Investigating preference heterogeneity in Value of Time (VOT) and Value of Reliability (VOR) estimation for managed lanes

This paper presents an empirical study in investigating user heterogeneity of Value of Time (VOT) and Value of Reliability (VOR). Combined Revealed Preference (RP) and Stated Preference (SP) data were used to understand traveler choice behavior regarding the usage of managed lanes (MLs). The data were obtained from the South Florida Expressway Stated Preference Survey, which focused on automobile drivers who had traveled on the I-75, I-95, or SR 826 corridors in South Florida. Mixed logit modeling was applied and indicated an average value of $13.55 per hour for VOT and $16.13 per hour for VOR. Potential sources of heterogeneity in user sensitivities to time, reliability, and cost were identified and quantified by adding interaction effects of the variables in the mixed logit model. The findings indicated that various socioeconomic demographic characteristics and trip attributes contributed to the variations in VOT and VOR at different magnitudes. The results of this study contribute to a better understanding on what attributes lead to higher or lower VOT and VOR and to what extent. These findings can be incorporated into the demand forecasting process and lead to better estimates and enhanced analytical capabilities in various applications, such as toll feasibility studies, pricing strategy and policy evaluations, and impact analysis.     

大城市合乘优先的规划方法研究

针对我国大城市及中心区的交通特征,分析合乘优先规划的影响因素;借鉴世界发达国家实施合乘优先的经验,提出合乘优先的规划内容;以上海市中心区为试点,依据规划方法与相关交通调查,提出了上海市中心区合乘优先规划建议。     

Variation in the value of travel time savings and its impact on the benefits of managed lanes

This paper examines the variation in the value of travel time savings (VTTS) for travelers with a managed lane (ML) option when taking an ordinary trip versus a trip that is unusual in some way. VTTS estimates vary substantially depending on the urgency of the trip made. At the low end, the mean VTTS for a traveler who wants to make extra stops and still arrive on time is approximately 10% higher than that for an ordinary trip. At the high end, a traveler running late for an appointment shows a mean VTTS that is approximately 300% higher than that for an ordinary trip. These estimates vary widely over the population of travelers. In light of these variations, the value of an uncongested travel alternative (such as MLs) is examined and found to be greatly undervalued if using typical VTTS estimates.     

组团城市快速通道体系研究——以太仓市为例

基于长三角一体化发展背景,以太仓市为例,研究组团城市快速通道分布体系。研究显示与单中心城市相比,“组团式”城市的交通出行特征有显著差异性,主要以组团联系和组团内部交通为主,大流量廊道基本沿着组团OD走向,但又存在中间大量的郊区段并伴随一定的潮汐交通现象。研究表明:组团城市建设快速路是完全可行的,快速路的选线上要兼顾组团联系为主,形态上以服务大客运OD为主。另外快速路的末端可采用快捷路（或主干路）衔接,延伸快速路敷设范围,近期保证设施效益的最大化,远期也可快捷路快速化改造,实现城市快速路网络化布局的可能。     

The evaluation of high occupancy vehicle lanes on sun yat‐sen freeway in Taiwan

This study proposes a methodological framework to incorporate latent factors, including direct and indirect perceptions, as the explanatory variables in a discrete choice models using revealed preference and stated preference data sets. The methodology requires the estimation of a model system comprising of a discrete choice model and the structural and measurement equations of a latent variable model. The application involves the evaluation of responses to the new high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes on the Sun Yat‐Sen Freeway in Taiwan. The results obtained from this study provide valuable insights into the planning and assessment of HOV lanes.     

大深度载人潜水器浮力块的结构设计

依据大深度载人潜水器浮力块的使用条件及主要技术性能指标,提出了浮力块的质量和质心坐标的计算方法、布置和分块原则、强度校核标准,并通过对浮力块密度测试和水压试验,测得了浮力块的主要物理性能参数。上述研究结果为浮力块的结构设计、编制我国大深度载人潜水器入级和建造规范中浮力块的结构设计、以及研制同类大深度水下载人/无人潜水器(HOV,ROV,AUV)提供了依据。     

中国四车道及以上超大断面公路隧道修建技术的发展

伴随经济的迅猛发展,对公路交通提出了更高的通行要求,新建、扩建的四车道及以上超大断面公路隧道频频出现,但却几乎没有学者对此方面的研究做出系统的归纳总结,诸多研究在类比引用时忽略工程案例更为细致的类别而存在些许不合理。基于此,通过广泛深入的调研,依据成因和特征将四车道及以上超大断面公路隧道分成3类:常规新建四车道公路隧道、原位扩建四车道公路隧道和分岔四车道及以上公路隧道;在此基础上,归纳总结分析了四车道及以上超大断面公路隧道断面形状、施工工法、施工力学和支护参数等的技术现状以及研究中存在的不足。在断面形状的研究上,实际工程采用的扁平率波动范围较大,并且大于目前理论研究得到的扁平率和国外大部分隧道采用的扁平率,更为合理的扁平率需要深入研究;在施工工法的研究上,有逐渐减少开挖分部,扩大施工空间,增强机械化施工的趋势,与之配套的自动化程度更高的施工机械急需研发;在施工力学的研究上,对围岩的荷载释放和渐进性破坏过程有了更加深入的认识,但是对深埋段围岩压力的计算方法仍没有统一的有说服力的计算理论;在支护参数的研究上,不同的工程呈现较大的差异,需对超大扁平隧道的支护参数进一步研究和优化,为完善相应的指南或规范奠定理论基础。最后对四车道及以上超大断面公路隧道的建造技术进行了展望,指出设计标准化、施工机械化、结构轻型化等是今后重点研究的内容。     

间歇性优先公交车道的预留长度

针对间歇性优先公交车道预留长度的应用现状,提出了基于交通波理论的预留长度模型。介绍了间歇性优先公交车道的概念,分析了影响间歇性优先车道预留长度的因素,给出了公交车进站前、后不同的预留长度计算模型。通过算例,对模型的实用性进行了验证。     

国省道路面大中修分车道设计探讨

随着路网的完善,国省道公路大中修是未来公路养护部门的主要工作。通过某省道大中修工程,根据左右幅病害及交通轴载完全不同的现状,提出国省道路面大中修分车道设计理念。     

城市道路交叉口出口道可变车道设置研究

为缓解城市道路交叉口的交通拥堵,提出在交叉口出口道设置可变车道的交通组织方法。首先对城市道路交叉口出口道可变车道进行定义,明确可变车道的设置位置为出口道内侧。在对其设置的约束条件进行分析后,研究了出口道可变车道的车道数、车道长度、车道开闭时间等设置参数和相应的配套措施。最后以济南市经十路—舜耕路交叉口为例,具体阐述出口道可变车道的设置方法。济南市交通调查数据显示,出口道可变车道每信号周期可放行8~12辆左转车辆。仿真数据进一步验证了在一个信号周期内,东西方向左转交通量增加63%,停车线后最大排队长度缩短35%,左转车辆平均延误减少29%。