A GIS- ASSISTED PREDICTION TRAVEL DEMAND ON METRO NETWORK (BAGHDAD CASE STUDY)
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This study addresses the critical need for updated transportation planning in Baghdad, Iraq, driven by rapid urbanization, population growth, and a surge in private vehicle ownership that has exacerbated traffic congestion and pollution. With previous transportation studies dating back to the 1980s and outdated data, the authors aim to evaluate the feasibility of urban mass rail transit by forecasting travel demand for proposed metro networks. The research specifically seeks to identify optimal metro routes to meet future travel requirements through 2035, providing local agencies with data-driven guidance for infrastructure investment. The methodology relies on GIS-assisted travel demand modeling using the traditional four-step approach. The study utilizes a 2014 Origin-Destination (O-D) matrix as the base year, developed from 1997 census data and bus route information collected via GPS. The study area was divided into 187 Traffic Analysis Zones (TAZ) using TransCAD and ArcGIS software. Three alternative metro routes were proposed based on historical designs by Scott Wilson Kirkpatrick & Partners, modified to serve high-density residential and commercial areas while avoiding tunnels and bridges. To forecast demand for 2035, the 2014 O-D matrix was updated using projected population growth and mobility changes derived from the Baghdad Comprehensive City Development Plan. The model calculated trip volumes by adjusting for population increases in station catchment areas. The results indicate significant growth in transit demand. In 2014, the maximum peak hour ridership on proposed metro routes was estimated at 30,000 passengers per hour per direction. By 2035, this figure is projected to rise to 50,000 passengers per hour per direction. Specifically, Alternative Route 1 is expected to handle 200,000 trips per day in 2014, increasing to 400,000 trips per day by 2035. Alternative Route 2 shows higher demand, with 360,000 trips per day in 2014 and 720,000 trips per day in 2035. Based on these demand estimates, the study concludes that Alternative Routes 1 and 2 are the most suitable options to meet future travel requirements. The significance of this research lies in its provision of updated, quantitative evidence for transportation policy in a developing country context. By demonstrating that metro systems can accommodate substantial ridership growth, the study supports the implementation of mass transit as a strategy to alleviate congestion and improve urban mobility. The findings offer a practical framework for local authorities to allocate resources effectively, maximize revenue, and prioritize infrastructure projects that align with projected demographic and socioeconomic trends.
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