Transactions on Transport Sciences, 2022 (vol. 13), issue 3
Editorial
Ralf Risser
Transactions on Transport Sciences 2022, 13(3) 
This issue of TOTS reflects both analyses and measures dealing with human behaviour in the realm of traffic and mobility, mostly asking how different factors influence behaviour. Two papers ask for how attempts to influence behaviour are perceived and acknowledged by citizens, and another one, the last one, refers to human behaviour in only an indirect way – the traffic planners approach. J. A. Boni et al. in their study “Characterizing Technology’s Influence on Distractive Behavior at Signalized Intersections” deal with distraction caused or enhanced by electronic devices and in-vehicle entertainment systems with the...
Characterizing Technology's Influence on Distractive Behavior at Signalized Intersections
Jobaidul Alam Boni, Kate Kyung Hyun, Stephen P Mattingly
Transactions on Transport Sciences 2022, 13(3):4-13
Distracted driving existed since the invention of the automobile; however, the emergence of the cell phone and electronic devices created another source of distraction that affected drivers visually, physically, cognitively, and audibly. Many studies investigated factors that influenced saturation flow and startup lost time at a signalized intersection, but the impact of new distractions, such as electronic devices and in-vehicle entertainment systems, remained less investigated. This study aimed to characterize technology's influence on driver behavior at intersections and the impact of distractions on startup lost time through a field test conducted...
Analysis of the effects of the first phase of COVID-19 pandemic on mobility choices in Italy by a multi-criteria approach
Tiziana Campisi, Sarbast Moslem, Szabolcs Duleba, Nurten Akgün Tanbay, Agnieszka Szmelter-Jarosz, Giovanni Tesoriere
Transactions on Transport Sciences 2022, 13(3):14-23
COVID-19 pandemic has caused changes in logistics and mobility. Concerning Italian road mobility, between March and April 2020, there has been a reduction in traffic for both light vehicles and heavy goods vehicles. Italy was the first European country to implement a total lockdown, starting on March 9th, causing a deep contraction in road traffic. This paper explores the main differences in mobility choices before and after the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. A multi-criteria decision-making method was selected for the analysis of questionnaire survey data. The fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process was applied, considering eight mobility types: bus, tram, taxi,...
COVID-19 stimulated travel behavior policy framework with evidence from travel change in southwestern Nigeria
Ayodele Adekunle Faiyetole
Transactions on Transport Sciences 2022, 13(3):24-36
The COVID-19 pandemic unprecedentedly redefined urban mobility as some spread containment protocols, such as lockdown, travel restrictions, and physical distancing, directly impinged mobility: these policies or personal health concerns altered travel behavior during the first and the second waves of the pandemic. Transportation users' reactions to the spread of COVID-19 vis-à-vis the government-imposed containment strategies hinged on the theory of interpersonal behavior and social practice theory, informing that the travel behavior cultured during the waves may become a practice as we advance. This paper investigated the extent of preferential...
Shift from smart mobility to responsive mobility for metro stations in Chennai, India
Ar. S. Sivaneswari, Dr. D. Karthigeyan
Transactions on Transport Sciences 2022, 13(3):37-46
The responsive city explores citizen as centre of decision making in the smart city ideas, that is "From For the citizen to By the citizen". Last-mile connectivity is the connection between stations transit stops, to the final destination. It is one of the major factors in a successful smart mobility plan. This research is an attempt to explore responsive last mile connectivity. The two newly opened station (Tiruvottiyur metro station and Wimco nagar metro station) of Chennai metro rail phase I extension is selected as the study area, which provide wide scope for research. The issues identified and solved at the early stage of the development of...
The perception of the demerit point system by drivers: a comparative focus-groups' study in Israel
Wafa Elias, Victoria Gitelman
Transactions on Transport Sciences 2022, 13(3):47-55
The purpose of this paper is to estimate how the new point system is perceived by the Israeli drivers, in consideration of the broader context of the motives and factors that impact behaviors on the road. The study examines differences in attitudes towards the scoring method between various population groups based on group identity, nationality, age, and type of driver's license. The study is based on a qualitative method that features the use of focus groups. In the study's framework, seven discussions were held by focus groups chosen to represent specific types of the driving population, including professional drivers, young drivers, and elderly...
Does the Public Accept Congestion Pricing System in India in Developing Countries Context
Akula Shyamsunder, B Raghuram Kadali
Transactions on Transport Sciences 2022, 13(3):56-67
Traffic congestion is the major problem due to rapid urbanization and exponential growth of private vehicles, a decrease in the use of active transport, which results in problems of transport sustainability and public health issues. Generally, commuters often find it challenging to travel along the congested routes in urban areas due to increased travel time or air pollution. The traffic congestion of those congested routes may be minimized using strategies like congestion pricing, but public acceptability is one of the main hurdles in establishing a congestion pricing scheme. The present study attempted to understand the public acceptability of the...
MMLOS-based study of central streets: re-planning Beyhaq St., Sabzevar, Iran
Neda Partanian, Ali Khaksari Rafsanjani
Transactions on Transport Sciences 2022, 13(3):68-85
Planners have been seeking new urban solutions to increase the presence of citizens once again without any constraints to ensure a safe urban space and provide equal opportunities for using transportation modes. Multi-modal level of service, used as a tool for analyzing complete streets, facilitates the creation of a fair and equal environment for all users and the enhancements of public safety and security against road accidents. The main purpose of this study is to resolve the problems of urban space allocation of central streets to all users in cities of middle-income countries that lie in historical context. The analysis is based on the multi-modal...