Genetics of traffic assignment models for strategic transport planning

This paper presents a review and classification of traffic assignment models for strategic transport planning purposes by using concepts analogous to genetics in biology. Traffic assignment models share the same theoretical framework (DNA), but differ in capability (genes). We argue that all traffic assignment models can be described by three genes. The first gene determines the spatial capability (unrestricted, capacity restrained, capacity constrained, and capacity and storage constrained) described by four spatial assumptions (shape of the fundamental diagram, capacity constraints, storage constraints, and turn flow restrictions). The second gene determines the temporal capability (static, semi-dynamic, and dynamic) described by three temporal assumptions (wave speeds, vehicle propagation speeds, and residual traffic transfer). The third gene determines the behavioural capability (all-or-nothing, one shot, and equilibrium) described by two behavioural assumptions (decision-making and travel time consideration). This classification provides a deeper understanding of the often implicit assumptions made in traffic assignment models described in the literature. It further allows for comparing different models in terms of functionality, and paves the way for developing novel traffic assignment models.     

Factors influencing travel mode choice among families with young children (aged 0–4): a review of the literature

Life events, such as the birth of a child, disrupt habitual travel behaviour and provide a valuable opportunity to influence the adoption of sustainable transport practices. However, in order for sustainable travel practices to be adopted, an understanding is required of the factors that influence travel mode choice among families with young children. Research in this field is particularly timely given many in the millennial generation, a comparably large cohort, are approaching this life stage. This comprehensive literature review develops a framework of factors influencing travel mode choice among families with young children. The findings reveal a multitude of factors influence decisions about mode choice, and, in particular, encourage travel by car, when travelling with young children. The paper concludes with an agenda for future research about travel among families with young children, a largely overlooked group of transport users.     

基于ATP协议的恒温液态食品罐车热工性能测试研究

针对冷链物流系统中恒温液态食品罐车的热工性能测试实验的现状进行研究分析,指出了其中存在的问题。着重研究了液态食品罐车的热工性能测试内容,包括综合测控系统和外围硬件设备的设计。实际应用效果显示,构建的系统能够满足ATP标准的要求。     

散粮装箱漏斗的研制

对包粮流通、散粮运输和集装箱运输这三种粮食运输方式进行了比较,指出粮食集装箱运输方式具有较大优势。为了解决散粮装箱存在的问题,提出了散粮装箱的专用漏斗。介绍了散粮装箱专用漏斗的技术方案和设计要求。该漏斗使用效果很好。     

充分发挥道路客运在综合运输体系中的比较优势

以石太客运专线的开通为例,分析了高速铁路的开通对道路运输业造成的冲击,阐述了道路运输相对于铁路运输的优势,并从充分发挥道路运输业比较优势的角度提出了切实可行的建议。     

The relevance of international transport costs on food prices: Endogenous and exogenous effects

The paper addresses the problem of transport costs and their influence on food prices for South American imports. While transport does not seem to be in the focus of existing analyses, its impact on food prices might be underestimated and even closely linked to the development of commonly mentioned drivers of food prices. Since transport price formation is a function of demand and supply, drivers of food prices are also expected to impact on transport prices. The authors argue that a number of relevant factors that drive transport costs - and in consequence food prices - can be influenced by policy makers. Based on empirical analysis, the authors explain the functioning of the determinants of transport costs in the segment of international shipping, trying to describe their exogenous and endogenous components. These results are discussed in reference to policy development in the region.     

深圳市长途公路客运市场的现状思考

要想从根本上解决目前深圳市公路客运市场无序的问题,政府就必须下狠心、动真格的,对目前的公路客运市场动一次“大手术”;要从体制改革入手解决现有运营企业的多头管理、政企不分、站运不分等弊端,同时,加大运政监管力度,杜绝公路客运市场违规现象的发生。     

基于多目标模糊决策的公路客运枢纽评价方法

在公路客运枢纽方案评价过程中,涉及大量不确定因素和模糊因素。为协调这些因素,并降低人为因素的影响,采用二元对比重要性排序采确定各因素的权重,将备选方案与理想方案的几何偏差作为选优依据,为科学合理地的选择公路客运枢纽提供一种定量的方法,最后给出实例说明方法的实用性。     

成都铁路枢纽客运系统的分析与研究

以成都铁路枢纽客运系统为研究对象,作者讨论了客运专线引入枢纽对客运系统的影响,城市形态及其发展规划与铁路客运站选址的相互关系,铁路与城市交通网络体系中其它运输方式的衔接方式、换乘关系及协调发展;提出了未来三十年成都铁路客运系统车站的分工布局、客货线路在枢纽内的走向及疏解原则,同时提出近期新成都站的建设方案以及市内各种交通运输系统与之协调共谋发展的措施。     

Effects of the ‘Belt and Road’ initiative on the wine import logistics of China

China’s Belt and Road (BR) initiative is expected to facilitate international trade between the countries involved. In this study, we review the special requirements of wine logistics and the market growth potential of wine consumption in China. A model minimizing generalized logistical costs is developed and applied to wine imports in China, so that the best candidate cities in which to locate transport gateways and distribution centers can be identified. Our analysis suggests that the most preferred gateways are Shanghai, Tianjin, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong, which all have similar delivery costs. In comparison, Beijing and Chongqing have much higher delivery costs, mainly because they do not have good access to marine transport and/or efficient domestic distribution networks. For long-distance intercontinental transport of large volumes of wine, marine shipping remains the only viable delivery mode. However, wine distribution within China extensively uses air, road, and water transport. Therefore, cities with excellent multi-modal transport services are better positioned to become wine logistics gateways. Our study also highlights the importance of value-added services and good government support, which are important factors that influence distribution costs and quality.