Abstract
Non-motorized pedestrian and bicycle traffic is an effective and efficient tool for reducing the negative environmental impacts of transport and improving the quality of life in urban conditions. The strategies of creating new attractive spaces on the waterfront are prevalent amongst the municipalities in different countries. This kind of development intends the construction of new connection bridges, usually meant solely for walking and cycling. There are a significant number of studies covering the theme of pedestrian bridges, but the studies typically focus on technical parameters – serviceability, stress and vibrations, specifications for the design. Researchers and stakeholders rarely discuss displacement strategy, expenditure and future usability. This study aims to find out the best and the most useful bridge locations that would contribute to pedestrian network improvement, would add value to city image and give other benefits. A novel hybrid Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) model, based on five different multi-criteria decision-making methods: Multiplicative Exponential Weighting (MEW), method of Evaluation Based on Distance from Average Solution (EDAS), an Additive Ratio Assessment (ARAS) method, expert judgement, and Step‐Wise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA), is presented. A developed model allows solving complicated problems and finding a rationally, balanced solution. Arguments derived from this study help politicians and town planners as well as society.
Highlights
While the number of vehicles is rapidly growing, the urban and transportation professionals are attempting to change travel mode selection of people to less energy-intensive modes, walking and cycling
Active transportation modes like bicycling is a critical element of sustainable transportation (Luo, Boriboonsomsin, & Barth, 2020)
The following aspects summarise the main advantages that MultiCriteria Decision-Making provides in decision making:
Summary
While the number of vehicles is rapidly growing, the urban and transportation professionals are attempting to change travel mode selection of people to less energy-intensive modes, walking and cycling. Walking and cycling contribute zero greenhouse gas emissions, contributes to reducing noise levels in an urban environment and help to reduce the space used by urban travellers. It has substantial health benefits, despite the increased exposure to air pollution and traffic. In response to the benefits of bicycling to the environment and public health, the municipalities are working to establish new bicycle routes and to promote bicycle use for commuting trips
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