Operational Performance Analysis of the Public Transport System over Time
The public transport system is responsible for the displacement of a large part of the population, particularly in developing countries. This fact makes it relevant to evaluate the performance of public transport to provide an efficient and effective service. The purpose of this study is to conduct...
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| author | José Nauri Cazuza de Sousa Júnior Teresa Galvão Dias Mário Angelo Nunes de Azevedo Filho |
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| description | The public transport system is responsible for the displacement of a large part of the population, particularly in developing countries. This fact makes it relevant to evaluate the performance of public transport to provide an efficient and effective service. The purpose of this study is to conduct a performance evaluation of the public transport operation in the Metropolitan Region of Fortaleza (MRF), in the State of Ceará, Brazil. The analysis is based on DEA and the Malmquist index, based on three inputs (total operating time, fleet age, and the mileage traveled) and two outputs (fare revenue and number of passengers). Data were obtained through automated fare collection systems (AFCs) that were implemented in the MRF. Although there were no major fluctuations in performance during the analyzed period, the results indicate that the system’s performance declined in certain years. In addition, the analysis enables a better understanding of route performance, considering the operating company or the area of operation, which helps to diagnose and comprehend the operation more effectively. By analyzing the operational performance over time, the proposed approach provides an additional contribution by offering a comprehensive overview to the involved stakeholders, fostering decision-making processes based on evidence. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0d9ba5bc5a234aeaa837302d583b996f2023-11-18T01:48:21ZengMDPI AGInfrastructures2412-38112023-04-01858210.3390/infrastructures8050082Operational Performance Analysis of the Public Transport System over TimeJosé Nauri Cazuza de Sousa Júnior0Teresa Galvão Dias1Mário Angelo Nunes de Azevedo Filho2Regulatory Agency for Delegated Public Services of the State of Ceará, Fortaleza 60822-325, BrazilDepartment of Industrial Engineering and Management, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, PortugalFederal Technology Center, Department of Transport Engineering, Campus do Pici, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza 60440-900, BrazilThe public transport system is responsible for the displacement of a large part of the population, particularly in developing countries. This fact makes it relevant to evaluate the performance of public transport to provide an efficient and effective service. The purpose of this study is to conduct a performance evaluation of the public transport operation in the Metropolitan Region of Fortaleza (MRF), in the State of Ceará, Brazil. The analysis is based on DEA and the Malmquist index, based on three inputs (total operating time, fleet age, and the mileage traveled) and two outputs (fare revenue and number of passengers). Data were obtained through automated fare collection systems (AFCs) that were implemented in the MRF. Although there were no major fluctuations in performance during the analyzed period, the results indicate that the system’s performance declined in certain years. In addition, the analysis enables a better understanding of route performance, considering the operating company or the area of operation, which helps to diagnose and comprehend the operation more effectively. By analyzing the operational performance over time, the proposed approach provides an additional contribution by offering a comprehensive overview to the involved stakeholders, fostering decision-making processes based on evidence.https://www.mdpi.com/2412-3811/8/5/82Malmquist indexdata envelopment analysisbenchmarkingperformance evaluationpublic transportperformance indicators |
| spellingShingle | José Nauri Cazuza de Sousa Júnior Teresa Galvão Dias Mário Angelo Nunes de Azevedo Filho Operational Performance Analysis of the Public Transport System over Time Infrastructures Malmquist index data envelopment analysis benchmarking performance evaluation public transport performance indicators |
| title | Operational Performance Analysis of the Public Transport System over Time |
| title_full | Operational Performance Analysis of the Public Transport System over Time |
| title_fullStr | Operational Performance Analysis of the Public Transport System over Time |
| title_full_unstemmed | Operational Performance Analysis of the Public Transport System over Time |
| title_short | Operational Performance Analysis of the Public Transport System over Time |
| title_sort | operational performance analysis of the public transport system over time |
| topic | Malmquist index data envelopment analysis benchmarking performance evaluation public transport performance indicators |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2412-3811/8/5/82 |
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