Transactions on Transport Sciences, 2024 (vol. 15), issue 2
Editorial
Karel Pospíšil
Transactions on Transport Sciences 2024, 15(2) 
The current issue of the ToTS journal brings together a series of insightful studies that delve into various facets of traffic engineering, urban mobility, and sustainable transportation. The papers presented here not only expand the theoretical framework but also provide practical recommendations that can guide future urban planning and traffic management initiatives. Below, we summarize the key contributions of each study.Dostál et al. from the Czech Technical University in Prague offer a comprehensive analysis of shared spaces in urban environments, focusing on Dolní Square in Odolená Voda town. Utilizing advanced surveillance technologies,...
Evaluation of Shared Space Feasibility Based on Traffic-Engineering Data
Roman Dostál, Aneta Dostálová, David Hudec, Josef Kocourek
Transactions on Transport Sciences 2024, 15(2):4-13 | DOI: 10.5507/tots.2024.006
This article embarks on a detailed examination of the square Dolní Náměstí in the town of Odolená Voda, concentrating on the implications of implementing shared spaces from perspectives of safety and traffic management. In the study advanced surveillance technologies were employed to systematically document the movements of a variety of road users, serving to pinpoint potential conflict zones. This designation underscores the necessity to reassess urban design and traffic control strategies to meet modern safety standards. Efforts were directed towards aligning urban infrastructure with pedestrian movement patterns, aiming to diminish safety risks...
Activities of Car Drivers Performed During Waiting in front of Traffic Lights at Road Junctions
Josef Bulíček, Pavel Drdla
Transactions on Transport Sciences 2024, 15(2):14-27 | DOI: 10.5507/tots.2024.002
The aim of the paper is to define activities performed by car (vehicle) drivers while waiting at traffic lights in city areas and how frequent they are. Some of these activities could be a factor leading to possible traffic accident. The research is based on the sample of 17,088 surveyed vehicles. Data were collected on 67 streets in 5 cities in the Czech Republic (Praha, Brno, Pardubice, Olomouc, Frýdek-Místek) from IV/2022 to VI/2023. The way of survey is manual data collection. There are defined and assessed 7 groups of activities - following traffic situation; cellular phone; (vehicle) control elements; talking to other people in a vehicle; paper...
Estimating Operating Speed on Highways using Multiple Linear Regression and Artificial Neural Network Technique
Kiran Kumar Tottadi, Arpan Mehar
Transactions on Transport Sciences 2024, 15(2):28-35 | DOI: 10.5507/tots.2024.001
The speed variation along the successive highway sections is one of the most important factors in assessing geometric design consistency. Therefore, it is necessary to predict operating speed on important highway geometric features involving major safety issues. The present study aims to develop operating speed on the curve and tangent section of four-lane divided highways. For this research, the data is collected on 44 highway sections in India, including 22 curved and 22 tangent sections. The geometric features and free-flow speeds of various vehicles were collected. This study analyzed the speed profiles of vehicles that follow different statistical...
A Comprehensive Evaluation and Mitigation Approaches for Traffic-Related Noise in the Sungai Long Region, Malaysia
Lee Hang Tan, Ming Han Lim, Yee Ling Lee, Hooi Ling Khoo
Transactions on Transport Sciences 2024, 15(2):36-46 | DOI: 10.5507/tots.2024.004
The fast development of technology and transportation systems has resulted in a disturbing level of noise pollution over time that requires research and regulatory. Most existing research is deemed ineffective as it primarily focuses on conducting assessments of traffic noise without providing a structured framework for noise mitigation. This study focused on three main stages to monitor road traffic noise in Sungai Long area: (1) examination of traffic features, (2) derivation of noise indices, and (3) evaluation of the influence of traffic noise. Total of four roads were selected with four stations on each road in Bandar Sungai Long to assess the...
Exploring Electric Car Adoption Intent: Role of Current Travel Characteristics Among Daily Car Users
Reynaldo Siahaan, Niko Simamora, Charles Sitindaon
Transactions on Transport Sciences 2024, 15(2):47-53 | DOI: 10.5507/tots.2024.003
Electric vehicles (EVs) have garnered significant attention in the context of sustainable transportation. Despite this growing interest, the adoption of electric cars in Indonesia, particularly in Medan city, remains at an early stage. Medan is a worthwhile case study of a fast-growing city in a developing country. Several existing literatures have taken Indonesia uniquely into context and emerged as a foundation framework. However, there still remains little comprehension regarding the perceptions and intentions of conventional car users. To address the gap in research, this study focuses on the intention of car drivers in Medan to adopt electric...
Exploring Lane Changing Dynamics: A Comprehensive Review of Modeling Approaches, Traffic Impacts, and Future Directions in Traffic Engineering Research
Satya Ranjan Samal, Malaya Mohanty, Piotr Gorzelańczyk
Transactions on Transport Sciences 2024, 15(2):54-68 | DOI: 10.5507/tots.2024.005
Lane changing behavior, a pivotal aspect of vehicular dynamics, significantly influences traffic flow, safety, and overall road network efficiency. This review article synthesizes the current body of knowledge surrounding lane changing behavior, encompassing both mandatory and discretionary lane changes. The intricate interplay between various factors, including speed differentials, driver characteristics, road geometry, and external stimuli, shape the decision-making processes underlying lane changes. The article explores the underlying psychological, cognitive, and socio-demographic influences on lane changing behavior, highlighting the role of emerging...
Plug-in Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Concept in Relation to Driving Practices in the Czech Republic
Vojtěch Přikryl, Bronislav Vahalík, Adam Poul
Transactions on Transport Sciences 2024, 15(2):69-74 | DOI: 10.5507/tots.2023.024
The transition to fossil-free transport is an unavoidable challenge that is ahead of us in the Czech transport sector in the not-too-distant future. The most promising alternatives to fossil fuels, currently under serial production, are battery electric vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles. This article introduces a concept of plug-in fuel cell electric vehicle which combines the advantages of the two, optimized for use in the Czech Republic. The assessment is driven by the criteria of powertrain component dimensioning, non-exhaust emissions and operational economy. The total weight of the powertrain and the derived emission footprint of the concept...