Evaluation and Optimization of Route Network Using AHP

Authors

  • Sachin S. Pund
  • D. R. Zanwar

Abstract

This paper discusses the development of a comprehensive bus route evaluation system using various performance indicators according to rules and regulation of Nagpur Municipal Corporation. Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) model is built, which integrates quantitative and qualitative attributes of the routes. To demonstrate the real world application of this developed system 4 bus routes from Nagpur city have been taken for study. Considering all mentioned performance indicators, the developed system prioritized all seven routes from best to worst. The sensitivity analysis is carried out to find the importance of the criteria and sub-criteria for the alternatives using Expert Choice 11.5.

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2020-02-04

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