Evaluation of a Bus Transit System in a Selected Urban Area

摘要

The objective of this study was the investigation and evaluation of a bus transit system as a reasonably acceptable and economical alternative to the construction of additional highways in large urban areas. In a selected urban area, the location and magnitude of the forecast year peak hour vehicular overloads on the existing and committed highway system were determined. Two alternative transportation systems were designed to reduce or eliminate the forecast year overloads; one automobile-oriented and the other bus transit-oriented. Through the use of a modal split model, developed as part of the study, the ability of each system to relieve the vehicular overloads on the highway system was evaluated. The costs of each system were estimated. It is concluded that bus transit is capable of alleviating peak hour overloads on urban freeways. Based on the findings of the study, bus transit systems should be considered as an alternative to more urban freeway construction. (DOT Abstract)