INFORMATION SUPPORT OF PUBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORT NETWORK OPTIMIZATION IN MAJOR CITIES: RELEVANCE AND APPROACHES

Abstract

Introduction . The article is devoted to the analysis of scientific developments in the sphere of the information support of public passenger transport networks’ optimization in major cities. Currently, insufficient attention is paid to the infobase formation for the urban route networks’ optimization. Materials and methods . The article presents the analysis of the experience for optimization of urban route networks on the basis of identified modern optimization approaches, which should be directed to the generated information support. Typical initial information to process city route networks’ optimization in qualitative and quantitative indicators, which is used by designers of the route network, is reflected. The most time-consuming among the initial information is the matrix of passenger correspondence, some methods of which are not sufficiently developed nowadays. The problems of forming passenger correspondence matrix for major cities are considered. Results . Relevance of the information support methodology to public passenger transport route networks’ optimization in major cities and on the basis of this methodology the correspondence matrix for major cities is substantiated. Therefore, this matrix should contain all types of urban movements, detailing correspondence to the stopping point and provide an acceptable level of results. Moreover, goals and directions for further research in the sphere of information management efficient for route networks’ optimization of public passenger transport in major cities are identified. Discussion and conclusion . The results of the investigation could be used as a basis for scientific research, which should make a significant contribution to improving the efficiency of the urban route networks’ optimization and the quality of transport services for the population, in particular for major cities.