FORMATION OF MODELS OF TRANSPORT AND INTERCHANGE HUBS IN THE SYSTEM OF URBAN PASSENGER TRANSPORT ON THE TERRITORY OF BELGOROD

Smirnova, A.; Perkova, M.; Borovskoy, A. · 2023 · Crossref

DOI: 10.34031/2071-7318-2023-8-8-86-97

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This paper presents a methodology for evaluating and prioritizing the development of railway transport and interchange hubs (TIHs) within urban passenger transport systems. The research is motivated by the need to improve the attractiveness and efficiency of urban public transport while optimizing limited financial resources for infrastructure development. The author aims to provide a tool for territorial planning that identifies priority hubs based on their urban development potential, transport-technological conditions, and socio-economic factors. The methodology is grounded in qualimetric analysis, a quantitative assessment method using point scales. The core of the approach is the "TIH Development Index" (Ir TIH RD), an integral indicator calculated to rank hubs by implementation priority. The evaluation model is structured around a "tree of indicators" comprising 96 properties and 51 calculated metrics, categorized into four spheres: land use and planning characteristics, transport-technological characteristics, demand for transport services, and socially significant quality components. To determine the significance of each metric, the author conducted an expert survey involving 47 specialists in urban planning, transport, and related fields. Group and tiered weight coefficients were calculated using formulas that account for expert competence and opinion consistency, verified by a variation coefficient. The final index is computed as a weighted arithmetic mean of relative indicator values against benchmark standards. Key findings reveal a hierarchical structure of importance described as "Passenger – Territory – Infrastructure." The most significant factors are directly related to human activity, such as the number of transfer types, passenger turnover, and average transfer time. Secondary factors involve territorial planning and land-legal aspects, while tertiary factors concern infrastructure elements like platform characteristics and parking availability. The paper provides specific weight coefficients for 48 key indicators, with the highest weights assigned to transfer variety (9.05) and individual vehicle usage (8.72). To facilitate application, the author developed a computer program, "HubDeveloper," written in Visual C#. This tool automates the calculation of the development index, allowing users to input data, generate comparative reports, and visualize rankings in Microsoft Excel. The significance of this work lies in providing a standardized, multi-criteria model for urban planners and policymakers. By quantifying the development potential of interchange hubs, the methodology supports rational decision-making regarding budget allocation and investment attraction. It enables the identification of specific measures required for priority hubs, ensuring sustainable urban development and improved passenger comfort. The automated software component enhances the practical utility of the method, allowing for repeated assessments and adaptation to hubs of various functional roles within city transport systems.

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