A SIMPLE FRAMEWORK FOR DECISION MAKING AT CONCEPTUAL PHASE OF INTRODUCING LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT FROM A VIEW POINT OF ROAD CAPACITY DECREASES

Abstract

In this study we would proposed a simple framework for decision making at conceptual phase of introducing Light Rail Transit. First, we tried to estimate LRT conversion ratio not to affect automobile transportation between road capacity decreases by using road capacity and traffic demand. Second, we tried to confirm traffic impact by using traffic assignment model. In consequence, we could preliminarily figure out LRT conversion ratio not to affect automobile transportation and profitability at conceptual phase by applying the simple framework.