Deterministic model of headway disturbance propagation along an urban public transport line

• Published in: Tehnički vjesnik Vol. 24; no. 4; pp. 1147 - 1154
• Main Authors: Pitka, Pavle, Simeunović, Milan, Tanackov, Ilija, Savković, Tatjana
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Slavonski Baod Josipa Jurja Strossmayer University of Osijek 01-08-2017; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Slavonski Brod, Faculty of Electrical Engineering in Osijek, Faculty of Civil Engineering in Osijek
• Subjects: Boarding; deterministic model; dwell time; headway; Mathematical models; Parameter identification; Passengers; Propagation; Public transportation; urban public transport
• ISSN: 1330-3651; 1848-6339
• DOI: 10.17559/TV-20151126111613

In an urban public transport system, the primary disturbance in the headway arising in the context of departure times has a tendency to propagate through the system. In this paper, by analyzing the movement of vehicles along a specific transport line, the parameters affecting the propagation of the headway disturbance were identified. The established links between these parameters were utilized in the development of a deterministic model. The model describes the propagation of disturbance in the headway by stops along the line, as well as scheduled vehicles at one urban public transport line. The analysis revealed that the number of stops along the line and the passenger boarding intensity have the most significant effect on the propagation of disturbance in the headway.