack bus is a PV bus that includes a generator and is used to balance real and reactive power during load flow studies. Many studies have been conducted on the selection of slack buses in load flow analysis. However, varied conclusions regarding the impact on system losses and power flows were obtained during these studies. Therefore, using the IEEE-14 bus test system, this study investigated the effects of slack bus selection in strong and weak grids by alternating slack buses among PV buses and observing the effects on bus voltage magnitude, bus voltage phase angle, total power flows, and active and reactive power losses. The study noted that the effect of slack bus selection on these system quantities is contingent upon the voltage stability of the grid. Whereas in a robust grid, system losses and power flows remained constant irrespective of the choice of slack bus, a weak grid experienced some variations in these system quantities under similar circumstances. The simulation results led to the conclusion that, to a large extent, the voltage stability of the grid plays a significant role in determining the degree to which slack bus selection affects system losses and other quantities in load flow studies.展开更多
Improved transportation services are a crucial component of urban growth, particularly in emerging cities like Dhaka. Ensuring an improved public bus service quality is a challenge for the city’s transport planners a...Improved transportation services are a crucial component of urban growth, particularly in emerging cities like Dhaka. Ensuring an improved public bus service quality is a challenge for the city’s transport planners and policy makers. Nevertheless, this challenge can’t be met without the support of the residents of this city. This study intends to evaluate the commuters’ willingness to pay (WTP) for an improved and better public bus service quality in Dhaka city. It also attempts to explore the factors affecting the commuters’ WTP amounts. In order to accomplish the study’s goals, a stated preference survey was designed to enquire into the whys and wherefores of female passengers’ harassment on public buses and also to prefer some influential service quality features. WTP values of respondents were calibrated using binary and ordinal logistic models, and these models were developed using SPSS version 26. The results indicate that the majority of respondents were willing to pay more for better service facilities, and they point to security as the most important factor in determining how much extra fare commuters are willing to pay. The results also demonstrate that commuters’ WTP amounts are highly influenced by the respondents’ monthly income. Results from this study have important policy implications, such as protecting women’s safety on public transportation and taking commuters’ socio-demographic characteristics into account before enacting any legislation or increasing fares.展开更多
Bus safety is a matter of great importance in many developing countries, with driving behaviors among bus drivers identified as a primary factor contributing to accidents. This concern is particularly amplified in mix...Bus safety is a matter of great importance in many developing countries, with driving behaviors among bus drivers identified as a primary factor contributing to accidents. This concern is particularly amplified in mixed traffic flow (MTF) environments with time pressure (TP). However, there is a lack of sufficient research exploring the relationships among these factors. This study consists of two papers that aim to investigate the impact of MTF environments with TP on the driving behaviors of bus drivers. While the first paper focuses on violated driving behaviors, this particular paper delves into mistake-prone driving behaviors (MDB). To collect data on MDB, as well as perceptions of MTF and TP, a questionnaire survey was implemented among bus drivers. Factor analyses were employed to create new measurements for validating MDB in MTF environments. The study utilized partial correlation and linear regression analyses with the Bayesian Model Averaging (BMA) method to explore the relationships between MDB and MTF/TP. The results revealed a modified scale for MDB. Two MTF factors and two TP factors were found to be significantly associated with MDB. A high presence of motorcycles and dangerous interactions among vehicles were not found to be associated with MDB among bus drivers. However, bus drivers who perceived motorcyclists as aggressive, considered road users’ traffic habits as unsafe, and perceived bus routes’ punctuality and organization as very strict were more likely to exhibit MDB. Moreover, the results from the three MDB predictive models demonstrated a positive impact of bus route organization on MDB among bus drivers. The study also examined various relationships between the socio-demographic characteristics of bus drivers and MDB. These findings are of practical significance in developing interventions aimed at reducing MDB among bus drivers operating in MTF environments with TP.展开更多
Public transport system has been a means of addressing transportation challenges in urban areas, such as traffic congestion, traffic jam and long travel time in cities worldwide. Transportation in Africa is unique in ...Public transport system has been a means of addressing transportation challenges in urban areas, such as traffic congestion, traffic jam and long travel time in cities worldwide. Transportation in Africa is unique in that it has the least developed public transport systems in the world, while also being one of the fastest urbanizing continents. Bus Rapid Transit being one of the public transport systems was introduced in Africa in 2008 as a means to provide solution on urban transportation challenges. Despite of public transport being the main means of transport in African developing countries, there have been a number of challenges that affects efficiency of performance of the system and makes its users uncomfortable. Therefore, the study aimed at exploring the setbacks or challenges associated with operation and performance of the BRT system in the African developing countries and address them. The study employed mixed methods research design that integrates both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods and analysis. The study findings reveal that, there is an improvement on the perspectives of the commuters on public transport after introduction of BRT system. However, some challenges such as long waiting time, passengers overcrowding during peak hours, as well as safety and security can slowly change the perspective of the commuters. Therefore, to address these challenges it is recommended to reduce the long waiting time and improve accessibility by introduction of passenger information displays (bus information system) and automated fare collection system;reduce travel time by introduction of bus priority signal;and improve safety and security by introduction of signage and CCTV Camera within the bus and bus stops.展开更多
In recent years, Japan, and especially rural areas have faced the growing problems of debt-ridden local railway lines along with the population decline and aging population. Therefore, it is best to consider the disco...In recent years, Japan, and especially rural areas have faced the growing problems of debt-ridden local railway lines along with the population decline and aging population. Therefore, it is best to consider the discontinuation of local railway lines and introduce replacement buses to secure the transportation methods of the local people especially in rural areas. Based on the above background, targeting local railway lines that may be discontinued in the near future, appropriate bus stops when provided with potential bus stops were selected, the present study proposed a method that introduces routes for railway replacement buses adopting ant colony optimization (ACO). The improved ACO was designed and developed based on the requirements set concerning the route length, number of turns, road width, accessibility of railway lines and zones without bus stops as well as the constraint conditions concerning the route length, number of turns and zones without bus stops. Original road network data were generated and processed adopting a geographic information systems (GIS), and these are used to search for the optimal route for railway replacement buses adopting the improved ACO concerning the 8 zones on the target railway line (JR Kakogawa line). By comparing the improved ACO with Dijkstra’s algorithm, its relevance was verified and areas needing further improvements were revealed.展开更多
文摘According to the test data of the driving model for Beijing's bus routes, 9 parameters and the actual values of Beijing bus are confirmed to evaluate the driving cycle, 2 ways of establishing driving cycle model are analyzed, the formula of calculating driving cycle is acquired, and the calculating driving cycle model and the statistical driving cycle model for the buses in Beijing urban areas are set up. This study provides scientific basis for selecting the bus type and confirming the design parameters and the running method in Beijing.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62103064)Sichuan Science and Technology Program(2021YFG0295,2021YFG0133,2022YFN0020,2020YFG0177,2021YFG0187,2021YFN0104,2021YFH0069,2021YJ0086,21ZDY F3598)+2 种基金the Opening Project of Unmanned System Intelligent Perception Control Technology Engineering Laboratory of Sichuan Province(WRXT2020-005)Scientific Research Foundation of CUIT(KYTZ202109)Key Research and Development Support Program of Chengdu Science and Technology Bureau(2022-YF05-01128-SN).
文摘The complexity of application scenarios and the enormous volume of point cloud data make it difficult to quickly and effectively segment the scenario only based on the point cloud.In this paper,to address the semantic segmentation for safety driving of unmanned shuttle buses,an accurate and effective point cloud-based semantic segmentation method is proposed for specified scenarios(such as campus).Firstly,we analyze the characteristic of the shuttle bus scenarios and propose to use ROI selection to reduce the total points in computation,and then propose an improved semantic segmentation model based on Cylinder3D,which improves mean Intersection over Union(mIoU)by 1.3%over the original model on SemanticKITTI data;then,a semantic category division method is proposed for road scenario of shuttle bus and practical application requirements,and then we further simplify the model to improve the efficiency without losing the accuracy.Finally,the nuScenes dataset and the real gathered campus scene data are used to validate and analyze the proposed method.The experimental results on the nuScenes dataset and our data demonstrate that the proposed method performs better than other point cloud semantic segmentation methods in terms of application requirements for unmanned shuttle buses.Which has a higher accuracy(82.73%in mIoU)and a higher computational efficiency(inference speed of 90 ms).
基金supported by Chongqing Big Data Engineering Laboratory for Children,Chongqing Electronics Engineering Technology Research Center for Interactive Learning,Project of Science and Technology Research Program of Chongqing Education Commission of China. (No.KJZD-K201801601).
文摘The attacks on in-vehicle Controller Area Network(CAN)bus messages severely disrupt normal communication between vehicles.Therefore,researches on intrusion detection models for CAN have positive business value for vehicle security,and the intrusion detection technology for CAN bus messages can effectively protect the invehicle network from unlawful attacks.Previous machine learning-based models are unable to effectively identify intrusive abnormal messages due to their inherent shortcomings.Hence,to address the shortcomings of the previous machine learning-based intrusion detection technique,we propose a novel method using Attention Mechanism and AutoEncoder for Intrusion Detection(AMAEID).The AMAEID model first converts the raw hexadecimal message data into binary format to obtain better input.Then the AMAEID model encodes and decodes the binary message data using a multi-layer denoising autoencoder model to obtain a hidden feature representation that can represent the potential features behind the message data at a deeper level.Finally,the AMAEID model uses the attention mechanism and the fully connected layer network to infer whether the message is an abnormal message or not.The experimental results with three evaluation metrics on a real in-vehicle CAN bus message dataset outperform some traditional machine learning algorithms,demonstrating the effectiveness of the AMAEID model.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51808187,No.52062027)the Key Research and Development Project of Gansu Province(No.22YF7GA142)+2 种基金Soft Science Special Project of Gansu Basic Research PIan(No.22JR4ZA035)Gansu Provincial Science and Technology Major Special Project-Enterprise Innovation Consortium Project(No.21ZD3GA002,No.22ZD6GA010)Lanzhou Jiaotong University Basic Research Top Talents Training Program(No.2022JC02).
文摘Implementing autonomous bus services in several cities has garnered substantial research attention worldwide.However,the benefits and challenges of this emerging mode remain insufficiently understood.Consequently,VOSviewer was employed for a bibliometric analysis involving 300 publications,investigating the associations among authors,journals,and keywords.Subsequently,we comprehensively reviewed the current state of research on two topics and proposed future recommendations.Results indicate that the first document related to autonomous bus services was published in 2009.Most user attitude-related research data are obtained via questionnaires and analyzed using statistical techniques.Autonomous bus services are expected to benefit passengers regarding travel time,cost,safety,etc.,while passenger preferences are inconsistent.However,integrating the service into existing bus systems requires careful consideration of the schedule sequences.Notably,modular autonomous bus services present a new opportunity for the further optimization of bus services.In future studies,standardized data acquisition procedures should be developed to achieve comparable results.Regarding traveler choice behavior,the effect of specific autonomous bus service policies over time and the heterogeneity due to cultural or social contexts across regions should be assessed.To further promote autonomous bus services,based on fluctuating travel demands,the effects of vehicle capacity,speed,and cost of fleet composition should be evaluated comprehensively to optimize the bus network and schedule sequence.Owing to the protracted nature of the transition from conventional to fully autonomous buses,one should prioritize semi-autonomous bus services.Another essential future research direction is to integrate modular autonomous bus assembly or disassembly strategies with different fine-grained operation optimization techniques in various scenarios.
文摘Public transport services, particularly bus services, play an important role in a sustainable transportation system. However, despite various efforts, bus ridership has decreased. The appearance of shared and on-demand vehicle services is one of the main reasons for this issue. In addition, bus tourism services have been successfully developed to meet the exigent needs of tourists. Therefore, a new level of daily bus service is necessary to adapt to the changing demands of customers. Bus interaction (BI) plays an important role in bus services. Nevertheless, the conventional concept of BI mainly refers to users, physical interaction, and safety, but it does not address non-users, non-physical interactions, service quality, and other aspects. This study aims to elaborate on a new concept of bus services. Based on this, we developed a theoretical framework for BI. A meta-analysis was then conducted to identify the achievements and untouched aspects. The results of this study provide three main contributions. First, an unprecedented novel concept of BI is defined, including 13 types of interactions. Second, a comprehensive theoretical framework of BI is established based on the relationships between eight sustainable bus system sub-aspects and 13 BI types. Third, based on the theoretical framework and findings of the reviewed studies, a common finding comprehensive framework of BI is completed, which is accompanied by 1) key findings of the 13 BI types, 2) conclusions of traffic conditions affecting BI research, 3) BI research gaps, and 4) 16 main suggestions for future BI research.
文摘The distributed generators in the radial distribution network are to improve the Grid performance and its efficiency.These Distributed Generators control the PV bus;it is converted as a remote controlled PVQ bus.This PVQ bus reduces the power loss and reactive power.Initially,the distributed generators were placed in the system using mathematical modelling or the optimization.This approach improves the efficiency but it has no effect in loss minimization.To minimize the loss the reconfigured network with Genetic algorithm based Distributed generator placement proposed as existing work.This approach minimizes the loss effectively;but the genetic algorithm takes more time for DG placement.Hence,in this,the network reconfiguration is performed using a modified Satin bower bird algorithm after DG placement and DG sizing.Initially,the sensitive analysis applied the loadflow analysis to identify the optimal placement for the distributed generator.Then,the modified Satin Bowerbird(SBO)used for the network reconfiguration.This approach minimizes the loss of effectively by combining the network reconfiguration process.The proposed modified SBO-based network reconfiguration implemented on standard bus systems 33 and 69 using MATLAB R2021b version under Windows 10 environment.The proposed approach compared with the existing work in terms of real power loss and loss reduction.
文摘Load flow studies play a critical role in the analysis of power systems. They enable the computation of voltage, current, and power flows in a power system. They provide valuable insights into the steady-state performance of the power system under different operating conditions. Choosing a slack bus is a vital step in conducting load flow simulations. A slack bus is a PV bus that includes a generator and is used to balance real and reactive power during load flow studies. Many studies have been conducted on the selection of slack buses in load flow analysis. However, varied conclusions regarding the impact on system losses and power flows were obtained during these studies. Therefore, using the IEEE-14 bus test system, this study investigated the effects of slack bus selection in strong and weak grids by alternating slack buses among PV buses and observing the effects on bus voltage magnitude, bus voltage phase angle, total power flows, and active and reactive power losses. The study noted that the effect of slack bus selection on these system quantities is contingent upon the voltage stability of the grid. Whereas in a robust grid, system losses and power flows remained constant irrespective of the choice of slack bus, a weak grid experienced some variations in these system quantities under similar circumstances. The simulation results led to the conclusion that, to a large extent, the voltage stability of the grid plays a significant role in determining the degree to which slack bus selection affects system losses and other quantities in load flow studies.
文摘Improved transportation services are a crucial component of urban growth, particularly in emerging cities like Dhaka. Ensuring an improved public bus service quality is a challenge for the city’s transport planners and policy makers. Nevertheless, this challenge can’t be met without the support of the residents of this city. This study intends to evaluate the commuters’ willingness to pay (WTP) for an improved and better public bus service quality in Dhaka city. It also attempts to explore the factors affecting the commuters’ WTP amounts. In order to accomplish the study’s goals, a stated preference survey was designed to enquire into the whys and wherefores of female passengers’ harassment on public buses and also to prefer some influential service quality features. WTP values of respondents were calibrated using binary and ordinal logistic models, and these models were developed using SPSS version 26. The results indicate that the majority of respondents were willing to pay more for better service facilities, and they point to security as the most important factor in determining how much extra fare commuters are willing to pay. The results also demonstrate that commuters’ WTP amounts are highly influenced by the respondents’ monthly income. Results from this study have important policy implications, such as protecting women’s safety on public transportation and taking commuters’ socio-demographic characteristics into account before enacting any legislation or increasing fares.
文摘Bus safety is a matter of great importance in many developing countries, with driving behaviors among bus drivers identified as a primary factor contributing to accidents. This concern is particularly amplified in mixed traffic flow (MTF) environments with time pressure (TP). However, there is a lack of sufficient research exploring the relationships among these factors. This study consists of two papers that aim to investigate the impact of MTF environments with TP on the driving behaviors of bus drivers. While the first paper focuses on violated driving behaviors, this particular paper delves into mistake-prone driving behaviors (MDB). To collect data on MDB, as well as perceptions of MTF and TP, a questionnaire survey was implemented among bus drivers. Factor analyses were employed to create new measurements for validating MDB in MTF environments. The study utilized partial correlation and linear regression analyses with the Bayesian Model Averaging (BMA) method to explore the relationships between MDB and MTF/TP. The results revealed a modified scale for MDB. Two MTF factors and two TP factors were found to be significantly associated with MDB. A high presence of motorcycles and dangerous interactions among vehicles were not found to be associated with MDB among bus drivers. However, bus drivers who perceived motorcyclists as aggressive, considered road users’ traffic habits as unsafe, and perceived bus routes’ punctuality and organization as very strict were more likely to exhibit MDB. Moreover, the results from the three MDB predictive models demonstrated a positive impact of bus route organization on MDB among bus drivers. The study also examined various relationships between the socio-demographic characteristics of bus drivers and MDB. These findings are of practical significance in developing interventions aimed at reducing MDB among bus drivers operating in MTF environments with TP.
文摘Public transport system has been a means of addressing transportation challenges in urban areas, such as traffic congestion, traffic jam and long travel time in cities worldwide. Transportation in Africa is unique in that it has the least developed public transport systems in the world, while also being one of the fastest urbanizing continents. Bus Rapid Transit being one of the public transport systems was introduced in Africa in 2008 as a means to provide solution on urban transportation challenges. Despite of public transport being the main means of transport in African developing countries, there have been a number of challenges that affects efficiency of performance of the system and makes its users uncomfortable. Therefore, the study aimed at exploring the setbacks or challenges associated with operation and performance of the BRT system in the African developing countries and address them. The study employed mixed methods research design that integrates both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods and analysis. The study findings reveal that, there is an improvement on the perspectives of the commuters on public transport after introduction of BRT system. However, some challenges such as long waiting time, passengers overcrowding during peak hours, as well as safety and security can slowly change the perspective of the commuters. Therefore, to address these challenges it is recommended to reduce the long waiting time and improve accessibility by introduction of passenger information displays (bus information system) and automated fare collection system;reduce travel time by introduction of bus priority signal;and improve safety and security by introduction of signage and CCTV Camera within the bus and bus stops.
文摘In recent years, Japan, and especially rural areas have faced the growing problems of debt-ridden local railway lines along with the population decline and aging population. Therefore, it is best to consider the discontinuation of local railway lines and introduce replacement buses to secure the transportation methods of the local people especially in rural areas. Based on the above background, targeting local railway lines that may be discontinued in the near future, appropriate bus stops when provided with potential bus stops were selected, the present study proposed a method that introduces routes for railway replacement buses adopting ant colony optimization (ACO). The improved ACO was designed and developed based on the requirements set concerning the route length, number of turns, road width, accessibility of railway lines and zones without bus stops as well as the constraint conditions concerning the route length, number of turns and zones without bus stops. Original road network data were generated and processed adopting a geographic information systems (GIS), and these are used to search for the optimal route for railway replacement buses adopting the improved ACO concerning the 8 zones on the target railway line (JR Kakogawa line). By comparing the improved ACO with Dijkstra’s algorithm, its relevance was verified and areas needing further improvements were revealed.