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Area of Science:

  • Transportation Engineering
  • Operations Research
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Current traffic scheme analysis methods lack comprehensive evaluation capabilities.
  • Qualitative and quantitative analyses often fail to capture the full scope of transportation impacts.
  • There is a need for improved methods to select optimal multi-index and multi-route traffic schemes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a comprehensive weight and intelligent selection algorithm for traffic scheme optimization.
  • To address the limitations of existing traffic scheme analysis methods.
  • To enhance the accuracy and objectivity of transportation planning decisions.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a life-cycle-based evaluation index system for transportation schemes.
  • Construction of a comprehensive weight incorporating subjective and objective factors.
  • Application of the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) model for scheme optimization.

Main Results:

  • The life-cycle evaluation index system provides a more comprehensive and accurate assessment.
  • The comprehensive weight vector effectively utilizes both subjective expert opinions and objective data.
  • The integration of comprehensive weight into the decision-maker's preference coefficient allows for flexible and accurate scheme selection.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed method offers a robust approach to optimizing traffic schemes.
  • The comprehensive weight and TOPSIS model enhance objectivity and efficiency in transportation planning.
  • This approach supports informed decision-making by balancing multiple criteria across the entire scheme lifecycle.