Abstract
The model simulation of a Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) network for the project of a “carbon neutral” town is described in this paper. The challenges faced were many: a new, largely unproven technology, a high number of stations, and a very concentrated peak demand. A mixed approach was used for the simulation. A traditional static model for the simulation of large scale effects and a dynamic model with new software specifically designed to simulate PRT systems is another challenge. The final model was a combination of modeling and forecasting techniques. Several scenarios were tested. The results of the modeling runs allowed for the definition of the performance of the system, a metric for the Level of Service (LoS) of the PRT system as well as a Group Rapid Transit (GRT) strategy to cope with peak demand. The first lot of this PRT system is now operational and it is considered to be the first PRT system in the world in commercial operation.
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