The effect of dedicated lanes of urban passenger transport on the conditions of synchronization of inter-route passenger transfers
Authors: Vdovychenko Volodymyr , Pidlubnyi Serhii 
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Problem. The work is aimed at studying the problematic issue of reducing the waiting time for a transfer at a transport interchange hub. Due to the effect of external factors, the synchronization of the arrival schedule of buses at the transport interchange hub becomes practically impossible, which leads to an increase in the time that the passengers spend for a transfer. The solution to this problem is proposed through the introduction of dedicated traffic lanes on the approach to the transport interchange hub, within which it is possible to eliminate traffic deviations from the schedule. Goal. The purpose of the work is to establish the characteristic effect of the conditions of bus traffic on the designated lanes on the effectiveness of the traffic schedule synchronization, which is determined by the reduction of the passengers’ transfer time at the transport interchange hub. Methodology. The methodological basis for the analysis of the impact of bus traffic conditions on the designated lanes is a structural model that reflects the relationship between the high-speed mode and the time of deviation of arrival at the transport interchange hub. The evaluation of the effectiveness of the traffic schedule synchronization on the routes is carried out on the basis of the time parameters of bus traffic and the accounting of additional inter-journey idle time at stops. Based on the analysis of the traffic conditions along the route with a dedicated lane, an algorithm has been developed to determine the actual time of the bus's arrival at the stopping points of the route. Results. It was established that the deviation of the arrival time of buses is critically important for the effective organization of the synchronization of interroute transfers of passengers. Accounting for the key traffic factors in the conditions of the dedicated lane, such as the length of the dedicated lane section and the maximum speed of steady traffic, makes it possible to increase the accuracy of modeling the time parameters of the arrival of buses at the transport interchange hub. Originality. It is proposed to use the introduction of areas with dedicated traffic lanes as a basic element of effect on increasing the efficiency of synchronization of inter-route passenger transfers. The obtained regularities reproduce the effect of the deviation of bus arrivals on the change in the waiting time of an inter-route transfer. It was determined that the duration of inter-journey downtime can be reduced by increasing the regularity of traffic on the route. Practical value. According to the results of experimental studies, the regularities of changes in the average waiting time for passengers to transfer in the transport interchange hub "Str. Vokzalna" between routes No. 32 and No. 141 (Dnipro, Ukraine) were established. It was proven expedient to introduce dedicated bus lanes on the approach to the 6.7 km long and 1.8 km long transport interchange hub. The implementation of such measures makes it possible to reduce the deviation of bus arrivals from the synchronized schedule from 9 minutes to 2 minutes. This makes it possible to reduce the transfer time of passengers from 4.7 minutes to 1.8 minutes (by 61.7 %) and reduce the inter-journey idle time from 7 minutes to 2 minutes, which has a positive effect on increasing the productivity of buses and the quality of passenger service