Implementing congestion pricing policies in a MENA Region City: Analysis of the impact on travel behaviour and equity

Abulibdeh, Ammar

doi:10.1016/j.cities.2017.12.003

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“…Congestion charging is a mature strategy which has been implemented in Singapore, London, New York, and other places. Some researchers pay attention to the implementation methods and performance evaluation [6]. Agarwal et al analyzed the impact of periodic congestion rate adjustment on commuter traffic mode selection in Singapore and the effect of ERP [7,8].…”

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Differentiated Toll Optimization on Goods Vehicles Based on Prediction of Demand for Large-Scale Network

Zhao

Zifeng

et al. 2022

Journal of Advanced Transportation

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The area rate of the toll road network is designed to influence the regional road network traffic flow configuration and an important factor of goods vehicle path selection, transportation, and other related departments in formulating the related standard. The toll rate is usually combined with the local passenger and cargo loading conditions. Adjusting and optimizing the charge policy, optimization of processes and methods is still facing many difficulties. In this paper, the model parameters and toll status of various goods vehicles are considered, and an optimization algorithm of toll rates for different vehicles in a large-scale road network is proposed. By constructing a traffic demand prediction model based on multiple truck classification, this paper analyzes the distribution status of network trucks and the final charging under the influence of different rates. At the bottom of the algorithm is an analytical model composed of nonlinear equations whose dimensions scale linearly with the scale of the road network. The scale of the road network is independent of the path set and link attribute. The model is verified and the parameters are calibrated by a small network. Finally, the Road network is selected for empirical analysis in Xinjiang Autonomous Region. A case study shows that the analytical structure information provided by the analytic network model enables the algorithm to quickly identify high quality solutions, and the algorithm has better simulation accuracy and premium rate design advantages.

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Section: Related Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Differentiated Toll Optimization on Goods Vehicles Based on Prediction of Demand for Large-Scale Network

Zhao

Zifeng

et al. 2022

Journal of Advanced Transportation

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“…Furthermore, female self‐employed parents may be affected more than male self‐employed parents due to gender norms within the home in addition to gender differences in risk preferences (Kalenkoski & Pabilonia, 2020; Sent & van Staveren, 2019; Sevilla & Smith, 2020). Gender inequality also may be impacted by couple status and parental status (Kalenkoski & Pabilonia, 2020), since women are more likely to enter self‐employment than men to attain flexibility over the timing of their work to balance work and family demands (Abulibdeh, 2018; Gimenez‐Nadal, Molina, & Ortega, 2012). Furthermore, a self‐employed worker's employment may also be impacted by the employment status and industry of a spouse as families juggle household and child‐care responsibilities (Alon et al, 2020).…”

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CanCOVID‐19 mitigation measures promote telework practices?

Abulibdeh

2020

Labor and Society

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The propagation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had resulted in a significant slowdown of economic activities worldwide. Teleworking practices and policies could play a significant and essential role of any business continuity plan in time of risk that prohibits employees from performing their working tasks at their regular workplace or offices. Hence, telework gives those employees the opportunity to perform their work tasks remotely and keep the organization operational. The aim of this study is to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on promoting telework practices. This study discusses the transition to telework during the COVID-19 pandemic and the continuity of teleworking practices after the pandemic. Furthermore, the study discusses what elements and interventions that are necessary to maximize the potential gains for more widespread telework for employers and employees. Adopting telework in this circumstance can reduce the negative impact of the pandemic and be a mitigating measure for the economy and inequality. This research is important because it analyses the benefits of implementing telework practices in a time of risk.

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“…Prior studies have mainly focused on either the demand side or the network delineation by studying congestion pricing impact. For instance, some researchers proposed algorithms for designing an optimal charging area by considering different network equilibrium models [14][15][16][17], while some evaluated commuters' willingness to pay by employing stated preference methods [18][19][20][21][22]. Since public acceptability is playing an undeniable role in congestion pricing efficiency [23], recent research has also focused on equity analysis to provide a more reliable picture of pricing policies [24][25][26][27][28].…”

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Evaluating the Traffic and Emissions Impacts of Congestion Pricing in New York City

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Traffic congestion is a major challenge in metropolitan areas due to economic and negative health impacts. Several strategies have been tested all around the globe to relieve traffic congestion and minimize transportation externalities. Congestion pricing is among the most cited strategies with the potential to manage the travel demand. This study aims to investigate potential travel behavior changes in response to cordon pricing in Manhattan, New York. Several pricing schemes with variable cordon charging fees are designed and examined using an activity-based microsimulation travel demand model. The findings demonstrate a decreasing trend in the total number of trips interacting with the central business district (CBD) as the price goes up, except for intrazonal trips. We also analyze a set of other performance measures, such as Vehicle-Hours of Delay, Vehicle-Miles Traveled, and vehicle emissions. While the results show considerable growth in transit ridership (6%), single-occupant vehicles and taxis trips destined to the CBD reduced by 30% and 40%, respectively, under the $20 pricing scheme. The aggregated value of delay for all vehicles was also reduced by 32%. Our findings suggest that cordon pricing can positively ameliorate transportation network performance and consequently, improve air quality by reducing particular matter inventory by up to 17.5%. The results might facilitate public acceptance of cordon pricing strategies for the case study of NYC. More broadly, this study provides a robust framework for decision-makers across the US for further analysis on the subject.

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Implementing congestion pricing policies in a MENA Region City: Analysis of the impact on travel behaviour and equity

Cited by 23 publications

References 24 publications

Differentiated Toll Optimization on Goods Vehicles Based on Prediction of Demand for Large-Scale Network

Differentiated Toll Optimization on Goods Vehicles Based on Prediction of Demand for Large-Scale Network

CanCOVID‐19 mitigation measures promote telework practices?

Evaluating the Traffic and Emissions Impacts of Congestion Pricing in New York City

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