A multicriteria methodology for maintenance planning of cycling infrastructure

IF 1.5 4区工程技术 Q3 ENGINEERING, CIVIL

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Engineering Sustainability Pub Date : 2022-05-05 DOI:10.1680/jensu.21.00088

Filipe Pais, João Monteiro, Nuno Sousa, J. Coutinho-Rodrigues, Eduardo Natividade-Jesus

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Abstract

The importance of cycling as a sustainable mode has been widely recognized and, recently, its effectiveness in mitigating the spread of infectious diseases has also been under the spotlight. Fostering its use requires developing and deploying decision tools to help authorities assess the performance of their cycle infrastructure for maintenance and improvements. This article presents a multicriteria methodology based on engineering best practices and uses the ELECTRE TRI method to assign segments of the cycling network to predefined performance classes, with an aim at maintenance planning. The approach is demonstrated with a case study, which also proves scalability of the method’s data collection procedure. Case study results show that lack of safety and inadequate intersections are the main problems. These stem mostly from non-existent segregation between motorized traffic and cyclists, both along the segments and at intersections. This is typical of cities which, over the years, have prioritized motorized transportation.

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自行车基础设施维护计划的多标准方法

骑自行车作为一种可持续模式的重要性已得到广泛认识，最近，它在减轻传染病传播方面的有效性也受到关注。促进其使用需要开发和部署决策工具，以帮助当局评估其循环基础设施的性能，以便进行维护和改进。本文提出了一种基于工程最佳实践的多标准方法，并使用ELECTRE TRI方法将自行车网络的部分分配到预定义的性能类别，目的是进行维护计划。通过实例分析验证了该方法的数据收集过程的可扩展性。案例分析结果表明，缺乏安全性和不充分的交叉口是主要问题。这些主要源于机动车和自行车之间不存在的隔离，无论是在路段还是在十字路口。这是多年来优先发展机动交通的典型城市。

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Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Engineering Sustainability ENGINEERING, CIVIL-ENGINEERING, CIVIL

CiteScore

3.70

自引率

16.70%

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审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Engineering Sustainability provides a forum for sharing the latest thinking from research and practice, and increasingly is presenting the ''how to'' of engineering a resilient future. The journal features refereed papers and shorter articles relating to the pursuit and implementation of sustainability principles through engineering planning, design and application. The tensions between and integration of social, economic and environmental considerations within such schemes are of particular relevance. Methodologies for assessing sustainability, policy issues, education and corporate responsibility will also be included. The aims will be met primarily by providing papers and briefing notes (including case histories and best practice guidance) of use to decision-makers, practitioners, researchers and students.