Research on the Coordinated Design of Bus and Taxi Station

Jiangfeng Xi,Wei Li,Shengli Wang,Tongqiang Ding,Lili Zheng,Quan Wang

doi:10.1155/2015/372496

Abstract

Rises in the number of transit buses, bus routes, and overall traffic volume in China’s cities, coupled with interference from other transport modes, such as taxis loading and unloading passengers nearby, have led to increasing traffic delays at bus stops, which is considered one of the factors degrading service levels and traffic operations on urban roadways. This paper studies traffic characteristics at bus stops, investigates variations in delay from different types or designs of bus stops, and analyzes the impact of it on traffic capacity, the purpose of which is to propose a solution to predicting the feasibility of an integrated design of bus stops and taxi stands with the help of mathematical models and based on the objectives of optimal traffic operations and passenger transfer.

Highlights

Transit buses and taxis are an integral part of the urban public transport system
If the probability is high because there are more than N queuing vehicles in the system, it would indicate that the integrated stop has a great impact on the bus and taxi services
It is not optimum to set up an integrated bus and taxi stop and is advisable to arrange the taxi stand at a distance from the bus stop, which would decrease bus delays from interfering taxis [15]

Summary

Introduction

Transit buses and taxis are an integral part of the urban public transport system. Bus transport is characterized by its high passenger capacity, high efficiency, low per-passenger road use, and low environmental impact and is seen as an important measure for alleviating urban traffic congestions. Taxis convey passengers between locations of their choice, offering convenience, speed, and more flexible services. This differs from other modes of public transport where the pickup and drop-off locations are determined by the service provider and is favored by short-distance passengers [1]. Taxis pulling over and picking up passengers is one of the main causes of delay on urban roadways with high traffic volume, especially in sections near bus stops where passenger transfers occur [2]. An integrated design of bus stop and taxi stand, which will be referred to as “a bus and taxi stop” hereon, can help introduce more ways to regulate taxi service, reduce delays to buses, and provide a better transfer experience for passengers

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