Use of Scenario-Building Transportation Model for Developing Countries
Author(s): |
C. J. Khisty
P. S. Sriraj |
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Medium: | journal article |
Language(s): | English |
Published in: | Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, January 1996, n. 1, v. 1563 |
Page(s): | 16-25 |
DOI: | 10.1177/0361198196156300103 |
Abstract: |
Scenario building is a technique used to evaluate a set of alternatives and give policy makers a quick tool for identifying which are politically viable. The transportation system hierarchy prevailing in a large metropolitan area in a developing country is examined using a scenario-building model. The model is bidimensional with two parameters: distance traveled and the value of time of persons using the transportation system. It is applied to metropolitan Madras (population 6 million) in India. Two scenarios are developed: first, using the perceived costs of various modes available in Madras, and second, using costs reflecting the changes that could arise as a result of policy changes. Results suggest that policy needs to be oriented toward promoting the use of non-motorized modes, motorized two-wheelers, and public transit instead of emulating that of developed countries. This model and its results will be useful to decision makers in examining scenarios of their choice. |
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