"This book (in three volumes) comprises the proceedings of the Fifth Conference of Transportation Research Group of India (CTRG2019) focusing on emerging opportunities and challenges in the field of transportation of people and freight. The contents of the volume include characterization of conventional and innovative pavement materials, operational effects of road geometry, user impact of multimodal transport projects, spatial analysis of travel patterns, socio-economic impacts of transport projects, analysis of transportation policy and planning for safety and security, technology enabled models of mobility services, etc. This book will be beneficial to researchers, educators, practitioners and policy makers alike."-- Provided by publisher

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Manoranjan Parida, Avijit Maji, S. Velmurugan, Animesh Das, Akhilesh Kumar Maurya, Bhargab Maitra, Rajat Rastogi

Transportation Research Group of India

Lecture notes in civil engineering, volume 220, Singapore, 2022

Singapore, Singapore

Preface
About TRG and CTRG
List of Reviewers
Contents
About the Editors
A Data Envelopment Analysis-Based Benchmarking of Indian City Bus Systems
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Methods for Benchmarking Public Transport Systems
2.2 Internal and External Variables Impacting Public Transport Efficiency
2.3 Benchmarking of Indian Bus Systems
3 Methodology
3.1 Efficiency Analysis Using DEA
3.2 Formulation of DEA
3.3 Regression Analysis for Impact of External Variables
4 Data Collection and Selection of Variables for Benchmarking
5 Analysis and Findings
5.1 Correlation Between Efficiencies and External Variables
6 Conclusions
References
An Overview of Approaches and Methods for Evaluating Public Transport Performance
1 Introduction
2 Evolution of Performance Evaluation Methodology
3 Efficiency and Effectiveness Measures
4 Users’ Perceptions and Expectations
5 Multiple Perspectives
6 Performance Attributes and Indicators
7 Discussion
8 Generalized Framework for Performance Evaluation
8.1 Goals of Performance Evaluation
8.2 Level of Analysis
8.3 Defining Evaluation Method
8.4 Identification of Performance Measures and Indicators
8.5 Choice of Data Analytic Technique
9 Approaches in India and Way Forward
10 Conclusion
References
Identification and Prioritization of Crash-Prone Locations for Selected Road Corridor in Kerala
1 Introduction
2 Scope and Objectives
3 Literature Review
4 Study Stretch
5 Crash Scenario and Trend
6 Mapping of Crash Attributes
7 Crash-Prone Locations
7.1 Hazardous Stretches
7.2 Priority Crash Prone Locations
7.3 Characteristics of Priority Crash-Prone Locations
8 Conclusion
References
Impact of Accessibility on Mobility and Socioeconomic Levels of Slum Dwellers of Kolkata
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Case Study Profile
4 Database
5 Socioeconomic Characteristics and Mobility Pattern of Case Slum Dweller
6 Assessment of Accessibility Levels
6.1 Transport Accessibility Index
6.2 Public Transport Accessibility
6.3 Hansen’s Access to Employment Opportunity Index
7 Conclusion
Appendix: Survey Questionnaire
References
Small River Bridges to Serve as Cost-Effective Water Storage Structures
1 Introduction
2 Limitations of Traditional BCBs
3 Cement Plug/Cement Weir
4 Problems of Small Rivers/Nallas
5 Innovative, Affordable, and Cost-Effective Elliptical-Shaped Curved Weir as BCB
5.1 NeriPeth Project
5.2 Elliptical BCB on Mum Marodi Road
6 BCB and Minor Bridges
7 Functioning of the Elliptical Arch
8 Model Study
9 Efficient Structure System Leading to Cost-Effective and Affordable Solution
10 Shape of Arch
11 Construction Methodology
12 Potential Use of Elliptical BCB
13 Bridge cum Bandhara Across Andhari River
14 Funding for Implementation
References
Bus Bunching Control Strategies: A Case Study of Delhi
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Bus Bunching
2.2 Time–Space Diagram
2.3 PrefixSpan Algorithm
2.4 Control Strategies
2.5 Problem Motivation
2.6 Objectives of the Work
3 Time–Space Diagram
3.1 Theory
3.2 Data Acquisition
3.3 Cleaning the Data
4 PrefixSpan Algoirthm
5 Simulation
6 Simulation
6.1 PrefixSpan
6.2 Dispatching Schedule
6.3 Conclusion and Further Scope
References
Effect of Two-Lane Rural Highway Horizontal Curves on Driver’s Galvanic Skin Resistance
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review on Driver Workload Based Geometric Design Consistency
3 Data Collection
3.1 Site Selection
3.2 Geometric Data Collection
3.3 Driver Workload Data Collection
4 Data Analysis
4.1 Preliminary Analysis and Data Exploration
4.2 Workload Analysis and Modeling
5 Results and Discussions
References
Structural Equation Model for Sustainable Transport System Performance Enhancement
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Structural Equation Modeling for Sustainable Transport Planning
3.1 Model Development
3.2 Data Collection
4 Results
5 Conclusion
References
Performance Improvement of Bus Transport System from User Perspective
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Performance Improvement of Bus System from User Perspective
4 Analysis Results for Bhopal Bus Transport System
4.1 Analysis Results for Performance Improvement of Bhopal Bus Transport System
4.2 Strategies for Performance Improvement of Bus Transport System
5 Conclusions
References
Construction Safety Management of Chirwa Ghat and Kuthiran Twin Tunnel
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Project Profile
3.1 Technical Features of Twin Tunnels
4 Safety Management
4.1 General Requirement of Safety During Construction
4.2 Risk Assessment
4.3 Field Observations During Tunnel Construction
4.4 Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
Development of Risk Assessment Model for Waterway Safety
1 Introduction
1.1 Waterway Risk Model
2 Methodology
3 Boat Accident Data Collection and Analysis
4 Questionnaire Survey and Analysis
4.1 Passenger Data Analysis
4.2 Crew Data Analysis
5 Study Area
5.1 Waterway Selection Criteria
5.2 Description of the Selected Waterways
6 Waterway Risk Assessment Model
6.1 Risk Categories (Generic Weights Sum to 100)
7 Results and Discussion
8 Conclusion
References
A Review Study on Utilization of Jarosite Waste Produced During Zinc Extraction in Construction of Rigid Pavements
1 Introduction
1.1 General Composition and Physical Properties of Jarosite
1.2 Particle Size Distribution of Jarosite
1.3 Chemical and Mineralogical Characterization
1.4 Radioactivity Level of Jarosite
1.5 Physicochemical Characteristics
2 Literature Review
3 Conclusion
References
Impact of Advocacy of Infrastructural Development Policies Through a Road Safety Perspective—A Bengaluru Case Study
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Data
3.1 Trends
4 Methodology
5 Results
6 Conclusions
7 Study Limitations and Future Scope
References
Impact Evaluation of Exclusive Bus Lanes on Urban Roads
1 Introduction
2 Aim and Objectives
3 Literature Review
4 Study Area
4.1 Vehicle Composition
4.2 Vehicle Occupancy
4.3 Speed
4.4 Survey of Income of Travelers
4.5 Existing Signal Timings at Puzhakkal
5 Data Analysis
5.1 Journey Time Savings in Terms of Money Value
5.2 Road Space Allocation
5.3 Signal Design
5.4 Capacity and Level of Service
5.5 Traffic Simulation
5.6 Findings
6 Conclusions
References
Assessment of Emission Implications of Introducing Electric Vehicles in India on the Non-renewable Energy Sector
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Power Generation Scenario in India
2.2 Power Generation
2.3 Conventional Vehicles
3 Study Methodology
3.1 Emissions from Coal
3.2 Emissions from ICEVs
3.3 Emission Index
4 Results
4.1 Future Emission Estimation from Coal Power Generation
4.2 Comparison of Emission Indices: ICEV Versus EV
5 Conclusion and Discussion
References
Analysis of Drivers’ Speed Behavior Along Horizontal Curves of Two-Lane Rural Highways Using Driving Simulator
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Methodology
3.1 Basic Assumptions
3.2 Inertial Speed Profile
4 Experiment Setup
4.1 Participants
4.2 Experiment Procedure
5 Results and Discussion
5.1 Comparison Between Speed Reduction Factors
5.2 Model Development
6 Conclusion
References
Evaluating Locations of Future Intercity Passenger Rail Maintenance
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Application Example
3.1 Data Collection
4 Results
4.1 Sensitivity Analysis
5 Conclusions
References
Evaluation of Appropriate Performance Grade Bitumen for Road Construction According to Indian Climate Change Scenario
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Materials and Methods
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Determination of Tentative Specifications for Indian Performance Grade (IPG) Binder
4.2 Determination of Guidelines on the Use of an Appropriate Performance Grade Bitumen for Indian Scenario
5 Study Recommendations
References
Accident Severity on National Highways in the Presence of Liquor Shop: A Case Study of National Highway 5, India
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Factor Influencing Accident Frequency and Severity
2.2 Modeling of Accident Frequency and Severity
3 Database Formation
3.1 Crash Data
3.2 Data Related to the Location of Liquor Shops
4 Analysis of Crash Frequency
4.1 Descriptive Factors
4.2 Effect of Liquor Shop
5 Accident Severities
5.1 Descriptive Analysis
5.2 Effect of Liquor Shops
5.3 Order Probit Model
6 Conclusions
References
A Comprehensive Review of Motorcyclists’ Riding Behaviour and Safety
1 Introduction
2 Understanding Motorcyclists’ Riding Behaviour
2.1 Capturing Aberrant Riding Behaviours
2.2 Crash Risk and Riding Behaviours
3 Exploration of Reasons Behind Performing Different Riding Behaviours
3.1 Psychological Models and Human Behaviours
3.2 Psychological Models to Explain Riding Behaviours
4 Discussion and Conclusions
4.1 Evidences from the Past Studies: Summary
4.2 Future Research Direction
References
A Study on the Factors Affecting the Commuters’ Propensity to Bicycle in Srinagar City
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Study Methodology
4 Data Collection
4.1 Questionnaire Survey
4.2 Sample Characteristics
5 Analysis and Results
5.1 Principal Component Analysis
5.2 Binary Logistic Regression
6 Conclusion
References
Key Performance Indicators of Sustainable Urban Freight for Jaipur City in India
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Case City Profile
4 Methodology and Data Collection
5 AHP Formulation
6 A Descriptive Overview of Dataset
7 AHP Results
7.1 Performance Indicators
7.2 Wholesaler (Shippers) Key Performance Indicators
7.3 Transport Operators Key Performance Indicators
7.4 Social Key Performance Indicators
8 Conclusions
References
Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) Approach to Assess the Efficiency of Wholesale Markets in Various Cities of India
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Methodology
4 DEA Model
4.1 Efficiency Ratio
4.2 CCR Model
4.3 BCC Model
4.4 Outputs from the DEA Model
5 Case City Profile and Market Selection
5.1 Input/Output Parameters for Infrastructure Efficiency
5.2 Input/Output Parameters for Operational Effectiveness
6 Performance Analysis Using DEA
6.1 Infrastructure Efficiency of the Wholesale Markets
6.2 Operational Effectiveness of the Wholesale Markets
6.3 Comparison of Infrastructure Efficiency with Oerational Effectiveness
7 Conclusion
References
Emission Modelling of Passenger Cars in India: A Case of Hyderabad City
1 Introduction
2 Study Area and Data Collection
3 Methodology
3.1 Generation of Real-World Driving Cycle (RWDC)
3.2 Estimation of Emissions Using CMEM
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusions and Future Directions
References

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