Proposal for the Expansion of the Light Rail Vehicle Network

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2023-10-01

Authors

Fernanda Calado Mendonça (Author) FEUP; Alcebíades Silva de Carvalho Neto (Author) Other; Cleiton Alexandre Costa da Silva (Author) Other; Lino Maia (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Civil Engineering Journal (Iran)

Serial No. 10 Vol. 9

Pages: 2568-2577

ISSN: 2676-6957

Publisher: Salehan Institute of Higher Education

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Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Civil engineering

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Civil engineering

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00Z-D7J

DOI: 10.28991/cej-2023-09-10-014

Abstract (EN): The objective of this study is to present a preliminary study to demonstrate the importance of expanding the Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) in the city of João Pessoa. This would ensure the best level of operational comfort, safety, social inclusion, and sustainability with the existing transport network in the city. The methodology used began with the collection of data provided by public agencies that regulate urban transport modes in the city and other technical sources that report on the feasibility of implementing the LRV. Then the main bus routes used by the population were analyzed (in relation to passenger volume) and how these routes could be improved if LRV could be inserted as a viable option. With the study, it was realized that there is no possibility of replacing one mode of transportation with another to drive all passengers. The optimal solution is to make expansions in the system that can make LRV an affordable and quality alternative for people to move around the city. © 2023 by the authors. Licensee C.E.J, Tehran, Iran.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 9