Modeling and Forecasting Passenger Flows in Multimodal Route Systems Taking Into Account Transfers and Schedule Reliability

Authors

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32515/2664-262X.2026.13(44).382-389

Keywords:

passenger flows, multimodal transportation, transfers, schedule reliability, forecasting, route selection, graph model

Abstract

The article considers an approach to forecasting passenger flows in networks with a combination of different modes of transport, where the quality of transfers is determined by the variability of schedule execution. A description of generalized route costs is proposed, taking into account the risk of missing a connection, and a calculation scheme is presented that combines reliability assessment, demand forecasting, and flow distribution in a graph network model. It is shown how reliability parameters affect route selection and flow redistribution.

Author Biography

Kostiantyn Dolia, National Aerospace University "Kharkiv Aviation Institute", Kharkiv, Ukraine

Associate  Professor, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor of the Department of Automobiles and Transport Infrastructure

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Published

2026-03-31

How to Cite

Dolia, K. (2026). Modeling and Forecasting Passenger Flows in Multimodal Route Systems Taking Into Account Transfers and Schedule Reliability. Central Ukrainian Scientific Bulletin. Technical Sciences, (13(44), 382–389. https://doi.org/10.32515/2664-262X.2026.13(44).382-389