Evaluation of Traffic Congestion Pricing Methods in Touristic Metropolises (Case Study: Mashhad City)

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1 Ph.D student, Faculty of Engineering, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.

2 Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.

Abstract

One of the most appropriate ways of controlling traffic congestion in metropolises is the traffic congestion pricing. Traffic congestion pricing has been done in different ways in the metropolises of the world. Choosing the right method for traffic congestion pricing in the touristic metropolises is very important. In this research, four methods for traffic congestion pricing were evaluated and prioritized using the Analytical Network Process (ANP). The Analytical Network Process (ANP) is based on expert opinions and paired comparisons, and considers dependencies among decision elements. The prioritization of evaluation and weighting to decision elements based on the network analysis process (ANP) in this study was done by using “Super Decisions” software. The touristic metropolis of Mashhad was selected as a case study in this study. Based on the obtained results, the pricing method of the monitored ranges is the highest priority and the pricing methods based on the distance traveled within the traffic plan, the pricing based on the time of the traffic scheduling and pricing based on the entry permit are respectively in next priorities. The most effective evaluation criteria are known as reducing of travel time, reducing single-seat vehicles traffic, increasing the using of public transport, and increasing the operating speed.

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Journal of Transportation Research

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Available Online from 31 October 2018

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