A Dynamic Mobility Traffic Model Based on Two Modes of Transport in Smart Cities

Mohammed Bin Hariz,Dhaou Said,Hussein T. Mouftah

doi:10.3390/smartcities4010016

Abstract

This paper focuses on transportation models in smart cities. We propose a new dynamic mobility traffic (DMT) scheme which combines public buses and car ride-sharing. The main objective is to improve transportation by maximizing the riders’ satisfaction based on real-time data exchange between the regional manager, the public buses, the car ride-sharing and the riders. OpenStreetMap and OMNET++ were used to implement a realistic scenario for the proposed model in a city like Ottawa. The DMT scheme was compared to a multi-loading system used for a school bus. Simulations showed that rider satisfaction was enhanced when a suitable combination of transportation modes was used. Additionally, compared to the other scheme, this DMT scheme can reduce the stress level of car ride-sharing and public buses during the day to the minimal level.

Highlights

The mobility system in a city is an essential pillar for urban and modern development [1]
We noticed that the stress level is lower when using two transportation modes together compared to the stress level when using only one transportation mode
dynamic mobility traffic (DMT) reduces the time and fare for the user to arrive at his destination, and helps to encourage commuters to use car ride-sharing, reduce the amount of manufacturing, and put pressure on governments to reduce the cost of running a vast number of buses

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Introduction

The mobility system in a city is an essential pillar for urban and modern development [1]. As the human population grows, the vast increase in the number of vehicles on the roads leads to many challenges, such as traffic congestion and air pollution. These issues have a negative impact on the daily lives of citizens, business productivity, health and the environment. Government and city planners are focusing on building smart transportation solutions to optimize the use of transportation services and improve mobility in cities. Road network developers are focusing on integrating the two modes of transportation to provide the passenger with more dynamic transportation and on-demand mobility services [2]

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