A multicriteria decison making method for evaluating alernative transportation projects

摘要

A multicriteria decision making methodology is proposed for selecting among a set of transportation projects the most preferred alternative. The proposed methodology has the ability to deal with multiple a nd conflicting objectives, to consider both objectively and subjectively measured criteria, and to gauge the relative importance of individual responses in a non-homogeous panel of judges. The proposed methodology offers a simple and effective way to sensitize the value of each individual judge's decisions based on his/her self expressed knowledge, initial judgemental consistency, and perceived bias in his/her pattern of choices. The proposed method is illustrated through its application on a real-word decision making problem involving the selection of a preferred alternative for the construction of a major ruban arterial street in Miami. Florida.