Abstract
This study investigated the viability of establishing a monorail network system in Kuwait as an additional means of transportation to the current transportation systems. Two critical areas with high traffic demands were identified through the collected traffic data at the major intersections in these areas., These areas were Kuwait City (near the ministries area) and Al-Blajat street (known as the Arabian Gulf street). Traffic data and Level Of Service (LOS) of these areas were then analyzed using Synchro software, supported by site suitability studies conducted using ArcGIS Pro software. The most suitable locations of the proposed monorail systems were obtained by identifying the major Points Of Interest (POIs) in these areas. Synchro simulations of the systems with and without the monorail systems were performed. The results showed that the level of service at various intersections is improved, which can result in a significant reduction of the traffic congestion in these areas. The study also targeted different passengers and residents in the selected areas to evaluate the level of acceptance of the monorail system as an alternative transportation system in the state of Kuwait.
Highlights
Kuwait’s population is increasingly dependent on cars as the main mode of transportation; this is due to several factors, such as lack of maintenance of public transport services and their subsequent perception as ‘unsafe’ and as an ‘inferior’ mode of transportation
Using public transportation can help reduce the number of Single Operator Vehicles (SOVs) which can help in solving the traffic congestion problem
This study aims at investigating the viability of establishing a monorail network in congested areas in Kuwait as a cost-effective and eco-friendly solution to alleviate the challenge of increasing traffic congestion in those areas
Summary
Kuwait’s population is increasingly dependent on cars as the main mode of transportation; this is due to several factors, such as lack of maintenance of public transport services and their subsequent perception as ‘unsafe’ and as an ‘inferior’ mode of transportation. UAE and Qatar have used similar rapid transit rail systems (known as Metro systems), Saudi Arabia used a series of monorail routes along with the current transportation network infrastructure as an integrated system to accommodate the increasing traffic demand in major congested cities in the kingdom. This study aims to find the most suitable locations for the monorail routes and stations that can effectively reduce SOV traffic demand in congested areas. POIs included national attractions and cultural centers, which are located in area-2 The proposal for this route suggested placing the monorail stations by the nearest available public park adjacent to these POIs and placing others in close proximity to the POI itself. Traffic data was only available for the second area, traffic and LOS analyses were only conducted for the second area and are presented in this study
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