{"title":"Pedestrian mobility and University campus accessibility: an analysis of student preferences","authors":"Michela Le Pira","doi":"10.48295/et.2024.97.10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48295/et.2024.97.10","url":null,"abstract":"Prioritizing pedestrian mobility is crucial to foster urban liveability and sustainability, particularly on university campuses that are experienced by students. This paper examines the University of Catania (Italy) campus, a significant open space facing accessibility challenges. Two surveys were conducted within a Living Lab framework to assess student opinions on campus walking experiences and identify key criteria for promoting walking to and within the campus. The Chi-square Automatic Interaction Detector (CHAID) algorithm and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) were chosen for the analysis, deriving insights for policy-makers and mobility managers to enhance accessibility and encourage active mobility. The specific case study demonstrates the importance of creating pedestrian-friendly environments to foster sustainable lifestyles by addressing accessibility barriers in large open spaces. However, this research provides a wider framework which is applicable to urban planning in similar contexts, emphasizing the pivotal role of pedestrian-centric design in creating vibrant and sustainable university environments.","PeriodicalId":507704,"journal":{"name":"European Transport/Trasporti Europei","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141025802","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":"How do SUMPs Consider Factors Influencing Walkability and Cyclability? A Review of Literature and Planning Tools","authors":"Silvia Rossetti","doi":"10.48295/et.2024.97.9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48295/et.2024.97.9","url":null,"abstract":"Improving active mobility in settlements is one of the EU's core objectives to improve people's quality of life. EU guidelines indicate Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) as strategic planning tools to achieve sustainable results through the definition of objectives and the provision of actions. Scientific research has extensively explored numerous factors in the built environment and active mobility infrastructures that influence mobility features and demands. However, a gap exists between research and urban plans employed to promote sustainable mobility. This paper examines whether these identified factors from scientific literature have implications for enhancing active mobility actions in Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans. First, a literature review highlights recurring factors in assessing active mobility networks. Then, an overview of actions supporting walkability and cyclability within Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans applied in the Emilia-Romagna Region in Italy is conducted. The two reviews comparison points out the expected implementation gap between research and practice.","PeriodicalId":507704,"journal":{"name":"European Transport/Trasporti Europei","volume":"29 16","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141054685","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 Empirical Study on Acceptance of Carpooling Service in Mirpur DOHS, Dhaka","authors":"Shakil Mahmood","doi":"10.48295/et.2024.96.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48295/et.2024.96.4","url":null,"abstract":"Building a multivariate statistical model is the aim of this research for identifying the aspects that impact carpooling and acquisition in a residential area. Based on the stated attitudes and perceived risk of the users, a structured questionnaire is created with 152 feedbacks in total are gathered from residents of Mirpur DOHS. The research hypotheses are validated by means of structural equation modeling (SEM). The best SEM is chosen using statistical criteria and multiple trials. To validate the selected SEM, the feedbacks are further examined using the Relative Importance Index (RII) approach. The study shows that the “Safety & Security” latent variable has more influence on the acceptance of the carpooling system among the two latent variables. Among the six observed variables underneath the “safety & Security” latent variable, ‘Sharing Personal Information (y7)’ has the most significance. The service providers and policymakers will be able to execute the carpooling system in the Mirpur DOHS area with the aid of the identification of the significant factors in this.","PeriodicalId":507704,"journal":{"name":"European Transport/Trasporti Europei","volume":"58 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140282395","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":"Role of Multiple Leaders and their Dynamic Variables on Vehicular Following Behaviour in Mixed Traffic Condition","authors":"K. Madhu","doi":"10.48295/et.2024.96.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48295/et.2024.96.6","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract In mixed traffic condition, vehicles with varying static and dynamic characteristics share the same road space. The smaller vehicles frequently try to manoeuvre through the gaps available between larger vehicles. In this scenario, the use of conventional vehicle-following models which considers the effect of single (overlapping) leader may become inappropriate. The influence of multiple leaders and their combinations on the response of the subject vehicle is a crucial research gap identified from the literature survey. In the multiple leader cases, the follower does not merely adjust to the relative speed and spacing with the primary (overlapping) leader, but judiciously responds to subsidiary (non-overlapping) leader attributes also. Present study formulates a model structure for vehicle-following manoeuvre in mixed traffic by incorporating the multiple leader dynamic variables. The spatial orientation of multiple leaders along with vehicle types and dynamic variables are found to have a substantial role, thus resulting in realistic representation of mixed traffic. These characteristics have the potential to enhance existing following behaviour models and improve the realism of microscopic modelling in mixed traffic conditions. Simulation models that integrate these attributes could find practical applications in more accurate assessments of traffic management and operational strategies","PeriodicalId":507704,"journal":{"name":"European Transport/Trasporti Europei","volume":"445 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140273995","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":"For a better management of bus service quality in the city of Constantine","authors":"Mounira Kelilba","doi":"10.48295/et.2023.96.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48295/et.2023.96.1","url":null,"abstract":"Our study desires to address the criticized issue by bus users in Constantine and suggest improvement in terms of service quality, attractiveness, and competition. We adopt an innovative approach that considers the characteristics of the buses and customer satisfaction for continuous improvement by associating the evaluation of the current situation through an in situ survey using well-chosen performance indicators concerning the culture of the Constantinian citizen with measuring satisfaction criteria using the KANO model. The indicators chosen are representative and measurable and allow precise mapping of the situation, the main of our research. The main result highlights the importance of rolling stock as one of the most important segments of the urban transport system, which justifies the amount of criticism it received. In the end, this study's results can help achieve several societal objectives, including safety, comfort, and efficiency of transport, for a better quality of urban life.","PeriodicalId":507704,"journal":{"name":"European Transport/Trasporti Europei","volume":"254 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140274234","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":"What means of transport did Italians choose during the pandemic? A literature review","authors":"Giulia De Cet","doi":"10.48295/et.2024.96.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48295/et.2024.96.5","url":null,"abstract":"The ongoing health emergency is reshaping the environmental, social and economic context. It is therefore necessary to define a new overall mobility ecosystem. The freeze and restrictions imposed since March 2020 have indeed strongly conditioned modal choices and travel frequencies. Italy was among the first countries to suffer dramatic consequences in Europe and to have reported several critical issues in the transport sector, especially for local public transport (PT). In addition, several survey-based studies have mapped the demand for regional mobility in light of the major changes taking place in the world of work, with the introduction of smart working and the consequent reduction in travel. The change in living and commuting habits has also been due to a strong psychosocial change and especially due to the stress and anxiety that people have felt while moving. All this has led to an increase in the choice of the private vehicle for major daily travel as it is connected to a perception of greater safety and lower risk of infection. Therefore, the present work stands as a review of the literature related to different modal choices and travel trends in the Italian context, focusing on the factors that have changed choices in transportation and mobility. The review was conducted using keyword strings in Scopus and Transportation Research Integrated Database (TRID). The findings underscore the need to implement a new mobility to maintain a strong relationship between service operators and customers. The development and success of individual models will depend on the ability of operators to embrace the new needs of the community and on how well institutions are able to rethink the entire mobility ecosystem.","PeriodicalId":507704,"journal":{"name":"European Transport/Trasporti Europei","volume":"35 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140271411","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":"Analyzing the Impact of Service Quality on Public Transport Performance: A Panel Data Analysis with an Online Recommendation System","authors":"M. V.","doi":"10.48295/et.2024.96.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48295/et.2024.96.3","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to examine the effect of various service quality parameters on the schedule-wise performance of intercity bus passenger transit using objective measures through a panel data regression model. The study findings show that service quality parameters such as bus fare and customer rating positively impact the operator's schedule-wise performance. In contrast, travel time hurts performance. The study also finds that bus type insignificantly affects performance, and an increase in bus fare does not impact performance. In summary, this study underscores the importance of service quality in the public transport system. It recommends that operators prioritize service quality parameters such as bus fare and customer rating to enhance their schedule-wise performance. Furthermore, this study offers valuable insights into the factors that affect the performance of intercity bus passenger transit, which can inform policymaking and management decisions in the public transport sector. Keywords: Intercity Bus Transport Performance, Service attributes, Schedule Performance, Panel data analysis of service quality","PeriodicalId":507704,"journal":{"name":"European Transport/Trasporti Europei","volume":"13 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140277389","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 simulation based comparative analysis of interconnected signalized intersections and roundabouts from the aspect of permeability","authors":"Adrienn Kollár","doi":"10.48295/et.2024.96.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48295/et.2024.96.7","url":null,"abstract":"The utilization of the tools provided by digitalization became increasingly important for the micro-level modelling of road traffic, since it typically takes the form of a highly dynamic system. In the publication, the PTV Vissim traffic simulation software is used for the modelling of such a system, a traffic junction formed by two interconnected signalized intersections. The first goal of the analysis was to reveal how the optimization of the signal program in a specific way affects the operation of the entire system in terms of throughput during peak periods. After that, the possibility of modelling the same traffic junction with roundabouts was also explored. Finally, the results for the total traffic throughput of the system during the peak periods were compared in case of the different model variants. The resulting comparison present the permeability variation in a well-structured way and could also provide a useful example for the field.","PeriodicalId":507704,"journal":{"name":"European Transport/Trasporti Europei","volume":"164 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140282147","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":"Empirical Analysis of Road Safety Behaviours of School-going Children Using Structural Equation Modelling: A Perspective from India","authors":"Manjunath Borakanavar","doi":"10.48295/et.2024.96.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48295/et.2024.96.2","url":null,"abstract":"The behaviour of children in traffic are functions of knowledge, attitude and risk perception. This study is attempted to find the major road safety related problems faced by children on their way to school and to identify and evaluate the important factors which affect the road safety behaviour among school going children using different transport modes. The data was collected from 1224 students studying from class 7th to 12th in India The results show that problems faced by children using different transport modes, traffic misbehaviour from elders, and performance of children’s risky behaviours. Road safety knowledge among students, their attitude towards road safety, and risk perception about various dangerous situations need to be enhanced. Text books are the least source of traffic safety information, indicating the necessity of including traffic safety lessons as mandatory in school syllabus by making use of modernized techniques.","PeriodicalId":507704,"journal":{"name":"European Transport/Trasporti Europei","volume":"434 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140283040","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":"What ADS-B Data Can Tell Us About HL7525(KAL631) Accident at the CEBU Airport","authors":"Rossi Passarella","doi":"10.48295/et.2023.95.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48295/et.2023.95.4","url":null,"abstract":"This research aims to extract useful information from the HL7525 accident ADS-B data archive. The approach used is Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), which ensures that the ADS-B data quality standards must be met and visualizes the landing position or touchdown, altitude, and speed data, which is then compared with the flight rules for the landing phase. These criteria are based on three important characteristics that ensure the aircraft does not overrun: touchdown point, touchdown speed, and deceleration after touchdown. Data analysis revealed that the stored ADS-B HL7525 data had good data quality, falling within the ICAO standard (tier-1) for 82% of the total data, meaning that this data was 82% representative of the actual environment. In addition, it was found that the aircraft attempted three landings, with the first and second attempts showing the go-around procedure, and the third attempt (the final attempt) landing successfully but ending in an accident. Based on the analysis results, two of the landing criteria were met even though the slope angle exceeded 30, and the third criterion was not met because the deceleration process after touchdown was not in accordance with the procedure.","PeriodicalId":507704,"journal":{"name":"European Transport/Trasporti Europei","volume":"54 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139192689","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}