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Title:

AIRPORT GROUND ACCESS: RAIL TRANSIT ALTERNATIVES

Accession Number:

00715534

Record Type:

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/0309061652

Abstract:

Because of the increase in congestion in ground access at many airports, rail transit alternatives are getting increased attention. During the conceptual planning phase, it is useful to know the relative attractiveness of such alternatives over other modes. In this research, three concepts are examined: (a) an exclusive rail link from the city center, (b) an extension of an existing rail line to the airport, and (c) an automated people mover or shuttle bus connection linking the terminal area to a station on a nearby rail line. The concepts were evaluated using multicriteria analysis. Quantifiable criteria such as travel time and cost and nonquantifiable criteria such as accessibility, reliability, baggage convenience, and parking convenience were considered in the evaluation. Computer models were developed to determine quantifiable criteria values, and fuzzy ratings were used for nonquantifiable criteria. Passenger demands at which airport rail alternatives become attractive were identified for three usage levels of business passengers and vacationers. The effect of baggage-handling facilities at rail stations on service attractiveness is also presented.

Supplemental Notes:

This paper appears in Transportation Research Record No. 1503, Public Transportation 1995: Current Research in Operations. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved

Monograph Accession #:

01399819

Language:

English

Authors:

Mandalapu, Srinivasa R
Sproule, William J

Pagination:

p. 111-117

Publication Date:

1995

Serial:

Transportation Research Record

Issue Number: 1503
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0361-1981

ISBN:

0309061652

Features:

Figures (6) ; References (4) ; Tables (1)

Uncontrolled Terms:

Passenger demand

Subject Areas:

Aviation; Finance; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Dec 29 1996 12:00AM

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