315 Modelling automated technologies within a strategic transport model (original) (raw)

1 ABSTRACT There is renewed interest in Europe in the potential role of new automated technologies for urban transport. These systems include cybercars, personal rapid transit (PRT), automated or high-technology buses, and dual mode vehicles. Assessing the contribution of such systems when applied extensively in an urban area is challenging. This paper describes how each of the technologies was represented in a systems dynamics model (MARS) using a case study of Vienna (AU). The unique supply characteristics need to be encapsulated, and the technologies need to be assessed when operating in conjunction with a range of other policy instruments. The scale of the applications ranges from small feeder systems, through PRT networks to automated bus corridor applications, and finally area wide effects of implementing dual mode vehicles within the fleet. The paper describes how we dealt with the inclusion of such variations in scale and reports on initial results. 2 INTRODUCTION As part of...

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