Intercity Passenger Research Articles

Federal—State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program (DOT)

Federal—State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program (DOT)

Carbon footprint in choosing the best sustainable mode of intercity passenger transport

The carbon footprint, which measures greenhouse gas emissions, is a good environmental indicator for choosing the best sustainable mode of transportation. The available emission factors depend heavily on the calculation methodology and are hardly comparable. The minimum and maximum scenarios are one way of making the results comparable. The best sustainable passenger transport modes between Rijeka and Split were investigated and compared by calculating the minimum and maximum available emission factors. The study aims to select the best sustainable mode of transport on the chosen route and to support the decision-making process regarding the electrification of the Lika railroad, which partially connects the two cities. In the minimum scenario, ferry transport without vehicles was the best choice when the transportation time factor was not relevant, and electric rail transport when it was. In the maximum scenario, the electric train and the ferry with vehicles were equally good choices. Road transportation between cities was not competitive at all. The comparison of the carbon footprint based on minimum and maximum scenarios gives a clear insight into the ratio of greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles in passenger transport. It supports the electrification of the Lika railroad as the best sustainable transport solution on the route studied.

Assessment of the Impact of Intercity Bus Station Relocation on Passenger Flows in Urban Public Transport

Problem. The analysis of existing studies on transport hub operation in a city as well as on the methods for modelling the transport demand they generate showed that there are no specific recommendations for assessing the impact of the intercity bus station location on the trip patterns in urban transport system. This caused the need to search for a tool suitable to assess the influence of intercity bus station relocation on passenger service and passenger flows in the urban transport system. This paper shows the results of addressing this issue respective to urban public transport operation. Goal. The goal of the paper is to model the passenger flows to and from intercity bus stations considered transport anchors in urban public transport system as well as estimate the impact of station relocation on passenger flows and quality of service. Methodology. To achieve the stated goal, a survey of intercity passengers at the bus stations in the city of Rivne was made. This allowed for collecting the distances of the trips to and from existing bus stations and fitting the theoretical distribution to describe them. This distribution was used as the deterrence function during trip matrix calculation, which was required for the development of the public transport model. The model made it possible to quantify the potential impact of the Bus Station “Rivne” relocation on the urban transport system. Results. The considered bus station relocation can cause a decrease in the quality of service for passengers travelling to and from the station by public transport due to a probable significant increase in the average travel time and distance, the number of transfers, the passenger hours spent on travelling, and the passenger-kilometres covered to ensure the trips under study. Originality For the first time, the quantitative estimation of the impact of bus station relocation based on the regularities in the lengths of the trips to and from the stations was obtained. Practical value. The obtained trip length distribution can be used to calculate the origin-destination matrix, develop the public transport model, and quantify the probable consequences of the transport hub relocation.

Social responsibility as a source of satisfaction for worker-members in a social economy transport company

This research paper examines the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and worker-member satisfaction in social economy enterprises. Focusing on an intercity passenger transport company in Spain, the study examines the impact of CSR practices on worker-member satisfaction. The actions of the company were analyzed, and information was collected from 252 worker-members through a questionnaire on the aspects that make up CSR according to the European Commission. The research introduces a novel perspective by bridging the fields of CSR, social economy enterprises, and the intercity passenger transport sector, which have received limited attention together. The findings reveal a significant positive influence of CSR on worker-member satisfaction, highlighting the value of responsible business practices in enhancing employee satisfaction. This study contributes valuable insights to the literature on CSR and its impact on worker-member satisfaction and provides practical implications for social economy enterprises seeking to promote sustainable development through worker-members engagement. The contribution of this work is the method used itself, which allows the company to identify areas for improvement and make decisions when developing its CSR strategy.

Freight transport using additional railcars attached to intercity passenger trains with transshipment and railcar circulation: Tabu-search-based Lagrangian heuristic

Developing under-exploited passenger rail networks is emerging as an alternative for freight transport. In light of this, we investigate a long-haul freight mode in which additional railcars for carrying shipments are attached to passenger trains, and the shipments can transfer among the trains at intermediate stops. To coordinate space–time schedules of shipments and railcars, we construct a two-level space–time network: one level captures the departure, transshipment, and arrival of shipments; whereas the other level depicts the holding, reshuffling, and repositioning of railcars. Incorporating variables of space–time arc selection and constraints concerning shipment (un-) loading, locomotive pulling capacity, supply–demand coupling, and flow conservation on networks, a binary integer model is established to minimize the total travel cost of both railcars and shipments. The primal problem is decomposed using Lagrangian relaxation. Lagrangian multipliers and dual bounds are approximated by solving the Lagrangian dual. We devise a primal heuristic based on tabu search for expediting high-quality solutions. Numerical experiments demonstrate computational performance and managerial insights.

Societal acceptance of urban air mobility based on the technology adoption framework

Urban air mobility (UAM) is regarded as a sustainable alternative for intercity and intracity passenger transportation. The objective of this study is to identify the psychological and attitudinal factors that predict behavioral intentions to adopt UAM. This study integrates the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology with the initial trust model to explain the adoption intention among potential users of UAM. Results show that social influence and initial trust are the most significant predictor of the usage intention, which, together with performance expectancy, facilitating conditions, and structural assurance, lead to positive attitudes toward UAM. Initial trust was dependent on all six antecedents considered, but most largely on structural assurance. These findings emphasize the role of institutional safety nets, including regulations and legal resources, in increasing initial trust and promoting initial diffusion of UAM. They also offer guidance for designing interventions to improve the societal acceptance of UAM.

Users’ Willingness to Ride an Intercity Passenger Rail: A Case Study From Louisiana

Intercity passenger rail services must be designed in a way that users will be willing and able to ride. This study examines potential users’ current travel behaviors and willingness to ride a proposed passenger rail between New Orleans and Baton Rouge in Louisiana, US. By analyzing a user preference survey with discrete choice experiment (DCE), the results show a strong support of the proposed rail service, but distinct deficiencies in the current multimodal transportation environment connecting to and from proposed stations. In addition, previous analyses include potentially faulty assumptions about trip purposes, which have critical implications for service design. The findings of this study reflect the priorities of likely rail passengers and advance efforts to plan for successful passenger rail service operation in Southeast Louisiana. The potential user-based and data-driven approach of this case study can also be used for planning other passenger rail services in the US.

The cost differential for an optimal train journey on level track

The classic optimal train control problem is to drive a train on a track with known gradient over a fixed distance and within a specified time in such a way as to minimize tractive energy consumption. On level track the optimal strategies take two basic forms—a truncated strategy of optimal type with phases of maximum acceleration, coast and maximum brake which is typical of shorter metropolitan journeys, and an extended strategy of optimal type with phases of maximum acceleration, speedhold at the optimal driving speed, coast to the optimal braking speed, and maximum brake which is typical of longer journeys by freight trains and intercity passenger trains. The cost of these optimal strategies is uniquely determined by the journey distance and journey time. In this paper we extend a previously known formula for the partial rate of change of cost with respect to journey time to a formula for the full rate of change of cost that also incorporates the partial rate of change of cost with respect to journey distance.

The Crowdshipping Business Opportunity in Air Transportation through the Mobility of Inter-Urban Passengers and the Utilization of Internet in Hang Nadim Airport, Batam

This study examines logistics business opportunities through air transportation in relation to passenger mobility and internet usage. Data collection was carried out using a survey method by distributing questionnaires involving 100 respondents, and the research was conducted at Hang Nadim airport in Batam, Indonesia. Data analysis uses the Partial Least Square (PLS) approach with the help of SmartPLS 3.0. PLS is a statistical method of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) based on variance. The results of the study found that there was a significant influence of passenger mobility between cities (X1), air transportation (X2), and internet usage (X3) simultaneously on crowdshipping (Y) with a determination of 0.977. Furthermore, the relationship between inter-city passenger mobility (X1) and air transportation (X2) is determined at 0.954 and inter-city passenger mobility and air transportation (X2) with simultaneous usage (X3) - at 0.954. The novelty of this study is the relationship between the variables of inter-urban population mobility, air transportation, internet usage, and crowdshipping in logistics transportation at Hang Nadim Airport, Batam, Indonesia. The study concluded that through inter-city passenger mobility, air transportation and internet usage had a significant effect on the crowdshipping business at Hang Nadim Airport, Batam.

Partnership for intercity passenger rail grant program—Northeast corridor (DOT)

Federal Grants & ContractsVolume 47, Issue 4 p. 6-6 Grants Alerts Partnership for intercity passenger rail grant program—Northeast corridor (DOT) First published: 18 January 2023 https://doi.org/10.1002/fgc.32816Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume47, Issue419 January 2023Pages 6-6 RelatedInformation

The influence of YouTube content on travelers’ intentions to use Hyperloop trains: Using trust transfer theory

Although Hyperloop rail, a revolutionary mode of intercity passenger transport, has received considerable attention on YouTube, little is known about the extent to which potential travelers trust both YouTube content and the proposed Hyperloop transit service. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of YouTube coverage on trust in, attitude toward, and risk perception of Hyperloop travel. Guided by the trust transfer theory, the study explores how trust transference leads to travel intention. With a total of 760 respondents taking part in a video experiment, the results show that trust successfully transfers from YouTube coverage to Hyperloop transit systems and subsequently influences the intentions of viewers to use Hyperloop trains. Although attitude is also reported to affect intention directly and positively, perceived risk has no such direct effect on intention. The study’s findings reveal that attitude mediates the affiliation between YouTube coverage, Trust in YouTube content, perceived risk, and intention. This research has theoretical and practical implications for academics and practitioners involved in the development of Hyperloop transit systems.

Multicriteria Feasibility Evaluation for Rural Transit in Georgia

This article describes transit feasibility analysis features of the Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT’s) Multimodal Transportation Planning Tool (MTPT). Using open databases that are available agencywide, the MTPT can provide a system-level analysis of transportation requirements of rural areas, identify potential implementation constraints early in the planning process, and develop a prioritized project list by mode for an analysis region. In addition to demand-responsive transit, the MTPT addresses intercity bus, intercity passenger rail, commuter rail, highways, aviation, and bicycle modes. This article focuses on the demand-responsive transit component of the MTPT, and provides an overview of how the MTPT can help automate system-level transit planning for the general public in rural Georgia.The MTPT transit analysis assesses service feasibility for nonurbanized areas that do not currently have local transit service for the general public. In the MTPT, transit service feasibility considers the existence of human service transit providers in the county; the percentage of population in certain “target” populations; and estimates of potential ridership, vehicle requirements, capital costs, operating costs, and economic benefits. The first factor indicates if opportunities may exist to coordinate service with existing providers, and helps to address funding issues. The second factor assesses market characteristics of the target area as one determinant of potential service need. The third factor provides a range of potential values for key operating and financial statistics at a system-planning level of analysis. The intent of the analysis is to identify those locations where it makes sense to more seriously analyze new demand-responsive services.This article should be helpful for transportation planners with responsibility for developing system-level transportation plans and programs at the county, region, and state levels. It will also be helpful for decision-makers who are trying to match transit funding to areas with high service needs.

ANALISIS TINGKAT PELAYANAN ANGKUTAN KOTA PT TRANEX GPM RUTE BUKITTINGGI – PADANG

Bukittinggi is one of the cities in West Sumatra and has the second largest economy in West Sumatra, Indonesia. Considering the growth and development of the city of Padang, most people use public transportation for trade, work and tourism. The population in this study were users of public transportation between cities on the Bukittinggi - Padang route. City transportation PT Tranex Graha Perkasa Mandiri has 8 fleets with executive class buses equipped with air conditioning, the number of passenger seats is 16 people with a sample of 97 respondents. The purpose of this study was to determine the performance of public transportation PT Tranex Graha Perkasa Mandiri and determine the level of service. Sampling technique is done by sampling technique. Data was collected by means of a questionnaire. 80% of the respondents surveyed the security conditions in the vehicle are safe or there are no disturbances, both criminal and passenger safety, while 20% of respondents stated that it was not safe. 55% of inter-city public transport vehicle passengers on the Bukittinggi - Padang route who were interviewed stated that the vehicle they were traveling in was moderate, while 30% said it was good and 15% said it was bad. Based on the results of the analysis, it is concluded that the waiting time for PT Tranex Graha Perkasa Mandiri is 60 minutes, which according to service standards is less and the waiting time is 30 minutes less in service standards. Keywords : City Transport, Bukittinggi, service, transportation

The Operating Characteristics of Intercity Public Van Service in Lampung, Indonesia

The business of providing pickup and delivery service for intercity passengers flourishes in Indonesia. In Lampung Province, it is available to popular destinations, including Jakarta, Palembang, and Bakauheni. To date, there is no detailed information regarding operating characteristics, highlighting the importance of this research for future reference. The data for analysis were collected through a series of field surveys on service frequency and passenger and driver interviews conducted at the ferry terminal of Bakauheni. Results of the analysis suggest that there are too many vehicles operating on the Bandar Lampung-Bakauheni route. The implications are that the total number of trips, the number of passengers carried, and crew income per vehicle per day are limited. The vehicle queuing and dispatching system needs to be improved to prevent passengers from waiting too long. The conclusion is that this business is profitable only if there is a good operating arrangement.

Informality and Tax Refund in Peru’s Intercity Passenger Ground Transport Market: An Empirical Appraisal

Informality and Tax Refund in Peru’s Intercity Passenger Ground Transport Market: An Empirical Appraisal

Exploring Physical and Non-physical Infrastructure of Bus Rapid Transit and its Connectivity to Intermodal Transport Modes in Semarang

Background: The modern service of public transport system in a developing country is still in the stage of embryo compared to other big cities in the world. Providing reliable and affordable intermodal transportation is a major challenge in Indonesia, particularly in a growing city such as Semarang. The higher volume of traffics in this city leads to critical congestion due to the imbalance between transport infrastructures, mobility management, and travel behaviour. The concept of Bus Rapid Transit was adopted as a transport policy, and it was introduced in Semarang reduce congestion and car dependency as well as to enhance integration of intermodal transport modes. However, there is still a lack of transport infrastructure to support connectivity and integration between Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and intermodal transportation modes that might influence the willingness to use public transport. Objective: The study aims to explore the physical and non-physical facilities to connect between Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) with intermodal transportation modes in Semarang. Methods: The research using qualitative method combined with four approaches such as quantitative, phenomenological, literature, and study-case based approaches. Results: The research reveals that the intermodal transportation system which employs integration of modes (airport, port, and railway station) improves the efficiency of travel and bus transit experience. Both physical and non-physical public transport amenities are still underrated and there is a need for improvements to make it more reliable, attractive, and easier for transport users (students and non-students). Moreover, the number of transport users dropped dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the lack of public transport infrastructure and amenities results in an inconvenient experience of travel and a decline in the number of bus ridership. Conclusion: The local government should creatively improve the physical and non-physical facilities to support Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services and its connectivity to intermodal transport modes in intercity passengers’ terminals (airport, port and railway stations) in terms of sidewalks, amenities, payment methods, and information system.

Kecenderungan Penumpang Menggunakan Moda Kereta Api Antar Kota Dengan Penerapan Protokol Kesehatan Di Era New Normal

ABSTRACT
 Health protocol during Covid 19 Pandemic however can reduce the tendency of passengers in using trains as mode of transportation. The inter-city train health protocol is regulated in a circular letter from the Minister of Transportation regarding the guidelines and technical guidelines for rail transportation in the new normal era. The description of the behavior of inter-city train passengers with the application of health protocols is needed as a consideration in implementing further policies. This study uses situational variables, knowledge and personality as predictors of passengers' decisions to use trains with the application of health protocols. The research sample was 96 with random sampling technique. The data that has been collected is then tested with binary logistic regression to generate the tendency of passengers to use trains with the application of health protocols in the new normal era. The results of the study show that situational variables and passenger personalities influence passenger decisions in using the train mode in the new normal era.
 
 Keywords: Health protocol, new normal era, consumer behavior, binary logistic regression

Choices of intercity multimodal passenger travel modes

In recent years, transportation problems have evolved from city transportation problems to urban agglomeration problems. Thus, the development of Chinese transportation cannot neglect the role of Inter-City transportation being the infrastructural framework. Keep abreast of Inter-City passengers’ choice behaviors can support the operation of multi-transportation systems. First, to better address the large deviation between the impedance function and the travelers’ perceived cost, we construct the generalized cost function with seven terms, which are car time, waiting time, walking time, access/egress times, ticket price, transfer penalty and comfort level respectively, with reliability and security being taken into considerations. Second, pointing at the problem of low accuracy in calculating the sharing rate of various transportation modes under different traffic systems, we proposed a Two-Stage Path-Size Weibit (TS-PSW) model to calculate the sharing rate of multi-mode passenger flow between cities respectively. After that, we decomposed the TS-PSW model into two-layer Path-Size Weibit (PSW) model by the Two-Stage estimation method, and used the maximum likelihood estimation to solve PSW model respectively. Finally, using the intercity transportation networks (Chengdu–Chongqing, Guangzhou–Qingyuan, Beijing–Zhangjiakou) as background, compare six discrete choice models’ calculation results. Result shows that the passenger flow sharing rate curve calculated by TS-PSW Model is evidently the closest to the actual transportation modes, the maximum error from Chengdu to Chongqing is 6.60%, the minimum is 3.80%, the maximum error from Beijing to Zhangjiakou is 10.20%, and the minimum is 3.30%. Results verify the effectiveness of the proposed generalized cost function and mode choice model. The upcoming Winter Olympics will be held during the Spring Festival, other events will not be arranged at the same time. Therefore, travel demand will increase significantly. Improving the mode choice model and verifying its effectiveness on multiple intercity networks, especially the Beijing–Zhangjiakou network, can provide theoretical support for mastering passenger travel mode selection during the future Winter Olympics and further improving transportation planning and related deployment.

Integrated Optimization of Rolling Stock Scheduling and Flexible Train Formation Based on Passenger Demand for an Intercity High-Speed Railway

The key features of an intercity high-speed railway (IHSR) include its high frequency, the short intervals, and the short distances covered. The mode of rolling stock scheduling generally uses fixed segments. In view of the fact that intercity passenger demand has the characteristics of large fluctuations in terms of time and direction, the use of the traditional rolling stock scheduling plan with a fixed train formation will result in a mismatch between the train formation and passenger demand. In order to improve the matching of train formation and passenger demand and increase the utilization rate of rolling stocks, this paper puts forward the concept of flexible train formation by time period and constructs an integrated optimization model of the rolling stock scheduling and flexible train formation based on passenger demand. The model aims at minimizing the number of rolling stocks, the amount of coupling/decoupling necessary, and the deadhead time. The model takes into account constraints such as the connection method used, the source and destination of the rolling stock, the total amount of rolling stock, and the use of a flexible train formation. In addition, the Gurobi solver is used to accurately solve the problem through the linearization of the model. This paper also provides an example of the Beijing–Tianjin IHSR as a verification of the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed model. The example compares the indicators in the fixed and flexible train formation modes. The results of the research show that, on the premise of meeting passenger demand, the flexible train formation mode can reduce the cost of rolling stock; increase the efficiency of rolling stock; improve the balance of rolling stock scheduling; and, consequently, provide a reference for the optimization of rolling stock scheduling plan with the background of “cost reduction and efficiency increase” in the railway industry.

Assessing the sustainability of transport supply chains by double frontier network data envelopment analysis

The transport industry is one of the main contributors to environmental pollution. Sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) is an essential subject in the transportation industry. Today, one of the important goals of organizations is to evaluate the sustainability of supply chain (SC) because assessing the efficiency of SCs helps organizations to enhance their awareness of performance and develop managerial strategies. Data envelopment analysis (DEA) is a common technique to assess the sustainability. The objective of this paper is to propose a Malmquist productivity index (MPI) based on network data envelopment analysis (NDEA) model in the presence of integer data, undesirable outputs, and non-discretionary inputs. The NDEA models deal with the internal structure of decision making units (DMUs). The MPI reflects the productivity change over time. The proposed model can fully rank DMUs. To prove the applicability of the proposed model, the sustainability of intercity passenger transportation is evaluated.