Analyses of the transfer waiting time in urban public transportation terminals

Lishan Sun*, Jian Rong, Liya Yao, Futian Ren

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Abstract

Based on the analysis of transfer behavior characteristics, this paper classifies different transfer types. Two transfer types that passengers must spend time in waiting for the next vehicle are studied: (1) passengers who arrive and leave the urban public transportation terminal in a group, and (2) passengers who arrive separately at the terminal and leave the terminal in a group. This paper also presents the equations of average waiting time for the two traffic modes. On the basis of the equations, some measures which will shorten the waiting time are put forward in order to improve the operation efficiency of the transit. A simulation program is applied to validate the precision of the equations. The results show the higher accuracy of the equations and lower workload.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 8th International Conference of Chinese Logistics and Transportation Professionals - Logistics
Subtitle of host publicationThe Emerging Frontiers of Transportation and Development in China
Pages4119-4125
Number of pages7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Event8th International Conference of Chinese Logistics and Transportation Professionals - Logistics: The Emerging Frontiers of Transportation and Development in China - Chengdu, China
Duration: 31 Jul 20083 Aug 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 8th International Conference of Chinese Logistics and Transportation Professionals - Logistics: The Emerging Frontiers of Transportation and Development in China

Conference

Conference8th International Conference of Chinese Logistics and Transportation Professionals - Logistics: The Emerging Frontiers of Transportation and Development in China
Country/TerritoryChina
CityChengdu
Period31/07/083/08/08

Keywords

  • Interchange analysis
  • Simulation
  • Urban transportation terminal
  • Waiting time

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