Genetic algorithm-based approach for optimal location of transit repair vehicles on a large urban network

Karlaftis, M; Kepaptsoglou, K; Stathopoulos, A

dc.contributor.author	Karlaftis, M	en
dc.contributor.author	Kepaptsoglou, K	en
dc.contributor.author	Stathopoulos, A	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:53:58Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:53:58Z
dc.date.issued	2004	en
dc.identifier.issn	0361-1981	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/27152
dc.subject.classification	Engineering, Civil	en
dc.subject.classification	Transportation	en
dc.subject.classification	Transportation Science & Technology	en
dc.title	Genetic algorithm-based approach for optimal location of transit repair vehicles on a large urban network	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.language	English	en
heal.publicationDate	2004	en
heal.abstract	Determining the optimal location of a fleet of vehicles is necessary in a number of potential applications, such as special repair vehicles for buses on a large public transportation network. The Athens Urban Transport Authority operates a large bus fleet over an extensive network for 19 It a day and serves a population of approximately 4 million people, all in a heavily congested road network. During the 2004 Summer Olympic Games, held in Athens, most spectators, employees, and volunteers were transported to and from Olympic Games venues by public transportation. Dedicated Olympic Games bus lines operated under a tight around-the-clock schedule. During normal operations and particularly during events such as the Olympic Games, incidents such as vehicle breakdowns and minor accidents can have a severe effect on the operation of the public transport network and can cause a significant decrease in the level of service. To help the authority locate bus repair vehicles over the entire network, a decision support system was developed on the basis of an embedded genetic algorithm used for obtaining optimal location solutions. The system's design and performance make it easy to operate under real-time conditions, which is useful for planning and for fast vehicle redeployment.	en
heal.publisher	TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD NATL RESEARCH COUNCIL	en
heal.journalName	INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY	en
heal.bookName	TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD	en
dc.identifier.isi	ISI:000227555400006	en
dc.identifier.issue	1879	en
dc.identifier.spage	41	en
dc.identifier.epage	50	en