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Table of Contents
Intro
Preface
About TRG and CTRG
List of Reviewers
Contents
About the Editors
A Data Envelopment Analysis-Based Benchmarking of Indian City Bus Systems
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Methods for Benchmarking Public Transport Systems
2.2 Internal and External Variables Impacting Public Transport Efficiency
2.3 Benchmarking of Indian Bus Systems
3 Methodology
3.1 Efficiency Analysis Using DEA
3.2 Formulation of DEA
3.3 Regression Analysis for Impact of External Variables
4 Data Collection and Selection of Variables for Benchmarking
5 Analysis and Findings
5.1 Correlation Between Efficiencies and External Variables
6 Conclusions
References
An Overview of Approaches and Methods for Evaluating Public Transport Performance
1 Introduction
2 Evolution of Performance Evaluation Methodology
3 Efficiency and Effectiveness Measures
4 Users' Perceptions and Expectations
5 Multiple Perspectives
6 Performance Attributes and Indicators
7 Discussion
8 Generalized Framework for Performance Evaluation
8.1 Goals of Performance Evaluation
8.2 Level of Analysis
8.3 Defining Evaluation Method
8.4 Identification of Performance Measures and Indicators
8.5 Choice of Data Analytic Technique
9 Approaches in India and Way Forward
10 Conclusion
References
Identification and Prioritization of Crash-Prone Locations for Selected Road Corridor in Kerala
1 Introduction
2 Scope and Objectives
3 Literature Review
4 Study Stretch
5 Crash Scenario and Trend
6 Mapping of Crash Attributes
7 Crash-Prone Locations
7.1 Hazardous Stretches
7.2 Priority Crash Prone Locations
7.3 Characteristics of Priority Crash-Prone Locations
8 Conclusion
References
Impact of Accessibility on Mobility and Socioeconomic Levels of Slum Dwellers of Kolkata
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Case Study Profile
4 Database
5 Socioeconomic Characteristics and Mobility Pattern of Case Slum Dweller
6 Assessment of Accessibility Levels
6.1 Transport Accessibility Index
6.2 Public Transport Accessibility
6.3 Hansen's Access to Employment Opportunity Index
7 Conclusion
Appendix: Survey Questionnaire
References
Small River Bridges to Serve as Cost-Effective Water Storage Structures
1 Introduction
2 Limitations of Traditional BCBs
3 Cement Plug/Cement Weir
4 Problems of Small Rivers/Nallas
5 Innovative, Affordable, and Cost-Effective Elliptical-Shaped Curved Weir as BCB
5.1 NeriPeth Project
5.2 Elliptical BCB on Mum Marodi Road
6 BCB and Minor Bridges
7 Functioning of the Elliptical Arch
8 Model Study
9 Efficient Structure System Leading to Cost-Effective and Affordable Solution
10 Shape of Arch
11 Construction Methodology
12 Potential Use of Elliptical BCB
13 Bridge cum Bandhara Across Andhari River
14 Funding for Implementation
References
Preface
About TRG and CTRG
List of Reviewers
Contents
About the Editors
A Data Envelopment Analysis-Based Benchmarking of Indian City Bus Systems
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Methods for Benchmarking Public Transport Systems
2.2 Internal and External Variables Impacting Public Transport Efficiency
2.3 Benchmarking of Indian Bus Systems
3 Methodology
3.1 Efficiency Analysis Using DEA
3.2 Formulation of DEA
3.3 Regression Analysis for Impact of External Variables
4 Data Collection and Selection of Variables for Benchmarking
5 Analysis and Findings
5.1 Correlation Between Efficiencies and External Variables
6 Conclusions
References
An Overview of Approaches and Methods for Evaluating Public Transport Performance
1 Introduction
2 Evolution of Performance Evaluation Methodology
3 Efficiency and Effectiveness Measures
4 Users' Perceptions and Expectations
5 Multiple Perspectives
6 Performance Attributes and Indicators
7 Discussion
8 Generalized Framework for Performance Evaluation
8.1 Goals of Performance Evaluation
8.2 Level of Analysis
8.3 Defining Evaluation Method
8.4 Identification of Performance Measures and Indicators
8.5 Choice of Data Analytic Technique
9 Approaches in India and Way Forward
10 Conclusion
References
Identification and Prioritization of Crash-Prone Locations for Selected Road Corridor in Kerala
1 Introduction
2 Scope and Objectives
3 Literature Review
4 Study Stretch
5 Crash Scenario and Trend
6 Mapping of Crash Attributes
7 Crash-Prone Locations
7.1 Hazardous Stretches
7.2 Priority Crash Prone Locations
7.3 Characteristics of Priority Crash-Prone Locations
8 Conclusion
References
Impact of Accessibility on Mobility and Socioeconomic Levels of Slum Dwellers of Kolkata
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Case Study Profile
4 Database
5 Socioeconomic Characteristics and Mobility Pattern of Case Slum Dweller
6 Assessment of Accessibility Levels
6.1 Transport Accessibility Index
6.2 Public Transport Accessibility
6.3 Hansen's Access to Employment Opportunity Index
7 Conclusion
Appendix: Survey Questionnaire
References
Small River Bridges to Serve as Cost-Effective Water Storage Structures
1 Introduction
2 Limitations of Traditional BCBs
3 Cement Plug/Cement Weir
4 Problems of Small Rivers/Nallas
5 Innovative, Affordable, and Cost-Effective Elliptical-Shaped Curved Weir as BCB
5.1 NeriPeth Project
5.2 Elliptical BCB on Mum Marodi Road
6 BCB and Minor Bridges
7 Functioning of the Elliptical Arch
8 Model Study
9 Efficient Structure System Leading to Cost-Effective and Affordable Solution
10 Shape of Arch
11 Construction Methodology
12 Potential Use of Elliptical BCB
13 Bridge cum Bandhara Across Andhari River
14 Funding for Implementation
References