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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
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Avaliação energética, econômica e socioambiental de alternativas para sistemas de transportes urbanos coletivos a partir do modelo de apoio multicritério à decisão / Energy, economic and socio-environmental evaluation of alternatives for urban transport systems based on the multicriteria decision support model.

Guilherme Pedroso 15 December 2017 (has links)
Essa pesquisa tem como foco a tomada de decisão para a escolha de modais de transporte urbano coletivo e analisa os desempenhos operacionais e funcionais dos sistemas Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Veículo Leve sobre Trilhos (VLT) e Monotrilho. Um modelo de apoio multicritério à decisão (AMD) em cenários complexos é utilizado na análise e tem como dados de entrada as preferências subjetivas de agentes de decisão (stakeholders) e os desempenhos objetivos e subjetivos dos três modais com relação a um sistema de cinco critérios e 22 subcritérios. Tal sistema cobre os eixos de eficiência energética, custo, viabilidade econômica e financeira, qualidade da viagem e impactos ambientais. Stakeholders selecionados com perfis de operador, vizinho, usuário, fornecedor de equipamentos e serviços e consultor em transportes urbanos atribuem suas preferências, pontuando-as em escala numérica de 1 a 9. Visando a aplicação do modelo na região da cidade de São Paulo, foram coletadas 138 opiniões de preferências através de formulários de avaliação e entrevistas conduzidas nessa região. Cada um dos três modais, após ser configurado para atender aos requisitos operacionais e funcionais do serviço de transporte definido por uma unidade funcional comum, tem os seus desempenhos com relação ao mesmo conjunto de critérios e subcritérios pontuados em uma escala numérica. Um índice global (IG), que define a prioridade de cada alternativa, é obtido pela agregação das preferências e desempenhos com uma função aditiva. O modelo foi aplicado em um estudo de caso que simulou a operação dos três modais no trecho entre as estações Vila Prudente e São Mateus da Linha 15 do Metrô de São Paulo, cujos requisitos definiram a unidade funcional. Dentro dos limites e premissas estabelecidas para o estudo de caso, os índices globais calculados indicaram a preferência pelo modal Monotrilho, seguido, na ordem, pelo VLT e BRT. / This research focuses on decision-making support methods to choice public urban transport modes and analyzes the operational and functional performances of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Monorail systems. A multicriteria decision aided model (MDAM) in complex scenarios is used in the analysis and has as input data the subjective preferences of stakeholders and the objective and subjective performances of the three modalities in relation to a set of five criteria and 22 subcriteria. This system covers the axes of energy efficiency, cost, economic and financial feasibility, travel quality and environmental impacts. Stakeholders selected with profiles of operator, neighbor, user, equipment and service provider and consultant in urban transport assign their preferences, scoring them on a numerical scale from 1 to 9. In order to apply the model in the region of the city of São Paulo, 138 opinions were collected through evaluation forms and interviews conducted in that region. Each of the three modes, once configured to meet the operational and functional requirements of the transport service defined by a common functional unit, has its performances against the same set of criteria and subcriteria scored on a numerical scale. A global index (GI), which defines the priority of each alternative, is obtained by aggregating the preferences and performances according to an additive function. The MDAM model was applied in a case study that has simulated the operation of the three transport modalities in the stretch between the stations Vila Prudente and São Mateus of the Line 15 of the São Paulo Metro, whose general requirements did define the functional unit of the case. Within the limits and assumptions defined for the case study, the calculated global indices indicated the first preference for the Monorail modal, followed, in sequence, by the LRT and BRT.
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[pt] AVALIAÇÃO DO PROJETO DE INFRAESTRUTURA DO BRT NO ESTADO DO RIO DE JANEIRO / [en] EVALUATION OF THE BRT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT IN THE STATE OF RIO DE JANEIRO

GABRIELA GONZALEZ ESPINOSA 21 June 2022 (has links)
[pt] O Brasil, país pioneiro na implantação do BRT, possui alguns corredores com prioridade para serviços de transporte coletivo por ônibus. O sistema BRT no Rio de Janeiro começou a ser desenvolvido há tempos, mas ficou parado por fatores externos até princípio do ano 2021. A partir dessa data, o seu desenvolvimento foi retomado com uma perspectiva diferente para não cometer os mesmos erros do passado. O novo modelo pretende eliminar o risco de demanda, assim como fazer a separação entre fornecimento e operação dos equipamentos, permitindo a participação de atores especializados. Portanto, neste trabalho pretende determinar a viabilidade do novo modelo implementado do sistema BRT pela perspectiva financeira. Foi feito uma pesquisa geral sobre os principais incentivos governamentais, as características dos BRT e o conhecimento acumulado em diferentes países para a avaliação do modelo de negócio e contrato desenvolvido pela Prefeitura. Além disso foram analisados os fluxos de caixa através dos principais indicadores financeiros. Os resultados mostram que do ponto de vista financeiro o projeto é rentável e lucrativo. O novo modelo permite também uma melhoria na eficiência do sistema de transporte público na cidade e o aumento da satisfação do usuário. A principal contribuição do trabalho é o estudo qualitativo brindando uma comparação entre as diferentes experiências internacionais neste âmbito para conhecer os aspectos favoráveis que se possam ajustar a realidade brasileira da cidade do Rio de Janeiro. / [en] Brazil is a pioneer in the implementation of BRT and has some corridors with priority for public transport services by bus. The BRT system in Rio de Janeiro began to be developed many years ago but was put on hold due to external factors until early 2021, when its development was resumed with a different perspective so as not to make the same mistakes as in the past. The new model intends to eliminate demand risk, as well as implement the separation between supply and operation of the equipment, allowing the inclusion of specialized actors. Therefore, this work intends to determine the feasibility of the new implemented model of the BRT system from a financial perspective. A general survey was carried out on the main government incentives, the characteristics of BRT and the knowledge accumulated in different countries for the evaluation of the business model and contract developed. In addition, cash flow analysis was done using the main financial indicators. The results indicate that from a financial perspective the project is profitable and profitable for the investment. The new model also allows for an improvement in the efficiency of the public transport system in the city and an increase in user satisfaction. The main contribution of the work is the qualitative study providing a comparison between the different international experiences in this field to know the favorable aspects that can adjust to the Brazilian reality of the city of Rio de Janeiro.
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Avaliação de fatores intervenientes nas emissões veiculares em corredores de ônibus. / Appraisement of factors affecting vehicular emissions in high-flow bus corridors.

Castro, Carlos Fernando Carvalho de 02 October 2008 (has links)
Esta dissertação investiga a influência de diversos fatores intervenientes nas emissões veiculares em corredores de ônibus de alta capacidade, conhecidos como BRT Bus Rapid Transit. Esses sistemas têm sido adotados em cidades de todo o mundo devido a possibilidade de atender demandas elevadas a custos relativamente baixos quando comparados com alternativas sobre trilhos, com nível de serviço adequado e possibilitando a redução de emissões. Três categorias de variáveis foram consideradas: (i) variáveis que são função do projeto do corredor de ônibus (infraestrutura, especificações tecnológicas e operacionais); (ii) variáveis que são afetadas pela implantação do corredor (impactos na velocidade média dos outros veículos, utilização de rotas alternativas e transferência modal); (iii) variáveis que dependem de políticas públicas (como mudanças do tipo de combustível ou programas de inspeção veicular). As emissões foram estimadas através de dois procedimentos. Preferencialmente utilizou-se o modelo IVE International Vehicle Emissions, que se baseia no ciclo de condução dos veículos (perfil de variação da velocidade segundo a segundo). Em alguns casos, as estimativas utilizaram resultados de medidas de emissões realizadas pelo IPT Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas, para diferentes tecnologias de ônibus e ciclos de operação padronizados. Os dados necessários para a aplicação do modelo IVE haviam sido coletados anteriormente em São Paulo. Os dados operacionais dos corredores foram obtidos junto a SPTrans e a CET. As análises foram desenvolvidas em três etapas, incluindo progressivamente novas variáveis. Inicialmente foi considerado o efeito de diferentes ciclos de condução sobre as emissões dos ônibus em corredores existentes. Na segunda etapa foi feita uma análise das situações antes e depois da implantação de um corredor (Pirituba-Lapa-Centro), focalizando os impactos sobre as emissões dos ônibus e dos demais veículos, particularmente os autos, e a importância de considerar as emissões dos veículos que passam a percorrer rotas alternativas após a implantação do corredor. Finalmente, foram analisados diferentes cenários para um corredor hipotético, variando tecnologias de ônibus e avaliando os impactos de mudanças na divisão modal, condições de tráfego e outras políticas gerais. Os resultados indicaram a possibilidade de reduções significativas de emissões de poluentes quando utilizados ônibus padrão EURO 3 ou padrão EEV movidos a GNV, bem como evidenciaram a importância de infraestrutura e condições operacionais adequadas para permitir a melhoria dos ciclos de condução dos ônibus. Entretanto, ganhos adicionais são fortemente dependentes de possíveis mudanças que afetem as condições de tráfego dos autos e demais veículos, e de medidas para reduzir emissões, tais como programas de inspeção veicular e de renovação de frota. / The dissertation investigates the influence of several factors affecting vehicular emissions in high-flow bus corridors, also named BRT Bus Rapid Transit. BRT systems are being increasingly adopted in cities around the world due to the possibility to serve high demand levels at relatively low costs when compared to rail options, offering good quality of service and presenting a potential to reduce emissions. Three categories of factors are considered: (i) those directly related to the bus corridor (infrastructure design, technological and operational choices); (ii) those indirectly affected by the implementation of the corridor (such as impacts on average speed of other vehicles, particularly autos, rerouting and the potential for modal change); and (iii) factors related to general policies (such as changes in fuel type or the adoption of vehicle inspection programs). Emissions were estimated using two alternative procedures. The preferred alternative was to use the IVE International Vehicle Emission model, which bases emission estimates on the vehicle driving cycle (the time profile of speed, measured second by second). In other cases, estimates used the results of a series of emissions measurements conducted by IPT Institute of Technological Research of São Paulo for different bus technologies, operating on standard driving cycles. The developers of IVE have collected data about the technological characteristics and driving cycles of the fleet in São Paulo. Data about operations in bus corridors in São Paulo were obtained from SPTrans and CET, the local agencies responsible for bus and traffic operations. The analysis was performed in three stages, progressively extending the variables and factors included. First, the effect on bus emissions of possible changes in driving cycles in four important existing bus corridors in São Paulo was considered. A before and after analysis of a selected bus corridor (Pirituba Lapa Centro) was conducted in the second stage, looking at the impacts on emissions when other vehicles are considered, particularly autos, and highlighting the importance of taking into account vehicles that change to alternative routes after the implementation of the corridor. Finally, different scenarios were analyzed for a hypothetical corridor, varying bus technologies and considering possible impacts of changes in modal choice, traffic conditions, and other general policies. The results indicate the potential for significantly reducing pollutant emissions when Euro 3 bus technologies or enhanced GNV buses are used, as well as the important effect of appropriate infrastructure, operational and traffic engineering measures that allow improved driving cycles for buses. However, overall gains are heavily dependent on possible changes affecting autos and other vehicles, including the impact on traffic conditions and measures to reduce emissions, such as maintenance inspection or fleet renewal programs.
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Contribuição metodológica para aplicação de prioridade semafórica condicional em corredores de ônibus. / Methodological contribution to improve conditional transit signal priority on bus lanes.

Peron, Luciano 22 May 2015 (has links)
Esta pesquisa traz à discussão a implantação de Sistemas Inteligentes de Transportes (ITS), em particular a funcionalidade Transit Signal Priority (TSP), ou Prioridade Semafórica, como uma solução a ser considerada para melhorar o desempenho de um corredor de ônibus. Os dados do Sistema Integrado de Monitoramento (SIM) foram empregados para identificar os locais com maior retardamento no Corredor Campo Limpo - Rebouças- Centro em São Paulo e, selecionado um trecho crítico, foi elaborada uma rede de microssimulação no software PTV - Vissim. A aplicação da prioridade semafórica foi feita através do VISVAP, controlador de lógica externo, no qual foram escritas as condicionantes de prioridade. O TSP foi simulado em quatro cenários distintos e, os resultados obtidos permitiram concluir que as expectativas verificadas no referencial teórico (por exemplo: aumento da velocidade média dos ônibus e automóveis), puderam ser comprovadas e, além disso, a prioridade semafórica condicional foi capaz de reduzir os retardos inclusive nas vias transversais não priorizadas. / This research brings to discussion the implementation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), particularly the Transit Signal Priority (TSP) feature as a solution to be considered to improve the performance of a bus corridor. Data from a Monitoring Integrated System (Sistema Integrado de Monitoramento - SIM) were used to identify most significant delay points at Campo Limpo - Rebouças- Centro Corridor in São Paulo and, after selected a critical stretch, it was developed a microsimulation with PTV Vissim software. The transit signal priority was made by VISVAP, external logic controller, in which were described the priority conditions. TSP was simulated in four different scenarios and, the obtained results have concluded that expectations examined in academic referencial (for example: increase in the average speed of buses and cars), could be confirmed, and, in addition, the transit signal priority was able to decrease delays in cross ways too (not prioritized).
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Avaliação de fatores intervenientes nas emissões veiculares em corredores de ônibus. / Appraisement of factors affecting vehicular emissions in high-flow bus corridors.

Carlos Fernando Carvalho de Castro 02 October 2008 (has links)
Esta dissertação investiga a influência de diversos fatores intervenientes nas emissões veiculares em corredores de ônibus de alta capacidade, conhecidos como BRT Bus Rapid Transit. Esses sistemas têm sido adotados em cidades de todo o mundo devido a possibilidade de atender demandas elevadas a custos relativamente baixos quando comparados com alternativas sobre trilhos, com nível de serviço adequado e possibilitando a redução de emissões. Três categorias de variáveis foram consideradas: (i) variáveis que são função do projeto do corredor de ônibus (infraestrutura, especificações tecnológicas e operacionais); (ii) variáveis que são afetadas pela implantação do corredor (impactos na velocidade média dos outros veículos, utilização de rotas alternativas e transferência modal); (iii) variáveis que dependem de políticas públicas (como mudanças do tipo de combustível ou programas de inspeção veicular). As emissões foram estimadas através de dois procedimentos. Preferencialmente utilizou-se o modelo IVE International Vehicle Emissions, que se baseia no ciclo de condução dos veículos (perfil de variação da velocidade segundo a segundo). Em alguns casos, as estimativas utilizaram resultados de medidas de emissões realizadas pelo IPT Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas, para diferentes tecnologias de ônibus e ciclos de operação padronizados. Os dados necessários para a aplicação do modelo IVE haviam sido coletados anteriormente em São Paulo. Os dados operacionais dos corredores foram obtidos junto a SPTrans e a CET. As análises foram desenvolvidas em três etapas, incluindo progressivamente novas variáveis. Inicialmente foi considerado o efeito de diferentes ciclos de condução sobre as emissões dos ônibus em corredores existentes. Na segunda etapa foi feita uma análise das situações antes e depois da implantação de um corredor (Pirituba-Lapa-Centro), focalizando os impactos sobre as emissões dos ônibus e dos demais veículos, particularmente os autos, e a importância de considerar as emissões dos veículos que passam a percorrer rotas alternativas após a implantação do corredor. Finalmente, foram analisados diferentes cenários para um corredor hipotético, variando tecnologias de ônibus e avaliando os impactos de mudanças na divisão modal, condições de tráfego e outras políticas gerais. Os resultados indicaram a possibilidade de reduções significativas de emissões de poluentes quando utilizados ônibus padrão EURO 3 ou padrão EEV movidos a GNV, bem como evidenciaram a importância de infraestrutura e condições operacionais adequadas para permitir a melhoria dos ciclos de condução dos ônibus. Entretanto, ganhos adicionais são fortemente dependentes de possíveis mudanças que afetem as condições de tráfego dos autos e demais veículos, e de medidas para reduzir emissões, tais como programas de inspeção veicular e de renovação de frota. / The dissertation investigates the influence of several factors affecting vehicular emissions in high-flow bus corridors, also named BRT Bus Rapid Transit. BRT systems are being increasingly adopted in cities around the world due to the possibility to serve high demand levels at relatively low costs when compared to rail options, offering good quality of service and presenting a potential to reduce emissions. Three categories of factors are considered: (i) those directly related to the bus corridor (infrastructure design, technological and operational choices); (ii) those indirectly affected by the implementation of the corridor (such as impacts on average speed of other vehicles, particularly autos, rerouting and the potential for modal change); and (iii) factors related to general policies (such as changes in fuel type or the adoption of vehicle inspection programs). Emissions were estimated using two alternative procedures. The preferred alternative was to use the IVE International Vehicle Emission model, which bases emission estimates on the vehicle driving cycle (the time profile of speed, measured second by second). In other cases, estimates used the results of a series of emissions measurements conducted by IPT Institute of Technological Research of São Paulo for different bus technologies, operating on standard driving cycles. The developers of IVE have collected data about the technological characteristics and driving cycles of the fleet in São Paulo. Data about operations in bus corridors in São Paulo were obtained from SPTrans and CET, the local agencies responsible for bus and traffic operations. The analysis was performed in three stages, progressively extending the variables and factors included. First, the effect on bus emissions of possible changes in driving cycles in four important existing bus corridors in São Paulo was considered. A before and after analysis of a selected bus corridor (Pirituba Lapa Centro) was conducted in the second stage, looking at the impacts on emissions when other vehicles are considered, particularly autos, and highlighting the importance of taking into account vehicles that change to alternative routes after the implementation of the corridor. Finally, different scenarios were analyzed for a hypothetical corridor, varying bus technologies and considering possible impacts of changes in modal choice, traffic conditions, and other general policies. The results indicate the potential for significantly reducing pollutant emissions when Euro 3 bus technologies or enhanced GNV buses are used, as well as the important effect of appropriate infrastructure, operational and traffic engineering measures that allow improved driving cycles for buses. However, overall gains are heavily dependent on possible changes affecting autos and other vehicles, including the impact on traffic conditions and measures to reduce emissions, such as maintenance inspection or fleet renewal programs.
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Contribuição metodológica para aplicação de prioridade semafórica condicional em corredores de ônibus. / Methodological contribution to improve conditional transit signal priority on bus lanes.

Luciano Peron 22 May 2015 (has links)
Esta pesquisa traz à discussão a implantação de Sistemas Inteligentes de Transportes (ITS), em particular a funcionalidade Transit Signal Priority (TSP), ou Prioridade Semafórica, como uma solução a ser considerada para melhorar o desempenho de um corredor de ônibus. Os dados do Sistema Integrado de Monitoramento (SIM) foram empregados para identificar os locais com maior retardamento no Corredor Campo Limpo - Rebouças- Centro em São Paulo e, selecionado um trecho crítico, foi elaborada uma rede de microssimulação no software PTV - Vissim. A aplicação da prioridade semafórica foi feita através do VISVAP, controlador de lógica externo, no qual foram escritas as condicionantes de prioridade. O TSP foi simulado em quatro cenários distintos e, os resultados obtidos permitiram concluir que as expectativas verificadas no referencial teórico (por exemplo: aumento da velocidade média dos ônibus e automóveis), puderam ser comprovadas e, além disso, a prioridade semafórica condicional foi capaz de reduzir os retardos inclusive nas vias transversais não priorizadas. / This research brings to discussion the implementation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), particularly the Transit Signal Priority (TSP) feature as a solution to be considered to improve the performance of a bus corridor. Data from a Monitoring Integrated System (Sistema Integrado de Monitoramento - SIM) were used to identify most significant delay points at Campo Limpo - Rebouças- Centro Corridor in São Paulo and, after selected a critical stretch, it was developed a microsimulation with PTV Vissim software. The transit signal priority was made by VISVAP, external logic controller, in which were described the priority conditions. TSP was simulated in four different scenarios and, the obtained results have concluded that expectations examined in academic referencial (for example: increase in the average speed of buses and cars), could be confirmed, and, in addition, the transit signal priority was able to decrease delays in cross ways too (not prioritized).
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Predicting Glass Sponge (Porifera, Hexactinellida) Distributions in the North Pacific Ocean and Spatially Quantifying Model Uncertainty

Davidson, Fiona 07 January 2020 (has links)
Predictions of species’ ranges from distribution modeling are often used to inform marine management and conservation efforts, but few studies justify the model selected or quantify the uncertainty of the model predictions in a spatial manner. This thesis employs a multi-model, multi-area SDM analysis to develop a higher certainty in the predictions where similarities exist across models and areas. Partial dependence plots and variable importance rankings were shown to be useful in producing further certainty in the results. The modeling indicated that glass sponges (Hexactinellida) are most likely to exist within the North Pacific Ocean where alkalinity is greater than 2.2 μmol l-1 and dissolved oxygen is lower than 2 ml l-1. Silicate was also found to be an important environmental predictor. All areas, except Hecate Strait, indicated that high glass sponge probability of presence coincided with silicate values of 150 μmol l-1 and over, although lower values in Hecate Strait confirmed that sponges can exist in areas with silicate values of as low as 40 μmol l-1. Three methods of showing spatial uncertainty of model predictions were presented: the standard error (SE) of a binomial GLM, the standard deviation of predictions made from 200 bootstrapped GLM models, and the standard deviation of eight commonly used SDM algorithms. Certain areas with few input data points or extreme ranges of predictor variables were highlighted by these methods as having high uncertainty. Such areas should be treated cautiously regardless of the overall accuracy of the model as indicated by accuracy metrics (AUC, TSS), and such areas could be targeted for future data collection. The uncertainty metrics produced by the multi-model SE varied from the GLM SE and the bootstrapped GLM. The uncertainty was lowest where models predicted low probability of presence and highest where the models predicted high probability of presence and these predictions differed slightly, indicating high confidence in where the models predicted the sponges would not exist.
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Equity in public transport planning? : An investigation of the planning and implementation of a new public transport system and its social consequences in Cape Town

Allansson, Jakob, Kajander, Elin January 2017 (has links)
Since the 1990s sustainability has been a keyword in all kinds of development. Urban planning is not an exception. The three most common aspects of sustainable development are economic, social, and ecological. However, there are many academics that claim that these three aspects are not prioritized equally. Patsy Healey (2007) among others argues that the economical aspect is hegemony and that sustainable social and ecological development is dependent on economic measures. The purpose of this thesis is to study the planning and implementation of a new public transport system in Cape Town, South Africa, and to investigate how it relates to sustainable social development in particular. This since Cape Town has a long history of segregation of different groups, and today there are large income inequalities and geographical distances that increase the social exclusion in the city. The theoretical framework is concentrated into three themes; Social justice and equity in public transport planning, accessibility and mobility, and finally, social exclusion. The empirical data is collected with a qualitative method in the form of a case study. We can conclude that even though the notion of investing in public transport to combat social exclusion is present in the planning documents in Cape Town, the implementation and investments in the new public transport system do not always follow the documents’ principles. This contributes to little or no change regarding social exclusion in Cape Town.
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[en] BRT TRANSOESTE: ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL INDICATORS FOR SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT / [pt] BRT TRANSOESTE: ANÁLISE DE INDICADORES ESPACIAIS VISANDO A MOBILIDADE E O DESENVOLVIMENTO URBANO SUSTENTÁVEIS

IURI BARROSO DE MOURA 21 October 2015 (has links)
[pt] Este estudo apresenta uma avaliação do projeto BRT Transoeste, no município do Rio de Janeiro - RJ, sob a perspectiva da mobilidade e do desenvolvimento urbano sustentáveis. O BRT Transoeste consiste no primeiro sistema Bus Rapid Transit implantado no município e foi proposto inicialmente visando atender a compromisso, em termos de mobilidade urbana, da Prefeitura da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro com o Comitê Olímpico Internacional – COI para realização dos Jogos Olímpicos de 2016. Este sistema, que atravessa bairros das Áreas de Planejamento 4 (Barra da Tijuca) e 5 (Zona Oeste) da cidade, foi concebido para exercer a função de sistema estruturador de transporte de passageiros de sua área de influência. Com o auxílio de Sistema de Informações Geográficas - SIG, foram analisados indicadores associados à cobertura espacial do sistema, às condições de circulação no espaço urbano, ao uso e a ocupação do solo e ao ordenamento territorial em sua Área de Influência Direta. Os resultados obtidos a partir da análise destes indicadores espaciais foram avaliados através de seis princípios de desenho ou projeto para cidades sustentáveis desenvolvidos pelo Grupo de Pesquisa Móbile, da COPPE/UFRJ. Estes princípios evidenciam a necessidade de integração do planejamento de transporte e do uso do solo para promoção da mobilidade e do desenvolvimento urbano sustentáveis. / [en] This study presents a BRT Transoeste project evaluation in the city of Rio de Janeiro, from a sustainable mobility and urban development perspective. The BRT Transoeste is the first Bus Rapid Transit system implemented in the municipality and was proposed initially to fufill the agreement between Rio de Janeiro City Government and the International Olympic Committee for the 2016 Olympic Games. This system crossing the city neighborhoods in Planning Area 4 (Barra da Tijuca) and 5 (West Side) was envisioned to work as a passenger transportation structuring system for its area of influence. The Geographic Information System – GIS helped analyze indicators associated with the system s spatial coverage, urban space circulation conditions, land occupation, use and zoning laws in its direct area of influence. The Móbile Research Group (COPPE/UFRJ) developed six principles for sustainable city design to analyze results obtained for these spatial indicators. These principles make clear the need to integrate transportation and land use planning to promote sustainable mobility and urban development.
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Bus rapid transit: theory and practice in the United States and abroad

Campo, Carlos 18 November 2010 (has links)
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a relatively new mode with a wide range of applications that are still not well understood. Its explosive growth in developing and developed countries has increased its exposure but has led to mostly experimental implementation with mixed results. Therefore, better understanding about the reasons behind BRT implementation success and shortcomings is needed. The objective of this thesis is to evaluate the state of BRT planning under different contexts by assessing how background theory and practical implementation of BRT systems compare. The scope is limited to current a detailed evaluation of 13 case studies in the United States, Canada, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador chosen to represent some of the most succesful and established systems in the world. Data was obtaiend from previous research as well as direct reporting from agencies. The evaluation is performed through qualitative and quantitative methods. Qualitative methods classify BRT systems by characteristics and assess the relationship between their implementation and performance using the criteria defined in the literature. Quantitative methods build upon the previous analysis to more precisely assess their performance from both the users' and the transit providers' perspectives. This research found that BRT as a public transit mode has a large room of improvement in terms of design and implementation, since there is a significant variability in performance under similar conditions and a considerable gap between planning best practices and implementation. Also, that planning guidelines are still in an early stage of development and difer in scope and application to a particular context. It also found that its success is not conscribed to developing countries, but that its wide range of applications need to be better adapted to the context they should serve. The findings are significant because they dispel myths about the real potential of BRT and partially identify the reasons behind successes and failures of current systems, such as understimation of implementation times and lack of knowledge about component integration. Further research should approach these issues mainly in two complementary directions. First, it should focus on expanding the case study approach to the newer systems in operation once better data is available. Second,it should further advance the development of theoretical framwork for better operational design based on urban form, as well as an evaluation framework that puts more emphasis on user experience and sustainability. Finally, the findings reinforce that BRT is a distinct mode so that systems that do not meet its criteria should not be named as such.

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