Article
Mathematics
Ahmad Nazrul Hakimi Ibrahim, Muhamad Nazri Borhan, Mohd Haniff Osman, Muhamad Razuhanafi Mat Yazid, Munzilah Md Rohani
Summary: Light rail transit systems play a vital role in achieving transport sustainability and enhancing urban economies. In Malaysia, only 20% of commuters use public transport, including LRT, which is relatively low compared to other Asian countries. High-quality service is crucial for improving user satisfaction and increasing LRT ridership. This study found that signage, amenities, and information provision are the dominant factors influencing LRT users' perceived satisfaction. These findings can benefit service providers, policymakers, and planning departments in formulating successful strategies to enhance user satisfaction and increase LRT ridership.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ahmad Nazrul Hakimi Ibrahim, Muhamad Nazri Borhan, Nur Izzi Md. Yusoff, Amiruddin Ismail, Muhamad Razuhanafi Mat Yazid, Nor Aznirahani Mhd Yunin, Sotaro Yukawa
Summary: The gender and age of passengers have an impact on their perception of LRT service quality and overall satisfaction. Factors such as information provision, comfort, staff service, and facilities are critical determiners of passenger satisfaction, while safety factors and ticketing services have a lesser impact.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Toru Seo, Kentaro Wada, Daisuke Fukuda
Summary: This article proposes a simple yet physical and dynamic model of urban rail transit to analyze management strategies, such as optimal dynamic pricing.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Estela Pantiga-Facal, Pedro Plasencia-Lozano
Summary: This research proposes the analysis of a group of LRTs using a method supported by GIS. The findings can be useful for future studies, projects in other Spanish cities, and comparisons with LRT in other countries.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Geography
Weiye Xiao, Yehua Dennis Wei
Summary: This article examines the impacts of the built environment on walking and biking trip generation around transit stations through a study of SLCo, Utah. The results suggest that the threshold-based model can better capture the relationship between built environment factors and people's active travel behavior. Further analysis identifies the relative importance of different built environment factors and highlights the significance of urban amenity accessibility in improving walkability and bikability simultaneously around transit stations.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Abdullah, Nazam Ali, Syed Arif Hussain Shah, Muhammad Ashraf Javid, Tiziana Campisi
Summary: App-based demand-responsive transit services are growing in areas where traditional public transport falls short. SWVL and Airlift are two such services in Lahore, Pakistan. This study evaluated passenger satisfaction with these services, finding that service-attributes and bus ambiance significantly predicted overall satisfaction in choice A, while predictors were insignificant for choice B. Such insights can help improve overall satisfaction levels for these services.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Economics
Muhammad Abid Saleem, Hanan Afzal, Farooq Ahmad, Hina Ismail, Ninh Nguyen
Summary: Bus rapid transit (BRT) systems are efficient, convenient, and cost-effective solutions for customer transport needs. This study aims to identify the key factors that drive customer satisfaction with BRT systems in Pakistan. Through in-depth interviews and a structured survey, service quality dimensions were analyzed, and various data analysis techniques were used to determine the service quality elements that contribute to BRT customer satisfaction. The findings provide important insights for improving the customer experience and offer theoretical contributions for future research.
Article
Urban Studies
Caiyun Cui, Xiaowei Han, Qianqian Zhou, Min Xu, Bo Xia, Martin Skitmore, Yong Liu
Summary: This study examines the determinants of perceived efficacy in public-private partnership urban rail transit projects through a questionnaire survey and structural equation modeling. The results show that passenger-perceived social responsibility activities have a direct and indirect positive impact on satisfaction and perceived efficacy. Satisfaction directly influences perceived efficacy, while perceived quality has a direct positive influence on satisfaction.
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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Vishwajeet Kishore Verma, Rajat Rastogi
Summary: This study investigates stakeholders' perception of nine major attribute sets that comprehensively define transit service quality. A novel linguistic AHP scale was used to simplify understanding and reduce fatigue when stakeholders filled the survey. The study found that stakeholders' perceptions vary or sync based on attributes' value or characteristics. The analysis allows for the categorization of attributes as highly, moderately, and least important. The findings provide valuable insights for planning improvements in transit services in a specific region.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Transportation
J. Claire Schuch, Isabelle Nilsson
Summary: This study examines factors influencing rail transit ridership through a mixed-methods approach of survey and focus group discussions with residents in Charlotte, North Carolina. Findings suggest that factors such as not having a car, being male, under 50 years old, living near the city center, and living close to the light rail line are related to more frequent rail transit usage. Focus group discussions also highlighted the impact of income, education, and race on ridership.
TRAVEL BEHAVIOUR AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jackson Sekasi, Mauro Luiz Martens
Summary: This study assessed the contributions to sustainable development derived from the services of urban light rail in Addis Ababa, finding a higher level of perceived economic sustainability contributions compared to social and environmental sustainability. It suggests an improved consideration of the environmental and social dimensions for a holistic approach to transport sustainability in the city.
Article
Environmental Studies
Xiaer Xiahou, Lingyi Tang, Jingfeng Yuan, Jian Zuo, Qiming Li
Summary: This study explores the effects of URT-PPPs based on social impact and stakeholder management theories and proposes a conceptual model to evaluate the social impacts of URT-PPPs by studying social change and stakeholder satisfaction. By identifying 37 indicators and conducting a structured questionnaire survey, the study extracts 26 key indicators representing three major social impacts, further verified through a structural equation model to demonstrate the dynamic mechanism and evolutionary path of social impacts led by URT-PPPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Economics
Rezwana Rafiq, Michael G. McNally
Summary: This study developed a structural model to examine the travel behavior of public transit commuters and the influence of household and individual factors on travel complexity. The results showed that married men with no children and high vehicle ownership tend to make simple work tours, while single women with children in high-density neighborhoods are more likely to make complex work tours. Additionally, white men with higher incomes and education in denser areas are more inclined to make complex tours. Denser residential neighborhoods, flexible work schedules, and vehicle availability on work tours were found to increase the propensity for making complex tours.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART A-POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Economics
Chao Yang, Chengcheng Yu, Wentao Dong, Quan Yuan
Summary: Despite significant investments, bus ridership has consistently decreased in many cities worldwide. As public transit systems transition from bus-based to mixed structures, the interactions between bus and urban rail transit have become an area of interest for transportation planners. By utilizing complex network theory and minimum spanning tree method, this study examines the network and scale effects of rail transit on conventional bus. Through the analysis of city-level data from China between 2005 and 2020, fixed effect models and generalized additive models are employed to identify the non-linear causal effects of explanatory variables on bus transit ridership, rail transit ridership, and total transit ridership. The findings indicate that residents begin shifting away from bus usage when GDP per capita exceeds 75,000 yuan, and cities with advanced urban rail transit networks benefit more from optimizing both bus service quality and rail network construction rather than focusing on one aspect alone. Therefore, strategic investment in bus transit networks is recommended for cities with underdeveloped urban rail transit in order to accommodate citizens' travel demand. Additionally, collaborative multimodal public transportation planning is crucial for sustainable urban transportation development. The research outcomes can provide valuable insights to policymakers regarding the critical relationship between bus and rail transit and aid in making informed decisions regarding public transit spending.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART A-POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Transportation
Soumela Peftitsi, Erik Jenelius, Oded Cats
Summary: Increasing the operating speed in public transport systems can improve system capacity, reduce passenger travel time, and enhance comfort. This paper investigates the effectiveness of skip-stop operation and identifies the most suitable stopping scheme for a given line. The study shows that a simple decision rule may not reliably determine a beneficial skip-stop scheme.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ahmad Nazrul Hakimi Ibrahim, Muhamad Nazri Borhan, Riza Atiq O. K. Rahmat
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Sri Atmaja P. Rosyidi, Nur Izzi Md Yusoff, Norfarah Nadia Ismail, Muhamad Razuhanafi Mat Yazid
Summary: This paper utilizes an improved CWT technique and IRF filtering to enhance data analysis in seismic surface wave analysis. The study shows that the SASW method can accurately identify surface wave velocity and correlate with PCC dynamic stiffness parameters.
AIN SHAMS ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ahmad Nazrul Hakimi Ibrahim, Muhamad Nazri Borhan, Nur Izzi Md. Yusoff, Amiruddin Ismail, Muhamad Razuhanafi Mat Yazid, Nor Aznirahani Mhd Yunin, Sotaro Yukawa
Summary: The gender and age of passengers have an impact on their perception of LRT service quality and overall satisfaction. Factors such as information provision, comfort, staff service, and facilities are critical determiners of passenger satisfaction, while safety factors and ticketing services have a lesser impact.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ahmad Nazrul Hakimi Ibrahim, Muhamad Nazri Borhan, Nor Aznirahani Mhd Yunin
Summary: Many young drivers in Malaysia ignore the importance of wearing seat belts. A study showed that habits and basic constructs of the theory of planned behaviour have a significant influence on the intention of young Malaysian drivers to use seat belts. Effective measures are recommended to encourage Malaysian drivers to use seat belts and ensure sustainable traffic safety.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Norhafizah Manap, Muhamad Nazri Borhan, Muhamad Razuhanafi Mat Yazid, Mohd Khairul Azman Hambali, Asyraf Rohan
Summary: This study proposes a method to predict clustering hotspots for heavy vehicle accidents by analyzing criteria such as heavy vehicle accident cases, number of heavy vehicles involved, and accident severity index values. By using Moran's I and Getis-Ord Gi* statistic, 22 heavy vehicle risk segments were identified within a certain buffer radius. This approach helps in prioritizing road segments with a high risk of heavy vehicle accidents and developing appropriate countermeasures for identified accident hotspots.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shabir Hussain Khahro, Zubair Ahmed Memon, Lillian Gungat, Muhamad Razuhanafi Mat Yazid, Abdur Rahim, Muhammad Mubaraki, Nur Izzi Md. Yusoff
Summary: The study designed a low-cost pavement management system for flexible pavement maintenance, with a detailed literature review, qualitative assessment of indicators, ranking using ANP, and sensitivity assessment tests. The results indicated that emergency maintenance plan is one of the most significant plans for a low-cost PMS, followed by routine and periodic maintenance plans. Functional indicators were identified as the most significant indicators for a low-cost PMS.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ahmad Nazrul Hakimi Ibrahim, Muhamad Nazri Borhan, Mohd Haniff Osman, Faridah Hanim Khairuddin, Nur Mustakiza Zakaria
Summary: The aim of this study was to examine passengers' perceived satisfaction with a monorail system by identifying the factors that influenced their perception. Through various assessments, the study found that the provision of information, facilities, and signage were the key service quality factors that affected passengers' perceived satisfaction levels.
Article
Mathematics
Ahmad Nazrul Hakimi Ibrahim, Muhamad Nazri Borhan, Nur Shaeza Darus, Nor Aznirahani Mhd Yunin, Rozmi Ismail
Summary: This research investigates the factors influencing students to use bicycles for commuting and focuses on strategies that encourage bicycling in a university setting. By adopting Ajzen's theory of planned behaviour and adding two new constructs, perceived barriers and habit, the study provides insight into the impact of attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control on students' willingness to cycle. The findings also highlight the negative influence of perceived barriers on behaviour intention and the positive effect of habit on attitudinal constructs. Additionally, the study identifies physical, educational, and economic policies for promoting bicycle use on university campuses.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Fazilah Hatta Antah, Muhamad Azry Khoiry, Khairul Nizam Abdul Maulud, Ahmad Nazrul Hakimi Ibrahim
Summary: This study examines the acceptance of geospatial technology with Light Detention and Ranging (LIDAR) in road design in Malaysia. The study identifies barriers, motivation, and strategy as factors that influence the use of LIDAR among engineers. Barrier and strategy factors are found to significantly affect the acceptance of LIDAR, while motivational factors do not have a significant impact. The study provides suggestions for future research in this area.
Article
Mathematics
Ahmad Nazrul Hakimi Ibrahim, Muhamad Nazri Borhan, Mohd Haniff Osman, Muhamad Razuhanafi Mat Yazid, Munzilah Md Rohani
Summary: Light rail transit systems play a vital role in achieving transport sustainability and enhancing urban economies. In Malaysia, only 20% of commuters use public transport, including LRT, which is relatively low compared to other Asian countries. High-quality service is crucial for improving user satisfaction and increasing LRT ridership. This study found that signage, amenities, and information provision are the dominant factors influencing LRT users' perceived satisfaction. These findings can benefit service providers, policymakers, and planning departments in formulating successful strategies to enhance user satisfaction and increase LRT ridership.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Charli Sitinjak, Rozmi Ismail, Zurinah Tahir, Rizqon Fajar, Wiyanti Fransisca Simanullang, Edward Bantu, Karuhanga Samuel, Rosniza Aznie Che Rose, Muhamad Razuhanafi Mat Yazid, Zambri Harun
Summary: The growth of Indonesia's automotive sector has led to an increase in end-of-life vehicles (ELVs), making ELV waste management a significant issue. This study analyzes the social acceptance of ELV management in developing countries and finds that social influence, attitude, knowledge, institutional trust, and health issues influence public acceptance.
Article
Mathematics
Mukhlis Nahriri Bastam, Muhamad Razuhanafi Mat Yazid, Muhamad Nazri Borhan
Summary: An active school transport (AST) instrument has been developed to measure parental intentions in a developing country context, and its validity and reliability have been verified. This tool can be used in developing countries in Asia, especially Indonesia.