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{"title":"Evaluating Sustainable Transport Indicators for Metropolitan Areas in Developing Countries: The Case of Greater Jakarta","authors":"Alfa Adib Ash Shiddiqi, D. Sutjiningsih, T. Tjahjono, L. Darmajanti, Gede B. Suprayoga","doi":"10.2174/18744478-v16-e2206130","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/18744478-v16-e2206130","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 Sustainable transport is fundamental to progress in realising the agenda of sustainable development, as a quarter of energy-related global greenhouse gas emissions come from the transport sector. In developing countries, metropolitan areas have adopted the agenda to better serve the urban population with safe, affordable, and environmentally-friendly transport systems. However, this drive must include relevant indicators and how their operationalisation can deal with institutional barriers, such as challenges to cross-sectoral coordination.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 This study aims to explore context-specific indicators for developing countries, focusing on the case of the Jakarta metropolitan area.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Expert judgement was used to assess the selection criteria. The participants were experts from government institutions, non-government organisations, and universities.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 The findings show that safety, public transport quality, transport cost, air pollution, and accessibility are contextual indicators for application in developing countries. Similarities are shown with the research results from other indexes/sets of indicators for developing countries, for example, the Sustainable Urban Transport Index (SUTI) of UN ESCAP. However, some of these indicators leave room for improvement, such as the balance between strategic and operational levels of application.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Therefore, this research suggests that global sets of indicators should be adjusted before being implemented in particular developing country contexts.\u0000","PeriodicalId":38631,"journal":{"name":"Open Transportation Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42936509","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Characteristics and Patterns of Commodities Transport Drivers on the Pantura Highway, Java Island with Clustering Analysis","authors":"M. Arifin, Zony Yulfadli, Moch. Abdilah Nafis","doi":"10.2174/18744478-v16-e220623-2021-42","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/18744478-v16-e220623-2021-42","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 The movement patterns of commodities transport drivers are useful in determining the optimization policy of other vehicle paths. One of the critical parameters in determining the optimal path represents the determination of a dense transportation route on the Pantura Highway. Pantura obtains saturation due to the vehicle loads. This saturation is caused by increasing fuel subsidies, increasing air and noise pollution, congestion, and accident costs.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 This study aims to analyze the patterns of commodities transportation on the Pantura Highway of Java, which can be diverted to other preferred modes of transportation. The objects of this study are container trucks, which represent a mode of commodities transportation. The modes of transportation could be diverted to several alternatives, such as container ships and trains to progressively reduce road saturation.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 As a consequence, the saturation could be minimized. Optimizing the patterns of movement of commodities transportation could use the k-prototypes algorithm to classify freight transportation on Pantura based on the similarity of the characteristics in terms of ten parameters.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Based on the optimization results, there were three clustering, including the transportation of commodities with a distance of less than 200 km where it was difficult to transfer to other modes of transportation, commodities transportation with a distance of 200-600 km where it could be considered for policies related to the transportation of commodities that were difficult to rot, and the commodities transportation over a distance of more than 600 km where it could a bit also considered for perishable commodities.\u0000","PeriodicalId":38631,"journal":{"name":"Open Transportation Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47419033","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Risk Perception and Crash Involvement of Cell Phone Users While Driving Among Young Drivers in Developing Countries: The Case of Qatar","authors":"Khaled Shaaban, S. Gargoum, K. El-Basyouny","doi":"10.2174/18744478-v16-e2204220","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/18744478-v16-e2204220","url":null,"abstract":"Cell phone use while driving is a significant safety problem all around the world. It is considered one of the main factors contributing to road crashes among young drivers. To address this problem, it is important to determine how young drivers perceive the risk of using a cell phone while driving and to understand whether the perception of risk is correlated with their crash involvement. Data were collected through a detailed questionnaire from young drivers in Qatar to assess potential correlations between the drivers’ demographic background, perception of risk, and crash involvement. Logistic regression models were developed to explore the relationships between those variables. The analysis revealed that female drivers had a higher perception of risk related to using cell phones while driving compared to male drivers. Drivers with higher education levels were found to also have a higher perception of risk when compared to less educated drivers. The analysis showed that participants who perceived lower risk of answering a call while driving were more likely to be involved in a crash. These results can be useful to identify the groups that should be targeted through countermeasures. Different countermeasures were presented, and directions for future research were proposed.","PeriodicalId":38631,"journal":{"name":"Open Transportation Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48451944","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effect of Ramp Proximity, Weather, and Time-of-Day on Freeway Accident Frequency: A Case Study on I-75 and I-24 in Hamilton County, TN","authors":"Eric M. Laflamme, Peter Way, Jeremiah Roland, Mina Sartipi","doi":"10.2174/18744478-v16-e2203140","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/18744478-v16-e2203140","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 We present a case study to quantify the dangers of freeway ramps by comparing the observed accident counts from ramp locations to those from adjacent mainline locations. Few works make this direct comparison. Additionally, time-of-day and weather information is considered to collect a deeper understanding of the nature of freeway accidents near ramps. Real-world data collected from freeways in Hamilton County, TN, are considered as an application and give interesting results.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 First, we precisely define ramp influence areas or areas within close proximity to ramp locations where traffic is suspected to be affected by the ramp structure/geometry. Then, we introduce a theoretically justified Negative Binomial regression model to approximate the relationship between accident counts (response), presence of ramp influence areas, and additional weather and time-of-day designations. Our model also considers selected interaction terms, route designation, and multiple random components that are aimed at explaining unmeasured sources of variation.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Based on the interpretation of our fitted statistical model, we find that being in an influence/ramp area (compared to being in mainline traffic), on average, results in a 4-fold increase in accident frequency. Moreover, we find that during clear conditions, rush hour conditions increase the accident frequency substantially, while during rainy conditions, this increase is much less stark. During non-rush hour conditions, rain decreases the accident frequency substantially, and during rush hours, this decrease is intensified. Model diagnostics and a validation procedure further justify the assumed model form and lend credence to our results.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 While we do not make any claim of transferability of our results, they provide a proof-of-concept that accident frequency is attributable to multiple factors, among which is proximity to ramps. Furthermore, our procedure and statistical model allow us to directly quantify how these factors, most notably ramp traffic, effect accident frequency. These results illuminate potential safety risks. Subsequent work considering more diverse roadways could provide the evidence needed for policy changes and/or remedial measures.\u0000","PeriodicalId":38631,"journal":{"name":"Open Transportation Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46125722","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Integral Assessment of the Level of Innovative Development of the Railway Industry Companies","authors":"O. Karasev, A. Beloshitskiy, E. Shitov, D. Arkhipov, Andrey Tulupov","doi":"10.2174/18744478-v16-e2203141","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/18744478-v16-e2203141","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 NTI Competence Center, in the direction “Technologies of Storage and Analysis of Big Data,” has significant background in the development of integral indexes: a) IQ Cities (to Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation), b) National Index of digital development of the subjects of the Russian Federation, c) Index of readiness of industries for the introduction of artificial intelligence, d) Index of innovative development for leading domestic companies, including in the sector of air transportation and oil production.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Today, innovative, scientific, and technical development is one of the key factors in maintaining the competitiveness of the railway industry in the transport services market. At the same time, innovative development is a complex and dynamically changing process, due to the high rates of development and implementation of new technologies on the level of commercial use in various tech companies. Therefore, it is advisable to use an assessment of the level of innovative development of a company in comparison with the market competitors. Today in the railway industry, there is a need to assess and constantly monitor the level of innovative development of companies. The relevance of building a single tool for assessing the level of innovative development of railway companies is due to the lack of unified and comprehensive methods for calculating such indexes in the industry and the necessary efficiency of innovative railway companies to increase their competitiveness in the transport services market.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 The main research methods used were bibliometric analysis, qualitative methods of information analysis and quantitative methods for the development of integral indexes (methods for standardizing indicators, methods for assigning specific weights, methods for aggregating indicators). The data for the assessment of the indicators as in 2019 were collected using available sources of information (including official reports and strategic planning documents of railway companies, scientific literature from the Scopus/Web of Science databases) and the opinions of independent industry experts. There are three groups of indicators used to form an integral assessment:\u0000 - indicators for assessing the level of readiness of advanced innovative solutions and technologies (indicators are measured on a scale from 0 to 1 using the Technology Readiness Level scale, where 0 is no solution/ no supporting data; 0.5 is a solution at the development stage (TRL1-7), 0.75 is a solution at the approbation stage (TRL8), 1 is a solution at the production stage (TRL9).\u0000 \u0000 - binary indicators for assessing the presence or absence of the use of advanced innovative solutions and technologies (indicators are measured on a scale from 0 to 1, where 0 is no relevant functional (specific characteristic/ capability), 0.5 is possible existence with consideration of indirect factors, 1 - confirmed existence).\u0000 \u0000 - quantitative indicators for assessing the ","PeriodicalId":38631,"journal":{"name":"Open Transportation Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41635208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring Physical and Non-physical Infrastructure of Bus Rapid Transit and its Connectivity to Intermodal Transport Modes in Semarang","authors":"A. R. Rakhmatulloh","doi":"10.2174/18744478-v16-e220525-2021-43","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/18744478-v16-e220525-2021-43","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 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.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 The study aims to explore the physical and non-physical facilities to connect between Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) with intermodal transportation modes in Semarang.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 The research using qualitative method combined with four approaches such as quantitative, phenomenological, literature, and study-case based approaches.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 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.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 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.\u0000","PeriodicalId":38631,"journal":{"name":"Open Transportation Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47398412","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Evolutionary Algorithm in Static Airport Gate Assignment Problem","authors":"Y. Chow, K. Ng, K. L. Keung","doi":"10.2174/18744478-v16-e2203040","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/18744478-v16-e2203040","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 Gate Assignment Problem is an existing issue at modern airports. Gate assignment is a complex issue in which different airports have their own demographic and geographic features although the gate and flight pattern are identical, and flights may not be assigned precisely to the gates.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 The gate assignment model would be a suitable and an appropriate tool for airport authorities to assign aircraft to gates in an effective and efficient way. The aim of the model is to assign each aircraft to an available gate to maximise both efficient operations for airports and airlines, and convenience for passengers. The model would benefit airports by improving efficiency of operations and convenience for travellers. The model illustrates how the resources are fully utilised, achieving an optimal result. This model applies the evolutionary approach to handle the gate assignment problem. The smart and generative algorithm speeds up the solving process for providing the solution within a reasonable time.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 This model can reduce the business class travellers’ total walking distance by optimising the utilisation of gate resources. This has been was applied at the Taiwan Taipei Taoyuan International Airport and the results have shown an improvement in minimising the total walking distances, and the results for business class travellers are promising.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 A metropolitan airport usually handles more than thirty boarding gates and hundreds of flights every day. Gate assignment can help an airport to assign the gates to the flights more effectively, with the advancement of genetic algorithms. The gate assignment problem model performed a successful assignment solution within an acceptable timeframe. The proposed evolutionary algorithm gate assignment model could reduce the business class passengers’ total walking distances.\u0000","PeriodicalId":38631,"journal":{"name":"Open Transportation Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43284986","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Corrigendum to: The Role of Transport in Reverse Distribution Chains","authors":"Mohd Rizaimy Shaharudin","doi":"10.2174/18744478-v16-e2202180","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/18744478-v16-e2202180","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38631,"journal":{"name":"Open Transportation Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48064465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mining Ports in Perception and Sustainability","authors":"J. Delly, K. Mizuno, M. Gozan, T. Soesilo","doi":"10.2174/18744478-v16-e220217-2021-38","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/18744478-v16-e220217-2021-38","url":null,"abstract":"Mining port operation is very complex accompanied by sources of pollution of various kinds, impact and characteristics of different pollution so that the analysis of sea water pollution due to mining port activities have become indispensable.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 The purpose of this study was to measure the perception of the people living around the mining port about mining port activities and the perceived impact (pollution, health, economy, security and comfort) and to compare it with the results of measuring sea water quality.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 This study examines public perceptions of the influence of the existence of a mining port on seawater pollution, health, economy, security and perceived comfort and compares it with the results of inspections of heavy metal content in seawater in residential areas very close to mining ports. The method used is linear regression with T test, sampling in three different places, examining the properties of heavy metals in seawater.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 There is a difference in behavior or response between the people of Pomala and Morowali in giving approval or perception of the existence and impact of the mining port. Positive statements from respondents regarding pollution related to the existence of mining ports 63.2%. Pollution that occurs due to the presence of the port creates psychological anxiety that will have an impact on public health and disrupt activities around the port (65.8%). The content of heavy metals (mercury, cadmium, lead and zinc) in seawater in residential areas exceeds the quality standards set by the government.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 The quality of sea water around community settlements located closest to the mining port has decreased, this is due to the activities of mining ports, mining and people living in the area.","PeriodicalId":38631,"journal":{"name":"Open Transportation Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47278806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Framework for Estimating Future Traffic Operation and Safety Performance of Restricted Crossing U-Turn (RCUT) Intersections","authors":"A. Molan, J. Howard, Mouyid Islam, A. Pande","doi":"10.2174/18744478-v16-e2111151","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/18744478-v16-e2111151","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 Despite numerous studies demonstrating the effectiveness of Restricted Crossing U-Turn (RCUT) intersection design, its implementation remains uneven and close to zero in some large states, including California. This paper provides a comprehensive framework to estimate the operational and safety performance of future RCUT designs. The framework is demonstrated for a geometrically constrained intersection located on a high-speed rural expressway. The operational evaluation relies on microscopic simulation models of existing TWSC and alternate RCUT designs used to estimate network-wide performance measures.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Two approaches are demonstrated for future safety estimation; first, an HSM-prescribed Empirical Bayes (EB) approach that uses Safety Performance Function (SPF) predictions combined with the crash history of the site. For typical applications, EB estimates may be combined with CMFs for RCUT found in the literature. This approach remains the preferred option for safety estimation. However, for geometrically constrained locations where atypical RCUT designs need to be evaluated, a surrogate measure-based approach that uses trajectory data from the simulation model is described.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Surrogate measure-based safety analysis revelated that the RCUT design with no-left turn from mainline would be the most appropriate design for this location.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 The framework demonstrated here may be used by agencies to estimate the future benefits of the first-time application of treatments that have been successful elsewhere.\u0000","PeriodicalId":38631,"journal":{"name":"Open Transportation Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43994317","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}